Make: Rolex
Model: Daytona
Reference: 116523
Year: 2010-2016
Movement: Automatic chronograph calibre
Box and papers: Box and Watch Register Certificate
Case: 40mm Steel & 18k yellow gold Oyster case
Dial: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Steel & 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet
Condition: Very good, pre-owned
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
The Two Tone Daytona That Never Goes Out of Style
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most important watches Rolex has ever made. Launched in 1963 as a chronograph built for the world of motorsport, it evolved from a specialist tool into the ultimate collector’s watch, driven by scarcity, design, and cultural pull.
The modern era began in 2000, when Rolex introduced its in-house chronograph movement and the reference family that includes this watch, the Daytona 116523. In two tone, it is arguably the most wearable “statement” Daytona: sporty enough to live in a T-shirt, but with enough gold to feel properly special the moment it hits the wrist.
This example is the black dial configuration, the one buyers come back to because it is sharp, versatile, and gives the watch real attitude without being loud.
Why You’ll Love It
• The Daytona Effect: This is not just a Rolex, it is the Rolex chronograph that the entire collecting world revolves around.
• Black Dial Versatility: The cleanest, most “go anywhere” dial choice in the two tone range.
• Steel and 18ct Yellow Gold: That perfect mix of durability and occasion, it looks as good with denim as it does with a cuff.
• Random Serial Number: Rolex moved to random serials around 2010, meaning this sits in the later production window and cannot be dated precisely by serial alone. With the 116523 discontinued in 2016, the realistic span is broadly early 2010s to 2016.
• Priced to Move: At £13,950, it is a seriously competitive route into Daytona ownership, well under current RRP.
Iconic Status
The Daytona’s status is genuinely unmatched. The model’s legend was supercharged by Paul Newman, whose personal Daytona achieved record breaking auction results and permanently cemented the Daytona as the collector’s chronograph.
In modern culture, the Daytona remains the watch that signals you know exactly what you are doing, and why.
Ready to Make It Yours?
For £13,950, this Rolex Daytona Ref. 116523 offers a rare chance to own one of the world’s most desirable watches in a timeless two tone black dial configuration.
Visit us at our new home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
Buy online or book a private appointment to view this watch in person. Flexible payment options include:
• Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards, payable directly on our website or your mobile device
• Bank transfers for a smooth transaction
• Secure email payment links
• In-person card payments available in-store and by private appointment
• Book a private appointment via our website
As with all our watches, this Rolex has been checked against the Watch Register, ensuring it has not been reported lost or stolen. A Watch Register certificate is included for your peace of mind.
If you have been waiting for the right Daytona, this is the sort of opportunity that does not hang around.
Make: Rolex
Model: Daytona
Reference: 116523
Year: 2010-2016
Movement: Automatic chronograph calibre
Box and papers: Box and Watch Register Certificate
Case: 40mm Steel & 18k yellow gold Oyster case
Dial: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Steel & 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet
Condition: Very good, pre-owned
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
The Two Tone Daytona That Never Goes Out of Style
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most important watches Rolex has ever made. Launched in 1963 as a chronograph built for the world of motorsport, it evolved from a specialist tool into the ultimate collector’s watch, driven by scarcity, design, and cultural pull.
The modern era began in 2000, when Rolex introduced its in-house chronograph movement and the reference family that includes this watch, the Daytona 116523. In two tone, it is arguably the most wearable “statement” Daytona: sporty enough to live in a T-shirt, but with enough gold to feel properly special the moment it hits the wrist.
This example is the black dial configuration, the one buyers come back to because it is sharp, versatile, and gives the watch real attitude without being loud.
Why You’ll Love It
• The Daytona Effect: This is not just a Rolex, it is the Rolex chronograph that the entire collecting world revolves around.
• Black Dial Versatility: The cleanest, most “go anywhere” dial choice in the two tone range.
• Steel and 18ct Yellow Gold: That perfect mix of durability and occasion, it looks as good with denim as it does with a cuff.
• Random Serial Number: Rolex moved to random serials around 2010, meaning this sits in the later production window and cannot be dated precisely by serial alone. With the 116523 discontinued in 2016, the realistic span is broadly early 2010s to 2016.
• Priced to Move: At £13,950, it is a seriously competitive route into Daytona ownership, well under current RRP.
Iconic Status
The Daytona’s status is genuinely unmatched. The model’s legend was supercharged by Paul Newman, whose personal Daytona achieved record breaking auction results and permanently cemented the Daytona as the collector’s chronograph.
In modern culture, the Daytona remains the watch that signals you know exactly what you are doing, and why.
Ready to Make It Yours?
For £13,950, this Rolex Daytona Ref. 116523 offers a rare chance to own one of the world’s most desirable watches in a timeless two tone black dial configuration.
Visit us at our new home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
Buy online or book a private appointment to view this watch in person. Flexible payment options include:
• Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards, payable directly on our website or your mobile device
• Bank transfers for a smooth transaction
• Secure email payment links
• In-person card payments available in-store and by private appointment
• Book a private appointment via our website
As with all our watches, this Rolex has been checked against the Watch Register, ensuring it has not been reported lost or stolen. A Watch Register certificate is included for your peace of mind.
If you have been waiting for the right Daytona, this is the sort of opportunity that does not hang around.
