1607007 - Rolex Daytona 16523 R9 Serial Black Floating Dial

Rolex Daytona 16523 One of the most famous and iconic Rolex models is the Cosmograph Daytona. In 1963, Rolex launched the first Cosmograph model, marking the beginning of a must-have for collectors. While the first Daytona models featured manual movements, the turning point came in 1988. The introduction of the ref. 16520, the first self-winding Daytona, captured the public's attention in the late 1980s, becoming an instant hit with its renewed appeal and notable improvements, including a larger 40mm diameter case with crown guards. This Daytona series was moved by the famous Rolex 4030, an elaboration by Rolex of the Zenith ElPrimero movement, one of the best precision chronograph movements in the history of watchmaking. The present Rolex Daytona 16523 from 1988 is one of the first iterations with a R9 serial and a black "floating" dial preserved in excellent conditions. Fitted with a black dial and gold counters is definitely one of the most elegant configurations among this model.