Reference 116523 brings together the Daytona's storied chronograph heritage and a bold material treatment: a PVD/DLC coating that lends the 40mm round case and Oyster bracelet a deep, dark tone while contributing additional scratch resistance. The screw-down crown and Oysterlock clasp round out the hardware, keeping everything secure whether worn casually or actively.
At the center of the watch is a black mother-of-pearl dial that shifts with the light, its surface marked by index dial markers and silver-tone hands. The tachymeter-engraved bezel frames the dial and underscores the watch's motorsport timing purpose, while scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the view from above. The automatic movement carries chronometer certification, delivering hour, minute, second, and chronograph functions.
This example is accompanied by its original box and original papers, an important consideration for collectors. The Swiss Made designation and Rolex's hallmark attention to specification are reflected throughout, from the analog dial layout to the screw-down crown design.
