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jon_jon · 12 August 2016, 10:03 AM

How many owners of the non-ceramic bezel SS Daytona (116520) have ordered or received the new 116500 ceramic bezel Daytona?

I am asking because I have owned the GMT IIc (116710LN) for many years and have never jumped on the BLNR bandwagon.

Likewise, I know Rolex has really hyped up the marketing on the 116500 and the blogs have jumped on the bandwagon, with flippers making a few thousand on these watches.

But is it worth it for current owners of the 116520 to order the new 116500? I am sure I can get one from an AD within 6-12 months. But I am not completely sold on it, unless someone can convince me otherwise.

So if you are a 116520 owner, did you order/receive a 116500 or did you pass on it?

red1108nyc · 12 August 2016, 10:06 AM

Owner of 16520 and 116520 and can't wait to add!

brmeyers · 12 August 2016, 10:28 AM

former owner of 116520 and will be adding 116500 hopefully soon

JUSTIFIED · 12 August 2016, 10:46 AM

I enjoy my 116520 and haven't even thought about trading for a C... yet!

cbpdpm · 12 August 2016, 11:46 AM

I have a four year old white dial with all stickers intact. Ordered 500. Will sell 520 when it arrives

sensui · 12 August 2016, 11:48 AM

Own both 116520 black and white. Added white and keeping them all.

roadie1 · 12 August 2016, 12:02 PM

Own a 520. First on list for a 500 whenever it arrives.

tkerrmd · 12 August 2016, 12:03 PM

sensui · 12 August 2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

And Dr. Tom wins the game heh. Someday.... Beautiful shot.

tkerrmd · 12 August 2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

And Dr. Tom wins the game heh. Someday.... Beautiful shot.

shoresguy · 12 August 2016, 12:23 PM

Got a brand new 520 black last May . Thought about getting a 500 white but discouraged by the 18k price tag. Decided to get a sub 14060m instead:)

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roadie1 · 12 August 2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Sweet trifecta!

Danny83 · 12 August 2016, 12:33 PM

very nice i think most of them will order but they are hard to get

jguerra04 · 12 August 2016, 12:36 PM

Own both

Goin2drt · 12 August 2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Equivalent to the mic drop.

Very nice.

Gotgolf52 · 12 August 2016, 01:47 PM

I had a white 520, I also bought the 500C white but I couldn't fall in love with it. Flipped the whiteC and waiting for a black dial 500 to go with my white 520.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 12 August 2016, 01:54 PM

I have the 116520 and will not be adding the 116500.

Happy for those 116520 owners that have added the new ceramic models to their stables, but it's not for me. I'm perfectly happy with the 520, and there are other watches I would add before getting the ceramic model. The 520 is all the Daytona I'll ever need.

the_Hunter · 12 August 2016, 02:02 PM

I may add a 116500 but it will be a year or two

Timesurfer · 12 August 2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Whoa! 'Nuff said... You win!

Marcus09 · 12 August 2016, 03:45 PM

I have the white dial 116520, I could have ordered the black dial 116500, but I actually prefer a change like a DJ. the 116500 can wait, it's not getting anywhere. Eventually, i will have it! it's not to be missed!

Marcus09 · 12 August 2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

I have the 116520 and will not be adding the 116500.

Happy for those 116520 owners that have added the new ceramic models to their stables, but it's not for me. I'm perfectly happy with the 520, and there are other watches I would add before getting the ceramic model. The 520 is all the Daytona I'll ever need.

white or black?

Marcus09 · 12 August 2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jguerra04

Own both

nice set of collection!

BlackBay1 · 12 August 2016, 04:19 PM

Be nice to add a black dial 500 to go with my white dial 520, but that will have to be one day when funds are available.

I wouldn't trade, nor would I pay a premium.

Palermo · 12 August 2016, 06:36 PM

I own a white faced zenith Daytona and have added a white faced 500. They're similar but very different. I wouldn't part with either now.
Would love both the same in black but may have to wait!! Zeniths getting more expensive and black face 500's aren't exactly easy to come by in the UK.

fskywalker · 12 August 2016, 08:19 PM

Not me! Modded my 116520 with the Panda dial and hands plus a non OEM ceramic bezel.

AK797 · 12 August 2016, 09:26 PM

I have a blue Subc so the BLNR is not as appealing to me as the black GMTc, however the ceramic on the Daytona is a big differentiator to the SS model and if I didn't have a RGc, I don't think that abbreviation's ever been used before, then I'd be very interested in the SSc.

travisb · 12 August 2016, 10:10 PM

I've got these and still waiting to add a black dial 500C.

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Ruud Van Driver · 12 August 2016, 10:31 PM

In a word, no. There's plenty of others I'd pick first.

fskywalker · 12 August 2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I have a blue Subc so the BLNR is not as appealing to me as the black GMTc, however the ceramic on the Daytona is a big differentiator to the SS model and if I didn't have a RGc, I don't think that abbreviation's ever been used before, then I'd be very interested in the SSc.

Neil: I think your RGc tops the new SSc, so no need to have the sibling!

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Headshrinker · 12 August 2016, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JUSTIFIED

I enjoy my 116520 and haven't even thought about trading for a C... yet!

Me too!

12 August 2016, 10:03 AM	#1
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	Are 116520 owners ordering the Daytona 500? How many owners of the non-ceramic bezel SS Daytona (116520) have ordered or received the new 116500 ceramic bezel Daytona? I am asking because I have owned the GMT IIc (116710LN) for many years and have never jumped on the BLNR bandwagon. Likewise, I know Rolex has really hyped up the marketing on the 116500 and the blogs have jumped on the bandwagon, with flippers making a few thousand on these watches. But is it worth it for current owners of the 116520 to order the new 116500? I am sure I can get one from an AD within 6-12 months. But I am not completely sold on it, unless someone can convince me otherwise. So if you are a 116520 owner, did you order/receive a 116500 or did you pass on it?

12 August 2016, 12:36 PM	#14
jguerra04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Watch: Day/GMT/Sub/43/SKY Posts: 250	Own both Attached Images

12 August 2016, 02:02 PM	#18
the_Hunter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Pepsi Posts: 659	I may add a 116500 but it will be a year or two __________________ Instagram: MR.HGB03

12 August 2016, 04:19 PM	#23
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	Be nice to add a black dial 500 to go with my white dial 520, but that will have to be one day when funds are available. I wouldn't trade, nor would I pay a premium. __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

12 August 2016, 08:19 PM	#25
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Not me! Modded my 116520 with the Panda dial and hands plus a non OEM ceramic bezel. __________________ 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

12 August 2016, 10:06 AM	#2
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Owner of 16520 and 116520 and can't wait to add!

12 August 2016, 10:28 AM	#3
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	former owner of 116520 and will be adding 116500 hopefully soon

12 August 2016, 10:46 AM	#4
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	I enjoy my 116520 and haven't even thought about trading for a C... yet!

12 August 2016, 11:46 AM	#5
cbpdpm "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 21	I have a four year old white dial with all stickers intact. Ordered 500. Will sell 520 when it arrives

12 August 2016, 11:48 AM	#6
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Own both 116520 black and white. Added white and keeping them all.

12 August 2016, 12:02 PM	#7
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	Own a 520. First on list for a 500 whenever it arrives.

12 August 2016, 12:03 PM	#8
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123

12 August 2016, 12:23 PM	#11
shoresguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: san diego Posts: 240	Got a brand new 520 black last May . Thought about getting a 500 white but discouraged by the 18k price tag. Decided to get a sub 14060m instead:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 August 2016, 12:33 PM	#13
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	very nice i think most of them will order but they are hard to get

12 August 2016, 01:47 PM	#16
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	I had a white 520, I also bought the 500C white but I couldn't fall in love with it. Flipped the whiteC and waiting for a black dial 500 to go with my white 520.

12 August 2016, 01:54 PM	#17
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	I have the 116520 and will not be adding the 116500. Happy for those 116520 owners that have added the new ceramic models to their stables, but it's not for me. I'm perfectly happy with the 520, and there are other watches I would add before getting the ceramic model. The 520 is all the Daytona I'll ever need.

12 August 2016, 03:45 PM	#20
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	I have the white dial 116520, I could have ordered the black dial 116500, but I actually prefer a change like a DJ. the 116500 can wait, it's not getting anywhere. Eventually, i will have it! it's not to be missed!

12 August 2016, 06:36 PM	#24
Palermo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 216	I own a white faced zenith Daytona and have added a white faced 500. They're similar but very different. I wouldn't part with either now. Would love both the same in black but may have to wait!! Zeniths getting more expensive and black face 500's aren't exactly easy to come by in the UK.

12 August 2016, 09:26 PM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I have a blue Subc so the BLNR is not as appealing to me as the black GMTc, however the ceramic on the Daytona is a big differentiator to the SS model and if I didn't have a RGc, I don't think that abbreviation's ever been used before, then I'd be very interested in the SSc.

12 August 2016, 10:10 PM	#27
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I've got these and still waiting to add a black dial 500C. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 August 2016, 10:31 PM	#28
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	In a word, no. There's plenty of others I'd pick first. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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