Rolex Daytona 18K Gold Black Dial M126508-0004 4131 Movement
Original price was: $1,849.00.$1,249.00Current price is: $1,249.00.
Choose this Daytona M126508-0004 if you want the newer 4131-era gold Daytona look with a black dial that still feels focused. The yellow-gold-tone case and Oyster bracelet create the full gold presence, while the black dial, gold-ringed sub-dials, gold tachymeter bezel, screw-down pushers, and folding clasp keep the chronograph layout sharp. Clean Factory V1 construction, Calibre 4131 Clone, 40mm case, 11.9mm thickness, 46.5mm lug-to-lug length, sapphire crystal, and 50 meters stated rating make this the modern black-and-gold bracelet Daytona for buyers comparing current-reference presence.
Newer Black-And-Gold Daytona With 4131 Layout
The M126508-0004 is for a buyer who wants the full yellow-gold Daytona look, but in the newer 126-series character. The black dial keeps the watch from becoming too bright, while the gold-ringed chronograph sub-dials tie the face back to the case and bracelet. It is a gold Daytona, but the dial still has a focused instrument feel.
The gold tachymeter bezel, screw-down pushers, crown guards, and Oyster bracelet make the Daytona identity immediate. Compared with the older 116508 black-dial versions, this reference is the more current choice, with the Calibre 4131 Clone matching that newer-generation buying decision.
Clean Factory V1 4131 Configuration
This Daytona is built as a Clean Factory V1 configuration with a Calibre 4131 Clone movement, 40mm case, 11.9mm thickness, 46.5mm lug-to-lug length, 904L Oystersteel with 18K gold plating, black dial, 18K gold-plated steel bezel, sapphire crystal, Oyster bracelet, folding clasp, and a stated 50 meters water-resistance rating.
The yellow-gold-tone case, black chronograph dial, gold-ringed sub-dials, gold tachymeter bezel, screw-down pushers, full Oyster bracelet, folding clasp, and closed caseback give this piece a very direct full-gold Daytona presence. It should be judged as a dark, performance-style bracelet Daytona rather than a decorative diamond-dial version.
Why Choose M126508 Instead Of M116508?
The M116508 pages carry the older 4130 references. This M126508-0004 is the better fit for a buyer who wants the newer 4131-generation reference while keeping the same black-and-gold Daytona attitude. Choose it if the buyer wants full gold presence with the current-reference story.
QC Points For The M126508-0004 Daytona
Before dispatch, review the assigned watch for tachymeter engraving, black dial finish, sub-dial ring alignment, chronograph hand reset, pusher action, crown action, bracelet link finish, folding clasp action, and closed caseback finish. Treat the stated 50 meters rating as a factory rating; pressure testing is recommended before swimming or immersion.
Chronograph-first Daytona decision
A Daytona purchase is usually decided by dial contrast, bezel treatment, and how clearly the chronograph layout reads at a glance. This reference should be judged as a motorsport-style Rolex first: the three-register dial is not decoration, it is the visual center of the watch. The case metal tone, bezel edge, and sub-dial contrast decide whether the piece feels restrained, dressy, or openly sporty.
Compared with a simpler time-and-date Rolex, the Daytona asks for a buyer who likes a busier dial and a stronger wrist presence. The payoff is that every glance has more depth: applied markers, chronograph hands, tachymeter language, and the central seconds hand all create a technical look without turning the watch into an oversized sports watch.
How To Judge This M126508-0004 Before Dispatch
For this exact product, the practical buying decision should stay focused on the details a buyer will actually notice: the Black dial, the bracelet or strap setup, the bezel treatment, the case profile, and the way the stated movement configuration supports the model character. The 4131 movement note belongs in that configuration check, but the final decision still comes from whether the dial, bezel, hands, and bracelet or strap look coherent together. During QC, ask for neutral-light dial photos, side profile, clasp or strap close-ups, and a short video if you want to judge hand motion and the watch's presence beyond still images.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Factory Version | Clean Factory V1 |
| Movement | Calibre 4131 Clone |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Thickness | 11.9mm |
| Lug To Lug | 46.5mm |
| Case Material | 904L Oystersteel with 18K gold plating |
| Dial | Black chronograph dial |
| Bezel | 18K gold-plated steel tachymeter bezel |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Bracelet | Oyster bracelet |
| Clasp | Folding clasp |
| Water Resistance | 50 meters |
Buyer Q&A
Questions about this Rolex watch
What should I check in QC for the M126508-0004 Daytona?
Ask for clear dial photos that show the chronograph sub-dial alignment, printed minute track, tachymeter bezel, applied markers, and side profile. Those details decide whether the Daytona looks sharp rather than simply busy.
Why choose a Daytona instead of a simpler Rolex sports model?
The Daytona gives a stronger motorsport character through its chronograph layout and bezel scale. It suits a buyer who wants a more technical face and a dress-sport profile instead of a plain time-and-date dial.
How does the 4131 movement matter to the buying decision?
Use the movement note as part of the configuration check, then judge the watch visually through chronograph spacing, hand placement, case thickness, and bezel finishing in QC photos before dispatch.
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