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pigman08 · 31 August 2019, 03:14 AM

Black: 116500 > 16520
White: 16520 > 116500

The black bezel / black dial combo is an amazingly clean look, but the black bezel / white dial / black sub-dial look of the 500 is just a bit too busy for my liking.

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scubadds · 31 August 2019, 03:34 AM

I had a 2004 black dial and wore it for 15 years.
Traded into a black dial ceramic.
Haven’t worn it yet. But it for sure Is more eye catching to me.
No regrets so far

I hope to get or at least see a white dial.
I think the picture of look pretty unique

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Tavli3 · 31 August 2019, 04:31 AM

Lot of different factors to consider and as others have said there’s no wrong decision.

Here’s what I’m doing. I’m currently waiting for a 500 from my AD. If that starts looking like it’s not happening in the next year I will go for a 16520.

So I’m looking at them now cause as you say pricing is all over the place depending on which one you look at. Floating cosmograph can cost you 100K. But you can find some nice pieces for less then 10k more than a 500 at gray prices.

So not sure if you mentioned that you are able to get a 500 New at msrp? If so the answer is obvious. If not spend a little over gray 500 prices and get yourself a nice 16520.

Already a collectible and still reasonable relatively speaking.

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Amanubis · 31 October 2023, 05:05 PM

Fast forwarding this discussion 4 years, now in 2023. What do folks think now, given currrent market conditions and also the 126500?

zoro4now · 31 October 2023, 06:32 PM

116500

travisb · 31 October 2023, 08:00 PM

No question for me

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Spoonage · 31 October 2023, 08:35 PM

I like the Zenith Daytona more than my white ceramic Daytona.

BraveBold · 31 October 2023, 08:38 PM

116500 black

But all the options are fantastic

1665fan · 1 November 2023, 06:08 AM

16520 for the win

JettyOne · 1 November 2023, 07:50 AM

16520 always.

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Subb · 1 November 2023, 08:40 AM

If i had to choose it would be the 116500 for me, its a newer model and part of the current Daytona lineup. It features a ceramic bezel and a modern movement.

4 Aussies · 1 November 2023, 09:01 AM

500!!

Thewatchfactor · 1 November 2023, 10:37 AM

I think any Daytona will do.

inadeje · 1 November 2023, 10:48 AM

I’ve said it a few times, I have 4 Daytona’s. 2 x 16520 and 2 x ceramic. I wouldn’t sell the 16520 but would part with the ceramic’s. The zenith Daytona is a fantastic watch.

sampelligrino · 1 November 2023, 11:26 AM

Interesting that reference 116520 (middle sibling between the two) isn't part of the discussion!

faimag · 2 November 2023, 03:48 PM

poteito potato

either daytona is fine. or both.

cleansocks · 2 November 2023, 03:54 PM

I don't like the steel bezel Daytonas at all, but love the look of the ceramic bezel Daytonas

Amanubis · 3 November 2023, 05:30 PM

I reckon nothing beats the 16520, in particular the later editions. Perfect combination on vintage aesthetics and modern functionality.

The 116500/126500 is great no doubt, but in a modern, blingy sort of way. A superior product from an engineering standpoint perhaps, but at the expense of 'soul' which is the essence of watch collection.

spellmanski · 29 July 2024, 01:57 AM

I’m currently weight this dilemma too, now that the price gap between 16520 and 500 has narrowed so much. Think I’m leaning towards 16520 for the charm and character - esp the black dial!

Bazil · 29 July 2024, 02:02 AM

try on first, both great watches btw ..

Redsub71 · 29 July 2024, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXster

The Daytonas are all unique pieces.
Can't go wrong with any of them.

Some say 116500 is more sporty.
Others say 116520 is more dressy.
Some like the Zenith movement of the 16520.

Buy what you like and enjoy.

4 masterpieces ! Fortunately there is no fifth

31 August 2019, 03:14 AM	#31
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 454	Black: 116500 > 16520 White: 16520 > 116500 The black bezel / black dial combo is an amazingly clean look, but the black bezel / white dial / black sub-dial look of the 500 is just a bit too busy for my liking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛- 16610 (1999) ♛- 16710 (2018) ♛- 214270 (2018) ♛- Yet to be determined, but a white 16520 is on the short list. (I believe that I'll be able to read it better than my old 116520)

1 November 2023, 10:48 AM	#44
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	I’ve said it a few times, I have 4 Daytona’s. 2 x 16520 and 2 x ceramic. I wouldn’t sell the 16520 but would part with the ceramic’s. The zenith Daytona is a fantastic watch. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

29 July 2024, 02:02 AM	#50
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	try on first, both great watches btw .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

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31 August 2019, 03:34 AM	#32
scubadds "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 125	I had a 2004 black dial and wore it for 15 years. Traded into a black dial ceramic. Haven’t worn it yet. But it for sure Is more eye catching to me. No regrets so far I hope to get or at least see a white dial. I think the picture of look pretty unique Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 August 2019, 04:31 AM	#33
Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	Lot of different factors to consider and as others have said there’s no wrong decision. Here’s what I’m doing. I’m currently waiting for a 500 from my AD. If that starts looking like it’s not happening in the next year I will go for a 16520. So I’m looking at them now cause as you say pricing is all over the place depending on which one you look at. Floating cosmograph can cost you 100K. But you can find some nice pieces for less then 10k more than a 500 at gray prices. So not sure if you mentioned that you are able to get a 500 New at msrp? If so the answer is obvious. If not spend a little over gray 500 prices and get yourself a nice 16520. Already a collectible and still reasonable relatively speaking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2023, 05:05 PM	#34
Amanubis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: EDC Location: London/Singapore Watch: 16520 / 1665 GW Posts: 96	Fast forwarding this discussion 4 years, now in 2023. What do folks think now, given currrent market conditions and also the 126500?

31 October 2023, 06:32 PM	#35
zoro4now Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Posts: 106	116500

31 October 2023, 08:00 PM	#36
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	No question for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2023, 08:35 PM	#37
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I like the Zenith Daytona more than my white ceramic Daytona.

31 October 2023, 08:38 PM	#38
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	116500 black But all the options are fantastic

1 November 2023, 06:08 AM	#39
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	16520 for the win

1 November 2023, 07:50 AM	#40
JettyOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: USA Posts: 305	16520 always. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 November 2023, 08:40 AM	#41
Subb Banned Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: United States Posts: 135	If i had to choose it would be the 116500 for me, its a newer model and part of the current Daytona lineup. It features a ceramic bezel and a modern movement.

1 November 2023, 09:01 AM	#42
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,163	500!!

1 November 2023, 10:37 AM	#43
Thewatchfactor Banned Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: usa Posts: 90	I think any Daytona will do.

1 November 2023, 11:26 AM	#45
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Interesting that reference 116520 (middle sibling between the two) isn't part of the discussion!

2 November 2023, 03:48 PM	#46
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	poteito potato either daytona is fine. or both.

2 November 2023, 03:54 PM	#47
cleansocks "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: United States Posts: 89	I don't like the steel bezel Daytonas at all, but love the look of the ceramic bezel Daytonas

3 November 2023, 05:30 PM	#48
Amanubis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: EDC Location: London/Singapore Watch: 16520 / 1665 GW Posts: 96	I reckon nothing beats the 16520, in particular the later editions. Perfect combination on vintage aesthetics and modern functionality. The 116500/126500 is great no doubt, but in a modern, blingy sort of way. A superior product from an engineering standpoint perhaps, but at the expense of 'soul' which is the essence of watch collection.

29 July 2024, 01:57 AM	#49
spellmanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: canada Posts: 457	I’m currently weight this dilemma too, now that the price gap between 16520 and 500 has narrowed so much. Think I’m leaning towards 16520 for the charm and character - esp the black dial!

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