Introduced in 1988, the Daytona powered by the Zenith El Primero caliber represents one of the most important chapters in the history of the most beloved Rolex chronograph. Indeed, it is the first automatic Daytona ever made, a crucial transition that marked the beginning of the model's modern era.

The reference 16518 offered here is the yellow gold variant with a leather strap, an elegant and refined configuration that perfectly balances sportiness and sophistication. Setting this watch further apart, in addition to its technical specifications, is the white dial featuring applied Arabic numerals.
This lot represents a significant opportunity to add a first-series automatic Daytona to a collection, a fundamental reference in the model's evolution and today considered one of the most iconic chronographs in Rolex production.