Good evening,

This is my first Rolex related post so take it easy on me! I’ve recently seen a few images of Rolex Daytona with a white dial that has a factory finishing issue leading to the dial turning a cream colour. I love the look! I have done a bit of research and it appears to be a narrow date window of 2000-2002 production before the issue was fixed by Rolex.
It seems to have been given the name Panna by collectors/watch lovers, referring to the cream colour.
Im just putting it out there to see what anyone knows/thinks about these watches.

Thanks Cal

 

hi are you thinking of the "panda" style dials?
there is another nickname for aged coloring on daytonas that is named after the Italian collector "patrizzi".

 

Hi there no I thought that when I was first researching but it’s definitely “Panna”.

 

sounds interesting. I haven't heard of that but then again I don't get let out much

 

I think you're referring to ref. 116520.

 

Yes, you can usually find these "cream" (aka panna) dial on P and K serial 116520 (2000-2002).

Here a few shots of my P serial.

 

They are cream (panna in Italian like all Rolex nicknames) colored dials on early 116520 white dial cal 4130 Daytonas seen mostly on on P, K and occasionally Y serial range. Supposed to be rare and collectible similar to the early 16520 porcelain dials
Expect to pay 35-45K+ depending on condition, B&P etc

 

Ohhhhhh 35-45k is that $ or £? Either way probably a bit out of budget
They look amazing, I love the colour!!!!!
It’s on the list now.

 

Seems to be $ I’ve just had a look on chrono24.

 

A beautiful watch non the less! Also @janice&fred the “Patrizzi” Daytona is another stunner.......if you could have either regardless of cost/availability which one would you choose?

 

That’s in USD

There is one for sale for less than U$20K right now but it has a scratch on the lower sub-dial in case you are interested

 

Always a hard decision to make, I try to buy the best of anything when I’m collecting but sometimes you’ve got to take a hit on quality to get in budget! Where’s the $20k one up for sale I’ll definitely take a look?

 

Kirill has it listed for sale on his website but I agree that condition is the supreme factor when buying a watch

 

What website ?

 

believe its lunaroyster more specifically https://lunaroyster.com/watches/

 

^ That’s the one

 

Looks great apart from the scratch, but it is reflected in the price to be fair.

 

It’s a great piece and the price is right. It will always have a unique look even with a minor scratch. Drawback is if you sell it you will always sell at least 50% below market value.
I say buy & enjoy it!

 

Wow, striking similarities in these two? How long do you think I'll have to wait on my Invicta to hit the same collectors value?

 

let your great great great great grandkids find out