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onemandog · 16 November 2010, 01:08 PM

I'm a newbie here, been learning a ton and thought it would be fun to ask the forum - what would you choose: 16520 Zenith Daytona or 1680 Red Sub?

I've decided it's time for me to get a Watch (note the capital W), and I'm down to these two. I know these are totally different pieces but both look great, hover around the same price in the used market and have great heritages.

So what would you choose?

The forum has been invaluable and your feedback is totally appreciated!

Cheers

Badfish179 · 16 November 2010, 01:12 PM

1680 Red Sub!!

sleddog · 16 November 2010, 01:14 PM

KC,for me the Red Sub without a blink of the eye!

But that's just me as I'm a divers fan in the Rolex line...To each their own really!

Both are great watches and either would essentially be a great choice!

Good luck on your decision and get ready for a plethora of answers.

BuffaloRolex · 16 November 2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badfish179

1680 Red Sub!!

Agreed!

Tools · 16 November 2010, 01:18 PM

Either is a great choice...

I think that the future of the 1680 Red has more potential than the Zenith Daytona which had a robust 10 year run....

Depends........ lot's of pitfalls in finding an authentic Red Sub, whereas the Zenith is more cut and dried......

JUSTROLEXES · 16 November 2010, 01:19 PM

Red Sub for me please

Newportkrieger · 16 November 2010, 01:36 PM

1680 Sub hands down

R1@160@alltimes · 16 November 2010, 01:39 PM

+1 for red sub

mswol767 · 16 November 2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

1680 Sub hands down

2nd!

bayerische · 16 November 2010, 02:21 PM

1680 red sub. Classic tool!

nauticajoe · 16 November 2010, 02:22 PM

1680 for me

ydna808 · 16 November 2010, 02:25 PM

Red Sub

Nalk7 · 16 November 2010, 02:26 PM

Red Sub hands down

Lion · 16 November 2010, 02:35 PM

If it was my choice, I'd go for the 1680 red Sub!!!

Speed · 16 November 2010, 03:08 PM

1680 Red Sub - However, NOT the Red on white dial...

fc3s2k · 16 November 2010, 03:16 PM

Red!!!!

Submarino · 16 November 2010, 03:18 PM

Red Sub

Clogger · 16 November 2010, 03:51 PM

Red Sub for sure.

Singslinger · 16 November 2010, 04:01 PM

Another vote for the red Sub. Cheaper to maintain in the long run.

dddrees · 16 November 2010, 08:47 PM

Red Sub.

smallcandle · 16 November 2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Depends........ lot's of pitfalls in finding an authentic Red Sub, whereas the Zenith is more cut and dried......

As Larry points out, finding a 'real deal' Red Sub can be daunting. But that would be my vote - 1680 Red Sub!

Céfiro · 17 November 2010, 12:17 AM

red sub

SaddleSC · 17 November 2010, 12:30 AM

Wow...I have never seen one of these decision threads with such a unanimous answer. With that being said, RED SUB for me too please.

Esexx · 17 November 2010, 01:10 AM

OMG! Red all the way!

Grubbman · 17 November 2010, 01:21 AM

Red Sub for me, had a similar dilemma and don´t regret it for a second...

gha · 17 November 2010, 01:37 AM

Red Sub for sure, if you can find one.

zak98 · 17 November 2010, 05:39 AM

red sub. no question.

BigMac53 · 17 November 2010, 05:40 AM

Red Sub without hesitation

Grissom · 17 November 2010, 06:03 AM

RED all the way!

mjrennie · 17 November 2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuffaloRolex

Agreed!

x 1,000,000

16 November 2010, 01:08 PM	#1
onemandog "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: KC Posts: 5	What would you choose? I'm a newbie here, been learning a ton and thought it would be fun to ask the forum - what would you choose: 16520 Zenith Daytona or 1680 Red Sub? I've decided it's time for me to get a Watch (note the capital W), and I'm down to these two. I know these are totally different pieces but both look great, hover around the same price in the used market and have great heritages. So what would you choose? The forum has been invaluable and your feedback is totally appreciated! Cheers

16 November 2010, 01:12 PM	#2
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	1680 Red Sub!! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

16 November 2010, 01:14 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	KC,for me the Red Sub without a blink of the eye! But that's just me as I'm a divers fan in the Rolex line...To each their own really! Both are great watches and either would essentially be a great choice! Good luck on your decision and get ready for a plethora of answers. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

16 November 2010, 01:18 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Either is a great choice... I think that the future of the 1680 Red has more potential than the Zenith Daytona which had a robust 10 year run.... Depends........ lot's of pitfalls in finding an authentic Red Sub, whereas the Zenith is more cut and dried...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 November 2010, 01:19 PM	#6
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	Red Sub for me please __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

16 November 2010, 01:36 PM	#7
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	1680 Sub hands down

16 November 2010, 01:39 PM	#8
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	+1 for red sub __________________

16 November 2010, 02:21 PM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	1680 red sub. Classic tool! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

16 November 2010, 02:22 PM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	1680 for me

16 November 2010, 02:25 PM	#12
ydna808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,158	Red Sub

16 November 2010, 02:26 PM	#13
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	Red Sub hands down

16 November 2010, 02:35 PM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If it was my choice, I'd go for the 1680 red Sub!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

16 November 2010, 03:08 PM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	1680 Red Sub - However, NOT the Red on white dial...

16 November 2010, 03:16 PM	#16
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Red!!!! __________________

16 November 2010, 03:18 PM	#17
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Red Sub __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

16 November 2010, 03:51 PM	#18
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Red Sub for sure.

16 November 2010, 04:01 PM	#19
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Another vote for the red Sub. Cheaper to maintain in the long run.

16 November 2010, 08:47 PM	#20
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Red Sub.

17 November 2010, 12:17 AM	#22
Céfiro Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spain Posts: 21	red sub

17 November 2010, 12:30 AM	#23
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Wow...I have never seen one of these decision threads with such a unanimous answer. With that being said, RED SUB for me too please. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

17 November 2010, 01:10 AM	#24
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	OMG! Red all the way! __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

17 November 2010, 01:21 AM	#25
Grubbman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 11	Red Sub for me, had a similar dilemma and don´t regret it for a second... Attached Images

17 November 2010, 01:37 AM	#26
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	Red Sub for sure, if you can find one.

17 November 2010, 05:39 AM	#27
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	red sub. no question. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

17 November 2010, 05:40 AM	#28
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	Red Sub without hesitation

17 November 2010, 06:03 AM	#29
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	RED all the way! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

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