My Zenith Daytona is back from RSC.

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29th May 2015, 20:29
mr noble

My Zenith Daytona is back from RSC.

And wow! She's looking magnificent.

They wouldn't refurbish the bracelet, so I ordered a new one. Then they said that they no longer have the 'correct' one available and would I like the newer solid end link version at the same price. Which incidentally, was £916, some £300 less than the cheapest one I could find online, potentially not even a real one!

I said that I would be happy to do that, as long as they sent the original bracelet back, and they have. So I plan to send that off to the chap on Hong Kong for a refurb, whilst having the pleasure of wearing an SEL bracelet with the watch, so no jingly jangly noise!

She is looking brand new! Stunning. And I'm sure the sub dials are more brown than they were when I dropped it off. Probably just my imagination. :afro:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psaldtedvn.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps2y3ts97d.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pseg6fa3h3.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psmx49ka70.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pspgnoqdho.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psqyem5spt.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psbqwr160f.jpg
29th May 2015, 20:31
mr noble

I must really get a few tips from LTF about taking a decent photograph! I only noticed the WB was set to sunshine after the 1st take. :nonchalance:
29th May 2015, 20:38
kultschar

Looks fantastic!!

Is that a new bezel or do they refurb it (looks new)
29th May 2015, 20:38
dougair

Stunning. I'd love one of these at some point and RSC always do an amazing job. It really is like getting a new watch back.
29th May 2015, 21:38
Omegamanic

Very nice indeed :)

Bracelet even sounded almost reasonable., compared to a new Sub or DSSD version.
29th May 2015, 21:43
lst65

Like new again by the look of it...
29th May 2015, 21:47
learningtofly

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr noble

I must really get a few tips from LTF about taking a decent photograph! I only noticed the WB was set to sunshine after the 1st take. :nonchalance:

To be honest, it would be hard for that watch to look anything less than magnificent whatever settings you had your camera on.
29th May 2015, 21:53
watchlovr

My 16519 says hello to your 16520

Looks great btw, any chance you could post (or PM) the cost?
Mine will need done soon and RSC is the only choice.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...s/IMG_1220.jpg
29th May 2015, 22:13
mr noble

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchlovr

Looks great btw, any chance you could post (or PM) the cost?

Sure.

Service - £416.67
New glass - £100.54
New bezel - £204.32
New pushers - £134.59 (didnt have these)
New (later SEL) bracelet - £916.67

All plus VAT.

I actually thought the full service was very reasonable, I was expecting close to double that!

The old bezel was pretty knackered. I'd have loved to keep it all original, but I'm pleased I didn't as it now looks like a brand new watch. I'm actually scared to wear it!

Bracelet was eyewateringly expensive, even at their cracking price, but I figured that once the original one is refurbed, I could potentially sell the new one separately and get all the money back, if I ever decide to sell the watch.

It's currently in the "keeper" part of my collection. :lemo:
30th May 2015, 01:41
steviefleming

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr noble

Sure.

Service - £416.67
New glass - £100.54
New bezel - £204.32
New pushers - £134.59 (didnt have these)
New (later SEL) bracelet - £916.67

All plus VAT.

I actually thought the full service was very reasonable, I was expecting close to double that!

The old bezel was pretty knackered. I'd have loved to keep it all original, but I'm pleased I didn't as it now looks like a brand new watch. I'm actually scared to wear it!

Bracelet was eyewateringly expensive, even at their cracking price, but I figured that once the original one is refurbed, I could potentially sell the new one separately and get all the money back, if I ever decide to sell the watch.

It's currently in the "keeper" part of my collection. :lemo:

Wow ....those are good prices.
30th May 2015, 07:47
tim2012

Looks like they have done a great job. Enjoy.
30th May 2015, 11:10
watchlovr

Thanks for that, quite interesting.
Do you know if a new crown is included in the service?
I actually thought a crystal, crown and pushers used to be included?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr noble

Sure.
Service - £416.67
New glass - £100.54
New pushers - £134.59
All plus VAT
30th May 2015, 11:11
Daddelvirks

Lovely, just lovely.

Daddel.
30th May 2015, 12:49
uwtc

Beautiful Daytona, perfect patina on those subdials. Congrats.
30th May 2015, 17:50
mr noble

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchlovr

Thanks for that, quite interesting.
Do you know if a new crown is included in the service?
I actually thought a crystal, crown and pushers used to be included?

I don't think anything's included now. Crown was not suggested actually but o think they're about the same price or less than the glass.

Maybe this is why the service cost seems reasonable these days.
30th May 2015, 17:54
alanm_3

You're a very lucky man having a Zenith Daytona. I'm very envious!
30th May 2015, 17:55
mr noble

Quote:

Originally Posted by uwtc

Beautiful Daytona, perfect patina on those subdials. Congrats.

I agree. Whilst it seems that these so called Patrizzi Daytonas are the new holy grail, I actually think they look a little odd when they've gone really dark brown. I saw one that was as dark as the 'original' Patrizzi and didn't like it that much. It looked faulty, which I suppose it is. The coloration wasn't uniform, it was patchy.

Hopefully mine will continue to darken over the years, but never go as far as the chocolate ones. That'd be great.
30th May 2015, 18:06
kultschar

I own the white version (non Zenith) but still crave the black!!!

Was such a hard choice to make between them that I let my AD decide for me.
20th December 2015, 02:36
UKWatchGuy

That looks really nice with a golden brown ring around sub dials, very distinctive vintage vibe.

is Rolex servicing cost of Zenith movement less expensive than the servicing of Rolex movement ?

Did the Zenith Daytona ever come with SEL on the bracelet ?

Which years of production did Rolex make the Zenith Daytona ?
20th December 2015, 11:34
geoffcotton

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/t...psqweqxxmm.jpg

Looking to get mine serviced in a year or two.
20th December 2015, 12:52
milwatch126

Zenith Daytonas

Most of them had tritium dials, only the early ones had brushed non SEL's with the rarer dials (porcelain, reverse sixes and floating etc.) . The last lot had non-tritium dial and SEL's
M
20th December 2015, 12:54
WatchME

Great watch.....iconic!
20th December 2015, 17:58
watchlovr

Lovely,
Is this a 16519 or 16520 with end links?

C

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoffcotton

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/t...psqweqxxmm.jpg

Looking to get mine serviced in a year or two.
20th December 2015, 18:29
subchris

Stunner!!

Has to be my favourite dialed Daytona!!!
Absolute stunner and a keeper for sure!!(if there is such a thing??)

Chris
24th December 2015, 15:02
truetime

Just stunning !!!! Enjoy your 16520