Series : DAYTONA
Model Number : 116518G
Movement : Automatic
Power Reserve : Caliber Rolex 4130
Case Diameter : 40mm
Case Thickness : 12.5mm
Factory : Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)
Crystal : Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Dial Colour : Black
Strap Colour : Black
Strap Material : Alligator
Clasp : Folding Clasp
Bracelet Taper Study
116518G should not inherit a conclusion about bracelet taper from another watch in the DAYTONA family. Resolve generation and configuration first; visually related references can still differ in details that matter to authentication research.
Day Aperture Typography Study
Photography is part of the evidence for day aperture typography on 116518G. A three-quarter interface view under neutral light is preferable; if the finding changes dramatically with angle, its diagnostic weight should be reduced.
Central Hand-Stack Geometry
Photography is part of the evidence for central hand-stack geometry on 116518G. A neutral frontal frame under neutral light is preferable; if the finding changes dramatically with angle, its diagnostic weight should be reduced.
Evidence Question: Wear Versus Manufacture
Community QC discussions can make wear versus manufacture worth checking on 116518G, but their value is diagnostic rather than authoritative. Use recurring concerns to improve the photo or test request, then return to the genuine reference.
Macro-Image Reliability Study
Use macro-image reliability to test whether 116518G tells one coherent reference story. Where the Black, Alligator and stated movement intersect this feature, they should not contradict one another without an explanation such as service history.
















Steven Smith –
The Black gives the model most of its personality, while the relatively restrained case keeps it from feeling too busy. My decision was mostly about the particular combination of materials and dial. I’ve only had a short time to evaluate it, so I’m keeping my comments focused on the listed design and initial impression. Overall, the configuration makes sense for what I wanted.