Finally, I have decided it's time to let go and upgrade to something else. As many have said, why own two Daytonas?
Details:-
1. Brand : Rolex
2. Model No. : 16523
3. Movement : Rolex 4030 (Zenith base movement)
4. Bracelet : Original Rolex 78393A with 12 links, solid endlinks, gold on the clasp.
What you get:-
Watch, extra link in bag, original certificate and purchase receipt.
Since I have no experience in grading watches, I'll let the pictures speak. It's sized for a 6.5" wrist with one, bagged unused link.
The watch is worn regularly as the hairlines show. There are one or two dings on the bezel but nothing serious. The crystal does have two or three very fine lines and a very tiny chip at 5 o'clock which were there when I purchased it. You will need a loupe to see it, at least I did. It's a RM500 replacement according to the seller. The shop assured me it has passed the waterproof test and gave a 24 month guarantee which is valid until July 2013. As such, I did not bother to have it replaced. I've had no problems in the shower and swimming pool with it so far. It keeps very good time, I believe within COSC specs. Note that the 4030 movement does not hack.
At one time, the lower pusher for the chronograph came off and the watch was returned for repairs, and since then it has not given any more problems. The pusher button is actually screwed to a stem. The watchmaker (seller's father, Rolex certified) told me he put some Loctite on it. No further issues since. The chronograph functions perfectly and resets to zero.
You will rarely find a Zenith-based Daytona with this arabic dial and solid endlinks for sale. They usually come with hollow endlinks. This is the transitional model before the 116523.
Asking price : RM27,000 RM26,000If you would like to trade, let me know what you have but I'd rather prefer to trade up with cash from me. If you want to low-ball, go ahead but I don't guarantee you success.
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On to the pictures..
Old wrist shot
