ROLEX, 18K GOLD, STEEL AND DIAMOND, DAYTONA, REF. 16523
Lot 7

ROLEX, 18K GOLD, STEEL AND DIAMOND, DAYTONA, REF. 16523

Closed10 December 2020

Price Realised

USD 22,500

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ROLEX, 18K GOLD, STEEL AND DIAMOND, DAYTONA, REF. 16523
Circa: 1997
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 4030
Dial: White, diamond-set numerals
Case: 18k gold and stainless steel, 39mm diam.
Bracelet/Clasp: Stainless steel and gold Rolex Oyster bracelet numbered 78393 and deployant clasp stamped Z12 78393
Accompanied By: Garantie stamped by Braun Juwelier, Mannheim, and dated 1998, green wallet, calendar card dated 1998, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box

Specialist note

Offered in very well preserved overall condition, the present chronograph is a very attractive representative of the reference 16523.

Powered by the caliber 4030, it was an important milestone for the Daytona chronograph being the first equipped with a self-winding movement. With a new design and increased case proportions, the model became an instant classic and commercial phenomenon.

Sold with its Rolex Garantie dated 1998, wooden presentation box, promotional material and calendar card, the present timepiece will be a perfect complement to any quality Rolex collection.