Rolex 16523
Cosmograph Daytona Two-Tone
What Should You Pay?
Estimated fair market values. Actual prices vary by condition, completeness, and seller.
Recent Comparable Listings
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| Date | Condition | Asking Price | vs Market | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 | Very Good | $18,500 | +10% | good |
| Apr 30 | Very Good | $18,750 | +12% | good |
| Apr 23 | Very Good | $19,500 | +16% | good |
| Apr 15 | Excellent | $15,500 | -7% | great |
| Apr 15 | Very Good | $19,500 | +16% | good |
| Apr 5 | — | $16,750 | at median | great |
| Mar 26 | — | $16,750 | at median | great |
| Mar 21 | — | $16,750 | at median | great |
| Mar 9 | Very Good | $16,500 | -1% | great |
| Mar 8 | Excellent | $15,500 | -7% | great |
The reference 16523 represents the two-tone steel and gold variant of the Zenith Daytona era, featuring the modified El Primero movement. This reference was part of the first automatic Daytona generation, marking a significant upgrade from the previous manual-wind models while maintaining the classic 40mm case size and signature tachymeter bezel.
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