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martinlag · 30 January 2008, 04:13 PM

Hi TRF members!

New to TRF and wanted to ask you guys a question:

Would you rather have a SS (F116520) Daytona with a white face or a Yellow Gold Zenith Daytona (S16528) with a black face?

The reason I ask is because my father is a watch collector and will be splitting his collection between my brother and I. But being the eldest, I get first dibbs, but obviously do not know which one to ask for.

While instinct tells me that the solid gold should be worth more in the future (being made of a precious metal), the current market has them pretty close in price.

And yes, I tried asking for both, but he said that my brother has to get one of them.

Thanks guys!

scottschoe · 30 January 2008, 05:13 PM

Market price shouldn't matter..do you plan on selling your father's watches? Personally I'd take YG, as I'm rather partial to the color.

ZDaytonawatchlvr · 30 January 2008, 06:24 PM

The 116520 is still in production, and can be purchased at a future date if yo decide you want one whereas the 16528 is no longer in production and will be harder, and more expensive to find in the future. I personally like the YG with black dial. Best of Luck. Bob

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 January 2008, 06:33 PM

Welcome to TRF!

I'd go for the YG "Zenith" Daytona. Although it is mostly the SS "Zenith" Daytonas that have risen drastically in price since they were discontinued, YG and TT "Zenith" Daytonas are increasingly sought-after, too.

Besides that, the YG Daytona with black face is a stunning combination.

Remember to post pics of the watch you choose!

walds11 · 30 January 2008, 08:03 PM

No YG for me, SS all the way.

vukotab · 30 January 2008, 08:35 PM

I saw them both and,for me,YG is the real deal!

applebook · 30 January 2008, 09:41 PM

I'll take the superior movement, thanks.

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 January 2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applebook

I'll take the superior movement, thanks.

What makes you think the Cal. 4130 is superior to the "Zenith" Cal. 4030??

I'd say they're equally good! Both are very different, but still both the best you can/could buy!

frostie · 30 January 2008, 09:55 PM

I voted for the SS. Probably because i want one bad

YG watches can be scratched really easy since Gold is softer than steel

Trurolexer · 30 January 2008, 11:26 PM

No YG, sorry...

f16570 · 30 January 2008, 11:37 PM

Market value is not the issue here. You are going to inherit something that your Father worked damn hard to get and you are interested in the material value!
Hope your Father doesn't read this post, he might just change his will.
Imagine how he would feel knowing this?

rpryan55 · 31 January 2008, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

YG watches can be scratched really easy since Gold is softer than steel

Agreed.

redshirt1957 · 31 January 2008, 01:09 AM

Yg.

BigDanC · 31 January 2008, 01:17 AM

YG because it's a better bar watch.

Step one: Lean back
Step two: Put your arm somewhere all of the ladies can see it
Step three: get mugged for your yg watch

Seriously, YG just feels better to wear imo. It's heavier, it gets more attention and it just feels good on your skin.

It makes me happy when I wear YG watches.

View Poll Results: Which Daytona would you get?
SS Daytona (F116520)	21	53.85%
YG Daytona (Zenith, S16528)	18	46.15%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

30 January 2008, 04:13 PM	#1
martinlag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 29	SS Daytona or YG older Daytona (Zenith)? Hi TRF members! New to TRF and wanted to ask you guys a question: Would you rather have a SS (F116520) Daytona with a white face or a Yellow Gold Zenith Daytona (S16528) with a black face? The reason I ask is because my father is a watch collector and will be splitting his collection between my brother and I. But being the eldest, I get first dibbs, but obviously do not know which one to ask for. While instinct tells me that the solid gold should be worth more in the future (being made of a precious metal), the current market has them pretty close in price. And yes, I tried asking for both, but he said that my brother has to get one of them. Thanks guys!

30 January 2008, 05:13 PM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Market price shouldn't matter..do you plan on selling your father's watches? Personally I'd take YG, as I'm rather partial to the color. __________________ __________________

30 January 2008, 06:33 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! I'd go for the YG "Zenith" Daytona. Although it is mostly the SS "Zenith" Daytonas that have risen drastically in price since they were discontinued, YG and TT "Zenith" Daytonas are increasingly sought-after, too. Besides that, the YG Daytona with black face is a stunning combination. Remember to post pics of the watch you choose! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

30 January 2008, 08:03 PM	#5
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,659	No YG for me, SS all the way. __________________ Adam

30 January 2008, 06:24 PM	#3
ZDaytonawatchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 29	The 116520 is still in production, and can be purchased at a future date if yo decide you want one whereas the 16528 is no longer in production and will be harder, and more expensive to find in the future. I personally like the YG with black dial. Best of Luck. Bob

30 January 2008, 08:35 PM	#6
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I saw them both and,for me,YG is the real deal!

30 January 2008, 09:41 PM	#7
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	I'll take the superior movement, thanks.

30 January 2008, 09:55 PM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I voted for the SS. Probably because i want one bad YG watches can be scratched really easy since Gold is softer than steel __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

30 January 2008, 11:26 PM	#10
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	SS for me... No YG, sorry...

30 January 2008, 11:37 PM	#11
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Market value is not the issue here. You are going to inherit something that your Father worked damn hard to get and you are interested in the material value! Hope your Father doesn't read this post, he might just change his will. Imagine how he would feel knowing this? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

31 January 2008, 01:09 AM	#13
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Yg.

31 January 2008, 01:17 AM	#14
BigDanC Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: Maryland Watch: Timex:( Posts: 38	YG because it's a better bar watch. Step one: Lean back Step two: Put your arm somewhere all of the ladies can see it Step three: get mugged for your yg watch Seriously, YG just feels better to wear imo. It's heavier, it gets more attention and it just feels good on your skin. It makes me happy when I wear YG watches.

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