At 40mm, the Cosmograph Daytona 116523 presents a striking combination of materials: a stainless steel case finished in black PVD coating, crowned by an 18kt yellow gold bezel. The black dial features index hour markers, while scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-down winding crown round out the case details. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres / 330 feet.
The three-piece solid-link Oyster bracelet mirrors the case's two-tone character, blending black PVD-coated stainless steel with 18kt gold and securing via an Oysterlock clasp. The result is a bold, high-contrast aesthetic that sets this Daytona apart from more conventional configurations.
Reference 116523 sits within Rolex's storied Daytona lineage, a model long associated with motorsport timing and chronograph precision. This example offers the distinctive look of the PVD treatment alongside genuine gold accents, making it a visually distinctive entry in the Cosmograph family.
