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ROLEX | Daytona Ref. 16523 (Circa 1990-1999) Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet. Rolex Daytona, Ref. 16523 — a bi-metal chronograph wristwatch crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, dating to 1990's. Dial: Black Movement: Calibre 4030, automatic, 31 jewels Case: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Bracelet: Rolex Oyster bracelet in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold with folding clasp. 40 mm case diameter. Before Rolex introduced its in-house chronograph movements, the Cosmograph Daytona was powered by the Zenith El Primero–based calibre 4030. Rolex refined this outsourced movement, adjusting it to a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour for enhanced precision and smoother chronograph operation.Highly sought after by collectors, this “Zenith Daytona” represents a significant chapter in the model’s history. The Ref. 16523 is the two-tone version, combining stainless steel with 18k yellow gold. It features an elegant black dial with Tritium lume, central hands, gold sub-dials, and a gold tachymeter bezel calibrated to 400 units. The chronograph functions are operated via pushers on the case flank, offering both practicality and classic motorsport styling. Inv: G26129