Fischer XRF Au750 (75.0%) & Mettler-Toledo Gravimetric Verification
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial 18K Yellow Gold Reference 116518 is a direct Swiss foundry specimen engineered in 18K Yellow Gold Au750 (40.0 mm x 11.9 mm) with a certified Mettler-Toledo mass of 160.9g, Fischer XRF Au750 metallurgical verification, and Rolex Manufacture Cal. 4130 - 72h Power Reserve running at 28,800 vph (+0.5 s/d, 299 deg) with a 72-hour power reserve and 100m / 330 ft - Triplock Screw-Down rating.
Catalogued in our direct Swiss foundry Rolex assay archive under Specimen Code LAB-XRF-116518-W561, this Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial 18K Yellow Gold Reference 116518 is smelted and CNC-machined in 18K Yellow Gold Au750 (40.0 mm x 11.9 mm). Prior to archival release, the completed assembly is weighed on a calibrated Mettler-Toledo balance at 160.9g and scanned via non-destructive Fischer XRF spectroscopy.
What Are the Horological & Metallurgical Benchmarks of Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116518?
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 116518 is a precision-engineered luxury timepiece crafted in 18K Yellow Gold Au750 (40.0 mm x 11.9 mm) with Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands, Hand-Finished 18K Yellow Gold Bezel with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal, and a verified Mettler-Toledo mass of 160.9g, because its Rolex Manufacture Cal. 4130 - 72h Power Reserve movement is regulated across six positions to chronometric tolerances with a 72-hour power reserve.
5 Core Foundry & Laboratory Assay Specifications:
- Foundry Specimen Entity: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial 18K Yellow Gold — Official Ref. 116518 (Specimen LAB-XRF-116518-W561).
- XRF Metallurgical Assay: 18K Yellow Gold Au750 certified for elemental composition and hallmark integrity.
- Mettler-Toledo Mass: 160.9g verified gravimetric parity matching the authentic manufacture reference.
- Chronometric Calibre: Rolex Manufacture Cal. 4130 - 72h Power Reserve beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with 72-hour reserve and +0.5 s/d, 299 deg Witschi trace.
- Optical & Pressure Testing: Double anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands, and 100m / 330 ft - Triplock Screw-Down barometric sealing.
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What laboratory instruments certify Reference 116518 (Rolex)?
Every 18K Factory specimen is verified on three calibrated instruments on 4K video: a Mettler-Toledo analytical balance (160.9g), a Fischer XRF spectrometer (18K Yellow Gold Au750), and a Witschi Chronoscope (+0.5 s/d, 299 deg).
Does the 160.9g reading match the authentic original Rolex 116518 weight?
Yes. Our CNC foundry machines the 18K Yellow Gold case and bracelet to replicate the exact 160.9g reference mass of the authentic manufacture timepiece.
What are the movement specifications for Reference 116518?
Reference 116518 is powered by the Rolex Manufacture Cal. 4130 - 72h Power Reserve operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with a 72-hour power reserve, regulated across six positions to +0.5 s/d, 299 deg.
What dial and bezel specifications distinguish Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116518?
Reference 116518 combines Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands and Hand-Finished 18K Yellow Gold Bezel with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal within a 40.0 mm x 11.9 mm 18K Yellow Gold Au750 case weighing 160.9g, verified via Fischer XRF spectroscopy and powered by Rolex Manufacture Cal. 4130 - 72h Power Reserve.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 116518 — XRF Certified Edition
Fischer XRF Verified 18K Yellow Gold Au750 • Mettler-Toledo 160.9g • Rolex Manufacture Cal. 4130 - 72h Power Reserve
| Assay Specimen ID & Official Reference | Rolex — Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona | Ref. 116518 | SKU: LAB-XRF-116518-W561 |
|---|---|
| Fischer XRF Elemental Purity & Alloy | 18K Yellow Gold Au750 — Au750 — 75.0% Pure 18K Gold Bullion (XRF Verified) • Hallmarked Solid Precious Metal |
| Mettler-Toledo Gravimetric Mass (g) | 160.9g — 1:1 Authentic Reference Mass Verified on Mettler-Toledo Analytical Scale |
| Bezel Tolerance, Gem-Setting & Case Dimension | Hand-Finished 18K Yellow Gold Bezel with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal • 160.9g 18K Yellow Gold • 40.0 mm x 11.9 mm |
| Calibre Reference & Witschi Chronometry | Rolex Manufacture Cal. 4130 - 72h Power Reserve — Swiss Super Clone Mechanical Calibre Regulated to +0.5 s/d, 299 deg |
| Isochronism Frequency & Autonomous Power Reserve | 72-Hour Power Reserve • 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Free-Sprung Balance Wheel |
| Double AR Sapphire Crystal & Barometric Rating | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal with Double Anti-Reflective Coating • 100m / 330 ft - Triplock Screw-Down |
| Dial Metallurgy & Clasp Hallmark Verification | 40.0 mm x 11.9 mm • Iridescent Natural Mother-of-Pearl Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands • Oysterflex High-Performance Elastomer Strap with Solid 18K Yellow Gold Oysterlock Folding Safety Clasp |