Sub C or Daytona C

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by Etschell

just do it.

Yeah I think I am. It's not the smartest decision but mint condition 116520s have gone up and are close to a DaytonaC's retail. It's not worth settling for last gen when the difference isn't that much. If I could find a sub $10,000 mint black dial 116520 then I would probably wait to get a 116500LN for retail. I should've acted after the announcement when a lot of people here offloaded lots of them.

[JR16]

DaytonaC assuming MRSP, no question. The SubC will always be available. I own both and love the Daytona more


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[gtnator]

If you're preparing for the zombie apocalypse, then Sub C no question. Otherwise, get the Daytona FIRST


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[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by gtnator

If you're preparing for the zombie apocalypse, then Sub C no question. Otherwise, get the Daytona FIRST


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The Sub is that deserted island watch for many. It really is the best choice if one can only have one watch. Or a GMT either black or BLNR.

[Chadridv]

one and only? Sub C.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Naturally I voted for the Daytona but if a date is needed....go with the Sub!

Err, that's not the Sub C, fwiw. Maybe Sub Date C.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Yeah I think I am. It's not the smartest decision but mint condition 116520s have gone up and are close to a DaytonaC's retail. It's not worth settling for last gen when the difference isn't that much. If I could find a sub $10,000 mint black dial 116520 then I would probably wait to get a 116500LN for retail. I should've acted after the announcement when a lot of people here offloaded lots of them.

Even if you pay $12k for a mint 116520, you're still saving $4-6k vs a secondary 116500. The ceramic bezel replacement costs probably wouldn't be much more than $400-500. The dials are slightly different, but not necessarily better or higher quality than the 116520. So, you end up paying a $3500-$5500+ premium for the same watch you have in a Green Tag (+ or - 2 sec) late production 116520. I'm thinking the 116520 is actually the much better value right now unless you have access to AD @ msrp

[904VT]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Err, that's not the Sub C, fwiw. Maybe Sub Date C.

I assumed that Sub C for this poll could be 114060, 116610LN, or 116610LV and the Daytona C to be the SS white or black dial. If we're talking 114060 only, then my vote definitely gets changed to a black dial 116500

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Even if you pay $12k for a mint 116520, you're still saving $4-6k vs a secondary 116500. The ceramic bezel replacement costs probably wouldn't be much more than $400-500. The dials are slightly different, but not necessarily better or higher quality than the 116520. So, you end up paying a $3500-$5500+ premium for the same watch you have in a Green Tag (+ or - 2 sec) late production 116520. I'm thinking the 116520 is actually the much better value right now unless you have access to AD @ msrp

The 116520 is definitely the better value since it will appreciate just like every other SS Daytona and especially 15 years later when the ceramic excitement has died down. The problem is I want a white dial Daytona but I prefer the 116520 in black. The black ceramic doesn't really do it for me because of the lack of contrast. The white dial 116520 does look bigger than the black dial and looks fabulous in sunlight.

I'm on a couple of lists for the white dial so I will eventually have one @ retail but who knows what that retail will be. It's probably going to be at least a 3 yr wait for me unless I happen to get lucky. I would still pick it up even if I decide to get one now.

[zoenoadad]

Well, I traded in my Sub for a DaytonaC so I'm a bit biased. Haven't regretted it for an instant.


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[Gerardus]

No brainer, I am a SUB man

[dave023]

SubC and 116520

[lord91]

I got into Rolex and ended up getting the Sub by first wanting the Daytona. Lovely watch, but some of its details put me off, the biggest being the tachy bezel, don't see the need for it anymore.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

The 116520 is definitely the better value since it will appreciate just like every other SS Daytona and especially 15 years later when the ceramic excitement has died down. The problem is I want a white dial Daytona but I prefer the 116520 in black. The black ceramic doesn't really do it for me because of the lack of contrast. The white dial 116520 does look bigger than the black dial and looks fabulous in sunlight.

I'm on a couple of lists for the white dial so I will eventually have one @ retail but who knows what that retail will be. It's probably going to be at least a 3 yr wait for me unless I happen to get lucky. I would still pick it up even if I decide to get one now.

It sure does look great in sunlight and all conditions

[sea-dweller]

Daytona, between the two.

[Toivonen]

116500 is fantastic imo, BUT
The base is always a Diver, my N1 is a SD (116660/16600/116600 )

[ajas]

Sub c date

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[Psmith]

Sub out of these two. I'm not really a chrono person, so easy choice for me.

[ap1]

Sub plus explorer = D500

[edingotham]

daytonaC

[Beauregard]

Sub C based on availability from AD.

[Berkjewel]

Daytona. I'm wearing a sub c as we speak but not much compares to a white dial Daytona C in my opinion.


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