Reverse Panda

Why it matters

Reverse Panda is the Rolex Daytona with a black dial and white subdials, the inverse of the white-dial Panda. In the ceramic-bezel Daytona 116500LN, both the white (Panda) and black (Reverse Panda) dials exist, and buyers tend to have a strong preference for one.

The two dials trade at similar but not identical levels depending on the moment, so check current comps for the exact dial. Confirm the reference and that the dial and subdial colors in the photos match what the listing claims.

Common questions

What is a Reverse Panda Daytona?

It is the Rolex Daytona with a black dial and contrasting white subdials, the opposite of the white-dial Panda. In the ceramic Daytona it is reference 116500LN with the black dial.

Which is more valuable, Panda or Reverse Panda?

They trade at similar levels, with the gap shifting over time and by buyer preference. Check recent comparable sales for the exact dial before pricing either one.

Related terms

• Panda(Panda Daytona, White Dial Daytona)

  White dial Daytona with black subdials, resembling a panda's face.

• Paul Newman(Paul Newman Daytona, Exotic Dial Daytona)

  Vintage Daytona with exotic Art Deco-style dials featuring contrasting colors and unique fonts. Named after the actor. One of the most valuable Rolex references.

• John Mayer

  The green-dial yellow gold Daytona, popularized after John Mayer featured it on his Talking Watches episode. Was a sleeper that became a hype watch.

• Chronograph

  A stopwatch function built into the watch, operated via pushers on the case. One of the most popular complications.

• Comps

  Comparable recent sales used to determine a fair price for a watch. The watch world's version of real estate comps.