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White Gold Daytona 116509

  1. EdtheAussie May 13, 2018

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    Hey everyone,

    With the rising prices of the SS daytona (ceramic and non ceramic) , I have been looking at PM pieces (specifically white gold #stealthwealth) with a little more interest.

    What's everyone's thoughts on the PM vs SS daytona in regards to wearability, durability and collectability?

    This piece (116509 slate dial) 'may' be available for purchase in the future from an antiques dealer I know locally which I could be interested in at the right price. It is quite scuffed up, but comes with box/papers. Do you think it could clean up nicely?

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    Where would be the best place to source one of the newer blue dials (if i was so inclined to change it)?

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    Cheers,
    Ed
     
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  2. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. May 13, 2018

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    You have to dial swap with Rolex and they keep the original.

    It’s not my cup of tea... dig the grey hate everything else.
     
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  3. NT931 May 13, 2018

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    Ditto for me. The numerals are quite unattractive
     
  4. EdtheAussie May 13, 2018

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    Any chance of grey market authentic dials?
     
  5. ag986 May 13, 2018

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    Check eBay and Chrono24. There are a lot of them shown, but not all are authentic.
     
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  6. SeanO May 13, 2018

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    tatty rocks.

    so many of these look like they've just come out of the store.
     
  7. connieseamaster May 13, 2018

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    I'm with SeanO on this one. It looks better as-is than factory new.
     
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  8. Meme-Dweller May 14, 2018

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    There are talks of Rolex no longer swapping different dials on sports watches, even if it has the same reference number. Supposedly, they only offer the service on the DateJust and Day-Date now. I would call a RSC first to confirm. Since you haven't purchased it yet, you might be better off purchasing the Daytona with the dial you want in the first place.
     
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  9. Steve in SoCal May 15, 2018

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    Looks really nice. Check RolexForums under parts and accessories. They have had a few Daytona dials for sale over the last 6 months.
     
  10. Steve in SoCal May 15, 2018

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    Research, research and research. Find out everything about this model and which specialists are our there to service, refurbish and modify. It is easy to cosmetically cleanup a Rolex. If you want, just get a high quality independent to swap the dial once you find a replacement.
     
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  11. Green Omega May 19, 2018

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    I prefer the black/red dial WG model and do a light polish on the bracelet. It’s a beautiful piece indeed and you can’t go wrong with it.
     
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  12. marco Jun 13, 2018

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    I am not sure which dial you are looking for ?
    I have the one pictured below for sale, I don't know if it fits your intended. It came off a 116523.
    Your call.
     
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  13. marco Jun 13, 2018

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    Sorry just reread the post , no blue dial mate.
    The slate dial is pretty kool.
    Marked case is ok too, there are way too many almost perfect pieces appearing on the market, that happens only one way and it isn't nice .
     
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  14. Purple Art Jul 4, 2018

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  15. Purple Art Jul 4, 2018

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    I personally think it’s agreat looking watch with the dial it has and as I am am not that keen on polished watches I would be tempted to leave the case and bezel as is.

    In terms of collectability the white gold Daytona (116519) was the final reference owned by Paul Newman.
     
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