Daytona 116520 Panna/Crema

[bricksinthewall]

So now that my curiosity is up I started doing a little research and realize that the F can have a cream dial, but I also noticed a thread talking about fat hands on the tail end of the F series. Well I have the fat hands. Someone also wrote about a dial change from 2005 to 2006. Does anyone know about the specific changes that identify the dial difference?


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[Wiener48]

Bonhams in Hongkong has a Cream 116520 on the auction

Rolex. A Very Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Bracelet Watch with 'Cream/Panna' Dial

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25281/lot/889/

[Wiener48]

Lets see what this one will bring tomorrow

Ref. 116520
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “cream dial”, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 310,000
€18,300-35,400
$20,500-39,700


https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080319/1024

[1665fan]

30k at least I’d say

[Wiener48]

We will see it soon...

Auction is running

Originally Posted by 1665fan

30k at least I’d say

[Anton911]

This reinforces what a special watch the cream dial Daytonas are and undoubtedly will increase dramatically in collectibility and value as there are so few that are in existence.
These Daytonas were not manufactured with this cream dial variation,it is as a result of a reaction within the dial paint that causes the differing shades of,off white,cream and even a green tinted variation.
These dial colour variations only happened on the very early p,k series etc,p being the first year of production ie 2000 of the 116520 and thus Rolex realised the indiscretion and corrected the problem and that’s why only a limited number of these now very special sought after dials exist.
A funny story,when I bought one of these in Thailand years ago,the dealer let me have the watch with a huge discount as he said the dial was discoloured and damaged Haha makes me chuckle every time I look at that beautiful dial.:lol

[Wiener48]

28.000$ Hammer, plus 25% for Phillips and another 19% plus becouse it goes to Germany! So we are at around 42.000$

Not bad...

Originally Posted by Wiener48

Lets see what this one will bring tomorrow

Ref. 116520
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “cream dial”, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 310,000
€18,300-35,400
$20,500-39,700


https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080319/1024

[Anton911]

Wow these prices are incredible however a rare and very beautiful watch!
I hope people keep posting info and pics on this extremely interesting watch.
Perhaps we need a Daytona cream dial owners thread.

[Onequik135i]

You learn something new here everyday on TRF, I had no idea there was a rare batch of white dial first generation 116520’s floating around. Great info.

[1665fan]

They are they new Patrizzi.....get them white u can. I did

[Onequik135i]

Post a pic, love to see it. And anyone else out there too !


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[Wiener48]

Good point, I totally agree!
And for me a much nicer variant

Originally Posted by 1665fan

They are they new Patrizzi.....get them white u can. I did

[1665fan]

Every Daytona collection needs one of each

[wach16]

That dial is stunning. Almost makes it look like a salmon dial

[Wiener48]

Think this version is still not knowen, and it lookes so great, specialy in the sun

[Rcmillard]

I’m a noob and been holding out for a Daytona for my first watch. Just purchased a 2000 P number with a panna dial. Was a great find and decided to do some research and found your forum. Glad to join the site and find out my taste is not far off.

[Onequik135i]

Congrats & that’s a hell of an entrance along w first post. Post up some pics, we would all love to see it.

[bokbok]

Mine is cream dial 2004

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[Ale__Cos]

I was considering buying a P serial cream dial with no box/warranty. What are your thoughts? Would buy a collectible watch only? Price was around 16.5k


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[1665fan]

Very nice!

[kans86]

Love these dials. Mine is from 2000.


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[Wiener48]

Very cool, more of them please

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by kans86

Love these dials. Mine is from 2000.


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That’s similar to my P serial, slight cream/green

[Rcmillard]

Gentlemen. I received my P series 116520 today and took it over the the AD to look it over. Watch does look good and has a nice subtle color to the dial. I would
Love some advice as to weather I should keep it or not due to some findings. *i have a few days to return.
- 2000 model 116520 P series number no box or papers
- condition is Very good and came with a Rolex green hologram sticker but the 116520 wiped away when rubbed. Suspicious?
- sub dials ,when inspected with a loop, have noticeable tooling marks and scratches from a poor service at some time. I have been running the Chrono for several hours and all seems to be working.
- watch is 20 years old and the case and bracelet don’t appear to be polished

My question is if the problem with the sundials being damaged and no service records is with sending back and starting the hunt over or am I getting too picky?

[Wiener48]

15 Panna/Cream on the market

https://www.chrono24.com/search/inde...goal_suggest=1

[Rcmillard]

Apologies. Moved this previous question to its own forum. Here is the 2000 P series I picked up

[Wiener48]

Very cool, like it, welcome to the Panna/Cream World ;-)

[Wiener48]

Any more Panna/Cream Daytonas?

[Bigsoftee]

Looks really good IMHO. Wow!

[cts]

Early 2000/2001 k models also in the mix...