Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Grey Dial

The Ultimate Racing Instrument

Born of the high-speed dramas at the Daytona International Speedway, the Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116523 is precision engineered for the split-second decisions that define endurance racing. Its sunburst grey dial and bi-metal architecture fuse tool-watch purpose with unmistakable Rolex refinement—speed, legibility, and control at a glance.

The Anatomy of a Racing Chronograph

• Reference Number: 116523
• Calibre and Chronograph Function: Rolex in-house automatic Calibre 4130 with column wheel and vertical clutch for silky-smooth starts, stops, and resets; 12-hour chronograph for endurance timing
• Tachymetric Bezel: Solid 18K yellow gold bezel with engraved scale for calculating average speeds
• Case Material and Diameter: 40 mm Oyster case in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel with sunburst grey dial
• Bracelet: Two-tone Oyster bracelet (18K yellow gold and stainless steel) with secure Oysterlock clasp
• Screw-Down Pushers and Water Resistance: Triplock crown and screw-down pushers; water resistant to 100 meters

Performance and Prestige on the Wrist

This is the Daytona as drivers know it: a purpose-built racing instrument elevated by Rolex’s unmatched savoir-faire. From pit lane to penthouse, the 116523 delivers timing accuracy, mechanical resilience, and a commanding presence—an icon of speed and status, ready for every finish line.