ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
15 May 2013, 08:19 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Bellevue, WA, USA
Posts: 4
|
Newbie question on Daytona configuration
Hello all,
I’m in the business of buying a Rolex and so went to the great Internets to learn about the pitfalls. That is where I came upon this great site, full of important knowledge. I have homed in on the particular model and have decided for the Daytona 116509 white gold with a slate/grey dial. According to Rolex and a couple of AD’s, Rolex only makes this particular model with a bracelet with white or black dial. You can get the grey/slate dial if you get the strap model. Question: I’ve seen plenty of these from grey market dealers. How is that possible? Question: Can you not custom order it from an AD with the grey dial? Not saying I want to go AD, I’m more looking for education. Thanks, Kenneth |
15 May 2013, 09:10 AM | #2 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 42,015
|
Welcome to the forum Kenneth. You have settled on a great watch. But the AD is right about ordering from Rolex.
You will see some with bracelets because the owner switched out the116519's strap (expensive). Or they took a 116509 and changed the dial (cheaper option). Here's a catalog pic of the reference/dial combo's you discussed.
__________________
Does anyone really know what time it is? |
15 May 2013, 09:26 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Bellevue, WA, USA
Posts: 4
|
Thanks, that make sense.
So for instance: http://philippeswatches.com/index.ph...al-116509.html Is not factory configured, but the seller modified the configuration to this particular look. Interesting that it is selling at same price as normal factory configured watches. |
15 May 2013, 11:28 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 93
|
|
15 May 2013, 12:17 PM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 763
|
The good news is that the SF Tourneau Rolex store has the watch you seek. I just saw it this past Sunday. A WG Daytona on bracelet with slate dial. This is a brand new but obviously old stock reference. The bad news is that Tourneau no longer discounts.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.