Friday, April 8, 2011

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Rolex Mens Stainless Steel Daytona Black Dial
 

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Rolex Mens Stainless Steel Daytona With Black Dial

Features A Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet And Stainless Steel Tachymeter Bezel. Model Number: 116520

Product Features
*Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph

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Reviewed by: S. Horn (Colorado) -
Worth The Price and Wait
This review is from: Rolex Mens Stainless Steel Daytona Black Dial (Watch)
 
I recenly purchased a new 116520 with white dial from may ARD after waiting well over 5 years. Actually the 116520 Watch in either White or Black dial now retails for $9900 at Authorized Dealers. You will not find one on the "grey market" for $9000. 

I do agree that it appears that the watch is not in stock and will be purchased off the grey market but most likely only for a $500-$700 markup which is a fair price to pay if you are not willing to wait several years to obtain one from your ARD. That said, one should be very aware of variations of the 116520 model - things like the "ROLEXROLEXROLEX" engraving being present on the inner rim of the case on later models as well as the presence of the Blue hairspring in the movement. Regardless of how you obtain one - grey market or waiting on a list with your ARD as I did it is well worth the wait and worth every penny to own this watch.  

Summary:
This is the main tier of true luxury watches. Overall, these can be a good value because manufacturers at this level are not skimping to offer 'luxury' products at more moderate prices--yet they mostly do not go to outrageous excess in details without regard to cost of the highest-end brands. Better durability and modest depreciation rates make the long-term cost of ownership of these watches quite reasonable. 
Used watches in this tier can be an outstanding value

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