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David cote · 5 July 2016, 02:54 AM

Or would you rather have a zenith Daytona or a ceramic Daytona? Now I am also going to include the steel bezel Daytona 116520...

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beshannon · 5 July 2016, 03:20 AM

Same movement, I am keeping my 116520.

landroverking · 5 July 2016, 03:35 AM

The 4030 and 4130 Daytonas aren't old just dated.

Clay · 5 July 2016, 03:59 AM

I have always been a huge fan of the White Dial Zenith...

But I've not seen a 116500 in person so I really couldn't say...

Based on the pictures I've seen, I don't think one could go wrong with either ...

And the asking prices I've seen for a Zenith with B & P seem to be comparable to a new 116500...

The Zenith is probably more collectable, if that's important...

But I would think that the 116500 would be a more practical choice in the long run...???

That is if you can call any 10k-plus watch "practical"...

joe100 · 5 July 2016, 04:34 AM

The Daytona is the only sport model I've never owned. That said, the new ceramic Daytona is sublime. I don't want one but you can't deny its worth the hype

daytonaTBR · 5 July 2016, 04:47 AM

I prefer the new ceramic daytonas

HL65 · 5 July 2016, 05:03 AM

All solid choices but have to say really love the new 116500LN. The bezel and new sub dials really add to aesthetics of the Daytona.

ratty · 5 July 2016, 05:32 AM

I think I prefer the 16520 'Zenith' Daytona. I hope to have one soon. I'm also still happy with my 116520.

Having seen the new versions I think they are nice, but I still prefer the older watches.

Gotgolf52 · 5 July 2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

I think I prefer the 16520 'Zenith' Daytona. I hope to have one soon. I'm also still happy with my 116520.

Having seen the new versions I think they are nice, but I still prefer the older watches.

Same here, I have both but 116520 is my all time favorite. I haven't see the black dial 116500 yet, but planning to add one to the collection if available.

Daytona88 · 5 July 2016, 07:58 AM

White dial 116520 and black dial 116500 will be a nice combo if I can ever get my hands on the ceramic.

fskywalker · 5 July 2016, 08:32 AM

116520 for me

brmeyers · 5 July 2016, 08:38 AM

I currently have the 116520 and I ordered 116500 (coming soon), thinking I would sell the old and keep the new.
These two seem different enough to consider keeping both...

imlying · 5 July 2016, 08:52 AM

Call me crazy, but I love the Zenith. There is no denying that the ceramic is an amazing watch and is well worth every penny, I just can't see the justification for the inflated price(s) right now. It's similar to when the Milgauss green came out and everyone wanted one and prices were similarly inflated. They both are interesting releases from Rolex and would be fitting for any collection.

soundserious · 5 July 2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by imlying

It's similar to when the Milgauss green came out and everyone wanted one and prices were similarly inflated. They both are interesting releases from Rolex and would be fitting for any collection.

Disagree about the Milly comparison, let's be honest that watch has historically been unpopular. I do think ceramic Dayton prices are going to come down but there isn't the exuberance of $20k Millys like before. There's a healthy premium but nobody is making double their money on Daytonas.

clb521 · 5 July 2016, 03:18 PM

I would get the new ceramic only if i could get it at msrp price and not pay a premium. Otherwise i cpuld live with the older models.

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MATCH1969 · 5 July 2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by clb521

I would get the new ceramic only if i could get it at msrp price and not pay a premium. Otherwise i cpuld live with the older models.

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+1

JapRs · 5 July 2016, 04:34 PM

Both

TickTopia · 5 July 2016, 05:48 PM

16520. Although you can't go wrong with any of them.

aandrianto · 5 July 2016, 06:08 PM

i never had daytona before, so the black ceramic will be suitable for me��

JayJ · 5 July 2016, 07:00 PM

They're both great, I wish I were fortunate enough to have one or the other!

travisb · 5 July 2016, 07:20 PM

I have the Zenith 16520 in both black and white but can't wait to pick up my white 116500. Without actually handling it I think I can already say I prefer the new 116500. It's what I pictured as the perfect SS Daytona long before it's intro.

Muzz · 5 July 2016, 10:52 PM

500, but to be fair, I have not seen it in the flesh but I am certain it will be awesome!! Hope there is one in the safe at the AD today��

jrs146 · 5 July 2016, 11:28 PM

I would go with the new Daytona-C unless you specifically wanted the Zenith movement.

BNA/LION · 7 July 2016, 11:49 AM

New!

brandrea · 7 July 2016, 11:55 AM

The 500 c is a beauty. Have yet to see one in the flesh, I'm told they won't be arriving here till the fall

RW16610 · 7 July 2016, 11:59 AM

I'm a huge fan of the discontinued model with the polished steel bezel. That being said though, it now has a more striking appearance / more wrist presence because of the ceramic bezel. Also, it's scratch resistant! A high polished metal bezel has a propensity to highlight any scratches. For a collectors item that mainly sits in the safe it would be the old one. For something I would actually be wearing daily for life, the updated model hands down.

red1108nyc · 7 July 2016, 12:01 PM

Not selling 16520 or 116520 and will add C-Tona at some point.

Urosfan · 7 July 2016, 12:10 PM

No bad choice but the ceramic does it for me a little more

5 July 2016, 02:54 AM	#1
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	New or old Daytona ? Or would you rather have a zenith Daytona or a ceramic Daytona? Now I am also going to include the steel bezel Daytona 116520... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 03:20 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Same movement, I am keeping my 116520. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 July 2016, 04:34 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The Daytona is the only sport model I've never owned. That said, the new ceramic Daytona is sublime. I don't want one but you can't deny its worth the hype __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

5 July 2016, 05:03 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	All solid choices but have to say really love the new 116500LN. The bezel and new sub dials really add to aesthetics of the Daytona. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 July 2016, 08:32 AM	#11
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	116520 for me __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

5 July 2016, 03:35 AM	#3
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	The 4030 and 4130 Daytonas aren't old just dated.

5 July 2016, 03:59 AM	#4
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I have always been a huge fan of the White Dial Zenith... But I've not seen a 116500 in person so I really couldn't say... Based on the pictures I've seen, I don't think one could go wrong with either ... And the asking prices I've seen for a Zenith with B & P seem to be comparable to a new 116500... The Zenith is probably more collectable, if that's important... But I would think that the 116500 would be a more practical choice in the long run...??? That is if you can call any 10k-plus watch "practical"...

5 July 2016, 04:47 AM	#6
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	I prefer the new ceramic daytonas

5 July 2016, 05:32 AM	#8
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	I think I prefer the 16520 'Zenith' Daytona. I hope to have one soon. I'm also still happy with my 116520. Having seen the new versions I think they are nice, but I still prefer the older watches.

5 July 2016, 07:58 AM	#10
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	White dial 116520 and black dial 116500 will be a nice combo if I can ever get my hands on the ceramic.

5 July 2016, 08:38 AM	#12
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	I currently have the 116520 and I ordered 116500 (coming soon), thinking I would sell the old and keep the new. These two seem different enough to consider keeping both...

5 July 2016, 08:52 AM	#13
imlying "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Toronto Watch: Tudor 74000 Posts: 24	Call me crazy, but I love the Zenith. There is no denying that the ceramic is an amazing watch and is well worth every penny, I just can't see the justification for the inflated price(s) right now. It's similar to when the Milgauss green came out and everyone wanted one and prices were similarly inflated. They both are interesting releases from Rolex and would be fitting for any collection.

5 July 2016, 03:18 PM	#15
clb521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 529	I would get the new ceramic only if i could get it at msrp price and not pay a premium. Otherwise i cpuld live with the older models. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 04:34 PM	#17
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Both

5 July 2016, 05:48 PM	#18
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,418	16520. Although you can't go wrong with any of them.

5 July 2016, 06:08 PM	#19
aandrianto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: AA Location: Jakarta Watch: ....... Posts: 253	i never had daytona before, so the black ceramic will be suitable for me�� __________________ Currently Owned: Rolex Black Label (16610,116500Ln,116710LN) AP Diver 15703 AP Day Date Moonphase 25594ST

5 July 2016, 07:00 PM	#20
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	They're both great, I wish I were fortunate enough to have one or the other!

5 July 2016, 07:20 PM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I have the Zenith 16520 in both black and white but can't wait to pick up my white 116500. Without actually handling it I think I can already say I prefer the new 116500. It's what I pictured as the perfect SS Daytona long before it's intro.

5 July 2016, 10:52 PM	#22
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	500, but to be fair, I have not seen it in the flesh but I am certain it will be awesome!! Hope there is one in the safe at the AD today��

5 July 2016, 11:28 PM	#23
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I would go with the new Daytona-C unless you specifically wanted the Zenith movement. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

7 July 2016, 11:49 AM	#24
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	New! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

7 July 2016, 11:55 AM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	The 500 c is a beauty. Have yet to see one in the flesh, I'm told they won't be arriving here till the fall

7 July 2016, 11:59 AM	#26
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	I'm a huge fan of the discontinued model with the polished steel bezel. That being said though, it now has a more striking appearance / more wrist presence because of the ceramic bezel. Also, it's scratch resistant! A high polished metal bezel has a propensity to highlight any scratches. For a collectors item that mainly sits in the safe it would be the old one. For something I would actually be wearing daily for life, the updated model hands down.

7 July 2016, 12:01 PM	#27
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Not selling 16520 or 116520 and will add C-Tona at some point.

7 July 2016, 12:10 PM	#28
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	No bad choice but the ceramic does it for me a little more

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