Rolex Daytona Review – Loan for Watches Boca Raton

This week I’m reviewing a Rolex Daytona Two Tone with a Black Dial.  This is the more recent model Daytona with the updated clasp, reference number 116523.  Loan for Watches Boca Raton.

Before I review this particular watch let’s talk about the history of the Daytona.  It was first introduced by Rolex in 1963 a year after Rolex decided to sponsor the NASCAR race in Daytona, Fl.  The watch was inspired by racing and is worn by drivers all over the world.  Today, the tachometer and timing functions are rarely used by the everyday wearer but without them the watch wouldn’t be a Daytona.  

So here we have our Daytona.  The first thing I notice is the amazing dark black dial.  Rolex uses many shades of the same color in different watches.  For example, my Milgauss has a black dial but it’s not “as black” as on the Daytona.  The black they used on this Daytona is a true black.  Staying on the dial, you’ll notice the gold print for the sub dials.  This keeps in tune with the rest of the watch.  And the 18k yellow gold bezel looks incredible.

Next we’ll talk about the case.  It is crafted in 904L stainless steel and Rolex measures it at a standard 40mm.  If you are familiar with watches and wear a Daytona you will notice it wears and feels a bit smaller than 40mm.  That’s because it is!  One of Rolex’s best kept secrets is that the Daytona really only measures 39mm if you measure it yourself.  But the smaller case size makes it feel incredibly comfortable on the wrist.  

The bracelet on the Daytona is what Rolex calls the Oyster bracelet.  The inner parts of the links are solid 18k yellow gold and the outer parts are 904L steel.  The clasp is the newly updated deployment clasp.  It opens and closes with ease and is easily adjusted for small increases or decreases in wrist size.  

On the wrist the Daytona looks and feels amazing.  Since it’s two tone it can be worn every day or with a suit.  The reference number 116523 retails for $16,900.  Overall I think it’s an excellent watch that is a true icon.  

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