1997 Daytona 16523 with inverted 6?

[robinmgb]

I'm interested in buying this zenith Daytona 16523 from my local dealer.
It's a 1997 serial number with a 1988 clasp code, from my research the inverted 6 stopped in around 1993.
Could this dial be original or would it have been replaced from an older watch?
Any expert opinions please

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sSFUYcZ1ewuVXUiQ7

[indianmachine]

Not an expert on these, but I think 1997 is too late for an inverted 6.

Here's a helpful chart (hat tip to @GB-man for posting in another thread)

[swaini3]

Some say it's possible to have them up to mid/ high S serials.

[springer]

I would agree. based on my knowledge, the "S" serial numbers (circa 1993) is where you'll find the last of the "inverted 6" dials.

I have not heard of any being found with the later serial numbers, let alone the very late serial numbers. 1997 is almost in the luminova era for these watches.

[indianmachine]

How's it priced? Although not original it has a more valuable dial, so depending on pricing you may be able to swap out a period correct dial to help buy down your cost if you want to take on a bit of a project.

[robinmgb]

Originally Posted by indianmachine

How's it priced? Although not original it has a more valuable dial, so depending on pricing you may be able to swap out a period correct dial to help buy down your cost if you want to take on a bit of a project.

£12500, the lowest priced I can find currently on ebay and chrono24 is £13500.
I did have a quick look at dials, found the inverted 6 available at £1200 and later dials at £800 so maybe not enough gain to make a swap worthwhile

[swish77]

Originally Posted by robinmgb

I'm interested in buying this zenith Daytona 16523 from my local dealer.
It's a 1997 serial number with a 1988 clasp code, from my research the inverted 6 stopped in around 1993.
Could this dial be original or would it have been replaced from an older watch?
Any expert opinions please

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sSFUYcZ1ewuVXUiQ7

Big pass. That's a put-together watch.

[robinmgb]

Originally Posted by swish77

Big pass. That's a put-together watch.

It's just a dial change isn't it?
1997 serial number with a 1998 clasp code so would assume built together, what else do you think has been put together?