Built around a 40 mm Oyster case in black PVD steel and 18K yellow gold, the Daytona 116523 draws immediate attention with its black and red Arabic numeral dial. Three chronograph subdials track elapsed hours, minutes, and seconds, while the gold-tone engraved tachymeter bezel frames the display with purposeful detail. A screw-down Triplock winding crown and screw-down pushers provide water resistance to 100 meters.
Power comes from the Rolex Caliber 4130 automatic chronograph movement, delivering a 72-hour power reserve. The Oyster bracelet combines black PVD-coated steel links with solid 18K yellow gold center links, and fastens via an Oysterlock safety clasp featuring the Easylink 5 mm extension for on-the-fly sizing adjustments.
This example is offered as a complete set with the original Rolex box and papers. The contrast between the darkened case and bracelet and the warm yellow gold accents gives reference 116523 a distinctive character among Daytona configurations, while the Caliber 4130 ensures the performance the Cosmograph name is known for.
