This replica Rolex Daytona 116523 Panda pairs Oystersteel with yellow gold plating in a classic two-tone combination that has defined the Cosmograph since the late 1980s. The 116523 belongs to the previous-generation Daytona family, running on a clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph inside a 40mm case with screw-down pushers and water resistance of 100 metres. A white dial with black Arabic numerals, three black sub-registers ringed in red, and a tachymetric bezel engraved directly into the gold surround give this version a dressier edge compared to the all-steel references. The Oyster bracelet alternates polished gold center links with brushed steel outer links, creating a visual rhythm you notice immediately on the wrist.

Key Specifications

• Reference: 116523
• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: Oystersteel and yellow gold
• Bezel: fixed, engraved tachymetric scale in yellow gold
• Dial color: white with black Arabic numerals and black counters with red rings (Panda layout)
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bracelet: Oyster, two-tone steel and gold links
• Movement: clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch
• Power reserve: 72 hours
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Quality options: super clone with clone Cal. 4130 ($1,159) or A-grade with a Japanese automatic movement ($379)

The two-tone Daytona 116523 sits between the full-gold Daytona references and the monochrome steel models. Its gold bezel catches light differently than a ceramic insert, giving a warmer, more traditional feel across the dial.

Rolex Daytona 116523 Panda Design & Finishing

Gold-and-steel Daytonas demand consistent color matching between plated and solid elements. On this 116523 the crown, pushers, and bezel share the same warm yellow tone, while the white dial keeps the face legible against the metallic surround. The sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock use a slightly recessed finish that adds depth without clutter. Collectors call any white Daytona dial with black counters a Panda; on this two-tone version the contrast is sharpened by black Arabic numerals and thin red tracks inside each counter, a racing-style print that the baton-dial 116523 versions do not have. Compare this two-tone daytona against the 116520 in full Oystersteel to see how gold accents shift the overall character from tool watch toward a luxury chronograph. Within the broader Daytona collection, this two-tone Daytona Panda copy remains a popular choice for buyers who want precious metal presence without an all-gold price point.

On the Wrist

At 40mm the case wears true to size, though the mixed-metal bracelet adds a fraction more weight than an equivalent steel Oyster. The polished gold links make this version suit a shirt cuff or blazer better than a full-steel Daytona would. It reads as dressy-sport rather than pure tool watch. This replica Daytona 116523 delivers the original two-tone proposition in a well-balanced 40mm package that works from boardroom to weekend.

Rolex Daytona 116523 Panda Replica FAQ

How much is the Rolex Daytona 116523 Panda super clone?

The super clone costs $1,159 and runs on the clone Cal. 4130, while the A-grade version with a Japanese automatic movement costs $379. Both are built on the 40mm two-tone case with the engraved gold tachymeter and the white Arabic Panda dial.

Super clone or A-grade: which two-tone Panda Daytona should I choose?

Pick the super clone if you plan to use the chronograph, because its clone Cal. 4130 copies the column-wheel and vertical-clutch layout of the genuine movement and stores 72 hours of power reserve. The A-grade is the lower-cost route to the same two-tone look for occasional wear. Our BT vs Clean factory notes on the clone 4130 explain how that movement is assembled.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Daytona La Montoya 116520, Rolex Daytona 116523 Two-Tone Blue Dial, Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial.