Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Champagne “Paul Newman”-Style Dial – Ref. 116523
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116523 is a distinguished Swiss luxury chronograph combining Oystersteel and 18K yellow gold construction, a champagne dial with contrasting black chronograph subdials, and precision motorsport-inspired performance, by Geneva Watch Company. Its iconic design and luxurious two-tone finish embody the sporting heritage and timeless appeal of the Daytona collection.
Presented in very good pre-owned condition, the watch features a 40mm Yellow Rolesor Oyster case, combining durable Oystersteel with 18K yellow gold. The striking champagne dial with contrasting black chronograph subdials is enhanced by red accents on the central chronograph seconds hand, subdial hands, and outer minute track. Often described on the secondary market as a “Paul Newman”-style configuration, this distinctive dial design delivers a bold, motorsport-inspired appearance. Luminous yellow-gold hands and hour markers provide excellent legibility.
It is powered by the Rolex Calibre 4130 automatic chronograph movement, featuring 44 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and approximately 72 hours of power reserve. The COSC-certified movement incorporates a sophisticated column-wheel and vertical-clutch chronograph mechanism, ensuring precise and reliable timing performance. Its chronograph function and fixed 18K yellow gold tachymeter bezel make it ideally suited to measuring elapsed time and average speed.
