The white dial variant of reference 116520 presents the steel Cosmograph Daytona with reversed contrast. Where the black dial version uses dark background and light markers, this replica Daytona 116520 white flips the scheme: a clean white field with black subdial registers at 3, 6, and 9. The 40mm Oystersteel case and Oyster bracelet remain identical to the black version, but the dial swap changes the visual identity of the watch entirely.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: Oystersteel (stainless steel)
• Dial color: white
• Bracelet: Oyster, stainless steel
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30m
• Movement: automatic (Japanese/Swiss)

The steel tachymeter bezel carries the same engraved scale as the black dial version, and both references share identical case geometry down to the crown guard profile.

Design & Finishing

White-dial Daytonas trace their lineage back to the Paul Newman era, when light dials with contrasting subdials defined the look collectors chase today. The 116520 white carries that lineage forward in a modern 40mm format with sapphire crystal and automatic movement. Among steel Cosmographs, the white dial tends to read slightly larger on the wrist due to the lighter face color. For a precious metal alternative with similar dial brightness, compare against the 126515LN Everose. You can find all steel and gold Cosmograph configurations in our Daytona collection.

On the Wrist

A white dial on a steel case creates a different wrist impression than the black counterpart. The 116520 white leans slightly dressier, pairs well with lighter clothing, and shows subdial detail more clearly at a glance. This replica Daytona 116520 white is the choice for those who want the pre-ceramic steel Cosmograph but prefer the panda-style dial layout over the reverse panda of the black version.