Daytona error dial

[cornerstore]

It seems some White dialed SS 116520 Daytona's have an error in the font layout of COSMOGR APH VS COSMOGRAPH. Recent models appear to have resolved the issue. Any thoughts, will those "error dialed" ones become less or more collectable?

[samuelhuntington]

Pictures would help get some replys I think. Without seeing it, I'm sure there will be someone 20 years from now that would pay more $$ for an error dial.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

It seems some White dialed SS 116520 Daytona's have an error in the font layout of COSMOGR APH VS COSMOGRAPH. Recent models appear to have resolved the issue. Any thoughts, will those "error dialed" ones become less or more collectable?

I wouldn't want it collectable or not...

[kunlun]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I wouldn't want it collectable or not...

As the joke goes: Tom, pm me for my shipping address!

[oldsalt]

Originally Posted by kunlun

As the joke goes: Tom, pm me for my shipping address!

Forget him... I'll throw in $10 to sweeten the deal...

[locutus49]

Agree with the Doctor.

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I wouldn't want it collectable or not...

[cornerstore]

I've seen the error on the rose gold dials a well.

[anothernewphone]

Tom, you have what Patrick is describing, as do I:

supposed "error dial"

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Tom, you have what Patrick is describing, as do I:

supposed "error dial"

I noticed that , didn't want to point it out in case it induces dial ocd. Mine has the gap as well, I never noticed it until it was pointed out.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Tom, you have what Patrick is describing, as do I:

supposed "error dial"

Good eye Bill!! I didn't think my was pronounced enough and if that is all it is, I would really even question calling it an "error" cause to me it is just fine

[TheMethod]

Looks like I have the gap between the R and A as well.

An image from watchrecon without the gap:

[DCheeta]

Yeah, I noticed this the first day I had my Daytona. I'm pretty sure the "aph" is a smaller type size than the "cosmogr" too. Bothered me until I saw that all of yours were the same!

[RolexAuthority]

N othing wr ong in one of th ose dia ls, you see it in t he si ngle t ick dia ls ;)

[masyv6]

Originally Posted by RolexAuthority

N othing wr ong in one of th ose dia ls, you see it in t he si ngle t ick dia ls ;)

[zama]

Not much of an error for mine....... putting it on upside down or missing the word now that would be an error.

[padi56]

Afraid you guys have to much time on your hand and perhaps another OCD FLM {font loupe mania}

[anothernewphone]

Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid you guys have to much time on your hand and perhaps another OCD FLM {font loupe mania}

Padi, you always seem to bring negative comments to anyone discussing a topic you don't like. No one is using high-powered lenses to capture their photos here, so maybe you could stop with the insults.

[RolexAuthority]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Padi, you always seem to bring negative comments to anyone discussing a topic you don't like. No one is using high-powered lenses to capture their photos here, so maybe you could stop with the insults.

This is quite true people should be able to have conversations on topics that are important to them and have a laugh and joke we are a community of fans mostly who are positive and want to know more

[djgallo]

Originally Posted by RolexAuthority

This is quite true people should be able to have conversations on topics that are important to them and have a laugh and joke we are a community of fans mostly who are positive and want to know more

^^^^Well said my friend....well said!

[ian.thomas]

How did this thread come back from the dead?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Padi, you always seem to bring negative comments to anyone discussing a topic you don't like. No one is using high-powered lenses to capture their photos here, so maybe you could stop with the insults.

Its not a insult its a fact and some of those pictures are highly magnified,the fact is there have been hundreds possibly thousands of tiny font changes over the past 50 odd years.

[Oyster99]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Padi, you always seem to bring negative comments to anyone discussing a topic you don't like. No one is using high-powered lenses to capture their photos here, so maybe you could stop with the insults.

This!!!!

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Padi, you always seem to bring negative comments to anyone discussing a topic you don't like. No one is using high-powered lenses to capture their photos here, so maybe you could stop with the insults.

Bill

There is always going to be opposing views in a large forum, it is simply a fact of life.

Yes it is interesting to note a minor imperfection on a watch that is renowned for perfection but it is also reasonable for someone to say "so who bloody cares".

Someone suggested that the imperfection may lead to the watch becoming collectible and someone else is perfectly entitled to say it won't.

If no one challenges views or puts forward an opposite view, the forum would soon become sterile and mega boring and we all learn from a constructive discussion.

Regards

Mick

[SC11]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

It seems some White dialed SS 116520 Daytona's have an error in the font layout of COSMOGR APH VS COSMOGRAPH. Recent models appear to have resolved the issue. Any thoughts, will those "error dialed" ones become less or more collectable?

Would really call it an error more like a variation in dial printing.

The spacing is not exclusive to the white dial SS Daytona a quick look over my pics sees it also on a Plat Daytona I tried on last year

[SC11]

And a RG Ceramic Daytona David SW had for sale last year again another pic on my phone

[kingkonger]

So not that rare then...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by kingkonger

So not that rare then...

Something that's rare in my book is less than 50 world wide units and not like most all Rolex watches made in there hundreds or thousands or millions.Trouble today with this loupe mania and spotting the minutest font difference,then on the internet hype its a rare dial rare my a----.Over the past 50 odd years there have been hundreds possible thousands on slight font changes.Trouble today Rolex watches are no longer watches but only thought of as $$$$$$££££££££ will this or that go up in value.The infamous stick dial GMT many bought into that internet hype and got there fingers burnt as it was little more that a font change.

[LuminousMaximus]

In the near future, I can see a flood of these, "Lesser" Daytona's hitting the second hand market.

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by padi56

Something that's rare in my book is less than 50 world wide units and not like most all Rolex watches made in there hundreds or thousands or millions.Trouble today with this loupe mania and spotting the minutest font difference,then on the internet hype its a rare dial rare my a----.Over the past 50 odd years there have been hundreds possible thousands on slight font changes.Trouble today Rolex watches are no longer watches but only thought of as $$$$$$££££££££ will this or that go up in value.The infamous stick dial GMT many bought into that internet hype and got there fingers burnt as it was little more that a font change.

I'm wondering if the font was changed to accommodate the position of the Sweeping second hand at rest , at 12 . Always enjoy your views . I don't always agree but they are usually insightful.

[Masteryacht]

What I've realized by viewing hi-res dial images online and using a loupe to look at my own Rolex is that we should do ourselves a favor and not look so closely.

Examining a dial with a loupe will show LOTS of things that aren't perfect and make you realize that there isn't a perfect attention to detail by Rolex.

But, my Savior Jesus Christ is the only perfection I'm ever aware of existing. Thank God for the Prince of Peace.