Replica Rolex Daytona m116508-0004 40mm

Full yellow gold Daytonas on the Oyster bracelet are the heaviest-wearing references in the Cosmograph lineup, and the 116508 in black dial is the stealthiest of them. Where the white or champagne dial versions announce themselves, the black dial absorbs light against the gold case and tachymeter bezel, producing a contrast that reads as serious rather than showy. This is a 40mm chronograph built entirely in 18ct yellow gold — case, bezel, bracelet, crown, and pushers.

Key Specifications

The 116508 Up Close: Case, Dial and Bracelet

The 40mm case is machined entirely from 18ct yellow gold, giving the 116508 a wrist weight that immediately distinguishes it from steel Daytonas. Screw-down pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock flank the winding crown, all rendered in matching gold. The fixed tachymeter bezel carries its scale engraved directly into the gold surface with black lacquer fill for contrast. A screw-down Triplock crown delivers 100m water resistance despite the chronograph complication.

The black dial sets this 116508 apart from its siblings. Three recessed subdials with snailed finishing sit against the matte black surface — running seconds at 6, 30-minute counter at 3, 12-hour counter at 9. Applied gold hour markers and hands provide the only bright accents, making the dial legible without competing with the gold case for attention. The full gold Oyster bracelet uses three flat links with alternating brushed and polished finishing, secured by the Oysterlock clasp with Easylink 5mm extension. Explore the complete Daytona collection for additional dial and material configurations.

Movement Options: Swiss vs Japanese

A fully functional chronograph drives all three subdials in this Daytona, regardless of which movement tier you select.

• Swiss Automatic — Column-wheel chronograph at 28,800 vph with approximately 72-hour power reserve. Vertical clutch engagement provides smooth chronograph start-stop without hand stutter. Central chrono seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers all operate. Mirrors the genuine Caliber 4130 architecture.
• Japanese Automatic — Miyota-based automatic with working chronograph at 21,600 vph. Approximately 42-hour reserve. All three subdials function. Practical for daily chronograph use, and any watchmaker can service the movement without specialist tooling.

Both wind automatically and the chronograph operates through the gold screw-down pushers. The Swiss option replicates the Caliber 4130 column-wheel mechanism and its characteristic smooth pusher action.

Shipping, Warranty and Returns

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