RolexDaytona116518LN-0041

Rolex Daytona 116518LN-0041 Champagne Dial Oysterflex

Original price was: $1,599.00.Current price is: $1,099.00.

the champagne dial, black sub-dials and Oysterflex strap contrast

This is the warmer, more flexible-wearing alternative to the modern black-dial 126500LN-0002. The ink-black 126500LN-0002 is sharper and cooler on an Oyster bracelet; the 116518LN-0041 is better when the strap should soften the gold-tone case and the champagne dial should carry the personality.

The 116518LN-0041 is a strap-led Daytona with a champagne dial, black sub-dials and a black Cerachrom bezel. The contrast is deliberate but softer than a full black dial, and the Oysterflex profile gives it a more relaxed feel than a full bracelet model. The 40mm gold-tone case still has presence, although the black strap gives the watch more breathing room around the wrist. It works when a conventional all-metal Daytona feels too formal.

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Confirmed configuration

Factory / Version
Clean Factory Edition
Movement
Dandong 4130 Automatic Chronograph
Case Size
40.0mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug to Lug
46.5mm
Material
18K Yellow Gold Plated 904L Oystersteel
Dial
Champagne with Black Subdials
Bezel
Black Cerachrom Ceramic
Crystal
Sapphire with AR
Bracelet
Elastomer Oysterflex
Clasp
Oysterlock clasp
Water Resistance
30m
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Champagne over black, with the strap doing the softening

The 116518LN-0041 balances a champagne dial against black sub-dials and a black Cerachrom bezel. The result is more nuanced than a plain gold dial: the dark framing keeps the chronograph legible while the champagne surface supplies the warmth.

Why Oysterflex changes the choice

The black elastomer Oysterflex strap breaks up the metal and makes the watch feel less formal than a full bracelet Daytona. It suits a buyer who wants the gold-tone case to remain visible but prefers a lighter, more contemporary strap-led presentation.

Clean Factory configuration

The Clean Factory version pairs the 40mm case profile with a Dandong 4130 automatic chronograph and black Cerachrom bezel. Those details matter because the model is chosen for its specific balance of champagne, black and rubber, not for a generic factory label. The ink-black 126500LN-0002 is the full-bracelet alternative.

Gold tone without a full metal bracelet

The yellow-gold-tone Oystersteel case retains the warm color direction, while the black elastomer Oysterflex strap keeps it from reading as a continuous block of metal. That contrast makes the reference useful for a buyer who likes gold-tone Daytona styling but wants a less formal way to wear it. The Oysterlock clasp closes the strap-led configuration with the same practical focus.

Clean Factory specifies a Dandong 4130 automatic chronograph, sapphire crystal with AR and a 12.2mm profile. These are relevant technical details because the watch is chosen for a particular blend of black ceramic, champagne color and Oysterflex comfort. The chronograph stays central, but every surrounding element makes the design feel more contemporary than a classic all-bracelet gold Daytona.

Before dispatch

Before dispatch, our QC team reviews the champagne grain, black sub-dial alignment, black bezel scale, pusher feel, strap attachment and Oysterlock closure.

Questions to settle before ordering

Why choose the champagne 116518LN-0041?

Choose it for the warm champagne and black contrast paired with a strap-led Oysterflex profile. It is softer and more relaxed than a full metal Daytona.

How does it compare with the ink-black 126500LN-0002?

<a href="/product/rolex-daytona-m126500ln-0002-4131-movement-super-clone-watch/">The ink-black 126500LN-0002</a> is cooler, cleaner and bracelet-led. The 116518LN-0041 brings warmth and a more flexible strap presence.

Choosing between two references?

Our watch desk can explain differences in case proportion, dial layout and wearing style.

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