Daytona 116509 random serial vs Z

[greywolf617]

Is there a difference between a Daytona 116509 with a random serial number and an earlier Z serial number?

I am considering buying one that has a Z serial, is there any detriment to buying it versus a later one with a random serial? Obliviously the movement will be a few years older, but are there any other differences? Case, bracelet, etc?

I previously owned a 116509 with a black racing dial with a random serial, but I traded it for my Smurf. I miss having a Daytona in my collection, and I love the look of the white dial, or the meteorite dial which seems less common.

Thank you in advance!

[SS Oyster]

Yes bracelet clasp will be different (still excellent) but not as solid. Also, you will likely need to service the Z serial soon, so figure in around $1k for that. Dial may be different as well.

Movement, case, triplock, pushers crystal will all be the same.


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[Rosex]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Yes bracelet clasp will be different (still excellent) but not as solid. Also, you will likely need to service the Z serial soon, so figure in around $1k for that. Dial may be different as well.

Movement, case, triplock, pushers crystal will all be the same.


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Does anyone know when the bracelet clasp changed on the 116509? looking at buying one but I am clueless on what to look for, on the white dial panda is the dial white or ivory off white? please help.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by Rosex

Does anyone know when the bracelet clasp changed on the 116509? looking at buying one but I am clueless on what to look for, on the white dial panda is the dial white or ivory off white? please help.

They changed around V serial. Z serial will definitely have the old clasp.

[Rosex]

Originally Posted by Solo118

They changed around V serial. Z serial will definitely have the old clasp.

thanks