Introduced in 1988, the Daytona with the Zenith El Primero calibre represents one of the most important chapters in the history of Rolex’s most beloved chronograph. It was, in fact, the first automatic Daytona ever produced, a crucial step that marked the beginning of the modern era of the model.

The Ref. 16518 offered here is the yellow gold 18k variant with a leather strap, an elegant and sought-after configuration that balances sportiness and refinement. What further distinguishes this watch, beyond its technical features, is the white dial with applied Arabic indexes.

This lot represents a significant opportunity to add to a collection a first-series automatic Daytona, a fundamental reference in the evolution of the model and today considered one of the most iconic chronographs produced by Rolex.