NOS 16520 for a NOS 116500. Would you swap?

[dommasters]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Hands down I’d take the 16520. I have both, but if I had to keep just one it would be the historically significant zenith.

I have to say that I think your 16520 looks nicer than a 116500 in this photograph.

[toolr]

How can a 116500 be NOS (New Old Stock), it's current production? Anyway, I would take the NOS 16520 in a heartbeat.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by dommasters

I have to say my investment in LVs has seen an incredible return, especially my Y and F Flat 4s. I have one that I can wear but the rest are ... NOS. I think the Y will be a 100K watch soon and I only paid £3400 for it.

If you have several of these, I'm sure a dealer would trade you straight up for a new 116500. Keep the Zenith, keep the NOS LV and trade the worn one.

That being said, I wouldn't bother if the plan is to just keep the 116500 in a safe unworn. Don't see it being the same kind of collectors item long-term that even the LV is, let alone the Zenith. However, if you'd rather wear a new Panda than an old LV, then sure, why not.

[dommasters]

Originally Posted by dannyp

If you have several of these, I'm sure a dealer would trade you straight up for a new 116500. Keep the Zenith, keep the NOS LV and trade the worn one.

That being said, I wouldn't bother if the plan is to just keep the 116500 in a safe unworn. Don't see it being the same kind of collectors item long-term that even the LV is, let alone the Zenith. However, if you'd rather wear a new Panda than an old LV, then sure, why not.

I stuck my Tudor Chrono on and I think it has killed the 116500 itch ... for now at least :)

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by dommasters

I have to say that I think your 16520 looks nicer than a 116500 in this photograph.

I agree about that…..

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by dommasters

I stuck my Tudor Chrono on and I think it has killed the 116500 itch ... for now at least :)

Good move. Hang onto that 16520 for as long as you can.

[MAINEZX10]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

They are worth 20-30k more……. Nobody in their right mind would swap a NOS zenith for the ceramic……

Ain’t that the truth

[Jmbarrack]

Are you going to actually wear the 116500? If so, I’d also bail on the 16520. You’re not wearing it and wearing it would not make it NOS. But you’re also not enjoying ownership either. These things are meant to wear.

If you’re going to get the 116500 and not wear it like the Zenith, then the obvious choice is to keep the Zenith.


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[MAINEZX10]

Originally Posted by dommasters

One I made earlier :)



I just got a NOS Hulk so I'll take a pic of the LVs some time.

That is one beautiful watch.

[dommasters]

Originally Posted by Jmbarrack

Are you going to actually wear the 116500? If so, I’d also bail on the 16520. You’re not wearing it and wearing it would not make it NOS. But you’re also not enjoying ownership either. These things are meant to wear.

If you’re going to get the 116500 and not wear it like the Zenith, then the obvious choice is to keep the Zenith.


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I decided to keep the 16520. Any 116500 would be to wear. I stuck my Black Bay Chrono on for now which has distracted my recent 116500 obsession :)

[Daytonaman799]

Originally Posted by dommasters

Okay, so I have clearly lost my mind. I would like to swap my NOS stickered 16520 A Serial for a NOS 116500. I am in the UK.

I’ll trade you mine!

[dommasters]

Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

I’ll trade you mine!

Hello, I'm in the UK and only just got my head around keeping it. I see you are in the USA so it would be impossible to meet up and do the trade anyway.

[Boaters]

Old school Daytona for me the Zenith is the bomb

[subtona]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Someone’s been shopping 16520s lol

Finally got a nice complete example (P serial) about a year ago. Still can’t read it

If they go as high as discussed here it’s getting listed :)

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by subtona

Finally got a nice complete example (P serial) about a year ago. Still can’t read it

If they go as high as discussed here it’s getting listed :)

Nice! I hear you there. I have a love hate relationship with the Daytona. I think it’s a stellar only watch but I find myself perpetually moving them on amongst a collection. I think I will always prefer Subs and GMTs. I love the tactile feel of a Rolex bezel whereas with a Daytona I’m just fiddling with annoying screw down pushers lol

I’ll be back

[subtona]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice! I hear you there. I have a love hate relationship with the Daytona. I think it’s a stellar only watch but I find myself perpetually moving them on amongst a collection. I think I will always prefer Subs and GMTs. I love the tactile feel of a Rolex bezel whereas with a Daytona I’m just fiddling with annoying screw down pushers lol

I’ll be back

Nailed it.
The sub will always be my choice if only one.

[dommasters]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice! I hear you there. I have a love hate relationship with the Daytona. I think it’s a stellar only watch but I find myself perpetually moving them on amongst a collection. I think I will always prefer Subs and GMTs. I love the tactile feel of a Rolex bezel whereas with a Daytona I’m just fiddling with annoying screw down pushers lol

I’ll be back

Same. Sub for me too :)

[dommasters]

I've listed it for sale here:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=12062331

No idea what it is worth so I will keep reducing the price until sold.

[subtona]

Zenith

[Nikrnic]

I'm not a Daytona fan but I know enough to pick the Zenith.

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[Chalet]

I have used versions of both. If I had to, I’d choose the ceramic over the Zenith.

That said a NOS 16520 vs a new 116500LN is a no brainer. The Zenith every time.

[dommasters]

She is now down to £39,500. Will be reduced every day until swapped or sold :)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=847338