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16 February 2019, 08:21 AM | #31 |
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520 more value in the future
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16 February 2019, 08:59 AM | #32 |
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The ceramic bezel is major as steel bezel is scratch magnet
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16 February 2019, 09:00 AM | #33 |
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If you have a big collection, go for the 500C.
If not, go for the 520. It's more versatile. The SS bezel is Sporty, and also Dressy. 520 looks better with a suit, not so much with the 500C. |
16 February 2019, 09:25 AM | #34 |
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I have both and love wearing the 520 better.
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16 February 2019, 09:34 AM | #35 |
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One of each and a SS Zenith Daytona if you can.These are not too hard to find 2 years ago, I missed a few killer deals on Zenith Daytona during the great recession.
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16 February 2019, 09:39 AM | #36 |
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Never was a fan of the ceramic bezel for the Daytona, it truly changed the look. The 116520's ss bezel makes it very universal for any occasion.
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16 February 2019, 10:11 AM | #37 |
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For black, the 520. For white, the 500.
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16 February 2019, 10:20 AM | #38 |
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I don’t think there’s a wrong answer. You’l Know what’s right for you when you try them on. Good luck.
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16 February 2019, 10:40 AM | #39 |
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Love both, hard to choose! I wouldn't give up my 116520 for anything.
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16 February 2019, 10:48 AM | #40 |
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No wrong answer...both are beauties! I’d say whichever you enjoy looking at the most
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16 February 2019, 10:58 AM | #41 |
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Same here. The 116520 looks a little smaller and is a bit more comfortable to me than the 116500.
You need to try on both and see which sings to you. Even though they are the same size, the 116500 looks bigger. I will say for legibility, somehow the black 116500 is more legible that the black 116520. |
16 February 2019, 11:00 AM | #42 |
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Daytona 116520 or 116500
I personally wouldn’t pay that premium for the ceramic...it’s a current model and prices are likely to soften. It is a nice piece and the bezel good if you’re a freak about any scratches. If open to expanding your search, I would encourage you look at a 16520. It’s the first auto Daytona and Paul Newman wore one for starters. Those are also reasons why it will likely continue to be sought after and most collectible of the auto’s over time. I also prefer the 16520 dial aesthetics better among the three auto’s, due to the slimmer hour indices, centered sub-dials and slimmer chapter ring surrounds. If that option doesn’t appeal, then I would go with the successor and drive a better deal than 16k and pay no more than 14 -15k.
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16 February 2019, 11:35 AM | #43 |
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I prefer 116520 in white, 116500 in black.
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16 February 2019, 11:42 AM | #44 |
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Both are very nice, get 500 if have to choose only one.
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16 February 2019, 01:24 PM | #45 |
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116500 ftw!
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16 February 2019, 01:32 PM | #46 |
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Ceramic.
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16 February 2019, 04:11 PM | #47 |
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I’ve owned both and both dials and the 116500 is hands down my favorite in both dials.
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16 February 2019, 05:32 PM | #48 |
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116500 without a doubt, the black ceramic bezel frames the watch and looks like a more modern 6263.
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16 February 2019, 05:38 PM | #49 |
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Never liked the old Daytona, so it's a easy call on the Ceramic for me
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16 February 2019, 06:00 PM | #50 |
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Another vote here for the 116500.
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16 February 2019, 06:06 PM | #51 |
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The 116520 is by far more a classic looking daytona.
I would try and pick up a better condition & newer 116520 even if you have to pay a few extra bucks. The condition of that 2007 is just not quite good enough, there are plenty put there; enjoy the search and anticipation. |
16 February 2019, 07:17 PM | #52 |
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500 owning both the 500 gets my first time as I` can wear with out worry. The bezel already looks marked on that one.
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16 February 2019, 07:24 PM | #53 |
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16 February 2019, 08:57 PM | #54 |
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Was able to try both models earlier and i must say the ceramic 500 sang to me more. It’s such a gorgeuos looking piece. I think im decided on getting the 500c next week. It will cost me 21k USD but i dont mind. Hope its value wont decrease overtime. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
16 February 2019, 09:14 PM | #55 | |
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Wow! The 500 looks bigger & more masculine there too.
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17 February 2019, 04:46 AM | #56 |
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Good luck with your decision. While Daytona’s have been above Msrp at resale for some time now, they haven’t been to this level on a current model of almost twice the retail cost. If you really are worried about overpaying, I would work a better deal or wait. I really think the ceramic prices will soften.
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17 February 2019, 09:06 AM | #57 |
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Congrats on your choice, wear it in good health.
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17 February 2019, 09:14 AM | #58 |
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17 February 2019, 11:21 AM | #59 |
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Yes
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17 February 2019, 12:17 PM | #60 |
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I would not be able to plunk down 21k on the 116500 knowing the retail price. The price will eventually come down, and you are overpaying about 8k or so.
On the other hand Rolex is no longer making the 116520, so one can assume prices will only go up. Tough call, but if both were the same price I would jump on the 500. |
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