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Perpetuator · 21 February 2012, 04:36 PM

I've seen one of these rarities up for sale in its original packaging. Seller wants an arm & leg, but is reputable. He mentions that these were offered on a very select few early reference 116520 Daytonas. But in all my years on TRF, I have never seen or heard of any "cream" dial Daytonas. The color is an off-white/neutral shade, similar to the ivory panda dial sans the black subdials. Can anyone shed some light on this?

imono · 22 February 2012, 01:40 AM

I too like to learn and see this Daytona with its special dial.
Is it possible to post pictures?

SS Oyster · 22 February 2012, 02:18 AM

Pics (if you have them) would be most helpful and will bring out the experts on such things in this forum.

Perpetuator · 22 February 2012, 04:05 AM

Most of the pics are protected, but I was able to copy this small one.

Lion · 22 February 2012, 04:09 AM

Looks nice...so what's the going price???

Paulie 50 · 22 February 2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by imono

I too like to learn and see this Daytona with its special dial.
Is it possible to post pictures?

I have one, and it is pictured in my avitar, to see more pictures go on to my post Jan 2011.

Paulie 50 · 22 February 2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Perpetuator

I've seen one of these rarities up for sale in its original packaging. Seller wants an arm & leg, but is reputable. He mentions that these were offered on a very select few early reference 116520 Daytonas. But in all my years on TRF, I have never seen or heard of any "cream" dial Daytonas. The color is an off-white/neutral shade, similar to the ivory panda dial sans the black subdials. Can anyone shed some light on this?

As i stated earlier i am fortunate enough to own one of these rare Models. When i first joined this forum, it was this particular watch that i wanted information on. The experts helped me by telling me the year that some of the genuine models that they knew to have " suffered " this mix up with the Dial paints, they told me it was the first year of the 4130 all singing, all dancing Rolex in house movement., year 2000, ( P serial ) and that they called it the Transitional Dial. Beware though because i am reliably informed that there are people out there with " Doctored Dials " ready to put in any Daytona. I can vouch for mine as i bought it new, and it is a P serial.

salikali768 · 22 February 2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulie 50

As i stated earlier i am fortunate enough to own one of these rare Models. When i first joined this forum, it was this particular watch that i wanted information on. The experts helped me by telling me the year that some of the genuine models that they knew to have " suffered " this mix up with the Dial paints, they told me it was the first year of the 4130 all singing, all dancing Rolex in house movement., year 2000, ( P serial ) and that they called it the Transitional Dial. Beware though because i am reliably informed that there are people out there with " Doctored Dials " ready to put in any Daytona. I can vouch for mine as i bought it new, and it is a P serial.

will you sell your watch?

laphroaig007 · 22 February 2012, 07:03 AM

Hope is your friend...

Paulie 50 · 22 February 2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by laphroaig007

Hope is your friend...

In the words of George Harrison, " all things must pass, including ( sometimes ) a Cream Dial Daytona !!!!

nauticajoe · 22 February 2012, 09:11 AM

That is one of the striking features when it comes to the 116509 panda dial. It's a real beauty!

Perpetuator · 22 February 2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulie 50

As i stated earlier i am fortunate enough to own one of these rare Models. When i first joined this forum, it was this particular watch that i wanted information on. The experts helped me by telling me the year that some of the genuine models that they knew to have " suffered " this mix up with the Dial paints, they told me it was the first year of the 4130 all singing, all dancing Rolex in house movement., year 2000, ( P serial ) and that they called it the Transitional Dial. Beware though because i am reliably informed that there are people out there with " Doctored Dials " ready to put in any Daytona. I can vouch for mine as i bought it new, and it is a P serial.

Thanks Paulie. I did a little investigation, and everything you mentioned is consistent with the information that I found. Nice watch!

Seller is overseas, asking 3K but willing to do 2650 USD. The dial is untouched and sealed in packaging, would be great to have to swap out on my G serial 116520 some day. As rare as it is, I still don't think I can bring myself to throw down that type of scratch on just a dial

Paulie 50 · 22 February 2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpetuator

Thanks Paulie. I did a little investigation, and everything you mentioned is consistent with the information that I found. Nice watch!

Seller is overseas, asking 3K but willing to do 2650 USD. The dial is untouched and sealed in packaging, would be great to have to swap out on my G serial 116520 some day. As rare as it is, I still don't think I can bring myself to throw down that type of scratch on just a dial

I'm probably talking nonsense, but if the colour Phenomenon only occurred with a watch of a certain year, then it rather makes any other configuration to be; what those in the Antique trade call a " Marriage ", would you not agree ???.

dddrees · 22 February 2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpetuator

Thanks Paulie. I did a little investigation, and everything you mentioned is consistent with the information that I found. Nice watch!

Seller is overseas, asking 3K but willing to do 2650 USD. The dial is untouched and sealed in packaging, would be great to have to swap out on my G serial 116520 some day. As rare as it is, I still don't think I can bring myself to throw down that type of scratch on just a dial

Boy, that is alot of money for a dial.

Perpetuator · 23 February 2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulie 50

I'm probably talking nonsense, but if the colour Phenomenon only occurred with a watch of a certain year, then it rather makes any other configuration to be; what those in the Antique trade call a " Marriage ", would you not agree ???.

Uhh.... what??

All I know for sure is that you have one hell of a watch pictured in your avatar!

Paulie 50 · 23 February 2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Perpetuator

Uhh.... what??

All I know for sure is that you have one hell of a watch pictured in your avatar!

Thank you,

nch209 · 23 February 2012, 09:11 AM

I am unable to view the pic on this computer---- just wondering if the dial is new in bubble packaging, or in older style wax paper??? (I assume the later...) Thanks!

Perpetuator · 23 February 2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nch209

I am unable to view the pic on this computer---- just wondering if the dial is new in bubble packaging, or in older style wax paper??? (I assume the later...) Thanks!

It actually is new in bubble packaging. PM me if you would like the link.

21 February 2012, 04:36 PM	#1
Perpetuator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: California Posts: 489	Daytona 116520 Ivory/Cream Dial? I've seen one of these rarities up for sale in its original packaging. Seller wants an arm & leg, but is reputable. He mentions that these were offered on a very select few early reference 116520 Daytonas. But in all my years on TRF, I have never seen or heard of any "cream" dial Daytonas. The color is an off-white/neutral shade, similar to the ivory panda dial sans the black subdials. Can anyone shed some light on this?

22 February 2012, 04:09 AM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Looks nice...so what's the going price??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

22 February 2012, 07:03 AM	#9
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,019	Hope is your friend... __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

23 February 2012, 09:11 AM	#17
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	I am unable to view the pic on this computer---- just wondering if the dial is new in bubble packaging, or in older style wax paper??? (I assume the later...) Thanks! __________________ nch209

22 February 2012, 01:40 AM	#2
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I too like to learn and see this Daytona with its special dial. Is it possible to post pictures?

22 February 2012, 02:18 AM	#3
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,859	Pics (if you have them) would be most helpful and will bring out the experts on such things in this forum.

22 February 2012, 04:05 AM	#4
Perpetuator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: California Posts: 489	Most of the pics are protected, but I was able to copy this small one.

22 February 2012, 09:11 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	That is one of the striking features when it comes to the 116509 panda dial. It's a real beauty!

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