Rolex 16518 advice

[Taurus75]

Need some advice on the Rolex 16518.

I have searched online for the different iterations of white dials 16518 with black-rim sub-dials. I know most of these dials have numerals as their hour/minute indexes.

My question is: were the Rolex 16518 ever made with a white dial that had black-rim sub-dials & gold stick indexes?

Please see picture & advise if the dial of this particular Rolex 16518 is legit. Really appreciate any views please.

[lx384]

I normally see numerals. But I saw one for sale recently with sticks. Am also wondering if it is legit or a replacement dial.

Originally Posted by Taurus75

Need some advice on the Rolex 16518.

I have searched online for the different iterations of white dials 16518 with black-rim sub-dials. I know most of these dials have numerals as their hour/minute indexes.

My question is: were the Rolex 16518 ever made with a white dial that had black-rim sub-dials & gold stick indexes?

Please see picture & advise if the dial of this particular Rolex 16518 is legit. Really appreciate any views please.

[freefly]

Legit. I don't know if I would call it "rare" but certainly less prevalent than the Arabic and Arabic/diamond versions. The inverted 6 also makes it a bit more desirable/collectible to some.