Discolouration of Daytona white dial,

[Paulie 50]

Hi guys, as you know i am a new poster on this forum, as i wrote in my introduction i have had Rolex's for over twenty five years, my first being a 5513 Sub. anyway i wont digress, on with the post, one of my watches is a White dial Daytona 116520, which i purchased new in 2001, but the dial has changed colour to an almost creamy /minty green, which is very attractive, i will try to get a photo onboard ( i'm not sure how, but i eventually will. ) has anybody here come across this type of colour change before, i have had the watch looked at by a very well know dealer here, who tells me he has only seen a couple of examples before, all from the same era, he believes that it may be similar to some of the Explorer 11 dials that turned creamy. He also told me what i already knew, that i must never sell it.

Regards, Paulie.

[Yazo]

A green/cream dialed NEW Daytona? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post a pic!!!

[TimeToGo]

Very interesting!

Welcome to the forum!

[HL65]

Let's see it!! Show us a pic!

[EvEr34]

pics or it did not happen

Oh and welcome to the forum

[Michael M.]

Welcome to TRF, please post a pic!

[HL65]

My black Zenith W series had the subdials turn a dark brown cork like color--I sent it back to Rolex for a new dial as the brown clashed with my blue suits. Can't believe these cheap dials turning colors!!

[Yazo]

Originally Posted by steelerfan1965

my black zenith w series had the subdials turn a dark brown cork like color--i sent it back to rolex for a new dial as the brown clashed with my blue suits. Can't believe these cheap dials turning colors!!

ha!!!!

[TurboWatch]

Originally Posted by Paulie 50

Hi guys, as you know i am a new poster on this forum, as i wrote in my introduction i have had Rolex's for over twenty five years, my first being a 5513 Sub. anyway i wont digress, on with the post, one of my watches is a White dial Daytona 116520, which i purchased new in 2001, but the dial has changed colour to an almost creamy /minty green, which is very attractive, i will try to get a photo onboard ( i'm not sure how, but i eventually will. ) has anybody here come across this type of colour change before, i have had the watch looked at by a very well know dealer here, who tells me he has only seen a couple of examples before, all from the same era, he believes that it may be similar to some of the Explorer 11 dials that turned creamy. He also told me what i already knew, that i must never sell it.

Regards, Paulie.

It has to be one of early modern 4130 Daytonas. I've personally saw one other one with the white dial changing into a semi-pinkish milky color. It was a late P serial with MK I dial. Post a picture please.

[TurboWatch]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

My black Zenith W series had the subdials turn a dark brown cork like color--I sent it back to Rolex for a new dial as the brown clashed with my blue suits. Can't believe these cheap dials turning colors!!

surely !

[Frogman4me]

Originally Posted by steelerfan1965

let's see it!! Show us a pic!

+1

[Paulie 50]

Hi guys, i am hoping to post a photo later today, or tomorrow ( depends when my computer genius pal turns up to show me how!!!! ) TURBOWATCH. your bang on, it is a P. serial.
The clasp ref. no. number is DE6.

Regards Paulie.

[Yazo]

Originally Posted by Paulie 50

Hi guys, i am hoping to post a photo later today, or tomorrow ( depends when my computer genius pal turns up to show me how!!!! ) TURBOWATCH. your bang on, it is a P. serial.
The clasp ref. no. number is DE6.

Regards Paulie.

Where are the pix?!?! Dying to see this!!!

[BB83]

Originally Posted by Yazo

Where are the pix?!?! Dying to see this!!!

me too!

[HL65]

Pictures of my Zenith with the new dial I changed out for the one that turned brown and yucky???

[Yazo]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Pictures of my Zenith with the new dial I changed out for the one that turned brown and yucky???

LOL!!!

Man... I was looking for a Patrizzi a while back... those are so few and far between.. I never even came close!!

[HL65]

I had one and blew it--cheap too back in the day!! Oh well.....
I don't trust the majority of them. Have to have box and papers.

[Yazo]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I had one and blew it--cheap too back in the day!! Oh well.....
I don't trust the majority of them. Have to have box and papers.

Yep! And the papers gotta say it was an original black dial! Too much shady stuff going on with the Patrizzi's!!

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

My black Zenith W series had the subdials turn a dark brown cork like color--I sent it back to Rolex for a new dial as the brown clashed with my blue suits. Can't believe these cheap dials turning colors!!

Those damned W serial 16520s and their "Patrizzi" discolouration.

[dddrees]

Looking forward to seeing some PICs.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Those damned W serial 16520s and their "Patrizzi" discolouration.

[Yazo]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Those damned W serial 16520s and their "Patrizzi" discolouration.

That is freaking BEAUTIFUL!!

[BB83]

I still want to see the OP's "creamy/minty green" dial!!

[tkc324]

Any updates? Want to see some pic...

[daytonamiami]

pics!!!!

[Paulie 50]

I am sorry for the delay but i have been away on business, i will sort it out very soon.
I am smiling as i write this, because i am wearing it, and it looks fantastic.

[HL65]

Let's see it!! As my friend Spuds says: Show it or it didn't happen!!

[Paulie 50]

hi guys, once again apologies for lack of photo's. i have taken some on my phone and will try to download them tomorrow, i'm not sure of the quality of them, but they look ok to me, i tried with my digital camara, but the flash was far too bright and reflective.
Can anybody help with some advice, i keep reading about Macro ???.
Regards Paulie.

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by Paulie 50

hi guys, once again apologies for lack of photo's. i have taken some on my phone and will try to download them tomorrow, i'm not sure of the quality of them, but they look ok to me, i tried with my digital camara, but the flash was far too bright and reflective.
Can anybody help with some advice, i keep reading about Macro ???.
Regards Paulie.

Don't use flash, and click the little flower button on your digital camera. It should be clearer and focus on the watch if you get close to it.

[Paulie 50]

Thanks for the advice Kyle, i'm not sure i can by pass the flash, but i will check it out, thanks again.