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djovovic1 · 8 March 2012, 08:21 PM

Which one do you prefer and why? The new in house movement daytona or the old el primero daytona? Which one is actually worth more? And is there any collectible status for the old one?

padi56 · 8 March 2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djovovic1

Which one do you prefer and why? The new in house movement daytona or the old el primero daytona? Which one is actually worth more? And is there any collectible status for the old one?

Myself not a huge fan of the modern Daytona but myself prefer the Zenith dial version over the in-house version.Both fine chronograph movements main advantage the in-house has a much higher power reserve.Myself don't believe in collectable status,as I buy the watch I want to wear.But at present time the Zenith has a premium price over the in-house version and would expect to hold its price in future.

nim · 8 March 2012, 09:39 PM

definitely the 116520

dddrees · 8 March 2012, 10:28 PM

Bigger fan of the newer one. Probably because I have a newer one. I think either are pretty nice really.

Cabaiguan · 8 March 2012, 10:51 PM

The movement improvements in the 116520 make it just a bit superior IMO. That being said, I prefer the dials on the Zeniths with the higher contrast sub dial surrounds.

Puffy · 8 March 2012, 11:32 PM

old for me. don't like the polishedness and overall shininess of the newer ones

HARIVERA · 9 March 2012, 04:54 AM

Quick question.... Didn't the Daytona first get the (ETA) Valjoux 7750 movement?
Or just on fakes?

grossmont · 9 March 2012, 05:17 AM

For me the question would be, Is the new watch worth many more $k's over a used one in great condition? The answer is definitley NO.

capote · 9 March 2012, 05:20 AM

16520. Brushed case, timeless dial lay-out. No engraved rehaut.

Preacher · 9 March 2012, 05:21 AM

New one. Updated clasp.

Kingair · 9 March 2012, 05:22 AM

Old !

Cabaiguan · 9 March 2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by grossmont

For me the question would be, Is the new watch worth many more $k's over a used one in great condition? The answer is definitley NO.

Problem is...the Zeniths are oftentimes MORE expensive than the newer in-house Daytona's.

brian8121 · 9 March 2012, 07:02 AM

I love (and own) a black dial Zenith A-serial Daytona. I decided on the watch after considering the newer model. I liked the 16520's brushed lugs and I prefer the Zenith subdial layout and markers.

All that said, I prefer the pre-2000 Rolex aesthetics a bit more than what's been released the past few years.

FNFZ4 · 9 March 2012, 09:33 AM

should have been a nice poll

The GMT Master · 9 March 2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HARIVERA

Quick question.... Didn't the Daytona first get the (ETA) Valjoux 7750 movement?
Or just on fakes?

Just fakes - the Daytona has never used a 7750. The original Daytonas used a Valjoux cal. 72, before switching to a Zenith ebauche for the 1652X series, and the in-house cal. 4130 for the 11652X series

ManUtd · 9 March 2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Bigger fan of the newer one. Probably because I have a newer one. I think either are pretty nice really.

I agree.

Art 1 · 9 March 2012, 09:48 AM

New. The movement is in another league.

nauticajoe · 9 March 2012, 09:55 AM

Though I prefer the white dial in the Zenith movement, the in-house movement has my vote. One of the best chrono's out there.

snaggle · 9 March 2012, 10:01 AM

Old zenith daytona gets my vote :D Only because We've got one though :)

landroverking · 9 March 2012, 10:20 AM

Zenith. I the dial lay out much better.

AJMarcus · 9 March 2012, 11:11 AM

The newer 116520. The Rolex in house movement can't be beat. Considered by many watchmakers as the best chrono movement ever made. The new clasp and lume is also superior. I've been told its also less expensive to service because it's in house.

horseco · 9 March 2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Preacher

New one. Updated clasp.

I had a 16523, I loved the watch... but the clasp was a joke

guyrolex · 9 March 2012, 02:24 PM

I think the main benefits of the new 116520 vs. the Zenith 16520 are the much longer 72 hour power reserve, the far superior solid end link bracelet and the easylink clasp extension, and finally the "hack mechanism" on the new 116520- where the second had stops when you pull out the crown, just like any other modern Rolex.

MortgageGuy · 9 March 2012, 02:42 PM

New forme

general · 9 March 2012, 03:31 PM

PN Daytona is THE one to have. Otherwise, go with a new one.

Ristretto · 9 March 2012, 05:59 PM

The new one.

George Ab · 9 March 2012, 06:30 PM

cal 4130; new one.

8 March 2012, 08:21 PM	#1
djovovic1 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Watch: Rolex daytona Posts: 15	The new or old daytona? Which one do you prefer and why? The new in house movement daytona or the old el primero daytona? Which one is actually worth more? And is there any collectible status for the old one?

8 March 2012, 10:28 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Bigger fan of the newer one. Probably because I have a newer one. I think either are pretty nice really. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 March 2012, 10:51 PM	#5
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	The movement improvements in the 116520 make it just a bit superior IMO. That being said, I prefer the dials on the Zeniths with the higher contrast sub dial surrounds. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

8 March 2012, 11:32 PM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	old for me. don't like the polishedness and overall shininess of the newer ones __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

9 March 2012, 04:54 AM	#7
HARIVERA "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Hal Location: Garnet Valley, PA Watch: Rolex Sub Baby Posts: 45	Quick question.... Didn't the Daytona first get the (ETA) Valjoux 7750 movement? Or just on fakes? __________________ "A Computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing" Rolex Submariner 16610 Krieger Aficionado Tag Heuer Aquaracer

8 March 2012, 09:39 PM	#3
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	definitely the 116520

9 March 2012, 05:17 AM	#8
grossmont "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: Submariner Posts: 23	For me the question would be, Is the new watch worth many more $k's over a used one in great condition? The answer is definitley NO.

9 March 2012, 05:20 AM	#9
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	16520. Brushed case, timeless dial lay-out. No engraved rehaut.

9 March 2012, 05:21 AM	#10
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	New one. Updated clasp.

9 March 2012, 05:22 AM	#11
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Old !

9 March 2012, 07:02 AM	#13
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	I love (and own) a black dial Zenith A-serial Daytona. I decided on the watch after considering the newer model. I liked the 16520's brushed lugs and I prefer the Zenith subdial layout and markers. All that said, I prefer the pre-2000 Rolex aesthetics a bit more than what's been released the past few years.

9 March 2012, 09:33 AM	#14
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	should have been a nice poll __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

9 March 2012, 09:48 AM	#17
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	New. The movement is in another league.

9 March 2012, 09:55 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Though I prefer the white dial in the Zenith movement, the in-house movement has my vote. One of the best chrono's out there.

9 March 2012, 10:01 AM	#19
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	Old zenith daytona gets my vote :D Only because We've got one though :)

9 March 2012, 10:20 AM	#20
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Zenith. I the dial lay out much better.

9 March 2012, 11:11 AM	#21
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	The newer 116520. The Rolex in house movement can't be beat. Considered by many watchmakers as the best chrono movement ever made. The new clasp and lume is also superior. I've been told its also less expensive to service because it's in house.

9 March 2012, 02:24 PM	#23
guyrolex Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: John Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, SubC LV Posts: 258	I think the main benefits of the new 116520 vs. the Zenith 16520 are the much longer 72 hour power reserve, the far superior solid end link bracelet and the easylink clasp extension, and finally the "hack mechanism" on the new 116520- where the second had stops when you pull out the crown, just like any other modern Rolex.

9 March 2012, 02:42 PM	#24
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	New forme __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 March 2012, 03:31 PM	#25
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	PN Daytona is THE one to have. Otherwise, go with a new one.

9 March 2012, 05:59 PM	#26
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	The new one. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

9 March 2012, 06:30 PM	#27
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	cal 4130; new one. __________________

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