CBD Daytona 116500LN Panda Super Clone Review

The Daytona 116500LN remains one of the most recognizable modern chronograph designs, especially in the white-dial configuration commonly known among collectors as the “Panda” Daytona.

Its appeal comes from a very simple but highly effective combination: a white dial, black chronograph counter rings, a glossy black ceramic tachymeter bezel and a steel Oyster bracelet.

The watch shown in this review is the CBD Watch Factory Daytona 116500LN Super Clone, built with 904L stainless steel, a 4130 movement version and CBD’s Original Weight construction concept.

Unlike highly gem-set or heavily customized models, the 116500LN is relatively minimal in appearance. That simplicity makes proportions, finishing and small details especially important.

The Daytona 116500LN Design

The genuine 116500LN uses the classic 40 mm Daytona architecture with a white dial, black chronograph counter surrounds and a black ceramic tachymeter bezel.

The white-dial version became particularly popular because of its strong black-and-white contrast.

Its main visual characteristics include:

• 40 mm case proportions

• white Panda-style dial

• black chronograph counter rings

• black ceramic tachymeter bezel

• applied hour markers

• red DAYTONA lettering

• Oyster bracelet

• screw-down crown and chronograph pushers

• 4130 chronograph movement architecture

CBD follows this same overall design direction while using its own manufacturing specification.

White Panda Dial

The dial is the most recognizable element of the 116500LN.

A clean white surface is combined with three chronograph counters positioned at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. The dark surrounds create the distinctive Panda appearance, while the red DAYTONA lettering above the lower counter provides a small color accent.

On a high-grade Daytona 116500LN Super Clone, the dial should not be judged only by whether it is white and black.

Important details include:

• chronograph counter proportions

• spacing between the counters

• thickness of the black rings

• hour-marker shape

• minute-track printing

• hand length and alignment

• logo and dial-text positioning

Because the design is relatively clean, even small differences become easy to notice under close-up photography.

The supplied CBD photographs provide a clear view of these areas and show the overall dial balance from both direct and angled perspectives.

Black Ceramic Tachymeter Bezel

The black ceramic bezel is one of the defining elements of the 116500LN generation.

It replaces the steel tachymeter bezel found on the earlier generation and gives the watch a much stronger visual contrast.

The CBD version uses a black ceramic bezel with the familiar Daytona tachymeter layout extending to 400 units per hour.

In close-up photographs, several details become particularly important:

font shape, numeral spacing, triangular markers, engraving clarity and bezel alignment.

The glossy ceramic surface also reflects light differently from steel, which is why angled photography is useful when evaluating the finishing.

904L Stainless Steel Construction

The CBD Daytona 116500LN uses 904L stainless steel for the case and bracelet construction.

This is an important specification because the steel Daytona depends heavily on metal finishing rather than precious-metal color or gemstone decoration.

904L stainless steel is valued for its corrosion resistance and its ability to achieve a highly polished finish.

On the CBD 116500LN, the visual effect comes from the contrast between:

polished case sides, brushed upper surfaces, polished bracelet center links and brushed outer links.

The supplied side photographs show these transitions clearly.

For a Daytona-style case, the steel itself is only part of the equation. The quality of the polishing, brushing and transitions between surfaces also determines how refined the watch appears.

Case Shape and Side Profile

The 116500LN case design may look simple from the front, but the side profile is one of the areas where different manufacturing levels become easier to identify.

The supplied CBD photographs show the curved case side, crown guards, screw-down-style pushers and the transition between the case and Oyster bracelet.

Important details include:

• lug curvature

• case thickness

• crown-guard shape

• pusher dimensions

• bezel height

• case-side polishing

• bracelet-to-case fit

A good reproduction should maintain balanced proportions rather than simply increasing thickness or mass.

This is particularly relevant to CBD’s Original Weight philosophy: weight should not come at the expense of exterior proportions.

Oyster-Style Bracelet

The CBD 116500LN uses a 904L stainless-steel Oyster-style bracelet.

The three-link construction combines brushed outer sections with polished center links, creating the familiar Daytona appearance.

The clasp photographs are useful because they show details that are often missing from ordinary product listings.

A bracelet should be evaluated not only from the top but also through:

• link finishing

• edge treatment

• articulation

• clasp construction

• interior finishing

• polished and brushed transitions

The bracelet forms a large proportion of the watch, so poor finishing in this area can affect the overall impression even if the dial itself looks accurate.

Clasp and Interior Details

The supplied photographs also show the clasp exterior and interior.

These images help document the build beyond the standard front-facing product shot.

For collectors comparing different Daytona super clones, the clasp is worth examining carefully because it reveals manufacturing quality in areas such as machining, engraving, polishing and link integration.

The CBD version maintains a clean polished interior appearance together with the familiar folding-clasp structure.

CBD Original Weight Construction

This version carries the CBD Original Weight designation.

The purpose of Original Weight is not simply to make a watch as heavy as possible.

CBD focuses on a combination of:

weight, exterior proportions, structural balance and wrist presence.

A weighted watch can feel unnatural if too much mass is concentrated in the case or bracelet. For this reason, total weight should always be considered together with distribution and overall construction.

For the 116500LN, maintaining the relatively slim and sporty steel Daytona profile is especially important.

Since the photographs supplied for this review do not include a scale measurement, this article does not assign a specific gram figure to this particular sample.

The actual measured weight can be added later if a scale photograph is available.

4130 Movement Version

The 116500LN generation is associated with the 4130 chronograph movement architecture.

The CBD version uses a 4130 movement version with approximately 72 hours of power reserve, according to CBD specifications.

This is an important distinction from the newer 126500 generation, which uses the 4131 movement architecture.

For clarity:

Genuine 116500LN: Rolex-manufactured calibre 4130.

CBD 116500LN: 4130 movement version.

The CBD movement should not be described as a genuine Rolex calibre.

Genuine 116500LN vs CBD 116500LN

Specification	Genuine 116500LN	CBD Watch Factory 116500LN
Case size	40 mm	40 mm-style construction
Dial	White with black counter rings	White Panda-style dial
Bezel	Black ceramic tachymeter bezel	Black ceramic bezel
Case material	Oystersteel / 904L steel family	904L stainless steel
Bracelet	Oyster bracelet	904L stainless-steel Oyster-style bracelet
Movement	Calibre 4130	4130 movement version
Power reserve	Approx. 72 hours	Approx. 72 hours
Construction focus	Genuine factory construction	CBD Original Weight construction
Weight	Varies with bracelet configuration	Add measured CBD sample weight when available

The purpose of this comparison is not to suggest that the two watches are identical.

The CBD version uses its own manufacturing process while following the visual proportions and technical layout associated with the 116500LN.

Why the 116500LN Is Difficult to Reproduce Well

The 116500LN does not rely on gemstones, unusual natural-stone dials or complex color combinations.

That actually makes it more difficult to hide small inaccuracies.

The eye naturally focuses on:

dial proportions, counter spacing, bezel typography, case shape, bracelet finishing and overall symmetry.

A slightly incorrect counter size or bezel font can be more noticeable on a clean Panda Daytona than on a much more decorative watch.

For this reason, the 116500LN remains a useful model for evaluating overall super clone manufacturing quality.

116500LN vs 126500LN

The 116500LN and newer 126500LN may look similar at first glance, but they belong to different generations.

The 116500LN is associated with the 4130 movement generation, while the 126500LN introduced the newer 4131 architecture and revised exterior details.

For collectors, this distinction matters.

A 116500LN review should therefore focus on reproducing the proportions and design language of the earlier generation rather than mixing specifications from the 126500 series.

Final Thoughts

The Daytona 116500LN Panda remains one of the most recognizable modern steel chronograph designs.

Its appeal comes from a balanced combination of a white dial, black chronograph surrounds, black ceramic bezel and steel Oyster bracelet.

The CBD Watch Factory version shown here follows this design using:

904L stainless steel, a black ceramic bezel, white Panda-style dial, 4130 movement version and CBD Original Weight construction.

For collectors comparing Daytona 116500LN Super Clone versions, the most useful approach is to evaluate the watch as a complete structure.

Dial proportions, bezel finishing, case geometry, 904L steel finishing, bracelet construction, clasp details, movement configuration and weight balance all matter.

The 116500LN may appear simple, but that simplicity makes quality differences easier to see.

Rolex and Cosmograph Daytona are trademarks of their respective owner. CBD Watch Factory is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rolex SA.

FAQ

What is the Daytona 116500LN?

The 116500LN is a 40 mm steel Daytona design featuring a black ceramic tachymeter bezel and a 4130 chronograph movement architecture. The white-dial version is commonly known as the Panda Daytona.

Is the CBD Daytona 116500LN Super Clone made from 904L stainless steel?

Yes. According to CBD Watch Factory specifications, the CBD 116500LN uses 904L stainless steel for its case and bracelet construction.

What movement does the CBD 116500LN use?

The CBD version uses a 4130 movement version with approximately 72 hours of power reserve, according to CBD specifications.

Is the CBD 4130 a genuine Rolex movement?

No. The CBD watch uses a 4130 movement version. It should not be confused with a genuine Rolex-manufactured calibre 4130.

Why is the white 116500LN called the Panda Daytona?

The nickname comes from the contrast between the white main dial and the dark chronograph counter surrounds, creating the familiar black-and-white Panda appearance.

What is CBD Original Weight?

CBD Original Weight is CBD Watch Factory’s approach to recreating substantial wrist presence while maintaining appropriate case, bracelet and exterior proportions rather than simply adding unnecessary mass.

What should I look at when comparing 116500LN super clones?

Important areas include the white dial tone, chronograph counter proportions, black ceramic bezel typography, case shape, 904L steel finishing, bracelet construction, clasp finishing and movement configuration.