Daytona 116520 / 2016er model

[Maximus88]

Hi guys ,

Acquired a Daytona a few months ago and I love it.

One thing distracts me slightly and thought I’d ask where you have the same “issue”.
While unscrewing the screws from the pushers, in a loose state, they are wobbly.
I don’t mean the pushers themselves, just the screws.

Is that normal?

Thanks so much - I hope that is not a silly question.

Best regards

[Chute]

While I’m wearing my 2014 blue lume, black dial 116520, I unscrewed they pusher sleeves and you are correct, they are a bit wobbly unless all the way open or all the way closed.
So, I’m going to say this is normal as the watch is still in really good condition.
Which dial color did you get?
I have white APH dial with green lume from 2013 , and black non APH from 2014 and they are just the best. The white gets more wear as it’s more legible. It’s also more broken in (scratched up, etc) so I’m less afraid to wear it.
When I got my first Rolex 116710LN in 2010, I didn’t even know what a Daytona was.
This forum changed that. I know have a 116500, but wear the 116520 more. It’s such a great watch although not as legible as my Explorer 214270.
Cheers mate!

[Maximus88]

Hi Chris
Many thanks for your reply, glad to hear that this is normal.
It is actually my first Daytona (black dial, non APH Chromalight). Really like to white one too though.
The APH doesn’t particularly excites me, especially on the black dials as one bearly sees it.
116500 is not my cup of tea, I really prefer the preceramic ss bezel ones.

It’s funny how taste changes. I bought my first one in 08 (sub date m series) and never liked the Daytona (no date, cluttery) but today I find it hard to wear any other watches than the 116520.
Such an elegant timepiece

Stay safe mate

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Maximus88

. . .
One thing distracts me slightly and thought I’d ask where you have the same “issue”.
While unscrewing the screws from the pushers, in a loose state, they are wobbly.
. . .

Yes. They are just lock-nuts so that, when they are down against the case, the pusher cannot be pushed.

They are not intended to ever be tight for any reason, and have no other function than that of a wooden door-stop.

[EEpro]

Remember that the alternative to slightly wobbly (tolerance) is binding and thread damage. It's a good design compromise to overcome dirt, sand, grit, and pocket lint that may find its way onto the threaded pusher.

[fooey]

I really want one of these. Prices are getting silly though!

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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes. They are just lock-nuts so that, when they are down against the case, the pusher cannot be pushed.

They are not intended to ever be tight for any reason, and have no other function than that of a wooden door-stop.

Have to agree Larry.

[garyk]

Years ago, I used a Daytona to time commercial production in a studio and I never even thought twice about those screws more than to undo them for a session. I was executive producing for my clients but the editors would get a kick out of me using my watch to keep up with production.