Is this a Gen Daytona?

[Gordon_Gekko]

Hello,
Need bit of help from your expert eyes because i don't know too much about daytonas
Based on this few shots do you this is a good one?

Thank you for you time.

 

[Storm.]

Yes

 

[Pops3434]

I’m by no means a Daytona expert or any expert to tell you the truth just by looking at a few pics. Some are completely obvious and then there’s some where I don’t even try. That being said there are some people that can tell just by looking at one tiny picture of the watch. I had a gen white dial and still couldn’t give you a definitive answer without holding it. I have no doubt you will get the correct answer on here though. Good luck

 

[Rx4Time]

Looks very well.... worn. Got a movement picture?

 

[rolex4me]

To me, it looks like a model from the beginning of the 2000s (2002-2008).
ps. As always, this answer is WITHOUT a guarantee

 

[domiffm]

Gen

 

[Gordon_Gekko]

Odds are all to a legit piece, but before starting a negotiation wanted more opinions.
At least i can go to an official seller for a movment inspection confident it's a gen piece.

Yes it's heavy worn piece and i hope priced accordingly.
In hand stll looks great.

Thank you.

 

[j21]

Odds are all to a legit piece, but before starting a negotiation wanted more opinions.
At least i can go to an official seller for a movment inspection confident it's a gen piece.

Yes it's heavy worn piece and i hope priced accordingly.
In hand stll looks great.

Thank you.

Check the serial
And the movement
You can get a one in brand new condition for 18k, I wouldn't pay more than 12k for that(i personally wouldn't pay it at all, its polished and beat up beyond repair)

 

[QueTip]

Gen from the parts shown.

 

[Gordon_Gekko]

Time to learn something...
How do you see it's polished, and moreover is a polished one looks that bad?
Because what i was thinking for this piece was a polishing for case and bracelet and maybe a new bezel. The crystal is fine.
Price should be in the 7k range.
I actually have an other option, a brand new sub no date (3 month old), from a friend of mine which is regretting the purchase (9k)

Thank you.

 

[j21]

Time to learn something...
How do you see it's polished, and moreover is a polished one looks that bad?
Because what i was thinking for this piece was a polishing for case and bracelet and maybe a new bezel. The crystal is fine.
Price should be in the 7k range.
I actually have an other option, a brand new sub no date (3 month old), from a friend of mine which is regretting the purchase (9k)

Thank you.

For 7k buy it, the movement alone cost that money

 

[Karbon74]

Time to learn something...
How do you see it's polished, and moreover is a polished one looks that bad?
Because what i was thinking for this piece was a polishing for case and bracelet and maybe a new bezel. The crystal is fine.
Price should be in the 7k range.
I actually have an other option, a brand new sub no date (3 month old), from a friend of mine which is regretting the purchase (9k)

Thank you.

7K is worth it
get it auth though

 

[Gordon_Gekko]

Service+polish+bezel+gaskt+few new parts it will fall i the 9k range i think.
Can someone with experience please elaborate how much good/bad looking is a polished watch?

Thank you.

 

[j21]

Service+polish+bezel+gaskt+few new parts it will fall i the 9k range i think.
Can someone with experience please elaborate how much good/bad looking is a polished watch?

Thank you.

You alter the original shape and the watch loose its value
This can be minimized by a good professional that knows what he is doing

 

[Storm.]

Time to learn something...
How do you see it's polished, and moreover is a polished one looks that bad?
Because what i was thinking for this piece was a polishing for case and bracelet and maybe a new bezel. The crystal is fine.
Price should be in the 7k range.
I actually have an other option, a brand new sub no date (3 month old), from a friend of mine which is regretting the purchase (9k)

Thank you.

If you get that for 7k, please give me the contact, I will buy twice

 

[joeyc]

Check the serial
And the movement
You can get a one in brand new condition for 18k, I wouldn't pay more than 12k for that(i personally wouldn't pay it at all, its polished and beat up beyond repair)

Yes it’s pretty beat up there’s no way guys gonna sell it for under 15k im
Sure he wants like 18 plus meanwhile you can get a mint one for 22k I think it’s a 2003

 

[joeyc]

Time to learn something...
How do you see it's polished, and moreover is a polished one looks that bad?
Because what i was thinking for this piece was a polishing for case and bracelet and maybe a new bezel. The crystal is fine.
Price should be in the 7k range.
I actually have an other option, a brand new sub no date (3 month old), from a friend of mine which is regretting the purchase (9k)

Thank you.

Verify it with private jeweler 7k is dirt cheap, make sure it’s not something someone built

 

[j21]

Yes it’s pretty beat up there’s no way guys gonna sell it for under 15k im
Sure he wants like 18 plus meanwhile you can get a mint one for 22k I think it’s a 2003

We are talking for 520 not 500
I see them all day for sale at whatsapp groups
For 18k you get a mint one
Many available older ones for 13-14k
For 22k the 116500 black dials are selling now
If you have a 520 or 500 and try to offer it to a dealer you are about to be surprised, they will offer much less than the above prices

 

[Daytona22]

my 116520 is from 2004 and still has the narrow Zenith hands installed,

 

[The Real Deal]

seems fine to me