What Rolex Daytona Is this ?

[Rolexshirts]

So I am not quite sure what Rolex daytona model this is.

I have look at the guide but not so sure, I bough it in 1994 sure about that.

here are some pictures.









I am probably selling it in the future as I need the money to pay bills but I need to know what I have before selling it.

thanks

[Mrdi]

Zenith.
Numbers between the lugs
Post those #'s and the members will give you a date of manufacture

[SadikP]

Looks like a Zenth Daytona (16520)

[Rolexshirts]

Tell me where the "lugs" is sorry do not know that

[LDLemu4U]

Lugs......Lug holes....where the bracelet is attached to the watch. You have to remove the bracelet to see the model # and the ref no.

[txrob779]

The space between where the bracelet mounts to the watch case...one on each side. There are serial numbers stamped into the case at either 12 or 6 o'clock. Most of us have the tools to take the bracelet off. Take it to a jeweler and have them remove the bracelet and you can write the numbers down and they can put it back on.

[Rolexshirts]

I think this will give it

EDIT : Removed appraisal pic with full serial numbers.

[touchdowntodd]

sell to me!

[Rolexshirts]

Still need to know what I have so I can see what it should be worth, anybody can tell me what series it is

[SadikP]

As I have mentioned above,

It is a Zenith Daytona, model No:16520 & S-series serial number.

[Rolexshirts]

Great thank now I can see it in the chart. it looks like its rare with the black dial anybody want to give a guess at value in these depressed times ?

[Art 1]

16520.

[Welshwatchman]

It's a MARK 4 dial, the most common dial out of the five versions.

Five line, corrected 6 and T swiss.

[Rolexshirts]

I am not sure what a Mark 4 dial is ? its good or bad ?

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by Rolexshirts

I am not sure what a Mark 4 dial is ? its good or bad ?

It's the fourth incarnation of the Zenith Daytona dials.

MK 1 - "Floating Cosmograph", very low numbers. (1988/89 and a bit of 90)
MK 2 - No "Officially Certified" on dial, very low numbers (1990/91)
MK 3 - "Normal" Five line inscription and inverted 6 (as with MK1/2)
MK 4 - Five line inscription and corrected 6.
MK 5 - As per 4 but with "SWISS" to denote Luminova instead of the previous dials' Tritium.

MK 4 is the most common and therefore tends to be the cheapest of the 16520s to acquire.

They are ALL good.

[Rolexshirts]

wow great thanks for all that information

[gregdolley]

Jacob - you should edit out the serial # in your pic (just show the first four digits).

-Greg

[PanosI]

Here you can find a lot of details for the 16520 :

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/

[ippon20]

Here's a Mark 1. Note the differences between them:

To my understanding, a mark 4 is somewhat common as is your bezel configuration. Can't give any value, but it's a daytona so you might wanna think about keeping it a while longer for the economy to bounce back if you want to make money.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by ippon20

Here's a Mark 1. Note the differences between them:

To my understanding, a mark 4 is somewhat common as is your bezel configuration. Can't give any value, but it's a daytona so you might wanna think about keeping it a while longer for the economy to bounce back if you want to make money.

Yes, that has the very desired upside down 6.

[lawrenceb]

Thats a Patrizzi dial Daytona..

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by lawrenceb

Thats a Patrizzi dial Daytona..

Whilst S serial numbers are prone to the "Patrizzi effect" I thought you could only consider them to be as such if the subdials went a chocolate colour. Isn't it correct that all of the white subdials of the era can be turned to a dark cream by a long long stint under a high energy UV source such as an Eprom Eraser?

Here's a choc subdial "Patrizzi" (Courtesy Andrea)

[eparisini]

Originally Posted by lawrenceb

Thats a Patrizzi dial Daytona..

Which one?


Pics courtesy of Puianell

[Rolexshirts]

Yeah I will consider it if its not worth much these days

[Rolexshirts]

I am not sure what it means if its a "Patrizzi dial Daytona" anybody can show me or explain it. Is it good or bad if its a "Patrizzi dial Daytona"

Also have to say its been a safe for the last 4 years, was using it for the first 10years then in the box for 4 years.

[Welshwatchman]

The "Patrizzi" discoloured dials seem to bring with them a hefty price premium. I think this started (as usual) at a certain auction house with a 16520 selling for twice it's expected (normal) price.

I don't think that your dial is "Patrizzi" discoloured though I must add that I am no authority on the matter.

[ippon20]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

The "Patrizzi" discoloured dials seem to bring with them a hefty price premium. I think this started (as usual) at a certain auction house with a 16520 selling for twice it's expected (normal) price.

I don't think that your dial is "Patrizzi" discoloured though I must add that I am no authority on the matter.

I agree...it could be a Patrizzi dial, but possibly could not have the necessary exposure to show the signs of color change. I wouldn't put all my eggs in one basket and assume it's Patrizzi.

[Rolexshirts]

Ok thanks, I will have a look at the dial and see if the color on the inside dial is changing color.

[DoxaDavid]

Hi, Not quite sure what other information you want. You have everything you need from your papers. As to it's worth, lots of other factors such as condition, service history, all boxes/papers and current market will effect it's value. Market is in the tank so you will not get any decent value as you would have gotten a year or so ago. Has it been serviced recently? Servicing can run up to $2000 for a Daytona and that one sure looks like it could use some refinishing as it must have been a daily wearer. Not going to venture a guess as to what it will bring but I am sure others will chime in.

If you don't need the money, I would have it refurbished and hold onto it till the market turns.

Good luck.

[Mrdi]

Current market

$7-9k depending upon documents and box