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Old 12 April 2020, 12:25 AM   #1
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Black Daytona C vs White Gold Daytona C

Hi everyone, i want to ask your opinions. I have black daytona ceramic (116500ln) and thinking to trade with white gold daytona silver dial with oysterflex (116519ln). What do you think?

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Old 12 April 2020, 12:30 AM   #2
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Old 12 April 2020, 12:33 AM   #3
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I have been debating both watches. If I could get the SS black Daytona and the Oysterflex from an AD at MSRP, I would go that way. I love the Oysterflex. Check this post. Maybe it will help you.

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Old 12 April 2020, 12:37 AM   #4
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I was in the exact same boat last year. tough call but I held tight. I got myself a Rubber B for my black Daytona C and it looks great. I haven't taken it off since. Also nice to know I have the bracelet to go back to if I want.

The part I couldn't get over was that it was so much more $$$ & that it had a rubber bracelet. I get the WG thing but to me it seemed just a tad too high.

The dial on the WG however is outstanding & so i'm still conflicted! I still feel tempted at times.

Overall I think the black dial is much more versatile for different straps, bracelets, etc if you wanted to change it up.

Hope this helps some.
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Old 12 April 2020, 12:40 AM   #5
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I’d keep the SS Daytona C but I’m biased because I have one.
Seriously, I love the oyster flex but if I purchase a watch in that price range, I want a bracelet with it too, not just the oyster flex.
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:20 AM   #6
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Swap the ss bracelet over to the wg daytona
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:26 AM   #7
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Go for the WG Oysterflex Daytona, you won't regret it. IMHO its the best looking Daytona of all.
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:37 AM   #8
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I like the white dial ceramic over the WG but only at retail.



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Old 12 April 2020, 01:40 AM   #9
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Swap the ss bracelet over to the wg daytona
Will not work. Doesn't fit.

I own the SS Daytona-C black and the WG Daytona OF. Very different feel, but both beautiful. If money was a consideration, I'd keep only the SS version, but if not, I'd definitely opt for the 116519. The dial and ceramic bezel combo is mesmerizing and stunning, and then there's the feel/weight/idea of white gold. Very special watch, and best-looking combo of any modern Daytona, IMHO.

If someone owns both, and is a little nutty like many of us, what you could do is swap the dials if you want the bracelet look with the WG dial. That would be the only way to really get this look. (Borrowed photo from a fellow on IG who sourced a loose WG dial and swapped it with an SS version.)
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:48 AM   #10
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Can anyone explain how difficult it is to put on an oysterflex straps. I’ve been thinking about doing it for a long time but heard too many people have gotten the lugs scratched (mainly from ADs). I’ve never removed a bracelet before so I’m a bit hesitant. Thanks.
Also, I have to say the WG steel dial with SS Daytona is a great combination.
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:48 AM   #11
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Think in the pic, the SS is a sharper combo
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:50 AM   #12
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Keep the Daytona C. I think it looks better anyway
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Old 12 April 2020, 01:58 AM   #13
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Can anyone explain how difficult it is to put on an oysterflex straps. I’ve been thinking about doing it for a long time but heard too many people have gotten the lugs scratched (mainly from ADs). I’ve never removed a bracelet before so I’m a bit hesitant. Thanks.
Also, I have to say the WG steel dial with SS Daytona is a great combination.
I've done it several times, and you need to be super careful and use electrical tape to protect the lugs. If you have watch OCD about scratches, it's challenging. Plus you need the right tools. Yes, AD watchmakers can scratch your watch doing it, but for the most part, they know what they're doing.

If you've never done it, I wouldn't recommend making a Daytona your first attempt.
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I've done it several times, and you need to be super careful and use electrical tape to protect the lugs. If you have watch OCD about scratches, it's challenging. Plus you need the right tools. Yes, AD watchmakers can scratch your watch doing it, but for the most part, they know what they're doing.

If you've never done it, I wouldn't recommend making a Daytona your first attempt.
Thanks. I think I’ll save my money and let mine Daytona be as it is. The oysterflex straps are expensive to begin with anyway.
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Old 12 April 2020, 02:04 AM   #15
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Why wear a heavier watch that looks the same as stainless steel , and pay more to do it?
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Old 12 April 2020, 02:34 AM   #16
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Why wear a heavier watch that looks the same as stainless steel , and pay more to do it?

Because it’s gold. And gold = baller status.

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Old 12 April 2020, 02:35 AM   #17
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I do like this look....

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Buy an oysterflex for your daytonaC and you’re good to go. Two watches in one

I on the other hand don't think that contemporary sports rolex look right on anything but a bracelet. Sorry.
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Never been a fan of rubber straps.

Although the oysterflex is a step up from anything RubberB or Everest offers, I still prefer Rolex steel bracelets YMMV
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Old 12 April 2020, 04:28 AM   #20
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Old 12 April 2020, 04:40 AM   #21
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I like the Oysterflex, it looks complete, but the other rubber straps look cheap and unfinished. I think it's because the aftermarket rubbers are missing that piece between the lugs.

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Old 12 April 2020, 04:42 AM   #22
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Sure, I'd do it...I mean you already have both the black AND white faced SS Daytona's. Great collection by the way.
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Old 12 April 2020, 04:53 AM   #23
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Because it’s gold. And gold = baller status.

You've got a solid point there.
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Because it’s gold. And gold = baller status.

While it is an incredibly beautiful watch, no one but you will know it's gold so say goodbye to the baller status, + baller status can also mean gaudy status. Depends on the personal style you're after. I feel SS provides more class while also being cheaper at msrp.

The increased weight + rubber band is also a no go for me.
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Old 12 April 2020, 09:51 AM   #25
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I'd go for the Daytona C
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Old 12 April 2020, 09:57 AM   #26
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Keep the SS Daytona C.
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Old 12 April 2020, 12:14 PM   #27
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If you are getting the daytona c at srp, easy choice would be the daytona C and buy an aftermarket rubber strap and endlinks. But if daytona c is from a grey dealer id fo with the WG daytona,

I also own a WG daytona and the OF feels much different than an aftermarket rubber strap. Quality is different. Much prefer the OF.
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Old 12 April 2020, 12:29 PM   #28
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Who knows after all this, Rolex would release a full pm Daytona-C on bracelet.
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Old 13 April 2020, 01:17 AM   #29
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Thank you all for your responses and i hope all of you are in good health, i will probably choose the wg daytona. I hope im not wrong, because i never seen it in real life.
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Old 13 April 2020, 01:48 AM   #30
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Source the dial for the 116519 and put it into your 116500 lol.



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