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Old 18 March 2016, 03:48 AM   #61
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The scratch proof ceramic is what this watch needed... I have never even really considered the Daytona, until now....
same here! I called a AD, its very limited for now. They told me only 2 allotted per AD. Any truth to this? I am guessing we can always switch around the dials?
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Old 18 March 2016, 03:51 AM   #62
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Daytona vs Daytona Ceramic side by side

The White Daytona with Black bezel is what I have been waiting for. Looked at the SS Daytona and because of my love for the 6263 I could not buy one of the SS models.

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Old 18 March 2016, 03:57 AM   #63
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I would definitely keep my white SS Daytona... if anything i would add black Daytona C
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Old 18 March 2016, 04:10 AM   #64
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theyre really quite different. i'd choose the daytona-C but ideally, both would work in a collection
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Old 18 March 2016, 04:13 AM   #65
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I would definitely keep my white SS Daytona... if anything i would add black Daytona C
Exactly what I'm planning to do. Until I see them both in the metal, then all plans may go out the window

OP, thanks for sharing that pic - nice to get such a comparison already...they really do look like very different watches.
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Old 18 March 2016, 04:14 AM   #66
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Great side by side pic, thanks...


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Old 18 March 2016, 04:17 AM   #67
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my watch is daytona 116520 white dial .. i just replaced the white dial to slate and I'm loving it .. slate dial will always be special
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Old 18 March 2016, 04:54 AM   #68
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I think the new Ceramic Daytona looks better in renders than actual photos, I will have to see one in person.
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Old 18 March 2016, 05:04 AM   #69
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I would definitely keep my white SS Daytona... if anything i would add black Daytona C
me too!
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Old 18 March 2016, 05:13 AM   #70
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I personally think both have a great look, but the new ceramic bezel takes away from what I envision a Daytona to be...

Guess it depends on what you like

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Old 18 March 2016, 05:31 AM   #71
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Love the new ceramic, not a Daytona fan but that speaks to me and more affordable that the 6263 I really want.

Same here - have passed on a SS Daytona before but might give the new one a go. I think a lot of people who would like to land a 6263 might go that way also?
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Old 18 March 2016, 05:38 AM   #72
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I prefer the older one by a country mile.
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Old 18 March 2016, 05:46 AM   #73
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i LOVE the new DaytonaC but they seem like different watches completely. New one is not nearly as versatile..
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Old 18 March 2016, 05:54 AM   #74
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I really like both, at some point I will get the new one but then"old" one is not going anywhere
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Old 18 March 2016, 05:58 AM   #75
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More and more this is becoming a must have item. I always worry about Daytona bezel dents and scratches. Now that this issues has been address, this is an ideal daily wearer.
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Old 18 March 2016, 06:17 AM   #76
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Side by side.. Wow both of then looks good.
The ceramic looks better in the professional pictures and not as good in real life pictures. But like most people say ceramic is hard to photo well.
SS looks good here , agree with SS looks for dressy and ceramic more sporty
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Old 18 March 2016, 06:23 AM   #77
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The best answer is to get both old and new but in opposite colors. Then you have your bases covered.
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Old 18 March 2016, 06:23 AM   #78
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I will buy the SS white dial ceramic and brush the pcl's and lugs. Then I will be in daytona heaven.
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Old 18 March 2016, 06:29 AM   #79
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What do you think the launch of the new daytona will do with the price of the old one? Incerease? Decrease?
Discuss....

I don't see the new one replacing the older one, I see a new choice. I hope both stay in production so that you could buy both in either colour. After all, they are just offering another choice of face and bezel colour so it would not be a problem to offer both.

I would like to see a watch with the new darker sub dials with the SS bezel. I think that that would look good, but I can't see that choice being offered unfortunately!
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Old 18 March 2016, 06:31 AM   #80
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I will buy the SS white dial ceramic and brush the pcl's and lugs. Then I will be in daytona heaven.

I like that idea
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:00 AM   #81
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The third material makes it less traditional IMHO. Ceramic works for a sub because the colored ring standing out became iconic pretty early in the model lineup. For the Daytona the ceramic ring devaluates it for me personally.

I like the traditional metal/glass combo. Now it's metal/ceramic/glass
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:03 AM   #82
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I had to flip that pic and narrow it down because looking at the original whilst standing on my head was blurring my judgement with all that blood in my noggin.


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I think cleaner text on the C500 dial and stark contrast of the bezel is a winner. Also, in low light, the PVD'd Platinum deposited in the Tachymeter scale will be more visible.
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:15 AM   #83
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Glad i have the black ss. Will def add the white daytonaC.

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Old 18 March 2016, 07:16 AM   #84
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The more I look at the both the more different they start to look.

SS bezel looks dressier while ceramic bezel looks sportier

I came to that conclusion today - I almost made the call to the AD and talked myself out of it!


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Old 18 March 2016, 07:19 AM   #85
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Love the new ceramic, not a Daytona fan but that speaks to me and more affordable that the 6263 I really want.
I second this Andrew!
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:32 AM   #86
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I think cleaner text on the C500 dial and stark contrast of the bezel is a winner. Also, in low light, the PVD'd Platinum deposited in the Tachymeter scale will be more visible.
Thanks for flipping the pic!
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:38 AM   #87
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Your sweater brings out the best of both! Ceramic wins
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:43 AM   #88
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I like that the sub-dials are returning to black ala the Zenith model. The silver sub-dials seemed to get lost in my opinion.
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:49 AM   #89
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That picture makes the steel bezel version look better, I can't lie
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Old 18 March 2016, 07:51 AM   #90
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I like that the sub-dials are returning to black ala the Zenith model. The silver sub-dials seemed to get lost in my opinion.

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