Help Needed on Rolex Daytona Purchase!

[Luxe Time]

Could anyone please educate me on the correct bracelet reference number and clasp style for a 2001 K Serial Daytona? I'm planning on buying one today if all looks right.

Also, what is a fair price? The watch was serviced by Rolex for $960 in August 2009. Bracelet has been scratched up since then but should be easy to bring back to new condition. It is SS/ White Dial (116520)

Anything else I should know/ look for before buying?

Thank you all!

[Tools]

An 116520 Daytona would have a 78490 bracelet and clasp,,

[Luxe Time]

Thanks, I appreciate the help.

Also based on my research the bracelet should have 13 links- the caseback is flat in comparison to the Submariner 16610, and the movement should be the 4130.

What's a fair market value? Again, while the watch was serviced just four months ago for almost $1000 the owner wore it regularly and I will need to have the bracelet refinished or polished. I think I can have this done for about $100 if I'm correct.

The service warranty from Rolex is included (1 year) as is the original box an warranty papers.

[TheVTCGuy]

I DO NOT want to curb your enthusiasm, but just wanted to throw in here that I am pretty sure (correct me if I'm wrong Larry) that is the older-new style 116520 Daytona, i.e. it has the older skinny hands and no "Rolex" imprint on the inner dial. If that doesn't matter to you then get the watch and I sincerely congratulate you, just wanted to point out that if you were interested in the newest-looking model talk to TempoKing or DavidSW or several others here on the forum, I am pretty sure for the same money you could get a later (current) edition.

Again, don't want to put a damper on your possible purchase, they're great watches and I wish you the best!

[Luxe Time]

when did the Daytona hands change to the larger size? Does anyone have insight on the current fair market value of a freshly serviced Daytona w/ box & papers?
Thank you!

[kcmo]

I believe the 'fat hands' were introduced halfway through the F series

[moviefreak]

anyway do not worry about the hands.. they are all hard to read sometimes.. fat or skinny.. .

[Luxe Time]

ok thanks again-- the hands don't make much of a difference for me.


I'm just trying to figure out how much to pay for it. Is a full Daytona service always about $950 from Rolex? I definitely like the fact that 8 mos. remain on the Rolex Warranty.

[deserted]

Originally Posted by moviefreak

anyway do not worry about the hands.. they are all hard to read sometimes.. fat or skinny.. .

You got that right , but it's still a "thing of a beauty"

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by kcmo

I believe the 'fat hands' were introduced halfway through the F series

Spot on .

[moviefreak]

Originally Posted by deserted

You got that right , but it's still a "thing of a beauty"

It is good that is hard to read.. that way I look more at the watch.. 5 out of 10 times I just look at the watch without worrying about the hour..

[submariner16610]

how much does the seller want? tell us the price so that our fellow trf members can give you advice

[Luxe Time]

Originally Posted by moviefreak

It is good that is hard to read.. that way I look more at the watch.. 5 out of 10 times I just look at the watch without worrying about the hour..

haha great way of thinking!

The seller is asking $8,500.
Again, box, papers, serviced in Aug 09 by Rolex.

[mb hawaii]

I don't know exactly how much a 2001 11620 is worth. However my understanding is it's not much much less than a brand new one. Unlike other models, the SS Daytona holds great value. But I can tell you I wouldn't pay more than $7000 myself. For $8500 you could get a 2007-2008. I prefer a newer model and the new clasp is a big improvement for me.

[Luxe Time]

Originally Posted by mb hawaii

I don't know exactly how much a 2001 11620 is worth. However my understanding is it's not much much less than a brand new one. Unlike other models, the SS Daytona holds great value. But I can tell you I wouldn't pay more than $7000 myself.

Even after a nearly $1000 service? anyone else?

[mb hawaii]

Originally Posted by connecticutrolex

Even after a nearly $1000 service? anyone else?

That cost shouldn't be added to the value of the watch. Sounds like the watch really needed the service.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by connecticutrolex

haha great way of thinking!

The seller is asking $8,500.
Again, box, papers, serviced in Aug 09 by Rolex.

$8,500 is a decent price for a SS 4130 Daytona... expecially if it has a recent service..

A Daytona service starts at ~750, so 950 is not out of the question..

[kcmo]

I think $8500 is a little high personally. I've seen more than one minty D series go for this amount.

[moviefreak]

I would try to push close to 8k... 7,800 would be an interesting price to me... 7,500 very good..

[submariner16610]

8,500 for a 2001 model is high for me..I'll rather buy a later series like d or z unserviced and pay a little more..Just my 2 cents...pay a thousand more and you can even get an m series like new thats 2008 model.. 7 years difference.. or for z series maybe you just need to pay 500 more..And think it's 6-7 years newer.the clasp is newer and the updated one plus it has the rolex rolex rehaut and serial no.is viewable inside the s.crystal...

[theken]

In my experience, $8K is an equitable price for both parties.

[dardeca]

I'd be in the $7500 - $7800 price range for that model/age.

[Luxe Time]

Thank you all for your insight- I don't know what I would do without TRF! Here's a quick photo booth shot with the new Daytona on! Sorry I couldn't help but smile...

[sublover]

If I am correct, a 2001 Daytona is a very rare piece that I think should cost more, maybe even USD 10.000+. The 2001 is the last year with the Zenit movement, and the only year also with SEL. Very few of these were made and will be a great collectors item. If it is the watch I think it is (Zenit movement and SEL) I would buy it in a second for USD 8.500. From the picture, it looks exactly like that as the subdials look black and there seems to be SEL's.

[submariner16610]

congrats. wear it in good health..nice watch

[submariner16610]

sub lover, i think that has the 4130 in house movement. not the zenith. rolex started inhouse movement on yr 2000 model..

[sublover]

You are probably right that it was 2000 and not 2001. In that case, the prices quoted by the other members are more accurate.

[marcinthemiddle]

Ah, Geez!I just paid out $13,000 plus shipping for my "x" series ss Rolex Daytona with the Zenith movement and dial...If he's asking $8,500- I'd do it in a heartbeat! :o)

[marcinthemiddle]

Oops! I see you already got it...LOL it's awesome, and a great investment.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by moviefreak

anyway do not worry about the hands.. they are all hard to read sometimes.. fat or skinny.. .

Very true - especially on a black dial!