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mdtddd2007 · 31 October 2009, 01:34 PM

16520 SS Daytona Old model vs. 116520 SS Daytona new model.
Both only comes in White Dial. Okie guys and gals. Which one would you favor more if priced were the same? Thanks for looking.

deserted · 31 October 2009, 01:56 PM

Both are highly favored , tough question ....I pick both.

TurboWatch · 31 October 2009, 02:09 PM

black or white dial.

USCpaneristi · 31 October 2009, 02:29 PM

Priced the same assuming complete sets for both? Then 16520, even though I'm not a huge fan of the bracelet.

scottschoe · 31 October 2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USCpaneristi

Priced the same assuming complete sets for both? Then 16520, even though I'm not a huge fan of the bracelet.

This one.

Milgaussguys · 31 October 2009, 02:59 PM

go with a new model

JohnEaton · 31 October 2009, 03:04 PM

In my opinion the inhouse Rolex 4130 movement is superior to the modified Zenith El Primero 4030 and easier to service.

I like the larger lume and thicker hands of the 116520, but I like the symetry of the subdial placement of the 16520.

Resale prices of 16520 are generally higher than that of a comparable 116520.

moviefreak · 31 October 2009, 03:48 PM

I like rhe zenith based movement for its complexity.. But happy to own both..

walds11 · 31 October 2009, 08:38 PM

Latest and greatest for me...116520!

padi56 · 31 October 2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdtddd2007

16520 SS Daytona Old model vs. 116520 SS Daytona new model.
Both only comes in White Dial. Okie guys and gals. Which one would you favor more if priced were the same? Thanks for looking.

First before 2000 Rolex had never made a chronograph movement they mainly used movements from ETA Valjoux.
So Rolex wanted a automatic chronograph so they had a deal with Zenith around 1988 to have the El-Primo ebauche supplied to them.Now Rolex modified, some say down graded the movement from 36000 BPH down to 28.800 BPH to fit in with there movements and 5 year service time intervals.And then when Zenith could not, or would not supply Rolex with enough bare ebauche movements for the Daytona,Rolex had to start to develop there very first chronograph movement and in 2000 the Cal. 4130 was born.

Now it costs a lot of money to develop and tool up to make a completely new movement.Thats one reason that many manufactures use movements from ETA Valjoux.But owing to the strangle hold that ETA has on most of the Swiss watch industry and the cut off supply scheduled for 2010.Quite a few manufactures are now making there own in-house movements and now escapement parts like hairsprings etc . IMHO the Zenith powered ones will always be a premium price over the in-house powered ones but both very fine chronograph movements.Myself not a huge fan of the modern Daytona but prefer the Zenith dial lay out over the in-house.

mike · 31 October 2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

In my opinion the inhouse Rolex 4130 movement is superior to the modified Zenith El Primero 4030 and easier to service.

I like the larger lume and thicker hands of the 116520, but I like the symetry of the subdial placement of the 16520.

Resale prices of 16520 are generally higher than that of a comparable 116520.

Well said John.

IT-guy · 31 October 2009, 10:23 PM

The new (in-house) movement!

kcmo · 1 November 2009, 12:30 AM

116520 all day!

sea-dweller · 1 November 2009, 01:30 AM

I'd take an older 16520, but sure as heck would not mind a 116520 either !!!

sublover · 1 November 2009, 05:35 PM

I think the black subdails on the white face 16520 makes all the difference and makes it look more classy than the silver ones on the 116520. To me, that was a downgrade and makes the watch a tad too bling compared to the 16520 IMHO.

Gaijin · 1 November 2009, 06:12 PM

I have both. A SS White Dial Modern Daytona and a SS Black Dial Zenith Daytona.

Of the two I wear only the White and it is much more easy to read with the fat hands. However the Black Dial Zenith is the one I would want and keep as I feel that the SS Zenith Daytonas will only increase in value over the years.

gregdolley · 1 November 2009, 06:48 PM

I'd take the newer model any day. I like the new style clasp much better.

tomee · 1 November 2009, 08:48 PM

anyone got pics to compare the two?

BASSETHOUNDS · 1 November 2009, 10:17 PM

Owning a 116520 ( 2004 ) I still would like to get my hands on a 16520 . Just hoping to pick one up cheap enough so I can justify having "both" modern SS Daytona . I guess a Valjoux powered 62XX series is still out of my budget at the moment . Not that I consider them way over priced ... it's only me lacking the funds .

Art 1 · 1 November 2009, 11:41 PM

For me easily the 16520. Much nicer sub dials, just like the overall look better. I have thought of selling my 116520 to help purchase one.

[email protected] · 1 November 2009, 11:52 PM

prefer the new

landroverking · 2 November 2009, 12:11 AM

I would go with the Zenith. I the tri-compax lay out.

I know most will say the 4130 is better, but the Zeniths are going up in value.

Zgar · 2 November 2009, 02:42 AM

the newer Model 4 me

yemenmocha · 2 November 2009, 02:50 AM

Nothing wrong with the old model but I prefer the new as well.

chiscoe · 2 November 2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

In my opinion the inhouse Rolex 4130 movement is superior to the modified Zenith El Primero 4030 and easier to service.

I like the larger lume and thicker hands of the 116520, but I like the symetry of the subdial placement of the 16520.

Resale prices of 16520 are generally higher than that of a comparable 116520.

This analysis is spot on IMO....I would go for the zenith for greater rarity (increasing value) and the symmetry described.

JRA21 · 2 November 2009, 03:16 AM

Hmmmmm. I whould go with the new one ...

31 October 2009, 01:34 PM	#1
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	SS Daytona Old vs. New SS Daytona 16520 SS Daytona Old model vs. 116520 SS Daytona new model. Both only comes in White Dial. Okie guys and gals. Which one would you favor more if priced were the same? Thanks for looking.

31 October 2009, 02:09 PM	#3
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	16520 Zenith any time of the day black or white dial.

31 October 2009, 03:04 PM	#7
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	In my opinion the inhouse Rolex 4130 movement is superior to the modified Zenith El Primero 4030 and easier to service. I like the larger lume and thicker hands of the 116520, but I like the symetry of the subdial placement of the 16520. Resale prices of 16520 are generally higher than that of a comparable 116520. __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

31 October 2009, 03:48 PM	#8
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I like rhe zenith based movement for its complexity.. But happy to own both.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

31 October 2009, 08:38 PM	#9
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Latest and greatest for me...116520! __________________ Adam

31 October 2009, 01:56 PM	#2
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Both are highly favored , tough question ....I pick both.

31 October 2009, 02:29 PM	#4
USCpaneristi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: California Watch: Black SS Daytona Posts: 227	Priced the same assuming complete sets for both? Then 16520, even though I'm not a huge fan of the bracelet.

31 October 2009, 02:59 PM	#6
Milgaussguys "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Huy Location: San Jose Watch: Rolex Milgauss Posts: 135	go with a new model

31 October 2009, 10:23 PM	#12
IT-guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC Watch: SD 126600 Posts: 195	The new (in-house) movement!

1 November 2009, 12:30 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	116520 all day!

1 November 2009, 01:30 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'd take an older 16520, but sure as heck would not mind a 116520 either !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 November 2009, 05:35 PM	#15
sublover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kim Location: Denmark Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 28	I think the black subdails on the white face 16520 makes all the difference and makes it look more classy than the silver ones on the 116520. To me, that was a downgrade and makes the watch a tad too bling compared to the 16520 IMHO. __________________ SS Daytona,White Dial (16520) SS/WG DJ, Rhodium Roman Dial, Jubilee Bracelet (116234) Sea Dweller (16600) YG GMT IIc (116718LN BK)

1 November 2009, 06:12 PM	#16
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I have both. A SS White Dial Modern Daytona and a SS Black Dial Zenith Daytona. Of the two I wear only the White and it is much more easy to read with the fat hands. However the Black Dial Zenith is the one I would want and keep as I feel that the SS Zenith Daytonas will only increase in value over the years.

1 November 2009, 06:48 PM	#17
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	I'd take the newer model any day. I like the new style clasp much better.

1 November 2009, 08:48 PM	#18
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	anyone got pics to compare the two?

1 November 2009, 10:17 PM	#19
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Owning a 116520 ( 2004 ) I still would like to get my hands on a 16520 . Just hoping to pick one up cheap enough so I can justify having "both" modern SS Daytona . I guess a Valjoux powered 62XX series is still out of my budget at the moment . Not that I consider them way over priced ... it's only me lacking the funds .

1 November 2009, 11:41 PM	#20
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	For me easily the 16520. Much nicer sub dials, just like the overall look better. I have thought of selling my 116520 to help purchase one.

1 November 2009, 11:52 PM	#21
[email protected] "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Watch: Rolex GMT2c Posts: 26	prefer the new

2 November 2009, 12:11 AM	#22
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I would go with the Zenith. I the tri-compax lay out. I know most will say the 4130 is better, but the Zeniths are going up in value.

2 November 2009, 02:42 AM	#23
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	the newer Model 4 me

2 November 2009, 02:50 AM	#24
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	Nothing wrong with the old model but I prefer the new as well. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

2 November 2009, 03:16 AM	#26
JRA21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joshua R Asch Location: NY, Brooklyn Watch: Sub Posts: 293	Hmmmmm. I whould go with the new one ... __________________ *JRA*

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