WG Daytona bezel

[NiceShirt]

Hello all, I am thinking of picking up a white gold Daytona. Either 116519ln oyster flex or 116509 steel black. Can any current 509 owners chime in on how easily the non ceracrome bezel picks up scratches? I prefer the bracelet but am concerned about it being a scratch magnet.

[dcash0615]

If your concerned about getting scratches on the bezel then the oysterflex with ceramic bezel is the better choice. I have owned several rose gold Daytona’s and the bezel will pick up scratches no matter how careful you are.

[Rrpdc]

Originally Posted by dcash0615

If your concerned about getting scratches on the bezel then the oysterflex with ceramic bezel is the better choice. ... the bezel will pick up scratches no matter how careful you are.

+1

Go with ceramic for sure

[swwags2015]

Here's a photo of mine, daily wearer for last two years.
Gone through 18 months driving and filling a tanker and 6 months of retirement. No more than swirls so far

[envuks]

While I don’t have one myself, a good friend of mine has a 116509 on bracelet with WG bezel. The bezel is a scratch magnet and he say it also picks up dents very easily.

Beautiful watch imho, but the PM bezel delicateness always pushed me away from pursuing a pm Daytona myself.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by NiceShirt

Hello all, I am thinking of picking up a white gold Daytona. Either 116519ln oyster flex or 116509 steel black. Can any current 509 owners chime in on how easily the non ceracrome bezel picks up scratches? I prefer the bracelet but am concerned about it being a scratch magnet.

All metal bezels will pick up scratches. However, having owned 4 white gold watches, they wear equally as well as 904L steel and they do not scratch or ding easier than SS. I wear my white gold Daytona 116509 daily.

[peterskinner]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

All metal bezels will pick up scratches. However, having owned 4 white gold watches, they wear equally as well as 904L steel and they do not scratch or ding easier than SS. I wear my white gold Daytona 116509 daily.

I agree; my 116509 gets minor scratches, but so do all watches. And , come service, you can have a new bezel if you wish. Buy the watch, wear it, enjoy it.

[watchwatcher]

Well, there's no such thing as PM bezel delicateness. But...it will show wear, just like a steel one would. So, if that's not for you, then don't go down that road. The trade off, of course, is you lose out on the bracelet if you opt for the OF.

Even considering all that, the OF would be my choice. The steel panda dial just doesn't pop nearly as much with the WG bezel (IMO, I've had both). And...not only does it take bezel wear out of the equation, it takes bracelet wear out as well. With just a few gold areas showing, it's almost bullet proof.

The good looks, feel, and durability of this watch outweigh just about any Daytona on the market (excluding the platona, again IMO).

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well, there's no such thing as PM bezel delicateness. But...it will show wear, just like a steel one would. So, if that's not for you, then don't go down that road. The trade off, of course, is you lose out on the bracelet if you opt for the OF.

Even considering all that, the OF would be my choice. The steel panda dial just doesn't pop nearly as much with the WG bezel (IMO, I've had both). And...not only does it take bezel wear out of the equation, it takes bracelet wear out as well. With just a few gold areas showing, it's almost bullet proof.

The good looks, feel, and durability of this watch outweigh just about any Daytona on the market (excluding the platona, again IMO).

X2....well said...Exactly my thoughts. I’ve had both as well, and stayed with OF

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well, there's no such thing as PM bezel delicateness. But...it will show wear, just like a steel one would. So, if that's not for you, then don't go down that road. The trade off, of course, is you lose out on the bracelet if you opt for the OF.



Even considering all that, the OF would be my choice. The steel panda dial just doesn't pop nearly as much with the WG bezel (IMO, I've had both). And...not only does it take bezel wear out of the equation, it takes bracelet wear out as well. With just a few gold areas showing, it's almost bullet proof.



The good looks, feel, and durability of this watch outweigh just about any Daytona on the market (excluding the platona, again IMO).

I disagree for the opposite reason.



If I’m going Gold, which I have done, full gold Bezel and full gold bracelet is a must.



You’re trading gold for ceramic and gold for rubber.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I disagree for the opposite reason.

If I’m going Gold, which I have done, full gold Bezel and full gold bracelet is a must.

You’re trading gold for ceramic and gold for rubber.

Gary,

Very respectfully...I'm not trading anything for anything. I'm just saying I prefer one model over another. For the reasons I stated. I don't look at my watch and think about the content of precious metals...or lack thereof. I don't weigh it either. I judge it by how it looks and feels on the wrist.

I suspect Rolex knew exactly what they were doing by creating two different "camps:" The OF/ceramic and the 509. It's nearly an impossible choice, with each one having their plusses and minuses, thereby guiding the consumer to make the only logical choice, both. It's my belief that very strategy is why there are a lot of us on this forum with more than one watch.

Look, the 509 is a fantastic watch. I've had a couple over the years. And...it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility that I add one more before it's all over. I don't begrudge anyone who owns one and I always try to be supportive in their choice of watch, by complimenting and congratulating them on their choice. Oh, by the way, that is a beautiful watch that you have pictured.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Gary,

Very respectfully...I'm not trading anything for anything. I'm just saying I prefer one model over another. For the reasons I stated. I don't look at my watch and think about the content of precious metals...or lack thereof. I don't weigh it either. I judge it by how it looks and feels on the wrist.

I suspect Rolex knew exactly what they were doing by creating two different "camps:" The OF/ceramic and the 509. It's nearly an impossible choice, with each one having their plusses and minuses, thereby guiding the consumer to make the only logical choice, both. It's my belief that very strategy is why there are a lot of us on this forum with more than one watch.

Look, the 509 is a fantastic watch. I've had a couple over the years. And...it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility that I add one more before it's all over. I don't begrudge anyone who owns one and I always try to be supportive in their choice of watch, by complimenting and congratulating them on their choice. Oh, by the way, that is a beautiful watch that you have pictured.

I agree 100%

[FirstF80InSpace]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I disagree for the opposite reason.



If I’m going Gold, which I have done, full gold Bezel and full gold bracelet is a must.



You’re trading gold for ceramic and gold for rubber.

Don't forget that the OF version is around $10,000 cheaper than a full gold version of the Daytona.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I agree 100%

Originally Posted by FirstF80InSpace

Don't forget that the OF version is around $10,000 cheaper than a full gold version of the Daytona.

In fairness, that's only if you're paying full pop at the AD. If you were picking both watches up on the secondary market, looks like you're going to be paying around 30k or so for the 509, and the OF models will probably run you in the mid to high 20's.

But, your point is well-taken.

[ratty]

I have a 116509 and a 116519 and I have not noticed and more scratches on these than on my SS Daytonas.

[1William]

I have owned metal bezel Daytona's for decades and have never had an issue beyond the typical swirls. That does not mean that I am not one door jam or other hit that will change that. I think the issues should be, which one do you like better?

[FirstF80InSpace]

When I tried on a WG Daytona blue dial at an AD a couple of months ago, even though it was BNIB, I had noticed some micro swirls on the bezel. Most likely the result of wiping the bezel to remove customer fingerprints.