116520 dial features

[edhahn44]

Looking at the 16520 reference there a many dial specifics impacting price and collectibility (porcelain dial, inverted 6, Patrizzi, etc.).
For the 116520 it’s not that obvious, also given that it’s a younger model.
What are the specifics to look at for this model and what might impact price? APH is one I guess but what else?

[1665fan]

Cream dial is the best....usually early 2000 models with thin hands

[904VT]

You may get some more input on the General forum vs the vintage. Both 5 and 6 digit are great Daytonas imo.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Cream dial is the best....usually early 2000 models with thin hands

Color preference is subjective, of course. With the 116520, I would concentrate only on condition, along with your color preference. It'll never have the same type of collector interest as the Zenith Daytonas, so just get an example that'll make you happy without worrying about a possible tiny detail that may or may not make it more collectible one day. Most likely, it won't.

For me, the least desirable of all the Daytonas is the white 116520 (other than two-tones). I would definitely look for the black version of 116520. Just my opinion.

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by swish77

Color preference is subjective, of course. With the 116520, I would concentrate only on condition, along with your color preference. It'll never have the same type of collector interest as the Zenith Daytonas, so just get an example that'll make you happy without worrying about a possible tiny detail that may or may not make it more collectible one day. Most likely, it won't.

For me, the least desirable of all the Daytonas is the white 116520 (other than two-tones). I would definitely look for the black version of 116520. Just my opinion.

It is subjective and they are the only 116520 i have seen sell for 30k and higher......so it is what it is....a true collector should have all 3 colors I would say

[milwatch126]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

It is subjective and they are the only 116520 i have seen sell for 30k and higher......so it is what it is....a true collector should have all 3 colors I would say

My own thoughts, the black dial version with chroma-light lume between 2014-15. Best of the world bracelet clasp and steel bezel no longer being made.

M

[athom]

Many - small - differences... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=649623

[TurboWatch]

Originally Posted by athom

Many - small - differences... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=649623

You'd go crazy with all these minor differences. The ref 116520 basically have 2 different versions. MK 1 was made from 2000 (P series) to around 2004 (mid F), and MK 2. Trying to get an opinion here as to which one is the more desirable will get you more confused as most haven't held one on their hands, let alone owning one.
I currently own many of these "modern 4130" Daytona and I can tell you that not just the P serial White modern Daytona turned cream, others as well. I currently own P, F, Z, and a M white that have turned creamy. The "cream" P Daytona was never a thing ... Daytona from 2000-2004 came with MK1 dial and skinny hands. Back then, the one that commanded higher prices were the black dialed Daytona. The most sought after were the MK 1 black or white dial and the fat hands (later F, around 2004-2005). These were transitional, and made in very small quantity . Starting with the D serial, the Daytona came with MK2 and fat hands.

I suggest you search the market places on TRF, VRF, TZ, and Watchnet to see how these were priced ... hence, the desirability.