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Old 15 August 2021, 09:18 AM   #31
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Hello, are you saying the black wears smaller than the white dial or the 520?

I would of thought the ceramic bezel pops out a bit more giving the appearance of a larger watch

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The black ceramic has the visual appearance that’s smaller than the white ceramic. The black 520 seems slightly larger than the black 500.
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Old 15 August 2021, 11:38 AM   #32
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The white wears just a hair bigger than the black. We all know they wear on the small side but they are my faves
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Old 15 August 2021, 12:16 PM   #33
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They are of course the same size, but the black looks larger.
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Old 15 August 2021, 12:19 PM   #34
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So there you have it OP. They are the same … or not
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Old 15 August 2021, 12:21 PM   #35
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Not the best pic but I have a small wrist and honestly I am happy with both, can’t tell a size difference with either. I suspect you will be happy either way
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Old 15 August 2021, 06:03 PM   #36
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Both exactly the same size so cannot understand why some think one wears bigger or smaller whether black or white.
I think it's just the illusion that different colours give that impact on how big or small it looks. Although it would be a small difference I consider this stuff as my wrist is borderline for a watch of the size. Small wrist problems
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Old 15 August 2021, 06:04 PM   #37
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Have owned both 116520 white and black, but when I put on a Ceramic 116500 on my wrist it did indeed "feel" bigger, visually. The white dial did seem a tad larger than the black on initial impression.
Okay, good to know
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Old 15 August 2021, 06:05 PM   #38
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For me, it comes down to the case and lug to lug measurement. From that perspective, you will have the same experience with the 500 with either color dial.

Here is mine on my 6.5" wrist.

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Now that's a sexy looking watch.
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Old 15 August 2021, 06:05 PM   #39
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True. The actual size is the same.

But visually, one does “look” larger on the wrist.


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Old 15 August 2021, 06:06 PM   #40
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If I had to pick, and all things were equal (money), I’d say the black.
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Old 15 August 2021, 06:06 PM   #41
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Black looks so sleek
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Old 15 August 2021, 06:45 PM   #42
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Old 15 August 2021, 10:37 PM   #43
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White wears larger but I think that’s a necessity for a Daytona, it’s a relatively small unisex watch
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Old 15 August 2021, 10:58 PM   #44
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Both fine for 6, don’t overthink and go with what you prefer aesthetically
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:46 AM   #45
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Both are nice and the same size watch just a little bit different feeling when put it on wrist.
tough choice to choose white or black,

But I go with this one ,




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Old 19 August 2021, 04:44 AM   #46
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Hmmmmmm….


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