The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116519LN is the prior-generation 18 ct white gold Daytona with a black Cerachrom tachymeter bezel on an Oysterflex strap, powered by the calibre 4130. It is not the current white gold 126519LN, not the yellow gold Pikachu 126518LN and not a steel Daytona. This guide covers the specifications, the dial configurations Bizak lists by SKU, how the 116519LN differs from the 126519LN, how it compares with the yellow gold and steel Daytonas, how it wears, what Bizak's sourced catalogue listed on October 1, 2026, and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the 116519LN to order; the Daytona collection lists the configurations we can seek.
Last reviewed on October 1, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.
Rolex Daytona 116519LN specifications
| Attribute | 116519LN |
|---|---|
| Case | About 40 mm, 18 ct white gold, Oyster case with screw-down Triplock pushers and crown |
| Bezel | Black Cerachrom tachymeter scale |
| Movement | Calibre 4130, self-winding chronograph, about 72 hours of power reserve, Superlative Chronometer certification |
| Dial | Several configurations: see the table below; Bizak's listing titles say only "White Gold Luminous", so dial colour is taken from the SKU and the photographs |
| Strap | Black Oysterflex, with an Oysterlock folding clasp; length adjusts through the clasp system rather than by links |
| Water resistance | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Production | Oysterflex white gold Daytona from roughly 2017 until the 126519LN replaced it in 2023; discontinued |
Source: the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona collection page lists the current white gold Daytona, and Rolex watch care and service explains servicing and the parts policy for discontinued references. Rolex does not give this reference a nickname.
Which 116519LN dial configurations does Bizak list?
Six catalogue listings on October 1, 2026, all sourced to order. The dial description below is read from the SKU suffix and the listing photographs and should be confirmed in photographs before you buy.
| Dial as pictured | SKU | Condition | Bizak catalogue ask, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel-grey with black counters | 116519LNS | Brand new | US$37,199 |
| Steel-grey with black counters | 116519LNS1 | Pre-owned | US$34,409 |
| Meteorite with black counters | 116519LNMB | Pre-owned | US$87,419 |
| White mother-of-pearl with diamond markers | 116519LNMD | Brand new | US$41,849 |
| Meteorite with black counters (listing images resemble LNMB) | 116519LNCM | Brand new | US$44,639 |
| Black with diamond markers | 116519LNBLKDR | Brand new | US$38,129 |
The gap between the two meteorite-looking listings (US$44,639 and US$87,419) is stated and not explained: we have not confirmed whether the LNCM is a duplicate of the LNMB dial or a different configuration. Ask for a dated quote on the exact watch and confirm the dial in photographs.
116519LN vs 126519LN: what changed?
| 116519LN | 126519LN | |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Prior white gold Oysterflex Cosmograph | Current white gold Oysterflex Cosmograph |
| Movement | Calibre 4130 | Calibre 4131 |
| Case back | Solid | Sapphire, display back |
| Status | Discontinued, so pre-owned or old-stock only | Current model in Rolex's Daytona range; check Rolex's page for today's status |
They are different references, so a 116519LN is not a 126519LN with an older stamp. The newer movement and display back are the generation change; the look from the front is similar. If you want the current watch, it is on Rolex's Daytona page; if you want the prior one at a lower catalogue ask, this is the page for it.
116519LN vs the Pikachu and steel Daytonas: how do you tell them apart?
| 116519LN | 126518LN Pikachu | Steel Daytona (for example 126500LN) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | 18 ct white gold | 18 ct yellow gold | Oystersteel |
| Strap or bracelet | Oysterflex | Oysterflex | Oyster bracelet |
| Nickname | None we can verify | Pikachu | Panda and others, by dial |
| Guide | This page | Pikachu guide | 126500LN guide |
White gold on Oysterflex is this reference; yellow gold on Oysterflex is the Pikachu family; steel is a different family entirely. White gold is quiet in colour, close to steel at a glance, and the difference shows in the weight and in the clasp and case hallmarks.
How does a white gold Daytona on Oysterflex wear?
White gold is heavy for its diameter, so the 116519LN has more heft than the steel Daytona. The Oysterflex strap is comfortable and does not catch hair, and it cannot be sized link by link like a bracelet; the clasp system handles fit. Diamond-marker and mother-of-pearl configurations read dressier than the steel-grey or meteorite faces. If you want a bracelet you can micro-adjust with removable links, Oysterflex is the wrong strap. Try the watch on, or ask for photographs showing case thickness and lug shape before you pay the balance.
What is Oysterflex, and how long does it last?
Oysterflex is Rolex's high-performance elastomer strap: a flexible metal blade inside black elastomer, with the Rolex clasp. It is more comfortable than a gold bracelet on a heavy case and it is water resistant and easy to wear through a day of activity. The elastomer can mark, stretch or pick up wear around the clasp over years, and replacement straps come through Rolex, so a cut or crack in the photographs is a pricing point and not a cosmetic quibble.
Clasp condition matters as much as the strap. Look for scratches on the clasp cover and for slack in the fold, both of which show up in the photographs we ask sellers for.
How much is a Rolex Daytona 116519LN in 2026?
- Retail. Not applicable: the 116519LN is discontinued. The current white gold Daytona is priced on Rolex's own page, linked above.
- Bizak catalogue asks. On October 1, 2026 our sourced catalogue listed six 116519LN watches between US$34,409 and US$87,419, depending on dial and condition, all sourced to order.
- What moves the price. Dial (the catalogue spread above shows how much it matters), condition, warranty card, and strap condition.
Those figures describe what we saw and will move; asks are not sales. Our Rolex price guide explains how to compare quotes.
What should you check before you pay the balance on a 116519LN?
- Dial and counters. Ask for photographs and confirm that the dial matches the quote and the SKU suffix.
- Exact SKU. LNS, LNS1, LNMB, LNMD, LNCM or LNBLKDR: the suffix is the dial map when the listing body is empty.
- Oysterflex. Check for cracks, stretch and clasp wear in photographs.
- Case hallmarks. White gold hallmarks should be present and crisp on a gold Cosmograph case.
- Warranty card. The reference and serial should match the watch and the card date should be what the quote says.
- Price and timing. It is sourced to order; confirm timing and the final price in writing before you pay the balance.
Our authentication process describes what we inspect before dispatch.
Quick answers
What is the Rolex 116519LN?
The prior-generation white gold Cosmograph Daytona with a black Cerachrom tachymeter bezel on Oysterflex.
Is the 116519LN the same as the 126519LN?
No. The 126519LN is the current white gold Oysterflex Daytona, a different reference with the newer movement.
Does the 116519LN have a nickname?
None we can verify. This guide uses the reference only.
Why do two meteorite listings ask so differently?
Bizak asked US$44,639 for a brand-new LNCM and US$87,419 for a pre-owned LNMB on October 1, 2026. Confirm the dial in photographs instead of relying on a label.
How much is a 116519LN?
Bizak's sourced catalogue listed six examples at US$34,409 to US$87,419 on October 1, 2026, sourced to order. Ask for a dated quote.
Request a Daytona 116519LN sourcing quote
Tell us the dial, whether you want brand new or pre-owned, whether the warranty card is required and your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, card and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: 116519LNS, 116519LNMD, 116519LNBLKDR, 116519LNCM, 116519LNS1 pre-owned, 116519LNMB pre-owned; browse the Daytona collection, the chronographs collection, or sell or trade your Daytona.
Related reading: Daytona 126518LN Pikachu guide · Daytona 126500LN guide · Daytona 116500LN Panda guide · Rolex watch prices.
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