Here are the essential features of this top-tier modified Daytona:
1. Base Model & Configuration
- Model: Rolex Daytona 116508 (full gold)
- Special dial: Meteorite dial – not an original genuine dial (very rare), but a high-quality replacement custom-developed based on original data, with pattern and color very close to genuine
2. Genuine Original Accessories Used
- Hands – genuine (original)
- Bezel – genuine, 18K gold
- Crown and two chronograph pushers – genuine parts
- These genuine parts can be authenticated by authoritative domestic appraisal agencies with professional reports
3. Case & Bracelet (Non-genuine, but high-end replica)
- Case material: 18K solid gold (precious metal)
- Case development: 3D CNC scanned from an original genuine watch, then hand-finished with polishing and brushing
- Case back: Delicate brushed surface, slight depression near the outer ring (matches original data)
- Precious metal engravings on case back (crown, scales, 750 mark) – hand-chiseled, very 3D and vivid
- Bracelet: Each link uniformly sized, brushed surface delicate, polished edges
- Clasp / Buckle:
- Crown logo 3D – oval bottom, five-point top
- Each button chamfered and rounded
- Internal engravings: Dragon and phoenix, “Swiss made”, AU750, dog head, scale – clear, solid, three-dimensional
4. Movement
- Dandong 4130 integrated movement (clone)
- Fully functional chronograph: seconds at 6, chronograph minutes at 3, running seconds at 9, center chronograph seconds hand
- Thickness: ~12.3mm – matches original
5. Weight
- Weighs 216.9 grams – exactly the same as the genuine 116508 full gold Daytona
6. Overall Quality Claim
- Same material (18K gold), same weight, same color as original
- With genuine accessories, unless opened or professionally tested, virtually indistinguishable from genuine
This modified Daytona represents an even higher tier of replica craftsmanship than the previous platinum model. The strategy here is combining genuine components (hands, bezel, crown, pushers) with a custom-made 18K gold case and bracelet – all developed from 3D-scanned original data. The meteorite dial, while not genuine, is a meticulously crafted replacement that mimics the original’s texture and gloss.
Strengths:
- Use of multiple genuine parts significantly enhances authenticity
- Precious metal case (18K gold) delivers correct weight (216.9g) and feel
- Hand-chiseled engravings and detailed finishing (chamfering, brushing, polishing) show obsessive attention to original specifications
- Dandong 4130 movement remains the industry standard for clone Daytonas – reliable and correct thickness
For collectors who seek near-perfect visual and tactile replication of a full gold meteorite Daytona without paying the astronomical price of a genuine one (which also has an extremely rare dial), this modified version is arguably the best available. Bozwatch’s emphasis on checking engravings, case curvature, weight, and buckle details provides a useful buyer’s checklist.
Hello everyone, welcome to Bozwatch Reviews. Every watch is a work of art that captures time, and I am a fanatic obsessed with them. I also hope that all watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (a discerning patron). Later, some followers sent me private messages asking which is the best modified Daytona on the market right now. A friend happened to bring a 16508 full gold meteorite Daytona and asked me to shoot a video to help authenticate it. Well, here it is today.
This 16508 meteorite Daytona in front of us can be considered the top-tier configuration on the market. It is assembled using genuine authentic parts, paired with a precious metal 18K gold case. You know, modifying a watch like this is actually the same as modifying a car — it is assembled from individual components: the dial, rehaut, crystal, upper and lower chronograph pushers, movement, as well as the case, bracelet, and clasp.
So, if you have a sufficient budget and pursue perfection, certain accessories such as the ceramic bezel, dial, hands, and the crown with its two chronograph pushers can be upgraded with genuine authentic parts available on the market. The only purpose of upgrading with genuine parts is to get closer to the original. The case of this watch is also very important. The 16508 reference is very famous because of the Green Gold Daytona and Edison Chen, but its dial is special — it is made from real meteorite. The meteorite dial on today’s watch is custom-developed based on original specifications, because genuine meteorite dials are almost impossible to find on the market — there are very few. For dials like the “filter bottom” or Shawn Yue’s dial, you might still be able to find genuine ones, but for the meteorite dial, authentic originals are extremely rare.
Therefore, watches like this use a custom-made replacement dial. The pattern and color of this dial are very close to the original. You can see that under light, it presents a glossy, oily texture and feels substantial. In comparison, the watch hands are genuine — authentic sword-shaped hands. Looking from the side, you can confirm these are genuine hands, with fine details. Its ceramic bezel is also genuine, made of 18K gold. The crown and the two chronograph pushers are also made from genuine authentic parts. Look, here are the details of the genuine crown. Such genuine accessories can be sent to authoritative domestic appraisal agencies to issue professional inspection reports.
Now regarding the case — according to the supplier, this case set was also developed based on original data. They sourced a genuine original case, scanned its data with a 3D CNC machine, then refined it through post-processing, including manual polishing and brushing by master craftsmen. As you can see, for this “Green Elf” style case, it actually has a slight curvature — see that? Boss Guo, it’s not completely flat. You can see this subtle arc. The precious metal hallmarks on the back are also very well done. The brushing on the caseback is very delicate, including the polishing treatment on the caseback. The precious metal engravings — such as the crown hallmark here, the scale, the 750 mark, and the dog head — are all hand-chiseled, giving them strong three-dimensionality and vividness. Notice the transition between the caseback and the bezel — it doesn’t sit completely flush with the outer ring; there is a slight depression. See that? This way, the caseback data can be perfectly consistent with the genuine article.
For a Daytona like this, the thickness is about 12.3 mm. It is powered by the Dandong integrated 4130 movement, which can perform all chronograph functions: the small seconds at 6 o’clock, the chronograph minute counter at 9 o’clock, the chronograph hour counter at 3 o’clock, and the large central seconds hand is the chronograph seconds hand. All chronograph functions work properly, and the thickness is completely correct.
Finally, when choosing a gold watch like this, there is one thing you must pay special attention to: each link of the bracelet must be perfectly uniform in size. See that? The brushing on its links is very fine, and the polished surfaces are well finished. Now let’s look at the clasp — let me close it to show you. The craftsmanship of the clasp is actually quite difficult. To achieve a three‑dimensional crown effect, it is oval at the bottom, and the top is divided into five points. Moreover, each pusher has been rounded and chamfered. This is the level of craftsmanship that a good gold case should have. Also look at the engravings on the inside of the pushers — you can see the dragon and phoenix, the Ronin mark, English letters, the “Swiss made” engraving, and here “AU750”, the dog head and scale hallmarks — all of these are extremely important. For a good product, these engravings will be very clear, three‑dimensional, and solid. When you are choosing, you must carefully distinguish.
For this kind of 16508 18K solid gold, precious metal product, its overall weight is relatively heavy. Let me weigh it — let’s see how much it weighs. 216.9 grams. This weight is exactly the same as the genuine article — achieving the same material, same weight, and same color as the original. With restoration using genuine parts, as long as you don’t open the caseback or send it to a professional lab for testing, there is absolutely no flaw.
This is the “1+1” 16508 full gold meteorite Daytona. If you like this watch, or if you enjoy Bozwatch’s video content, please double‑tap to like and follow. See you next time.
