The green chrysoprase version of the 116519 ‘Daytona Beach’ is one of the rarest and most distinctive dial variations in the entire Daytona range, as it features a real gemstone dial which gives it a soft, natural green colour that is unlike any dial made with lacquer or printing. When combined with a white gold case, this chrysoprase green produces a fresh and subtle luxury appearance that has won over a cult following among Daytona collectors. The super clone model reproduces the chrysoprase dial texture and the white gold pairing closely enough to meet the expectations of anyone after this hard-to-find reference.
The watch retains the right 40mm white gold case, featuring a smooth polished bezel and a tachymeter scale that matches the clean and refined design which Rolex applies to all its white gold Daytona models. The finishing of the case on the lugs and on the crown guards remains sharp, the white gold surfaces maintaining a bright and even colour rather than appearing dull or slightly wrong in tone. The screw-down crown and the pushers also have the correct shape and position, ensuring that the case’s outline is accurate to that of the authentic watch.
The chrysoprase dial has a soft, slightly translucent green hue which is truly unlike that of a normally painted or lacquered dial, and this replica does a convincing job of imitating the texture of the natural stone rather than employing a flat printed version. The hour markers and chronograph hands are made of white gold and offer a clean contrast to the subdued green colour, ensuring that the dial remains easy to read at the same time as it matches the case colour. The chronograph subdials are in the right position and preserve the functional Daytona arrangement beneath the unusual dial material.
The Oyster bracelet has the same white gold finish as the case, featuring a properly proportioned three-link design and a folding Oysterlock clasp which closes firmly and maintains its shape from link to link. Because of its solid link construction the bracelet retains the correct weight to match the real article, so that it has a solid feel when worn on the wrist rather than a hollow one. The case thickness and the curvature of the lugs ensure that it sits flat and comfortably on the wrist, just as the genuine Daytona Beach does.
If you’re a collector looking for one of the rarest stone-dial Daytonas available, this replica of the Rolex Daytona Beach 116519 super clone does a good job of reproducing the combination of green chrysoprase and white gold. The natural texture of the stone dial, the bright finish on the white gold case, and the bracelet all combine to create that distinctive, subtle luxury look which this model is famous for. Below you’ll find a full specification breakdown along with some photos; if you need information regarding the movement or the bracelet size, just get in touch.
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