ADVICE Rolex Daytona 116523

[Rolex watch fan]

Hi
can anyone give me advice regarding the Daytona 116523 blue racing dial, I think it's a great looking timepiece and unusual, discontinued and hopefully going up in value?

It's going at the moment for £10.500 pre-owned
anyone's opinion matters to me

Rolex Daytona 116523 Oyster Perpetual 40mm Steel and Yellow Gold with Arabic blue racing dial, 10 ATM, Movement Automatic-Self Winding

thanks

[beshannon]

Why would it go up in value?

[Rolex watch fan]

just thinking it is discontinued and has the blue racing dial may be sort after?

[Rolex watch fan]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Why would it go up in value?

just thinking it is discontinued and has the blue racing dial may be sort after?

[alubin]

Originally Posted by Rolex watch fan

just thinking it is discontinued and has the blue racing dial may be sort after?

Sadly all two tone daytona's are resale disasters. I'd stay as far away as possible.

[Muzz]

The model you are referring to is trending upward at the moment. If you buy it right you will have a solid piece as I believe they are discontinued now.

[SL BRABUS]

Pick the right dial & keep it for a long term, it will appreciate in value compare to any two tone Daytona with a common dial....

Sadly the panda racing dial & the blue racing dial is discontinued....

But it might be a good thing.....

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by Muzz

The model you are referring to is trending upward at the moment. If you buy it right you will have a solid piece as I believe they are discontinued now.

Some opinions matter more than others and this is one I would listen to.

OP, buy what you love and love what you wear. If this is the reference you're after then, as Steve has said, buy right. Shop around and get a full set (box, papers) at a price you're comfortable with. Good luck

[chrome168]

I think the blue Arabic racing dial is still offered in 116503 updated bezel..... it is far from being discontinued.

What is discontinued is the PANDA Arabic racing dial of the 116523. You might want to check on this dial option

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by chrome168

I think the blue Arabic racing dial is still offered in 116503 updated bezel..... it is far from being discontinued.

What is discontinued is the PANDA Arabic racing dial of the 116523. You might want to check on this dial option

You may want to check the updated catalog online. I think is a lot different than certain.

It isn't listed along with the panda anymore.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona.html

[m j b]

Buy the watch because you like it and will enjoy it. Buy it as an investment and you'll be disappointed.

[AK797]

In the UK you wont do badly on this ref if you buy right, the lack of ceramic D500s is helping demand on other Daytonas.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by chrome168

I think the blue Arabic racing dial is still offered in 116503 updated bezel..... it is far from being discontinued.

What is discontinued is the PANDA Arabic racing dial of the 116523. You might want to check on this dial option

Originally Posted by Muzz

You may want to check the updated catalog online. I think is a lot different than certain.

It isn't listed along with the panda anymore.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona.html

I believe it is discontinued...but it was manufactured for a short time apparently with the 503 bezel. One of our members has an example...perhaps he will chime in.

Either way, it's a beautiful and stunning watch. If you like it buy it.

[Tedwin]

Originally Posted by alubin

Sadly all two tone daytona's are resale disasters. I'd stay as far away as possible.

I think that's probably true at the moment. It was the advice I was given from a few people when I was recently looking for a watch. But I did end up buying one myself (lots of pics here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...Daytona+straps) purely because ss versions of the watch I wanted have become too expensive for me. I doubt they will ever become collectables but I think they will get easier to sell as others find themselves in the same boat as me..

[Rolex watch fan]

thanks for all your input that really appreciated

[sager]

Originally Posted by alubin

Sadly all two tone daytona's are resale disasters. I'd stay as far away as possible.

Very true. But I wonder why? Not much demand?

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by Tedwin

I think that's probably true at the moment. It was the advice I was given from a few people when I was recently looking for a watch. But I did end up buying one myself (lots of pics here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...Daytona+straps) purely because ss versions of the watch I wanted have become too expensive for me. I doubt they will ever become collectables but I think they will get easier to sell as others find themselves in the same boat as me..

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=537745

Read here...^^^...Two tone or not, your watch is a Daytona with the 5 Digit Reference & it gaining value...^^^.... BTW your watch look sweet....

Just like other say....

Buy it because you love it & buy it right..... Can't go wrong....

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by m j b

Buy the watch because you like it and will enjoy it. Buy it as an investment and you'll be disappointed.

Words of wisdom.

[Rolex watch fan]

totally agree

[Rolex watch fan]

thanks, you are spot on

[Rolex watch fan]

thanks for the tip