RL Cosmograph Daytona Oyster Ref.M116500LN-0001

RL Cosmograph Daytona 40 mm – Oystersteel, Ref. M116500LN-0001

The RL Cosmograph Daytona Ref. M116500LN-0001 is a legendary steel chronograph that embodies speed, precision, and timeless elegance. Introduced in 2016, it was the first Daytona crafted in Oystersteel with a black Cerachrom bezel, combining technical innovation with a modern aesthetic.

Its white lacquer dial with black snailed sub-dials—affectionately known as the “Panda Daytona”—offers perfect legibility and iconic style, while the 40 mm Oystersteel case balances polished and satin finishes for a sophisticated sporty look. Designed for professional timing yet equally admired for everyday wear, this Daytona merges RL’s motorsport heritage with luxury watchmaking mastery.

✅ Key Specifications

• Origin: Switzerland — Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona collection

• Gender: Men’s / Unisex

• Case Diameter: 40 mm

• Case Material: 904L Oystersteel

• Bezel: Fixed black Cerachrom ceramic with platinum-filled tachymeter scale (up to 400 units/hour)

• Dial: White lacquer with black snailed sub-dials (30-min at 3 o’clock, 12-hr at 9 o’clock, small sec at 6 o’clock)

• Hour Markers: 18 ct white gold indices with Chromalight luminescence

• Bracelet: Oystersteel, three-piece solid links, Oysterlock clasp with Easylink extension

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire

• Water Resistance: 100 m / 330 ft

• Movement: RL Calibre 4130, automatic, in-house, Superlative Chronometer

• Power Reserve: ~72 hours

• Chronograph: Central seconds, 30-min counter, 12-hr counter, vertical clutch and column wheel

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, tachymeter, stop-seconds

Highlight

The Daytona Ref. M116500LN-0001 is a collector’s icon—its “Panda” dial and black Cerachrom bezel strike a perfect balance of sportiness and elegance. Powered by the Calibre 4130, it offers professional-grade chronograph performance, 72-hour power reserve, and COSC-certified precision.

Whether on the racetrack or at formal occasions, this Daytona represents RL’s pinnacle of motorsport-inspired luxury watchmaking.