Rolex Daytona

We all know the Daytona Story, and it has proven to be a big favorite among the collectors. Why? Rolex's brilliant motorsports chronograph is in pole position in any category, vintage or modern. And while current automatic versions admittedly don't generally do as much for us as a nice hand-cranking example, a Daytona is a Daytona, and that is ok with us. This particular example, a Reference 116528, features a solid 18K yellow gold construction housing a matte black dial with applied luminous indices and gold subsidiary registers, a matching handset, and Rolex's in-house Calibre 4130 automatic-winding chronograph movement. Topping off the package, this variant is fitted to one of Rolex's absolutely excellent solid Oyster bracelets with an Easylink extension built into the clasp - a feature that you didn't know you needed until you have it! With it red accents and reverse-panda(ish) layout, and solid yellow gold construction, this piece evokes just a touch of flare from a bygone era, and we're into it. Plus, when was the last time you saw a modern Rolex with a matte black dial? Few and far between indeed.