The two-tone Cosmograph Daytona in Oystersteel and yellow gold carries a visual weight that mono-material versions do not, and this replica Daytona 116523 reproduces that combination at 40mm on a matching two-tone Oyster bracelet. Reference 116523-0042 features a gold-tone dial with light finishing, sapphire crystal, and the three-register chronograph layout that has defined the Daytona since the late 1980s. Both Japanese and Swiss movement options are available depending on the desired caliber tier.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 40mm stainless steel and yellow gold plated
• Bracelet: two-tone Oyster (steel and yellow gold plated)
• Dial color: gold / light dial
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30 meters
• Movement: Japanese or Swiss automatic chronograph
• Material: Oystersteel and gold
• Gender: men’s / unisex

Two-tone Daytonas alternate between brushed steel and polished gold across the bracelet center links, bezel, crown, and pushers. The visual contrast is immediate and consistent from every angle.

Design & Finishing

The 116523 reference represents the pre-ceramic bezel era of the Daytona two-tone lineup. That means a metal tachymeter bezel rather than the Cerachrom insert found on newer references, giving the watch a warmer, more vintage-adjacent personality. The gold dial tone matches the yellow gold elements throughout the case and bracelet for a cohesive look. Rolex Daytona two-tone 116523 models remain popular among buyers who want precious metal presence without committing to full gold weight and cost. The full rose gold 126515LN on Oysterflex takes the precious metal route in a completely different direction. See all two-tone and mono-metal options in our Daytona collection.

On the Wrist

Two-tone Oyster bracelets deliver a different wearing experience than full gold or full steel. The steel provides structural rigidity while gold accents add warmth to the overall profile. At 40mm, the case wears identically to every other modern Daytona, but the color interplay across the bracelet gives it a more expressive character. This replica Daytona 116523 fits the buyer who wants both metals represented in a single chronograph.