Rolex — Daytona

Daytona 16523

Produced 1988–2000. The Cosmograph Daytona ref. 16523 is the Yellow Rolesor member of the original Zenith-era launch group, combining stainless steel with 18 ct yellow gold on the case, engraved tachymeter bezel, and two-tone Oyster…

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Rolex Daytona 16523
Reference16523
BrandRolex
FamilyDaytona
Produced1988–2000
StatusDiscontinued
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