Rolex Daytona 16520 Mk2 4lines black dial

[axsou]

Hi All,

I'm completely new to the group here but as I have just purchased a Rolex 16520 Mk2 4 lines L series 3xxxxx Black dial from a second hand watch shop, I do hope to receive some comments from the professionals here in regard to the few questions that I have after taking the watch home....THX everyone!!!

My 16520 is in mint condition, beautiful 4 lines MK2 L series 3xxxxx but I am a bit in doubt with the bezel. It is a 200 (like Mk1) instead of a 225. Can anyone tell me if a 200 bezel do exist in a MK2 4 lines L series? Or this must have be changed by the previous owner. However why putting a Mk1 bezel as it's also costly too if my assumption is correct. Also how can I identify this is a real original 200 bezel?

My second question is how can I tell the dial is original too? Although I am not suspecting the dial to be fake, I just hope to get more information on indentifying a real original Mk2 black dial.

Thanks so much, group for helping!
All the best!!!
Daytona Fan

[toph]

Hi and Welcome but your best way to get help and advice on such a subject would be to post some clear pictures

[yessir69]

Yes. Please post pictures. Did you buy it from Ben? I know he has one for sale right now.

[axsou]

Hi All,

Thanks so much for your swift reply. As I am now on a business trip, I will try to uplaod some pictures when I return home this weekend.

I actually bought this watch from another seller. Honestly a reptuable seller and that's why I have all these queries in mind.

Cheers
Daytona fan

[axsou]

Hi All,

Just got a pic from my wife for your reference and comments pleaseee!

[toph]

The dial is Mark 2 the case L series and bezel are Mk 1. I woudlnt worry about it as there are always crossovers with rolex. I.E they had an L case and MK1 bezel still 'in stock 'whilst producing the MK 2 Dial. They just used what they had.

I woudl not worry
enjoy that nice watch!

[axsou]

Thanks so much Chris.
But I just couldn't understand why there aren't so much like this type of crossovers in the market. Will people consider this as not original? Will such a crossover having a higher market value when compare with those MK2 dial Mk2 bezel?

Thx

[yessir69]

I agree with Toph. As long as it has a 78360 bracelet it looks fine. I don't think the crossover affects the value. Cool watch. Enjoy it.

[bobbychow]

Originally Posted by yessir69

Yes. Please post pictures. Did you buy it from Ben? I know he has one for sale right now.

Then, what do u think about Ben's 4-lines?

[toph]

Originally Posted by axsou

Thanks so much Chris.
But I just couldn't understand why there aren't so much like this type of crossovers in the market. Will people consider this as not original? Will such a crossover having a higher market value when compare with those MK2 dial Mk2 bezel?

Thx

its over 20 years old. peopel lose watches, dials get changed at service etc etc. It will be considered original becusae it looks as if it is but i woudlnt horep for extra value
Enjoy it

[drockadam]

Looks fine mate, enjoy it!

[axsou]

A big thank you to all of you guys!!! I feel a lot better now!! : )

[yessir69]

Originally Posted by bobbychow

Then, what do u think about Ben's 4-lines?

I really like Ben and I've bought from him before with good results. But his 4 liner (the black one) he recently listed has the wrong bracelet.

But it still looks really good!

[axsou]

Thats right. Bens one has a wrong bracelet. However it is still a great beauty.

[Fortuna Marco]

Hello, excuse me for my English, i by a L serie MK1 in France 1990, unfortunately Rolex Paris via the Rolex shop in Dijon change my black dial 4lines to a 5 lines 8years ago .. i hop find original 4lines dial ... and can i ask to Rolex something ??
Do you seller of rolex parts ?

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by Fortuna Marco

Hello, excuse me for my English, i by a L serie MK1 in France 1990, unfortunately Rolex Paris via the Rolex shop in Dijon change my black dial 4lines to a 5 lines 8years ago .. i hop find original 4lines dial ... and can i ask to Rolex something ??
Do you seller of rolex parts ?

An original 4-lines dial it's work at least 2-3K USD. Rolex won't sell it to you, you have to look for it on the net, for example here on TRF in the classified sections or on the Vintage Rolex Market
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673

[frankoman]

I have an Black S serial 16520 that I bought new in 1993 that has a 4 line dial. So I agree there was a lot of crossover use of parts as the transitions were happening. I've read about and seen many other examples of later original Daytonas with 4 line dials.