My new Daytona look a bit odd. Please help.

[Smile]

Hey guys, I got my white dial Daytona yesterday . And something just feel wrong about it.

I got both Daytona this year from 2 different ADs, one in March, 2014 (black dial) and one yesterday (white dial). . However, I feel that my white dial is a bit off and may not be authentic . You can see in the picture, the font of the words "OYSTER PERPETUAL" and "COSMOGRAPH" on the white dial Daytona look more sharp and thinner compare to the black dial Daytona which is more rounded and fat. Also, there are very tiny spaces between the word COSMOGRAPH on the black dial compare to no spaces on the white dial Daytona. I also feel the pusher on the white dial is a bit loose when you unscrew it to start the chrono and it doesn't feel smooth.

On the other hand, the booklet in the box I received with my white dial Daytona is not the right one, instead, it is the booklet for the Yatch Master. I am very confused. Can you guys show me your white dial Daytona with focus on the font so I can compare?

Thank you very much for your help.

[Andad]

If you bought it from a Rolex AD it will be authentic.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by directioneng

If you bought it from a Rolex AD it will be authentic.

Bingo.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Well, you got both Daytona's from an authorized dealer... so one thing you can be sure of is that both are genuine.

Dial variations on Rolex dials aren't uncommon... so just SMILE enjoy both Rolex watches!

[brettpaul]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Well, you got both Daytona's from an authorized dealer... so one thing you can be sure of is that both are genuine.

Dial variations on Rolex dials aren't uncommon... so just SMILE enjoy both Rolex watches!

Yep!

[Cru Jones]

there's a recent thread with someone else that had a similar printing "issue" with a new white dial daytona. so, it's not just you, if that's worth anything. if it bothers you, i would push for a dial replacement.

[Furbo]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

there's a recent thread with someone else that had a similar printing "issue" with a new white dial daytona. so, it's not just you, if that's worth anything. if it bothers you, i would push for a dial replacement.

Dial replacement? On what grounds?

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Furbo

Dial replacement? On what grounds?

on the grounds of the customer is not happy with the poor quality spacing and the customer is always right. especially when it comes to a watch that costs over 10 grand.

whether it works is another story.

i'm not saying this would be bother me, but, i do know that when something does bother me, i would need to do something about it.

Originally Posted by ahnets

Still cannot find the thread where the guy posted very detailed photos and highlighted in red the font spacing issues on his Daytona.

Some more, however:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=59136

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=227218

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=150925

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=339411



Sleep easy buddy!

here's the pic (thread: click here). what's not marked in red is how the spacing in "perpetual" seems wider than the spacing in "oyster", which is just to the right.

[crowncollection]

Ad =100% genuine. Just dial variation. Get them to send you the right booklet and enjoy the watch.


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[ahnets]

I am in the same predicament but with my two GMTs. Though I purchased mine pre-owned via TRF. The dial fonts have different weights: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=348812


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[ahnets]

Btw your post reminded me of another Daytona font spacing issue post I saw recently. I searched and found a different one (not the one I originally had in mind, which goes to show you're not alone): http://www.rolexforums.com/archive/i.../t-227218.html


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[Metalheart]

I think you should relax. It's your eyes playing tricks on you. Black on white background vs. white on black can give you this visual perception of a difference. Can happen even on paper let alone a smaller dial. You bought it from an AD. End of story, relax and enjoy your watch!!! Misplacing booklets is not uncommon in ADs especially since these don't have customer or watch particulars written on them. Just ask for a new one. You should receive one with an apology :)

[Nidal]

OCD. Chuckles

[ahnets]

Still cannot find the thread where the guy posted very detailed photos and highlighted in red the font spacing issues on his Daytona.

Some more, however:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=59136

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=227218

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=150925

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=339411



Sleep easy buddy!



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[Baselman]

I don't want to alarm you but your bezel is not 100% in right position or maybe the black face daytona is the one that's wrong lol relax if from AD your good

[AS1]

yep, just the well documented differences between the "single tick" and "double tick" dials. nothing to worry about.

[texex91]

Crown looks a little off as well

Now go enjoy it!

[MortgageGuy]

If it is from an AD you have absolutely nothing to be concerned with... Different variations of font and dials and as mentioned this is quite common with Rolex. Enjoy your new watch it is a beauty

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Smile

Can you guys show me your white dial Daytona with focus on the font so I can compare?

[enhamhale]

Some of these fakes are very good

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by enhamhale

Some of these fakes are very good

Specially when a Rolex AD sells them.

[j.alex]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Specially when a Rolex AD sells them.

[psv]

Looks good to me. Ask the AD for the correct box/paper work. Then enjoy the white dial Daytona - I personally cannot tell time very well on the black one.

[MonBK]

I think you should return it to the AD and ask for a "real" one.

It's terrible how they tried to pull a fast one on you.

[Roller07]

If you bought it from an AD, I wouldn't worry.

[AK797]

The OY S TER looks really bad, I would return it.

[AS1]

Interesting to see the reactions here. I had a choice between dials and chose the one that the OP is unsure about. I prefer the slightly more austere font and the less shiny subdials. Each to their own, of course, particularly when spending this sort of money on a watch.

For whatever it's worth, here is a summary of the differences between the dials that Rolex currently uses for the 116520:

"Double tick dial"
--- long second markers at the 27 and 33 marks
--- slightly more stylized font for the wording up top, with even spacing between letters
--- shinier sub-dials
--- bolder font for the numbers within the sub-dials

"Single tick dial"
--- no long markers at the 27 and 33 marks
--- slightly more austere font up top
--- looks a bit more like "0YSTER" than "OYSTER" and a little like "COSMOGR APH" but not quite that extreme
--- less shiny sub-dials
--- plainer font within the sub-dials

[XZACM102]

Originally Posted by AS1

Interesting to see the reactions here. I had a choice between dials and chose the one that the OP is unsure about. I prefer the slightly more austere font and the less shiny subdials. Each to their own, of course, particularly when spending this sort of money on a watch.

For whatever it's worth, here is a summary of the differences between the dials that Rolex currently uses for the 116520:

"Double tick dial"
--- long second markers at the 27 and 33 marks
--- slightly more stylized font for the wording up top, with even spacing between letters
--- shinier sub-dials
--- bolder font for the numbers within the sub-dials

"Single tick dial"
--- no long markers at the 27 and 33 marks
--- slightly more austere font up top
--- looks a bit more like "0YSTER" than "OYSTER" and a little like "COSMOGR APH" but not quite that extreme
--- less shiny sub-dials
--- plainer font within the sub-dials

Thanks for this explanation !
I haven't realized that my Daytona is also COSMOGR APH

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by AS1

For whatever it's worth, here is a summary of the differences between the dials that Rolex currently uses for the 116520:

"Double tick dial"
--- long second markers at the 27 and 33 marks
--- slightly more stylized font for the wording up top, with even spacing between letters
--- shinier sub-dials
--- bolder font for the numbers within the sub-dials

"Single tick dial"
--- no long markers at the 27 and 33 marks
--- slightly more austere font up top
--- looks a bit more like "0YSTER" than "OYSTER" and a little like "COSMOGR APH" but not quite that extreme
--- less shiny sub-dials
--- plainer font within the sub-dials

do you or anyone else have pics that illistrate this?

[AS1]

Originally Posted by fullcourt

do you or anyone else have pics that illistrate this?

There are a number of threads on the forum that talk about the issue but I think this is probably the clearest:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=150925