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BumbleB · 8 February 2020, 01:45 PM

I’m posting some pictures of the 116509-0072 WG Daytona as I think it’s gorgeous with it’s ‘neo-Newman’ dial.

It’s not in the Rolex 2019/2020 catalogue and therefore not many people are familiar with it so here goes:

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ilovethiscity · 8 February 2020, 01:47 PM

Wow so amazing! In pic 3 it looks totally WG to me! Thanks for sharing.

Seaswirl · 8 February 2020, 02:04 PM

What a beauty! Not a Newman dial though. Panda yes, Newman no.

BumbleB · 8 February 2020, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Seaswirl

What a beauty! Not a Newman dial though. Panda yes, Newman no.

Thanks. Here in the book it says ‘Paul Newman’ dial for the two pictures on 2nd row:

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Black_5 · 8 February 2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

Thanks. Here in the book it says ‘Paul Newman’ dial for the two pictures on 2nd row:

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Your dial is not like that.

The "Paul Newman", properly called an "Exotic Dial", has a different colour around the perimeter of the dial, yours is one colour...

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^^ tells the truth on Internet forums

So many watches, So little time...

Pongster · 8 February 2020, 04:19 PM

Also the lollipop markers on the subdials.

Halifax Daytona UK · 8 February 2020, 04:26 PM

Great watch despite not being a newman dial.
£31k on the Rolex website

BumbleB · 8 February 2020, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_5

Your dial is not like that.

The "Paul Newman", properly called an "Exotic Dial", has a different colour around the perimeter of the dial, yours is one colour...

So many watches, So little time...

I see, I thought it looked like the ‘modern version’ of the old Newman at a glance, didn’t realise there was so much science behind it...

Anyway, I can’t edit the title to delete it...

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BumbleB · 8 February 2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Halifax Daytona UK

Great watch despite not being a newman dial.
£31k on the Rolex website

I got it for 28.5

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plaj · 8 February 2020, 09:33 PM

I Love this model

cads83 · 8 February 2020, 11:05 PM

stunning

1William · 8 February 2020, 11:23 PM

Great looking watch.

garyk · 8 February 2020, 11:30 PM

When I bought this Daytona in 2000, I was under the impression this had a “Paul Newman” dial. Is this correct? Either way, I found it a stunning watch and I still feel that way about it...

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BumbleB · 8 February 2020, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk

When I bought this Daytona in 2000, I was under the impression this had a “Paul Newman” dial. Is this correct? Either way, I found it a stunning watch and I still feel that way about it...

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It’s a gorgeous watch!

According to the comments above it doesn’t qualify as a Newman dial, but who cares, it’s solid gold and looks stunning!

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garyk · 8 February 2020, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

It’s a gorgeous watch!

According to the comments above it doesn’t qualify as a Newman dial, but who cares, it’s solid gold and looks stunning!

You’re absolutely correct, when I bought it I really didn’t care other than to think to myself it emulated that Newman look. It will never matter to me and someday my sons may just be happy to inherit it. Thank you for your comments...

Seaswirl · 9 February 2020, 03:47 AM

Here’s a good article explaining Newman Daytonas with some helpful photographs showing the differences between the dials. I think people often confuse the Panda dials found on some precious metal references with the Exotic dials of PN Daytonas. The photos illustrate just how different the Exotic dials were from the standard Daytona dials. I actually prefer the non Newman panda dials and wish Rolex reintroduced them on ss models.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/re...newman-Daytona

Black_5 · 9 February 2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Here’s a good article explaining Newman Daytonas with some helpful photographs showing the differences between the dials. I think people often confuse the Panda dials found on some precious metal references with the Exotic dials of PN Daytonas. The photos illustrate just how different the Exotic dials were from the standard Daytona dials. I actually prefer the non Newman panda dials and wish Rolex reintroduced them on ss models.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/re...newman-Daytona

Link doesn’t work.

Try this...

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/re...newman-daytona

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amilch · 9 February 2020, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

I’m posting some pictures of the 116509-0072 WG Daytona as I think it’s gorgeous with it’s ‘neo-Newman’ dial.

It’s not in the Rolex 2019/2020 catalogue and therefore not many people are familiar with it so here goes:

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I have the same reference. Stunning piece one of a kind. Love the dial.

jaisonline · 9 February 2020, 08:43 AM

I love the OP's watch, if I were in the market for a gold Daytona, it would def be a 116509-0072 or a Zenith version. I would even consider the Oyster-flex version for. EST. $10k less.

Is the 116509-0072 watch, rare though? Just curious.

glamorama · 9 February 2020, 09:30 AM

Beautiful watch for sure.

The WG Daytona two most famous dial is this and the blue, nowadays every Rolex is apparently 'rare' and every Daytona is either a PN or Panda.

There were a few Daytonas in YG that had/have the ending PN but I don't think OP watch is one of them. It is a panda though ;)

fskywalker · 9 February 2020, 09:33 AM

Nice

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ChipotleBanana · 9 February 2020, 10:03 AM

Apparently no one on this forum remembers what an actual Newman dial is.

Chronomania · 9 February 2020, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

I got it for 28.5

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Euros, dollars or shekels?

8 February 2020, 01:45 PM	#1
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8 February 2020, 11:30 PM	#13
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	When I bought this Daytona in 2000, I was under the impression this had a “Paul Newman” dial. Is this correct? Either way, I found it a stunning watch and I still feel that way about it... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

9 February 2020, 09:33 AM	#21
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

8 February 2020, 01:47 PM	#2
ilovethiscity "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: EU Watch: the days go by Posts: 604	Wow so amazing! In pic 3 it looks totally WG to me! Thanks for sharing.

8 February 2020, 02:04 PM	#3
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	What a beauty! Not a Newman dial though. Panda yes, Newman no.

8 February 2020, 04:19 PM	#6
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Also the lollipop markers on the subdials.

8 February 2020, 04:26 PM	#7
Halifax Daytona UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: North England Posts: 463	Great watch despite not being a newman dial. £31k on the Rolex website

8 February 2020, 09:33 PM	#10
plaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FRANCE Posts: 139	I Love this model

8 February 2020, 11:05 PM	#11
cads83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: carl Location: NYC Watch: 1675 18k Posts: 13	stunning

8 February 2020, 11:23 PM	#12
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Great looking watch.

9 February 2020, 03:47 AM	#16
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Here’s a good article explaining Newman Daytonas with some helpful photographs showing the differences between the dials. I think people often confuse the Panda dials found on some precious metal references with the Exotic dials of PN Daytonas. The photos illustrate just how different the Exotic dials were from the standard Daytona dials. I actually prefer the non Newman panda dials and wish Rolex reintroduced them on ss models. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/re...newman-Daytona

9 February 2020, 08:43 AM	#19
jaisonline 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5 digit models Posts: 1,516	I love the OP's watch, if I were in the market for a gold Daytona, it would def be a 116509-0072 or a Zenith version. I would even consider the Oyster-flex version for. EST. $10k less. Is the 116509-0072 watch, rare though? Just curious.

9 February 2020, 09:30 AM	#20
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Beautiful watch for sure. The WG Daytona two most famous dial is this and the blue, nowadays every Rolex is apparently 'rare' and every Daytona is either a PN or Panda. There were a few Daytonas in YG that had/have the ending PN but I don't think OP watch is one of them. It is a panda though ;)

9 February 2020, 10:03 AM	#22
ChipotleBanana "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Somewhere West Watch: Rolex/Omega/Patek Posts: 208	Apparently no one on this forum remembers what an actual Newman dial is.

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