Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 'Racing Dial', 116523

We are proud to present this collectible Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch for sale in mint condition, fully checked and authenticated in our accredited workshop.

Introduced in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers and differed from the older Rolex chronographs by having the tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel for greater dial legibility. It allowed drivers using the chronograph to measure the average speed over a given distance based on elapsed time and has since become an icon and has adorned the wrists of many famous people since, including the man who has become synonymous with the Daytona, Paul Newman.

This version of the Daytona, reference 116523 comes set in a polished 40mm stainless steel Oyster case with engraved 18ct yellow gold units per hour bezel. The white racing dial features oversized luminous Arab numeral indexes, matching sword hands with black inlays and contrasting black subdials accented in red at 3/6/9 for recording up to 12 hours. The 18ct yellow gold screwdown pushers and crown allow for a water resistance of 10atm (100m/330ft) and the watch is fitted with a flat sapphire crystal glass. Lastly, the watch is powered by the automatic calibre 4130 chronograph movement and comes fitted on a Rolesor (stainless steel / 18ct yellow gold) Oyster link bracelet and secured by a folding Oysterlock clasp.

Originally purchased in October 2012 and in mint condition for its age, coming supplied with its original inner & outer boxes, swing tag, Rolex seal, guarantee manual, instruction manual, leather warranty holder and international warranty card.

This Daytona benefits from the coverage of our 12-month warranty from the date of purchase. 

The Daytona is very desirable and collectible, whichever variation you choose. This is your chance to get your hands on a model no longer produced.