Rolex Daytona Zenith Ref. 16523 'Black' Dial 1999 w/ Box & Papers

$31,500.00 NZD

The Rolex Daytona Ref. 16523 blends the best of both worlds: classic steel sportiness with rich yellow gold refinement. Produced in the final year of the Zenith Daytona run, this 1999 example features a glossy black dial with golden sub-dials, housed within the instantly recognisable two-tone Oyster case. With its reliable El Primero‑based Caliber. 4030 movement and original box and papers, this piece stands as a desirable representation of the transitional Daytona era.

Rolex Daytona Zenith Ref. 16523 'Black' Dial 1999 w/ Box & Papers

The Rolex Daytona Ref. 16523 blends the best of both worlds: classic steel sportiness with rich yellow gold refinement. Produced in the final year of the Zenith Daytona run, this 1999 example features a glossy black dial with golden sub-dials, housed within the instantly recognisable two-tone Oyster case. With its reliable El Primero‑based Caliber. 4030 movement and original box and papers, this piece stands as a desirable representation of the transitional Daytona era.

Details
- Maker
  
  Rolex
- Model
  
  Daytona
- Reference
  
  16523
- Serial
  
  U93XXXX
- Box & Papers
  
  Yes; Inner box & outer box, Your Oyster booklet, red Chronometer & green Rolex swing tags; Papers: Yes (dated 1999)
- Movement
  
  Caliber. 4030, automatic w/ 44-hour power reserve
- Dial & Hands
  
  Black dial w/ 18k yellow gold hour markers & yellow gold subdials
- Bezel
  
  Fixed, 18k yellow gold
- Crystal
  
  Sapphire
- Bracelet/Strap
  
  Oyster bracelet, 18k yellow gold & stainless steel
- Performance
  
  Watch is fully functioning and running at +3 seconds per day
Dimensions
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Lug-to-Lug: 47 mm
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Thickness: 12.2 mm
Materials

18k yellow gold & stainless steel

This 1999 example is among the last Daytona references powered by the revered Zenith-based Calibre 4030 before Rolex transitioned to fully in-house movements, making it highly collectible
The striking contrast of 18k yellow gold against stainless steel gives the watch both sporty and dress versatility
Accompanied by its original box, papers, and presenting in unpolished condition, this is a desirable set

Minor scratches on the case, bracelet and bezel

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