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The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 16523 is part of the legendary "Zenith" Daytona generation, produced with the Rolex 4030 caliber, an automatic movement derived from the famous El Primero, re-engineered by Rolex to meet its own standards of reliability and precision. This model captivates with its elegant Rolesor configuration, combining a 40mm steel case with a yellow gold tachymeter bezel, for a presence that is at once sporty, luxurious, and recognizable. Its warm and luminous champagne dial perfectly matches the yellow gold accents of the case and the two-tone Oyster bracelet, while the chronograph subdials and baton indexes ensure clear and balanced readability. Originally designed to measure automotive performance, the Daytona retains its legendary chronograph DNA here, while offering a dressier look thanks to the steel and gold combination. The 16523 reference appeals to both collectors seeking a Daytona with a Zenith caliber and vintage Rolex enthusiasts. Versatile, elegant, and sought-after, this Daytona embodies a key period in Rolex history, before the advent of entirely in-house chronograph movements.
Offered in very good condition and accompanied by its service papers, this Daytona 16523 has been authenticated and inspected by our watchmakers. It benefits from the L'Écrin Genève warranty, ensuring a purchase with complete peace of mind.