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1998 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Zenith” | 16523 | U Serial

$23,499 AUD

1998 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Zenith” | 16523 | U Serial
Pre-owned Hobart, TAS First listed 14 Oct 2026
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Details

Brand
Rolex
Model
Cosmograph Daytona
Reference
16523
Movement
Automatic — Rolex Calibre 4030, Zenith El Primero Base
Case Size
40mm
Case Material
Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold
Year
Circa 1998
Dial
Champagne with Black Contrasting Subdials
Bezel
18K Yellow Gold Tachymeter
Bracelet
Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Oyster
Condition
Excellent
Box
Yes + Books
Serial
U Serial

About this watch

The Details Pictures: The best description Service History: Unknown Internally: Running beautifully Warranty Papers: Yes Trades: Open to offers Shipping: Included in the sale price ⸻ My Thoughts Maybe I’m a little biased, but I just love these Zenith Daytonas. Bit of a sucker for them really! And this one is particularly nice. U serial puts it late in the Zenith-era run, before Rolex finally moved the Daytona over to its own in-house movement. There’s just something cool about that little chapter of Rolex history — their flagship chronograph being powered by one of the most respected chronograph movements ever made. Champagne dial, black contrasting subdials, two-tone case and bracelet, plus warranty papers still with it after nearly 30 years! ⸻…

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