Description

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona – Reference m126518ln-0016

Overview

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference m126518ln-0016 is a high-performance chronograph built for the track, rendered in luxurious 18 kt yellow gold with a striking meteorite and black dial. It fuses Rolex’s motorsport heritage with refined materials, making it a powerful statement of precision, sportiness, and prestige.

Design & Materials

• Case: 18 kt yellow gold, 40 mm, with classic Oyster architecture including screw-down crown and chronograph pushers.
• Bezel: Black Cerachrom bezel engraved with a tachymetric scale for speed measurement.
• Dial: Meteorite and black tones, with three counters (30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, small seconds at 6 o’clock). Applied 18 kt gold hour markers and hands, with Chromalight luminescence for low-light readability.
• Bracelet: Oysterflex bracelet combining comfort and durability.
• Aesthetic: A perfect balance of luxury and functionality — a motorsport icon elevated by premium materials and refined finishing.

Movement

• Calibre: Manufacture Rolex 4131 self-winding mechanical chronograph movement.
• Functions: Central hours and minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock; chronograph with centre seconds, 30-minute counter (3 o’clock), 12-hour counter (9 o’clock); stop-seconds for precise time setting.
• Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours.
• Certification: Rolex Superlative Chronometer (–2/+2 s/day after casing).

Technical Specifications

• Reference: m126518ln-0016
• Collection: Cosmograph Daytona
• Case: 18 kt Yellow Gold, 40 mm, Oyster case construction
• Bezel: Black Cerachrom bezel with engraved tachymetric scale
• Dial: Meteorite / black, three chronograph subdials, applied hour markers with Chromalight
• Bracelet: Oysterflex bracelet, folding Oysterlock clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100 metres / 330 feet
• Condition: New / Unworn
• Box & Papers: Full original Rolex presentation box and documentation

Prestige & Value

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona m126518ln-0016 is a benchmark in luxury performance timepieces. Its 18 kt yellow gold construction, meteorite and black dial, robust calibre 4131 movement, and motorsport DNA deliver both practicality and prestige. It appeals to collectors who seek a chronograph that is as elegant in appearance as it is precise in function — a true centerpiece in any high-end watch collection.