Rolex Daytona 116523 Bi/Colour Blue Racing Dial
$850
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 is a masterclass in motorsport-inspired elegance, rendered in a striking bi-colour combination of stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold. The vivid blue racing dial commands immediate attention, its three contrasting subdials arranged with the precision and purpose of a professional chronograph instrument. Every detail — from the tachymetric scale engraved on the bezel to the iconic Daytona name — speaks to a legacy forged on the world’s most demanding racing circuits. Beneath the sapphire crystal lies the Rolex Calibre 4130, a self-winding mechanical movement developed entirely in-house and celebrated for its column-wheel mechanism and vertical clutch, delivering the smooth, instantaneous chronograph start that professional timekeepers demand. The Oyster case, machined from a solid block of Oystersteel and complemented by 18ct yellow gold crown guards and pushers, achieves a level of finish that only decades of horological refinement can produce. The Daytona 116523 is the watch of choice for those who live at the intersection of performance and sophistication. Whether worn against the cuff of a tailored jacket at a charity gala or on the wrist of a driver stepping out of a paddock, it carries an unmistakable authority. Owning this piece is not merely an acquisition — it is an entry into one of watchmaking’s most storied and coveted lineages.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 |
|---|---|
| Movement | Rolex Calibre 4130, Self-Winding Mechanical Chronograph |
| Case Material | Oystersteel and 18ct Yellow Gold (Bi-Colour) |
| Case Diameter | 40mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.3mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire with Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Dial Color | Blue Racing |
| Dial | with Black and White Subsidiary Subdials |
| Bracelet Material | Oystersteel and 18ct Yellow Gold Oyster |
| Clasp Type | Oysterlock Folding Safety |
| Clasp | with Easylink 5mm Comfort Extension |
| Bezel | Fixed 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph |
| Additional Functions | 30-Minute Chronograph Counter at 3 o’clock, 12-Hour Chronograph Counter at 6 o’clock, Running Seconds at 9 o’clock |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres / 330 feet |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight Luminescent Hour Markers and Hands |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Style | Luxury Sports Chronograph |
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