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7 November 2018, 10:01 PM | #1 |
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Zenith 16520 A or P serial dilemma.
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I’m on the lookout for a top top example 16520 Daytona (FULL SET) now I’ve been doing my research last few months and wanted to know the experts opinion on which would be better long term. Firstly if you had a choice of great example A or P serial white/black dial same condition which would you go for. From what I’ve seen there is a price difference of around $11k USD for a P serial as opposed to a same condition A serial. Is it worth paying more ?? Also another question a great example W serial with a patrizzi dial commands around the same price as the P serial is it worth getting one of those instead even though they are not as rare as the later A/P serials??? I wear my watches and real investment is enjoying it on the wrist and not looking for a safe piece. Comments and advise would be most welcome.. Jetkopite |
7 November 2018, 11:50 PM | #2 |
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Don't know about desirability but I love the patrizzi dial. I've been looking hard at these lately.
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8 November 2018, 03:12 AM | #3 |
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Of course the last series are not the most valuable but I didn't know that $11k could be enough for a 16520...
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Yea they should run around 25-28k....there’s one on sales corner for 47k lol...where the hell do these dealers pull these prices out from???? A hat with a rabbit or there A..hole????
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The P is the last Zenith Daytona (2000). You can also find the P serial modern 4130 Daytona that have SWISS only on dial. The price for the P Zenith Daytona has always been much higher than others; even the A series Daytona. |
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10 November 2018, 06:39 PM | #8 | |
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What would be more desirable longer term a nice patrizzi W serial or a P serial zenith.......???? There are many W patrizzi compared to a P so I’m guessing the P??? |
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If you are considering a Patrizzi, then you'd have to be real careful. I've seen a new breed of new sellers calling their Zenith Daytonas with lightly darker silver subdial Patrizzi Daytonas. I don't know if they are new and misinformed or just saying it in hope of getting more money for their watches... If a watch subdials have not turned brown by now, it's not going to turn brown, ever.... As far as rarity, the P Zenith Daytona is definitely harder to find. That is why there is always a huge premium. |
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12 November 2018, 04:27 PM | #11 |
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Hi Andy ,
Are you still flying that 777 ? Have you considered a Early floating Porcelain 16520 ? . I am sure our man in NYC could help you out . Ref the P series I did see one but will PM you ill have a quick look and get back to you Paul |
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I love the Patrizzi dials as well.
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