Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116518ln Style Appraisal

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona - Reference 116518LN Style

This item is a luxury chronograph wristwatch designed in the style of a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, specifically mimicking the 18ct yellow gold and Oysterflex strap aesthetic. The watch features a yellow gold-toned case with a fixed black ceramic-style bezel featuring an engraved tachymetric scale in gold lettering. The champagne-colored dial is accented with three black sub-dials (registers) at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, creating a 'panda' style contrast. It features applied hour markers and baton hands. The watch is mounted on a black high-performance elastomer strap, which appears to be the Oysterflex style, connected via gold-toned end links. Notable features include screw-down pushers and a Triplock winding crown. Observation of the craftsmanship shows some inconsistencies typical of non-authentic reproductions, such as the proportions of the font on the bezel and the spacing of the sub-dials. The condition appears used with visible surface scratches on the metal lugs and some dust accumulation around the bezel edge. There are no visible signs of significant mechanical damage from this angle, though the finish on the gold-toned parts shows slight wear and fingerprints. This style corresponds to the modern Rolex 'Super Professional' aesthetic popularized in the late 2010s.