Daytona reference 116528 in yellow gold with a mother of pearl dial represents one of the earlier precious-metal Cosmograph configurations. This replica Daytona 116528 78598 delivers that specification in a 40mm case with gold plated construction, Oyster bracelet, and diamond hour markers set against the iridescent pearl surface. The sapphire crystal protects a dial that shifts between pink, green, and white tones depending on available light.

Technical Details

• Reference: 116528
• Case: 40mm yellow gold plated
• Dial: mother of pearl, diamond markers
• Bracelet: yellow gold plated Oyster
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30 meters
• Movement: automatic chronograph (Japanese/Swiss)

The 116528 predates the ceramic bezel era. Its tachymeter scale is part of the metal bezel rather than a Cerachrom insert, giving the watch a more traditional Cosmograph profile.

Movement Analysis

The automatic chronograph movement powers the central seconds hand and three subdials in the classic Daytona arrangement. Start-stop and reset functions operate through the side pushers. Earlier Daytona references like the 116528 have a different visual identity from modern 116500LN or 126500LN pieces. If you are comparing across the full lineage, our Daytona collection includes both ceramic-bezel and traditional-bezel models. For a newer gold chronograph on rubber, the 126515LN on Oysterflex shows where the line has evolved.

What Sets It Apart

The combination of rolex daytona gold replica construction and mother of pearl places the 116528 in a smaller subset of Cosmograph references. Most gold Daytonas pair with solid-color dials. The pearl option here creates unpredictable visual behavior. Every glance shows a slightly different surface. That characteristic makes this replica Daytona 116528 78598 a conversation piece rather than a straightforward tool watch.