Rolex Super Clone Watches 1:1 Daytona 18K Gold Dial M116508-0014 4130 Movement

Original price was: $1,599.00.Current price is: $1,099.00.

VSF Edition — Oyster Bracelet

The VSF iteration of the Rolex Daytona 116508-0014 represents a highly calculated approach to the solid gold chronograph segment. By utilizing a 904L Oystersteel base finished with an 18K yellow gold plating, this release achieves a precise visual footprint while deliberately accepting a lighter physical mass of 140.2 grams. It serves as a technical benchmark for collectors prioritizing movement stability and case geometry over precious metal heft.

Operating within the 40mm case is the renowned Dandong caliber 4130, a true 1:1 clone movement featuring a functional column wheel and vertical clutch mechanism. This architecture ensures crisp chronograph engagement without the erratic seconds-hand jump found in modified ETA bases. The movement utilizes a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring and KIF shock absorbers, delivering a reliable 60+ Hours (Dandong clone caliber) power reserve.

The dial presents a monochromatic 18K gold tone with sharp stick markers, contrasting with the #006039 green accent text often debated among replica enthusiasts for this specific reference. VSF has engineered the case to an impressive 11.2mm thickness, sitting exceptionally flat on the wrist and mirroring the refined profile of the genuine Oyster case.

  • Movement: Dandong Caliber 4130 — 60+ Hours (Dandong clone caliber)
  • Case Material: 904L Oystersteel (18K Gold Plated), 40mm diameter, 140.2g weight
  • Bezel: 18K Gold Plated 904L Steel with engraved tachymetric scale
  • Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with colorless anti-reflective coating
  • Bracelet: 18K Gold Plated 904L Oyster bracelet with folding Oysterlock safety clasp
  • Water Resistance: 50 meters — professional pressure test recommended before swimming. Do not operate chronograph pushers or the crown while the watch is submerged.

This reference is suited for the collector who requires the aesthetic presence of a yellow gold Daytona but understands the physical limitations of plated steel. It functions seamlessly in formal environments where visual accuracy supersedes tactile weight.

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Description

VSF Rolex Daytona 116508-0014 Yellow Gold

VSF pairs the highly regarded Dandong 4130 chronograph caliber with an aggressively thin 11.2mm case profile, offering precise pusher feel despite the inherent weight deficit of plated replicas.

Powered by Dandong Caliber 4130

The mechanical core of this timepiece is the Dandong 4130, widely recognized as the most sophisticated clone chronograph movement currently available. It replicates the genuine Rolex vertical clutch and column-wheel architecture, ensuring that the central chronograph seconds hand engages smoothly without the initial stutter common to lateral clutch systems. The inclusion of KIF shock absorbers and a blue Parachrom hairspring replica enhances the movement’s resistance to daily physical stress. Our inspection process includes verifying chronograph engagement through our strict QC standards to ensure long-term mechanical viability.

⏱ Accuracy Profile:

The Dandong 4130 caliber is factory-regulated to operate within a tolerance of ±3–5 seconds per day, demonstrating exceptional amplitude stability even when the chronograph complication is actively running.

  • ✅ Power Reserve: 60+ Hours (Dandong clone caliber)
  • ✅ Complications: 12-hour chronograph, 30-minute counter, continuous running seconds at 6 o’clock.
  • ✅ Winding Direction: Bidirectional automatic winding via perpetual rotor.

Technical Specifications

THE BUILD904L Oystersteel with 18K Plating

The case measures 40mm in diameter with a notably slim 11.2mm thickness. The 18K yellow gold plating is applied over the 904L steel base, yielding a total weight of 140.2 grams.

THE DIAL18K Gold Tone with Stick Markers

Features crisp sub-dial concentric texturing and accurate font weight. While the primary dial is champagne gold, specific collector annotations note a #006039 green reference hue, though this model maintains a monochromatic gold aesthetic.

THE BEZELFixed Engraved Tachymetric Scale

The fixed bezel is machined from the same plated 904L steel, featuring deep, sharp engravings filled with contrasting black lacquer to match the genuine units of per hour scale.

THE BRACELETThree-Piece Oyster Link

Constructed with solid end links and alternating brushed/polished finishes. The folding Oysterlock safety clasp includes an Easylink 5mm comfort extension link with tight endplay tolerances.

Why VSF for This Reference?

Many collectors ask: ‘Why not Clean Factory?’

While Clean Factory has historically dominated the Daytona segment with excellent dial accuracy, VSF’s entry brings an exceptionally refined case geometry. At a verified 11.2mm, the VSF case profile feels significantly sleeker on the wrist, and their proprietary crystal manufacturing yields superior clarity with less milky edge distortion than earlier competitor batches.

Full Disclosure: The 140.2g weight falls significantly short of the genuine solid gold piece (which exceeds 200g), and the 18K gold plating tone may exhibit slight warmth discrepancies when placed directly adjacent to factory Rolex yellow gold.

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Data Sheet

MODEL REFERENCE Daytona 116508-0014
FACTORY / VERSION VSF 18K Gold Dial Edition
MOVEMENT Dandong Caliber 4130
CASE MATERIAL 904L Oystersteel (18K Yellow Gold Plated)
WEIGHT & THICKNESS 140.2 g | 11.2 mm
CRYSTAL & LUME Sapphire with AR | Chromalight replica
DIMENSIONS 40 mm × 46.5 mm × 11.2 mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply.
WATER RESISTANCE 50 meters — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

Collector Q&A

Q: Does the chronograph function exactly like the genuine caliber 4130?

A: Yes. The Dandong 4130 utilized by VSF features a true column wheel and vertical clutch. This allows all three sub-dials (running seconds at 6 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, and 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock) to operate identically to the genuine Rolex movement without the stutter associated with modified 7750 calibers.

Q: How does the 140.2g weight compare to the authentic 116508?

A: The genuine Rolex reference 116508 is cast in solid 18k yellow gold and weighs over 200 grams. This VSF replica uses a 904L stainless steel base with gold plating, resulting in a significantly lighter weight of 140.2 grams. The tactile difference is immediately noticeable when held.

Q: Is the 11.2mm thickness accurate to the genuine Daytona?

A: The 11.2mm measurement achieved by VSF is exceptionally thin, actually sitting slightly below the genuine 11.9mm specification. This allows the watch to sit incredibly flat on the wrist, offering a highly refined wearing experience that easily slips under a dress shirt cuff.

Q: Will the 18k yellow gold plating fade over time with daily wear?

A: Like all plated replicas, the gold layer is susceptible to friction wear and chemical degradation. While VSF uses a robust plating process, high-contact areas such as the clasp underside and bracelet links will eventually show the underlying 904L steel if subjected to heavy daily abrasion or harsh cleaning chemicals.

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Rolex Super Clone Watches 1:1 Daytona 18K Gold Dial M116508-0014 4130 Movement

Original price was: $1,599.00.Current price is: $1,099.00.