Rolex Daytona 16523 b&p

In 1988, to celebrate the Daytona’s 25th anniversary, Rolex launched reference 16520 in stainless steel, which will be the focus of this article, together with reference 16523 in two-tone steel and gold, plus reference 16528 for yellow gold. Increasing the case size from 37.5 mm to 39.0 mm, the brand new Daytona collection acted as the link to the modern era, for the first time materially transformed to something different from its predecessor.

Having the first automatic “perpetual” movement (a term Rolex likes to attach to automatic winding) in the Daytona family, the 16523’s calibre 4030 is based on Zenith’s El Primero 400 movement.

This model was the first two-tone Daytona, combining stainless steel and 18k yellow gold.
The 16523 represents an important chapter in Daytona history, marking the transition from manual-winding to automatic movements and the introduction of the bi-metal configuration. It was produced from the early 1990s until 1999.

This steel/gold version stands out for its unquestionable elegance and stylistic pliability.
The watch we offer at LTF is in stunning condition, never polished, complete with box,booklet, Rolex warranty (ITA), photographic expertise in booklet and laminated sheet, Rolex overhaul certificate with running record.

A Zenith Daytona to have in your collection