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Hulk&Daytona · 8 April 2018, 07:07 PM

Anybody noticed recently (I’m in the UK) how the black dial Daytona 116520 seems to have a higher asking price than the white dial? Watchfinder for example commanding £1500 more for black dial. I’m led to believe this is because the DaytonaC preference is a white dial, therefore leaving the black dial preference in 116520.

PS I have a white dial 116520

lyktestolpe · 8 April 2018, 07:55 PM

Here in Norway it´s the other way around. White is the most sought after and therefor a little more expensive.

71CAP · 8 April 2018, 08:01 PM

Same in Australia too!

RRGHOST1 · 8 April 2018, 08:07 PM

Is this the Watchfinder that thinks you misplaced your sub and left it in the shed at the bottom of the garden behind the weedkiller ?

DGB · 8 April 2018, 08:10 PM

I agree, I went to 2 watch shops and indeed the black dial where a bit higher for similar condition watches.

Probably it is a UK thing.

kzm40 · 8 April 2018, 08:34 PM

It does seem to change country to country. I found the white dial underwhelming compared to the black on the 16520 and 116520. The white looks good on the ceramic, but have yet to see one up close.

Simon_e · 8 April 2018, 10:06 PM

White dial is a premium on 16520
Black dial on 116520
White dial on 116500.

I thought it had always been like that? The exception being the 116520 cream (p serial only) which is by far the most expensive of the 116520's

ratty · 9 April 2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon_e

I thought it had always been like that? The exception being the 116520 cream (p serial only) which is by far the most expensive of the 116520's

Have you got one for sale by any chance?

The last one I saw for sale certainly was not "by far" more expensive than a normal white one.

Simon_e · 9 April 2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Have you got one for sale by any chance?

The last one I saw for sale certainly was not "by far" more expensive than a normal white one.

No, I own black, white and cream 116520's nothing is for sale, I am buying only.
Cream 116520s go for up to £34k. Look on chrono24.

swish77 · 9 April 2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon_e

No, I own black, white and cream 116520's nothing is for sale, I am buying only.
Cream 116520s go for up to £34k. Look on chrono24.

Sellers can ask whatever price they want. That doesn't mean it's worth that price, or will sell at that price.

Also, be careful ... there are guys out there intentionally adding cream patina to those dials with UV lamps, heat, etc .... I'm not saying that's the case with the example you posted, but I'd certainly want to know more about how it turned that yellow. Not my cup of tea at all anyway. Not very attractive, IMHO.

Simon_e · 9 April 2018, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Sellers can ask whatever price they want. That doesn't mean it's worth that price, or will sell at that price.

Also, be careful ... there are guys out there intentionally adding cream patina to those dials with UV lamps, heat, etc .... I'm not saying that's the case with the example you posted, but I'd certainly want to know more about how it turned that yellow. Not my cup of tea at all anyway. Not very attractive, IMHO.

That can be said of any watch.

The cream 116520 only came in P serial so not many about, similar to the porcelain 16520 only being for 1 serial.

TimeToWatch · 9 April 2018, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon_e

White dial is a premium on 16520
Black dial on 116520
White dial on 116500.

I thought it had always been like that? The exception being the 116520 cream (p serial only) which is by far the most expensive of the 116520's

Not sure where you saw this regarding the 16520. Check listings on Chrono24, it’s the other way around.

TimeToWatch · 9 April 2018, 12:33 AM

I haven’t been following the 116520 as I never really liked it, but I have noticed the same trend with the 16520. There are about 8 White dialed 16520s from $18.5-20. The cheapest black dial is $20.5.

ratty · 9 April 2018, 12:38 AM

I would be curious to see the actual price paid as opposed to the price asked.

10klakes · 9 April 2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

I would be curious to see the actual price paid as opposed to the price asked.

This.....

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Wiener48 · 9 April 2018, 12:42 AM

34.000£ for a 116520???

jrs146 · 9 April 2018, 12:43 AM

Shouldn’t have sold mine a few years ago for next to nothing

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zjd168 · 9 April 2018, 02:27 AM

has been that way for a long time for 520

MinMay · 9 April 2018, 02:30 AM

black is more limited and rare....

GFONG · 9 April 2018, 02:31 AM

The black dial 116520 is slightly higher than the white dial.

If choosing the black dial, I will choose 116520 over 116500 black dial as it is more contrast. If choosing the white dial, I will choose the 116500.

Hulk&Daytona · 9 April 2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GFONG

The black dial 116520 is slightly higher than the white dial.

If choosing the black dial, I will choose 116520 over 116500 black dial as it is more contrast. If choosing the white dial, I will choose the 116500.

I believe this is the correct formula to how they’re priced

When I was in the market for a 116520 I had always had a black dial Rolex (11610, BLNR) and so the white dial felt like a change... But saw my barber wearing a black dial 116520 when I last got my haircut, and damn.... I should have got a black dial. Just looks classier and cooler than the white dial

Jinson · 9 April 2018, 04:39 AM

I've noticed the same trend. Personally, I like the 116520 in a black dial ... deeper and richer look than the white dial.

8 April 2018, 07:07 PM	#1
Hulk&Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kent, England Posts: 29	Black Dial Daytona 116520 Becoming More Valuable Than White Dial Anybody noticed recently (I’m in the UK) how the black dial Daytona 116520 seems to have a higher asking price than the white dial? Watchfinder for example commanding £1500 more for black dial. I’m led to believe this is because the DaytonaC preference is a white dial, therefore leaving the black dial preference in 116520. PS I have a white dial 116520

8 April 2018, 08:07 PM	#4
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Simon_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Berkshire,England Posts: 362	White dial is a premium on 16520 Black dial on 116520 White dial on 116500. I thought it had always been like that? The exception being the 116520 cream (p serial only) which is by far the most expensive of the 116520's __________________ Life is too short to wear anything but a Rolex.

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8 April 2018, 07:55 PM	#2
lyktestolpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 201	Here in Norway it´s the other way around. White is the most sought after and therefor a little more expensive.

8 April 2018, 08:01 PM	#3
71CAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 24	Same in Australia too!

8 April 2018, 08:10 PM	#5
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	I agree, I went to 2 watch shops and indeed the black dial where a bit higher for similar condition watches. Probably it is a UK thing.

8 April 2018, 08:34 PM	#6
kzm40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 713	It does seem to change country to country. I found the white dial underwhelming compared to the black on the 16520 and 116520. The white looks good on the ceramic, but have yet to see one up close.

9 April 2018, 12:33 AM	#13
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	I haven’t been following the 116520 as I never really liked it, but I have noticed the same trend with the 16520. There are about 8 White dialed 16520s from $18.5-20. The cheapest black dial is $20.5.

9 April 2018, 12:38 AM	#14
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	I would be curious to see the actual price paid as opposed to the price asked.

9 April 2018, 12:42 AM	#16
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	34.000£ for a 116520???

9 April 2018, 02:27 AM	#18
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	has been that way for a long time for 520

9 April 2018, 02:30 AM	#19
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	black is more limited and rare....

9 April 2018, 02:31 AM	#20
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	The black dial 116520 is slightly higher than the white dial. If choosing the black dial, I will choose 116520 over 116500 black dial as it is more contrast. If choosing the white dial, I will choose the 116500.

9 April 2018, 04:39 AM	#22
Jinson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Coast Watch: Older GMTs & Subs Posts: 565	I've noticed the same trend. Personally, I like the 116520 in a black dial ... deeper and richer look than the white dial.

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