Rolex

Can you guys let me know what you think of this dial aging? A plus or a minus? Why? Thank you very much. ...  

But I’m not the one buying it.

This one comes complete and it is unpolished. The ink on the bezel is intact and the edge is sharp. What's interesting is the aging/patina of the dial. I wonder what had caused it to age.

It’s difficult to tell from the photos. Have you got a photo of the movement ?

they have a very hard time opening the case back so they prefer to send it to their watchmaker to open.

Time to walk away.

The staff in the store are not watchmakers, so it is normal for them to feel pressure when the back is too tight and feel more comfortable to be opened by a watchmaker they trust. This is a very high end store.

Thanks!

...seems like a lot of pitting going on...

I'm not sure what you are referring to. Can clarify? Thanks

...maybe it's just the angle/resolution.

and tell me what you think of the hour hand? Thank you very much ...  

...or will be able to see it 'live.'

The hands are naturally rusty and were not replaced during servicing. I think the extreme closeup creates a weird illusion. Thank you for seeing these images and point out the hands are okay. I wasn't sure what to look at earlier on

what s the price ?USD12k ?

The watch comes with box and paper and it is Mk 1 bezel with Mk 2 dial. Ultra rare.

its an L series 16520 with Mk1 200 bezel. a 4 liner! would'nt you like the floating R instead

also hard to get a good example.

Maybe the movement is oxidized as well (moisture)

I'd worry about that damage to the hour hand. Looks like this watch has been opened up by someone perhaps not qualified to open it.

Most late 80s and early 90s 16520 have hands in such condition. The watch was serviced by Rolex service centre .

I am not exactly sure what damage you are referring to on the hour hand. ...  

My apologies, I guess that was a reflection or an artifact of the lighting in the original image. frankly, the dial does not bother me much although I haven't seen such aging on one of these. Good Luck and enjoy!

that the modern era Rolex has a strong protective coat on the dial.

This kind of thing on a watch from the 1950s can be stomached on certain terms, but in a modern-era automatic Daytona, this is just damage caused by negligent or indifferent ownership. There's nothing romantic or desirable about it. Best, Tim

it has the same effect of watches pre 16520 when it has been oxidised and gain patina, it is quite romantic to me. Maybe I am too romantic...haha

ugly. Don’t be so harsh on her. Maybe it’s because she’s been overworked. She’s still alive, we can still speak to her. Oh no, I’m getting to romantic. Excuse me. Good luck my friend.

We can look back and smile on our romance we had . Thank you for your well wishing. I will wait til I see the movement image as suggested by you.

I would pass. Good things come to those who wait. In addition, might be hard to sell if/when you'd want to.

I shall wait

the watch is so over-polished that it's hard to attract genuine collectors.

OP says it's unpolished. You say otherwise. Do you mind sharing with me why you think it's overpolished so I can learn how to spot this for my own use? Thanks.

even the back case groove is sharp.