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Trey003 · 31 December 2016, 12:29 AM

I have been looking for a clean 16520 for several months. Given how many variations there are and the range of price, I'm struggling to find 'the one' and honestly struggling to determine what 'the one' even is.

I ran across this watch and would appreciate the groups opinions. It is serial number U329... with a 78390 bracelet. It comes with a full set as well. The price is ~$14,000.

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HERITAGE82 · 31 December 2016, 12:34 AM

It's is a nice 16520, but nothing special about this one specifically. The full set is nice, but I think it's overpriced.

rmlovett1 · 31 December 2016, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heritage82

it's is a nice 16520, but nothing special about this one specifically. The full set is nice, but i think it's overpriced.

x2

Trey003 · 31 December 2016, 12:41 AM

What do you think the price should be?

Or what would you be looking for at $14,000?

Trey

springer · 31 December 2016, 02:07 AM

Personally, if I were looking for a Zenith Daytona set in that price range, I would look for one with either of the "rare" inverted 6 dials.

Below is a link that has some info on the dial variations.

https://daytonainfo.wordpress.com/eras/zenith/

Trey003 · 31 December 2016, 02:26 AM

I've been looking diligently since September and I swear I've watched prices go up over the time I've been searching. I started out wanting a 4 liner or a floating dial. I found a few good ones earlier on but was too new to be confident so they sold while I was getting comfortable.

Over the time I've been looking I decided I really valued a 'full set' but didn't want to spend the money to get a 4 liner or floating dial in a 'full set'

Every time i find an inverted dial 'full set' they are between 15,000 and 18,000, which doesn't seem worth it to me.

Trey

crowncollection · 31 December 2016, 08:31 AM

Seems a bit over priced

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droptopman · 31 December 2016, 09:00 AM

Agree with others. Price is high.

landroverking · 31 December 2016, 09:08 AM

About 4K too high. Are those PCLs?

Woody · 31 December 2016, 09:02 PM

IMO they are all over-priced!! That said if you want one you will just have to bite the bullet and as you have already come to realise prices are just mad at the moment. Find the best example you can and just pay the price......chances are they will never be cheaper than they are now and you will have the enjoyment of owning a great watch.......which should ALWAYS be the first consideration. Good luck with your search (that is a big part of the fun).

As an aside that example looks to be fairly average.......I think you could do better. I noticed earlier today that Blowers.co.uk have a good example for sale on their website so might be worth a look to give you an idea about what is available. Good luck.

swish77 · 1 January 2017, 01:40 AM

Price seems a little high, but not crazy for a Zenith Daytona. You see them mostly in the $12K-$13K range.

I'd love to see one for $10K, as previously suggested. I'd probably buy it. I'm not sure they're out there for that price nowadays. You can find 116520s for that price, but not the 16520s, in my searches, anyway.

Trey003 · 1 January 2017, 01:46 AM

My experience has been the same... I haven't found a full set 16520 for $10k in the 5 months I have been obsessively searching.

The cheapest I have found a full set is $13k.

I am starting to wonder how much I should car about a 'full set'. The is a very limiting trait. It almost seems harder to find a well priced full set than it is to find a 4 line or patrizzi for a fair price.

Given this watch isn't special what price would make this worth buying? I am going to wear whatever I buy. It is certainly a watch I want to enjoy.

Trey

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Trey003 · 9 January 2017, 01:17 AM

Ok, this watch sold pretty much at asking price. That makes the 3rd full set watch in this serial range that has sold in the past month. I agree that it seems overpriced but I keep seeing watches sell at this point. Even ones listed on the forum (the few that have popped up) seem to be priced at this range

I've found another option which also has the original warranty certificate. This one is a mark 3 dial with 78360 bracelet. However something funny seems to be going on with the writing on the certificate. Is this ok? Sorry for the terrible photo. I'm working on better ones.

Trey

dbfagan · 9 January 2017, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trey003

I've been looking diligently since September and I swear I've watched prices go up over the time I've been searching. I started out wanting a 4 liner or a floating dial. I found a few good ones earlier on but was too new to be confident so they sold while I was getting comfortable.

Over the time I've been looking I decided I really valued a 'full set' but didn't want to spend the money to get a 4 liner or floating dial in a 'full set'

Every time i find an inverted dial 'full set' they are between 15,000 and 18,000, which doesn't seem worth it to me.

Trey

I was in the same boat. The prices seemed to start going up after the release of the current model. From what I have seen online in the last 6 months, 14k is not a bad price for a white dial full set, the black dials command a bit less. There is/was an overpolished one with full kit on ebay and the guy was asking 19k. At 14k, I do not think you will lose money down the road if you decide to flip it. Good luck with your purchase.

David

soundserious · 9 January 2017, 03:23 AM

Pay the premium and get a ceramic. Full set with all the upgrades, or save some money and get a 116520 full set. You're just not getting very good bang at that price range.

Gina Marie · 9 January 2017, 04:10 AM

For me the defining characteristic of the watch is the bezel. I would want an "unpolished" bezel at that price point. We have all seen some full sets priced near 20 with full sets and unpolished. However, i would think that you can find a nice unpolished full set for 13-14. The one in the photo has seen the wheel a little more than i prefer. for 14 I want tags, box, papers, etc....also unpolished. They are out there but you have to be lighting quick. The speedmaster guy with the Ferrari (i forget his name) had one last week that was unpolished for 14k full set. Get on Instagram and follow some of these dealers.....you can see what pops up before it gets listed. The previously mentioned full set did not get listed as it was sold within the day.

I was in your shoes as well. However, at the time, i wanted to spend no more than 12.....got tired of looking. Found a razor sharp, lightly worn, full sticker on the back, tags, double boxes, papers 16528 for 19.1. Bought that sucker! Now the really nice SS sets are being priced there by some dealers.....guess i did all right. The only issue is that the watch is a little too "Liberace" for me and i don't wear it much.....but what do you do.

Gina Marie · 9 January 2017, 04:19 AM

Here she is....full sticker on the back. Super cherry!IMG_2179.jpg

There is a dealer named Chase at Nashville Watch. Google him. He is a bloodhound and can find something for you as he has done for me many times. I think his screen name is au_911tt

I recommend him highly!

31 December 2016, 12:29 AM	#1
Trey003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 14	16520 advise I have been looking for a clean 16520 for several months. Given how many variations there are and the range of price, I'm struggling to find 'the one' and honestly struggling to determine what 'the one' even is. I ran across this watch and would appreciate the groups opinions. It is serial number U329... with a 78390 bracelet. It comes with a full set as well. The price is ~$14,000. daytona1.jpg daytona2.jpg daytona3.jpg

31 December 2016, 12:34 AM	#2
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,419	It's is a nice 16520, but nothing special about this one specifically. The full set is nice, but I think it's overpriced. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

31 December 2016, 02:07 AM	#5
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,194	Personally, if I were looking for a Zenith Daytona set in that price range, I would look for one with either of the "rare" inverted 6 dials. Below is a link that has some info on the dial variations. https://daytonainfo.wordpress.com/eras/zenith/ __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

31 December 2016, 08:31 AM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Seems a bit over priced Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

9 January 2017, 03:23 AM	#15
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Pay the premium and get a ceramic. Full set with all the upgrades, or save some money and get a 116520 full set. You're just not getting very good bang at that price range. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

31 December 2016, 12:41 AM	#4
Trey003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 14	What do you think the price should be? Or what would you be looking for at $14,000? Trey

31 December 2016, 02:26 AM	#6
Trey003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 14	I've been looking diligently since September and I swear I've watched prices go up over the time I've been searching. I started out wanting a 4 liner or a floating dial. I found a few good ones earlier on but was too new to be confident so they sold while I was getting comfortable. Over the time I've been looking I decided I really valued a 'full set' but didn't want to spend the money to get a 4 liner or floating dial in a 'full set' Every time i find an inverted dial 'full set' they are between 15,000 and 18,000, which doesn't seem worth it to me. Trey

31 December 2016, 09:00 AM	#8
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Agree with others. Price is high.

31 December 2016, 09:08 AM	#9
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	About 4K too high. Are those PCLs?

31 December 2016, 09:02 PM	#10
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,119	IMO they are all over-priced!! That said if you want one you will just have to bite the bullet and as you have already come to realise prices are just mad at the moment. Find the best example you can and just pay the price......chances are they will never be cheaper than they are now and you will have the enjoyment of owning a great watch.......which should ALWAYS be the first consideration. Good luck with your search (that is a big part of the fun). As an aside that example looks to be fairly average.......I think you could do better. I noticed earlier today that Blowers.co.uk have a good example for sale on their website so might be worth a look to give you an idea about what is available. Good luck.

1 January 2017, 01:40 AM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Price seems a little high, but not crazy for a Zenith Daytona. You see them mostly in the $12K-$13K range. I'd love to see one for $10K, as previously suggested. I'd probably buy it. I'm not sure they're out there for that price nowadays. You can find 116520s for that price, but not the 16520s, in my searches, anyway.

1 January 2017, 01:46 AM	#12
Trey003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 14	My experience has been the same... I haven't found a full set 16520 for $10k in the 5 months I have been obsessively searching. The cheapest I have found a full set is $13k. I am starting to wonder how much I should car about a 'full set'. The is a very limiting trait. It almost seems harder to find a well priced full set than it is to find a 4 line or patrizzi for a fair price. Given this watch isn't special what price would make this worth buying? I am going to wear whatever I buy. It is certainly a watch I want to enjoy. Trey Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

9 January 2017, 04:10 AM	#16
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	For me the defining characteristic of the watch is the bezel. I would want an "unpolished" bezel at that price point. We have all seen some full sets priced near 20 with full sets and unpolished. However, i would think that you can find a nice unpolished full set for 13-14. The one in the photo has seen the wheel a little more than i prefer. for 14 I want tags, box, papers, etc....also unpolished. They are out there but you have to be lighting quick. The speedmaster guy with the Ferrari (i forget his name) had one last week that was unpolished for 14k full set. Get on Instagram and follow some of these dealers.....you can see what pops up before it gets listed. The previously mentioned full set did not get listed as it was sold within the day. I was in your shoes as well. However, at the time, i wanted to spend no more than 12.....got tired of looking. Found a razor sharp, lightly worn, full sticker on the back, tags, double boxes, papers 16528 for 19.1. Bought that sucker! Now the really nice SS sets are being priced there by some dealers.....guess i did all right. The only issue is that the watch is a little too "Liberace" for me and i don't wear it much.....but what do you do.

9 January 2017, 04:19 AM	#17
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	Here she is....full sticker on the back. Super cherry!IMG_2179.jpg There is a dealer named Chase at Nashville Watch. Google him. He is a bloodhound and can find something for you as he has done for me many times. I think his screen name is au_911tt I recommend him highly!

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