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floraneg · 9 March 2018, 11:58 AM

I'm thinking of adding to my collection. This time no Day-Date or DateJust. I've been warming up to the Daytona, but I can't decide on which one.

For those of you who own one, what are your thought between my final two?

RedLs3 · 9 March 2018, 12:04 PM

Def def blue

mps354 · 9 March 2018, 12:20 PM

Tough call, I’m fond of both.

TimeToWatch · 9 March 2018, 12:23 PM

Those are my two favorite PM Daytona’s. You honestly can’t go wrong, but I bought the 116519LN. it must be seen in person to fully appreciate it.

Also, who wouldn’t want the modern day 6263 big red? Future classic imo.

sensui · 9 March 2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

Those are my two favorite PM Daytona’s. You honestly can’t go wrong, but I bought the 116519LN. it must be seen in person to fully appreciate it.

Also, who wouldn’t want the modern day 6263 big red? Future classic imo.

I think I would lean the same way.....for the sake of correctness though, that dial is closer to a service dial aka the "small red" and not the "big red" on 4 digit Daytonas. Nothing beats the 6263/6265 big red in my books on the Daytona side.

doboy007 · 9 March 2018, 12:27 PM

116509 Blue Dial doesn't seem true to life.

RichM · 9 March 2018, 12:32 PM

116519 for me.

RedLs3 · 9 March 2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by doboy007

116509 Blue Dial doesn't seem true to life.

True. If only the dial actually looked like the picture. Its dark blue in person

TimeToWatch · 9 March 2018, 12:58 PM

I mean...

floraneg · 9 March 2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

I mean...

My concern is the comfort of the oysterflex for an extended period.

TimeToWatch · 9 March 2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by floraneg

My concern is the comfort of the oysterflex for an extended period.

I’ve had it almost 3 weeks and can vouch for its comfort. You do need to get the proper oysterflex straps originally to ensure they fit your wrist. Once properly sized, you have a 5 mm easy link extension. The ribs on the inside of the bracelet allow it to adjust as your wrist expands/contracts. They also position the watch perfectly on the wrist. I’ve also got an Everest strap for my sub and prefer the oysterflex. Also, bear in mind the watch won’t be as heavy as with a WG bracelet so a bit more versatile.

ap1 · 9 March 2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

I mean...

floraneg · 9 March 2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLs3

True. If only the dial actually looked like the picture. Its dark blue in person

That is also a concern of mine with the blue.

subtona · 9 March 2018, 12:41 PM

Ceramic bezel. Don’t look back.

boktan · 9 March 2018, 12:45 PM

not sure if you can call it that, but panda for me

jrs146 · 9 March 2018, 12:45 PM

Both really nice. Blue dial will be dressier. Hard choice. Do you want a rubber strap or an oyster?

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quarts · 9 March 2018, 01:47 PM

the ceramic bezel has a better looks for me.

Watch This · 9 March 2018, 01:51 PM

Ceramic gets my vote.

ap1 · 9 March 2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by floraneg

I'm thinking of adding to my collection. This time no Day-Date or DateJust. I've been warming up to the Daytona, but I can't decide on which one.

For those of you who own one, what are your thought between my final two?

If I want it for weekdays, 509
If wkd wear, 519
Both awesome

Investr · 9 March 2018, 02:07 PM

Honestly- too close to call for me. Depends on your other watches

floraneg · 10 March 2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Investr

Honestly- too close to call for me. Depends on your other watches

Everything I have is either a DD or DJ. I guess I'm looking for something more sporty for casual wear. I'm leaning toward the 519.

Hermann · 11 March 2018, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by floraneg

Everything I have is either a DD or DJ. I guess I'm looking for something more sporty for casual wear. I'm leaning toward the 519.

I would also take a 116519... because you have the great 228206 in your collection!!
And the 116509 blue is on the photos better than in real life!!
The 116519 is grandiose!!go for it!!
116519 with the ceramic bezel is much more wearable than without

Shamorai · 9 March 2018, 02:13 PM

Was just looking at the blue one a few hours ago. Beautiful!! My wife actually pointed it out to me in the display case.
Also, I’m not a fan of rubber straps.

zjd168 · 9 March 2018, 02:34 PM

Picture is deceptive. The blue in the real watch does not even look close to what the picture shows.

The oysterflex one is the beauty, no contest.

vladamir15 · 9 March 2018, 02:35 PM

Love the blue

Chadridv · 9 March 2018, 02:36 PM

very very close call. IMO it depends on your lifestyle and of course personality. The blue dial Daytona is of course amazing, but way too much polished finishes for my lifestyle. If I could afford to own it and wear it once a month or less I definitely would.

The Oysterflex bracelet and ceramic bezel of the 116519LN make the watch a much much more versatile daily watch for me.

WBA_Daytona · 10 March 2018, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

very very close call. IMO it depends on your lifestyle and of course personality. The blue dial Daytona is of course amazing, but way too much polished finishes for my lifestyle. If I could afford to own it and wear it once a month or less I definitely would.

The Oysterflex bracelet and ceramic bezel of the 116519LN make the watch a much much more versatile daily watch for me.

I totally agree with Chad! Blue dial looks superb but in real life is much more darker. When I bought the 519 I was also looking at the 509. The AD had them both and ended up buying the OF version. It is way more versatile and you end up having both an elegant and a sporty watch in the same time.

And the cherry of the cake: the steel looking dial! I don't say that the blue dial isn't extraordinary but this steel looking dial fits perfect with the meaning of the Daytona. This dial signs racing and Daytona!

Chadridv · 10 March 2018, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by andrei_sfirloaga

I totally agree with Chad! Blue dial looks superb but in real life is much more darker. When I bought the 519 I was also looking at the 509. The AD had them both and ended up buying the OF version. It is way more versatile and you end up having both an elegant and a sporty watch in the same time.

And the cherry of the cake: the steel looking dial! I don't say that the blue dial isn't extraordinary but this steel looking dial fits perfect with the meaning of the Daytona. This dial signs racing and Daytona!

DoctorA · 9 March 2018, 04:34 PM

Can’t go wrong with either!
Ceramic bezel vs blue dial!! Tough one but I would go blue!

watchwatcher · 10 March 2018, 01:37 AM

For me, I would rather have the blue.

For your collection, I think the OF. Good luck,

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116509 Blue Dial	58	45.67%
116519LN	69	54.33%
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9 March 2018, 11:58 AM	#1
floraneg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 223	Can't Decide 116509 or 116159 I'm thinking of adding to my collection. This time no Day-Date or DateJust. I've been warming up to the Daytona, but I can't decide on which one. For those of you who own one, what are your thought between my final two?

9 March 2018, 12:32 PM	#7
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	116519 for me. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

9 March 2018, 12:41 PM	#14
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	Ceramic bezel. Don’t look back. __________________

9 March 2018, 12:45 PM	#16
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Both really nice. Blue dial will be dressier. Hard choice. Do you want a rubber strap or an oyster? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 March 2018, 12:04 PM	#2
RedLs3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 283	Def def blue

9 March 2018, 12:20 PM	#3
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	Tough call, I’m fond of both.

9 March 2018, 12:23 PM	#4
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	Those are my two favorite PM Daytona’s. You honestly can’t go wrong, but I bought the 116519LN. it must be seen in person to fully appreciate it. Also, who wouldn’t want the modern day 6263 big red? Future classic imo.

9 March 2018, 12:27 PM	#6
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	116509 Blue Dial doesn't seem true to life.

9 March 2018, 12:58 PM	#9
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	I mean...

9 March 2018, 12:45 PM	#15
boktan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 214	not sure if you can call it that, but panda for me

9 March 2018, 01:47 PM	#17
quarts Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 34	the ceramic bezel has a better looks for me.

9 March 2018, 01:51 PM	#18
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Ceramic gets my vote.

9 March 2018, 02:07 PM	#20
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Honestly- too close to call for me. Depends on your other watches

9 March 2018, 02:13 PM	#23
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	Was just looking at the blue one a few hours ago. Beautiful!! My wife actually pointed it out to me in the display case. Also, I’m not a fan of rubber straps.

9 March 2018, 02:34 PM	#24
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	Picture is deceptive. The blue in the real watch does not even look close to what the picture shows. The oysterflex one is the beauty, no contest.

9 March 2018, 02:35 PM	#25
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Love the blue __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

9 March 2018, 02:36 PM	#26
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	very very close call. IMO it depends on your lifestyle and of course personality. The blue dial Daytona is of course amazing, but way too much polished finishes for my lifestyle. If I could afford to own it and wear it once a month or less I definitely would. The Oysterflex bracelet and ceramic bezel of the 116519LN make the watch a much much more versatile daily watch for me. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

9 March 2018, 04:34 PM	#29
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Can’t go wrong with either! Ceramic bezel vs blue dial!! Tough one but I would go blue! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

10 March 2018, 01:37 AM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	For me, I would rather have the blue. For your collection, I think the OF. Good luck,

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