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cruvon · 1 December 2012, 11:36 PM

Hi, looking at either a pre owned mint 16523 TT Daytona (black or White dial) or a 16613 bluesy as a gift to my dad. Finding it difficult to decide between the two since the TT Daytona is pretty close to the bluesys price. Which do you recommend I choose? And no, I don't have the option of asking my dad for his opinion:),

Thanks

mjclark32 · 1 December 2012, 11:38 PM

16613 IMO. Great gift for your dad!

Wllnv19 · 1 December 2012, 11:57 PM

16613

Roller07 · 2 December 2012, 12:05 AM

16613..............hands down.

Passionata · 2 December 2012, 12:16 AM

16613 ,
except if he needs a chrono daily

Best
George

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captkevin · 2 December 2012, 12:21 AM

16613 by a mile

katana · 2 December 2012, 12:34 AM

Is it your dad, I think he would like 16613 more ..

So glad he will be.! but that's what I think ..!

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Aventura · 2 December 2012, 12:40 AM

Hello friends. I was very interested to read the title and the answers is slightly impressed that all friends of the forum agreed choose the Sub. without even a doubt. It would be interesting expand a bit some concepts on this issue no? I am interested to know why they are all agreed in preferring 16613.
Besides I thought the 16523 was much more expensive than the 16613 ... are saying that? I already know that the 16523 does not have the 16520 demand although I'm sure the 16520 this now as defendant in this times but ....
Well .. it's an interesting topic that is related to other queries that I'll share with you later.
Regards..

CMT · 2 December 2012, 01:43 AM

I think the white dial 16523 is a gorgeous. With that said:

I find the above to stunning.

Can you comment upon your father's tastes? Would he possibly appreciate the somewhat lower-key aspect of the Daytona over the flash of the bold blue 16613? Although the two tone Dayton has plenty of flash, the 16613 announces itself with the subtlety of a bullhorn and I have had people unabashedly stare at mine in areas where the light really makes the blue dance.

The Daytona is more understated, at least as much as a Daytona can be "understated" since it's still a Rolex Daytona, and perhaps more versatile/neutral to dress without the blue to potentially clash with an adverse color scheme. Although honestly I've never had a problem in this area whatsoever.

Good luck whatever the ultimate choice - You certainly cannot go wrong either way.

Gaijin · 2 December 2012, 02:21 AM

Blue TT Sub is a classic. Eye catching. Your Dad will love it. The date function is a plus.

Time Exposure · 2 December 2012, 03:00 AM

Would your Dad say, "wow! a Daytona!" or would he say, "nice! what is it? A Rolex!?!?"

If the former, go Daytona. If the latter, go Bluesy.

I think only WIS' appreciate the chrono. It can be difficult for mature eyes to read the subdials, too, and with all that's going on the Daytona dial, it might be difficult for a non-chrono WIS to determine the time at a glance.

Just some thoughts...

HRV · 2 December 2012, 03:15 AM

16613

sea-dweller · 2 December 2012, 03:55 AM

I like the 16613 also.

ROGERWILCO357 · 2 December 2012, 07:12 AM

16613 would be my choice

Passionata · 2 December 2012, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMT

I think the white dial 16523 is a gorgeous. With that said:

I find the above to stunning.

Want one

Best
George

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nick c · 2 December 2012, 10:27 AM

Daytona

imono · 2 December 2012, 10:36 AM

Cruvon - Daytona hands down.
Two Tone with Black Dial is stunning.
One day your day will give it back to you!

J. Alan · 2 December 2012, 01:48 PM

16613 - without a doubt one of the most beautiful watches Rolex ever made. The effervescent blue dial is stunning in the sun or bright lights.

J. Alan

andyboy39 · 2 December 2012, 02:17 PM

16613

MY-WATCH · 2 December 2012, 04:00 PM

16613

dpkong · 2 December 2012, 04:26 PM

If your dad need's reading glasses for the daily paper, he would be happier with a 16613. The Daytona is a beautiful watch but not the best for old eyes, except maybe outdoors where is is more readable. In medium and low lighting, old eyes take a bit more time to read the dial.

Also, the 16523 has slimmer hands than the newer 116523. The 16613 has nice thick hands.

southtexas · 2 December 2012, 05:28 PM

Blue!!

Gaijin · 2 December 2012, 06:17 PM

I am going to chime in here one more time. The Bluesy especially the Ceramic is so eay to read. The difference in the older one (which I have owned) with the normal dial and the newer Ceramic which I own with the Maxi Dial is very marked and noricable. Much prefer the Maxi Dial for my old and getting older eyes.

The Daytona of which I have owned two was a bit hard to read. Especially the older one I had (Zenith) with the narrown hands.

Please keep us posted on what you choose and how it goes when you present the gift. Pics if you can.

Bangel · 2 December 2012, 06:32 PM

Son, I'd love to receive the 16613 from you!

Really, I have no idea what your dad would prefer. I'm just expressing what I like better. The 16613 is easier to read, has the date and is a submariner!

cruvon · 2 December 2012, 11:31 PM

Thanks for the kind words of advice guys, overwhelmingly 16613 blue here so leaning towards that classic for my dad. For those who suggested the Daytona, thanks too and do think is a beautiful watch but maybe for another time.:)

AK797 · 2 December 2012, 11:33 PM

Wow, thought his would be closer but the Bluesy has smashed the Dayt outta sight! I vote Bluesy too to add to this murderous smashdown!

nick c · 2 December 2012, 11:33 PM

Daytona

amvd · 3 December 2012, 12:06 AM

bluesey

kilyung · 3 December 2012, 12:10 AM

Daytona

SaddleSC · 3 December 2012, 12:55 AM

16613 without a doubt

1 December 2012, 11:36 PM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	16523 TT Daytona or 16613 bluesey? Hi, looking at either a pre owned mint 16523 TT Daytona (black or White dial) or a 16613 bluesy as a gift to my dad. Finding it difficult to decide between the two since the TT Daytona is pretty close to the bluesys price. Which do you recommend I choose? And no, I don't have the option of asking my dad for his opinion:), Thanks __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

1 December 2012, 11:38 PM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	16613 IMO. Great gift for your dad! __________________

2 December 2012, 12:16 AM	#5
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	16613 , except if he needs a chrono daily Best George Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

2 December 2012, 12:34 AM	#7
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	Is it your dad, I think he would like 16613 more ..So glad he will be.! but that's what I think ..! ------------------------------------------------------------ __________________

2 December 2012, 12:40 AM	#8
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Interesting question and interesting answers. Hello friends. I was very interested to read the title and the answers is slightly impressed that all friends of the forum agreed choose the Sub. without even a doubt. It would be interesting expand a bit some concepts on this issue no? I am interested to know why they are all agreed in preferring 16613. Besides I thought the 16523 was much more expensive than the 16613 ... are saying that? I already know that the 16523 does not have the 16520 demand although I'm sure the 16520 this now as defendant in this times but .... Well .. it's an interesting topic that is related to other queries that I'll share with you later. Regards..

1 December 2012, 11:57 PM	#3
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	16613

2 December 2012, 12:05 AM	#4
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	16613..............hands down.

2 December 2012, 12:21 AM	#6
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	16613 by a mile

2 December 2012, 01:43 AM	#9
CMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 600	I think the white dial 16523 is a gorgeous. With that said: I find the above to stunning. Can you comment upon your father's tastes? Would he possibly appreciate the somewhat lower-key aspect of the Daytona over the flash of the bold blue 16613? Although the two tone Dayton has plenty of flash, the 16613 announces itself with the subtlety of a bullhorn and I have had people unabashedly stare at mine in areas where the light really makes the blue dance. The Daytona is more understated, at least as much as a Daytona can be "understated" since it's still a Rolex Daytona, and perhaps more versatile/neutral to dress without the blue to potentially clash with an adverse color scheme. Although honestly I've never had a problem in this area whatsoever. Good luck whatever the ultimate choice - You certainly cannot go wrong either way.

2 December 2012, 02:21 AM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Blue TT Sub is a classic. Eye catching. Your Dad will love it. The date function is a plus.

2 December 2012, 03:00 AM	#11
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	Would your Dad say, "wow! a Daytona!" or would he say, "nice! what is it? A Rolex!?!?" If the former, go Daytona. If the latter, go Bluesy. I think only WIS' appreciate the chrono. It can be difficult for mature eyes to read the subdials, too, and with all that's going on the Daytona dial, it might be difficult for a non-chrono WIS to determine the time at a glance. Just some thoughts...

2 December 2012, 03:15 AM	#12
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	16613

2 December 2012, 03:55 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I like the 16613 also.

2 December 2012, 07:12 AM	#14
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	16613 would be my choice

2 December 2012, 10:27 AM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Daytona

2 December 2012, 10:36 AM	#17
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Cruvon - Daytona hands down. Two Tone with Black Dial is stunning. One day your day will give it back to you!

2 December 2012, 01:48 PM	#18
J. Alan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	16613 - without a doubt one of the most beautiful watches Rolex ever made. The effervescent blue dial is stunning in the sun or bright lights. J. Alan

2 December 2012, 02:17 PM	#19
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	16613

2 December 2012, 04:00 PM	#20
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	16613

2 December 2012, 04:26 PM	#21
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	If your dad need's reading glasses for the daily paper, he would be happier with a 16613. The Daytona is a beautiful watch but not the best for old eyes, except maybe outdoors where is is more readable. In medium and low lighting, old eyes take a bit more time to read the dial. Also, the 16523 has slimmer hands than the newer 116523. The 16613 has nice thick hands.

2 December 2012, 05:28 PM	#22
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	Blue!!

2 December 2012, 06:17 PM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I am going to chime in here one more time. The Bluesy especially the Ceramic is so eay to read. The difference in the older one (which I have owned) with the normal dial and the newer Ceramic which I own with the Maxi Dial is very marked and noricable. Much prefer the Maxi Dial for my old and getting older eyes. The Daytona of which I have owned two was a bit hard to read. Especially the older one I had (Zenith) with the narrown hands. Please keep us posted on what you choose and how it goes when you present the gift. Pics if you can.

2 December 2012, 06:32 PM	#24
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Son, I'd love to receive the 16613 from you! Really, I have no idea what your dad would prefer. I'm just expressing what I like better. The 16613 is easier to read, has the date and is a submariner!

2 December 2012, 11:31 PM	#25
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Thanks for the kind words of advice guys, overwhelmingly 16613 blue here so leaning towards that classic for my dad. For those who suggested the Daytona, thanks too and do think is a beautiful watch but maybe for another time.:) __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

2 December 2012, 11:33 PM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Wow, thought his would be closer but the Bluesy has smashed the Dayt outta sight! I vote Bluesy too to add to this murderous smashdown!

2 December 2012, 11:33 PM	#27
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Daytona Attached Images

3 December 2012, 12:06 AM	#28
amvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Alejandro Location: uruguay Watch: your step! Posts: 430	bluesey

3 December 2012, 12:10 AM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Daytona

3 December 2012, 12:55 AM	#30
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	16613 without a doubt __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

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