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VWH3RD · 16 July 2007, 02:29 AM

My first post on the forum so figure me if this is a stupid question.

I have a SS Daytona White that I wear and now have a SS Daytona Black that will be in next week. Curious to no which is the "beter" watch.
My white face was bought in 04 if that matters.

Thanks in Advance

dmalka · 16 July 2007, 02:47 AM

Hi
I have the black face and love it! They are both stunning, I guess its just a personnal preference!
Enjoy,
David

mike · 16 July 2007, 02:48 AM

Welcome!

Wow! Congrats on getting the "set"! Many wait a long time to have one or the other.

I don't think one is "better" than the other..they're the same watch. Some do feel one is easier to read than the other though.
As to which is more popular, my guess is it's about even. I think you may be the first member to have both so it'll be GREAT to get your feelings as to which you prefer.

Congrats and well done!

dmalka · 16 July 2007, 02:53 AM

Hi
Also in this case maybe you can do a test for me, to rest me assured. If you pull out your crown to set the time, then turn the crown a little in a counter clockwise or clockwise position (little enough for the time not change) will that make your second's hand sweep on the opposite side?
David

Rubenonfire · 16 July 2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dmalka

Hi
Also in this case maybe you can do a test for me, to rest me assured. If you pull out your crown to set the time, then turn the crown a little in a counter clockwise or clockwise position (little enough for the time not change) will that make your second's hand sweep on the opposite side?
David

I don't understand the question...

dmalka · 16 July 2007, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

I don't understand the question...

Hi ok let me try to explain better. On my daytona, if I pull the crown completely to set the time, when I slighlty turn the crown clockwise it will make the second's hand sweep on the opposite side for 2-3 seconds. Turn the crown just to the point where you feel the minutes hand will move and thats when it does it. Is that normal? I have the "P" series which has the Zenith Movement.
Hope this is better!
Thanks
David

Rubenonfire · 16 July 2007, 05:19 AM

That's really strange. I've never had it happen on my GMT, or heard of it on the forum, but I also don't own a Daytona. I'm sure another Daytona owner will be along to help you sort it out. Probably Mike or Allan (Prince). Little help, guys!?

dmalka · 16 July 2007, 05:25 AM

Yeah it didn't do it with my SUB either, but I just wanted to know if that was a normal thing, because other than that it keeps great time!

mike · 16 July 2007, 07:03 AM

I've never experienced this either.

I'm not a watchmaker but I wonder if it's just the gears lining up!

dmalka · 16 July 2007, 09:13 AM

I guess it should have something to do with that. If it keeps time perfectly then I shouldnt worry I guess

Andad · 16 July 2007, 09:53 AM

My GMT II has done this when it has run down. It is nothing to worry about.

dmalka · 16 July 2007, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the info, you guys are all great!

padi56 · 16 July 2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmalka

Hi
Also in this case maybe you can do a test for me, to rest me assured. If you pull out your crown to set the time, then turn the crown a little in a counter clockwise or clockwise position (little enough for the time not change) will that make your second's hand sweep on the opposite side?
David

Quite normal on quite a few watches with non hacking or hacking movements you can stop/move the second hand with slight backward/forward resistance on crown.Now the Zenith movement some say it was downgraded by the change from 36000 Bph to the 28800 Bph by Rolex.Now the Zenith El Primo movement has been around since the middle 1960s.And its one of the most respected and well proved chronos in this world today.And now are very collectable with prices going upward.And IMO will in the vintage world command a higher price than any of the in-house powered ones.

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by VWH3RD

My first post on the forum so figure me if this is a stupid question.

I have a SS Daytona White that I wear and now have a SS Daytona Black that will be in next week. Curious to no which is the "beter" watch.
My white face was bought in 04 if that matters.

Thanks in Advance

Over here the black dial is selling at a slightly higher premium than the white dial, but that's not to say the black dial is 'better.' It just means the black is much sought after, that's all.

Gaijin · 16 July 2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry T

Over here the black dial is selling at a slightly higher premium than the white dial, but that's not to say the black dial is 'better.' It just means the black is much sought after, that's all.

I wonder why? Somebody told me the black dial is more popular in Asia.

Is that true?

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I wonder why? Somebody told me the black dial is more popular in Asia.

Is that true?

Judging from the going rate, yes, the black is more popular, but I'm not sure if this is perculiar in Asia only.

A fellow WIS once told me that a white dial age less well compared to the black. That patina will show up more on a white dial and it can also turn yellowish over time.

What do you think?

nickp · 16 July 2007, 08:02 PM

I seem to see many more white dials than black also. I would love ot know the actual #s they produce

dmalka · 17 July 2007, 05:02 AM

Thanks Padi56 for giving me a good explanation. Just wanted to make sure that my Daytona wasnt duying on me. You guys are great and this forum has become my everyday duty.
Thanks All

16 July 2007, 02:29 AM	#1
VWH3RD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 3	Daytona"s My first post on the forum so figure me if this is a stupid question. I have a SS Daytona White that I wear and now have a SS Daytona Black that will be in next week. Curious to no which is the "beter" watch. My white face was bought in 04 if that matters. Thanks in Advance

16 July 2007, 09:53 AM	#11
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	My GMT II has done this when it has run down. It is nothing to worry about. __________________ E

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16 July 2007, 02:47 AM	#2
dmalka Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: David Location: Miami, Florida Watch: GMTIIc SS Posts: 96	Hi I have the black face and love it! They are both stunning, I guess its just a personnal preference! Enjoy, David

16 July 2007, 02:48 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! Wow! Congrats on getting the "set"! Many wait a long time to have one or the other. I don't think one is "better" than the other..they're the same watch. Some do feel one is easier to read than the other though. As to which is more popular, my guess is it's about even. I think you may be the first member to have both so it'll be GREAT to get your feelings as to which you prefer. Congrats and well done!

16 July 2007, 02:53 AM	#4
dmalka Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: David Location: Miami, Florida Watch: GMTIIc SS Posts: 96	Hi Also in this case maybe you can do a test for me, to rest me assured. If you pull out your crown to set the time, then turn the crown a little in a counter clockwise or clockwise position (little enough for the time not change) will that make your second's hand sweep on the opposite side? David

16 July 2007, 05:19 AM	#7
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	That's really strange. I've never had it happen on my GMT, or heard of it on the forum, but I also don't own a Daytona. I'm sure another Daytona owner will be along to help you sort it out. Probably Mike or Allan (Prince). Little help, guys!?

16 July 2007, 05:25 AM	#8
dmalka Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: David Location: Miami, Florida Watch: GMTIIc SS Posts: 96	Yeah it didn't do it with my SUB either, but I just wanted to know if that was a normal thing, because other than that it keeps great time!

16 July 2007, 07:03 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I've never experienced this either. I'm not a watchmaker but I wonder if it's just the gears lining up!

16 July 2007, 09:13 AM	#10
dmalka Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: David Location: Miami, Florida Watch: GMTIIc SS Posts: 96	I guess it should have something to do with that. If it keeps time perfectly then I shouldnt worry I guess

16 July 2007, 09:54 AM	#12
dmalka Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: David Location: Miami, Florida Watch: GMTIIc SS Posts: 96	Thanks for the info, you guys are all great!

16 July 2007, 08:02 PM	#17
nickp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kentucky Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 294	I seem to see many more white dials than black also. I would love ot know the actual #s they produce

17 July 2007, 05:02 AM	#18
dmalka Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: David Location: Miami, Florida Watch: GMTIIc SS Posts: 96	Thanks Padi56 for giving me a good explanation. Just wanted to make sure that my Daytona wasnt duying on me. You guys are great and this forum has become my everyday duty. Thanks All

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