Daytona m116508-0004 pairs a black dial with a full yellow gold-plated Oyster bracelet at 40mm. The 116508 sits in the previous-generation Cosmograph lineup as the gold-bracelet counterpart to rubber-strap references, and this specific configuration uses a black dial with contrasting registers. Available with Japanese or Swiss movement options, the m116508-0004 delivers the dressy weight of a gold Oyster link chronograph in a format that reads more formal than any Oysterflex variant.

Key Specifications

• Reference: 116508 (m116508-0004)
• Case size: 40mm
• Case material: yellow gold plated
• Dial color: black
• Bracelet: Oyster in yellow gold plated
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30m
• Movement: Japanese or Swiss automatic

Black-dial-on-gold is one of the highest-contrast combinations available in the Cosmograph range. The dark face sharpens the applied markers and pushes the gold case and bracelet into stronger visual prominence.

Design and Finishing

The full Oyster bracelet adds significant wrist presence compared to rubber-strap 116518 variants. Each link picks up light differently depending on its brushed or polished surface, creating a visual texture that complements the smooth dial. For a different dial tone on the same gold platform, check the chocolate Everose 126515LN, or browse our Daytona collection for the full range of Cosmograph configurations.

Who It Suits

Gold Oyster bracelet Daytonas wear heavier and more substantial than their rubber-strap siblings. This replica Daytona m116508-0004 suits wrists that want maximum material impact from a chronograph, delivering a black-and-gold combination that has defined the dressy side of the Cosmograph family for decades.