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Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold — Champagne Index Dial | Ref. 116518LN

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Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold — Champagne Index Dial | Ref. 116518LN

Reference: 116518LN

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About This Watch

Among the most coveted chronographs in horological history, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116518LN represents the pinnacle of the collection's expression in precious metal. The 40 mm 18-carat yellow gold Oyster case is paired with a monobloc Cerachrom bezel in black ceramic, its tachymetric scale precisely engraved and filled with platinum-coloured PVD — a combination that delivers both scratch resistance and colour stability over decades of wear.

At the heart of the dial, a warm champagne lacquer surface is punctuated by applied index hour markers and a trio of subsidiary registers in complementary tones. The three-counter layout — a running seconds subdial at 9 o'clock, a 30-minute register at 3 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter opposite — is the defining architecture of the Daytona, optimised for legibility at speed. Powering the watch is the manufacture Calibre 4130, a self-winding movement with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism, vertical clutch engagement, and an impressive 72-hour power reserve — all hallmarks of Rolex's in-house chronograph engineering excellence.

The reference is completed by a black Oysterflex bracelet, a technical tour de force that combines flexible titanium-nickel alloy blades overmoulded with high-performance elastomer, providing the comfort of a rubber strap with the structural integrity of a metal bracelet. The Oysterlock safety clasp with 5 mm Easylink rapid extension ensures a secure, adjustable fit. Water-resistant to 100 metres, the 116518LN is simultaneously a racing instrument of precision and an enduring statement of luxury.

Specifications

BrandRolex
SeriesDaytona
Model Number116518LN
Case MaterialYellow Gold
Case Size40 mm
Dial ColorChampagne Index