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Amanubis · 4 December 2018, 04:23 PM

I was recently offered a 16520 A series (with paper, and box, no books and tags), for my 1665 Mk I GW (no papers, with box) and a US$13-14k top up on my end. I should say that my GW is all original, save for bezel insert. The 16520 looks to be in excellent condition.

Does that make sense at all? I have a weakness for the 16520, but that seems a wee bit rich for my blood.

petehk · 4 December 2018, 10:05 PM

No easy answer. Two very different watches and both gives a unique feel/look on the wrist. Personally I love both and am lucky enough to be the owner of a black dial A series 16520 and a 1665 GW. Should point out that it took me much longer to find a good condition 1665 than a 16520. It seems to me the GW is much rarer. I also like to wear the 1665 more, the thick dome and maxi markers makes it so standout (I'm sure you know). If possible, keep the 1665 and buy the 16520.

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037 · 4 December 2018, 10:10 PM

Makes no sense at all. It sounds like you're only considering it because it was offered to you, not because you actually want a Daytona.

Keep the 1665. As petehk mentioned, finding a good 1665 is far more difficult than a good 16520.

I would take a 1665 over a 16520 all day long.

1675-David · 4 December 2018, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

i would take a 1665 over a 16520 all day long.

x2

stmoore · 4 December 2018, 11:40 PM

Without proper photos this is a circle jerk.

dwatcher · 5 December 2018, 08:29 AM

Not a good trade for me. You should know what you want anyway, so go for it if you think you want to.

JustinK · 5 December 2018, 11:51 AM

I would not but depends on condition of both. Post some pics.

datejust24 · 5 December 2018, 11:55 AM

Not a chance..I like the 1665 a whole hell of a lot more than any modern Daytona

swish77 · 6 December 2018, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

Not a chance..I like the 1665 a whole hell of a lot more than any modern Daytona

x1000000000000

dhknola · 6 December 2018, 03:45 AM

You will regret the trade in a major way. These chronos are cool and even cooler if you use them, but if you do not time anything; I feel they get old quick.

Amanubis · 10 December 2018, 01:08 PM

Thanks gents, always helpful to hear from collectors much more experienced than myself!

It will be a wrench no doubt. The 1665 is one of my first vintage finds and even though it wears a bit small on the wrist, you can't beat the acrylic dome and that matt dial!

Will post pics shortly for context (once I fine a reliable way to do this... still getting the hang of the process)!

zapokee · 10 December 2018, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanubis

The 1665 is one of my first vintage finds and even though it wears a bit small on the wrist, you can't beat the acrylic dome and that matt dial!

You must have monstrous wrists...

ppalasthira · 10 December 2018, 04:17 PM

I have a soft spot for vintage Daytonas. So I vote 16520.

Amanubis · 7 January 2019, 10:45 PM

Finally managed a way to upload pics of my 1665, and the 16520 on offer (at a hefty top up!)

Thoughts and comments welcome!

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saskmh · 8 January 2019, 02:31 AM

No way...Keep the 1665! She's a beauty!

roh123 · 8 January 2019, 02:49 AM

The dweller wears small on your wrist?

13-14k top up is nuts. Even at todays hyped up Daytona prices. I wouldn’t even trade them straight.

superstarmar · 8 January 2019, 02:50 AM

Heck NOOOOOOO!!!!
1665 is the BOMB!!! Yours is quite stunning...

GREAT WHITE GREAT WHITE!!!

Tom1675 · 8 January 2019, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

The dweller wears small on your wrist?

13-14k top up is nuts. Even at todays hyped up Daytona prices. I wouldn’t even trade them straight.

x2

That Daytona isn't patrizzi or inverted... its a nice piece but that's too much premium for that one.

L.K Johnson · 8 January 2019, 03:21 AM

Keep the GW!! I can’t nearly ready the time on a 16520, the dial is so busy...!

BrazenC5 · 8 January 2019, 11:06 AM

Counter at 8K USD top up (Only if papers are punched)...full set 16520s going for 30K USD...you still need to get the booklets.

GW is cool, but if you desire a change up a full set 16520 is something cool to transition into.

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Styles Bitchley · 8 January 2019, 01:21 PM

No chance if it were me. GW all the way.

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psv · 8 January 2019, 01:23 PM

That is a no-go in my book

motoikkyu · 8 January 2019, 01:25 PM

I have a 16520, I love the watch, wouldn't part with it. But I don't hesitate to wear it because I know I can replace it fairly easily (not for what I paid, but). A nice 1665, that's a lot harder to come by. I think you might regret this.

4 December 2018, 04:23 PM	#1
Amanubis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: EDC Location: London/Singapore Watch: 16520 / 1665 GW Posts: 95	1665 for 16520? I was recently offered a 16520 A series (with paper, and box, no books and tags), for my 1665 Mk I GW (no papers, with box) and a US$13-14k top up on my end. I should say that my GW is all original, save for bezel insert. The 16520 looks to be in excellent condition. Does that make sense at all? I have a weakness for the 16520, but that seems a wee bit rich for my blood.

8 January 2019, 02:31 AM	#15
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	No way...Keep the 1665! She's a beauty! __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

8 January 2019, 02:49 AM	#16
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	The dweller wears small on your wrist? 13-14k top up is nuts. Even at todays hyped up Daytona prices. I wouldn’t even trade them straight. __________________ Instagram: @perj123

8 January 2019, 01:25 PM	#23
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	I have a 16520, I love the watch, wouldn't part with it. But I don't hesitate to wear it because I know I can replace it fairly easily (not for what I paid, but). A nice 1665, that's a lot harder to come by. I think you might regret this. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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4 December 2018, 10:05 PM	#2
petehk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Just Rolex Posts: 79	No easy answer. Two very different watches and both gives a unique feel/look on the wrist. Personally I love both and am lucky enough to be the owner of a black dial A series 16520 and a 1665 GW. Should point out that it took me much longer to find a good condition 1665 than a 16520. It seems to me the GW is much rarer. I also like to wear the 1665 more, the thick dome and maxi markers makes it so standout (I'm sure you know). If possible, keep the 1665 and buy the 16520. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

4 December 2018, 10:10 PM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Makes no sense at all. It sounds like you're only considering it because it was offered to you, not because you actually want a Daytona. Keep the 1665. As petehk mentioned, finding a good 1665 is far more difficult than a good 16520. I would take a 1665 over a 16520 all day long.

4 December 2018, 11:40 PM	#5
stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	Without proper photos this is a circle jerk.

5 December 2018, 08:29 AM	#6
dwatcher Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Watch: Luxury Watches Posts: 264	Not a good trade for me. You should know what you want anyway, so go for it if you think you want to.

5 December 2018, 11:51 AM	#7
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,052	I would not but depends on condition of both. Post some pics.

5 December 2018, 11:55 AM	#8
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Not a chance..I like the 1665 a whole hell of a lot more than any modern Daytona

6 December 2018, 03:45 AM	#10
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	You will regret the trade in a major way. These chronos are cool and even cooler if you use them, but if you do not time anything; I feel they get old quick.

10 December 2018, 01:08 PM	#11
Amanubis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: EDC Location: London/Singapore Watch: 16520 / 1665 GW Posts: 95	Thanks gents, always helpful to hear from collectors much more experienced than myself! It will be a wrench no doubt. The 1665 is one of my first vintage finds and even though it wears a bit small on the wrist, you can't beat the acrylic dome and that matt dial! Will post pics shortly for context (once I fine a reliable way to do this... still getting the hang of the process)!

10 December 2018, 04:17 PM	#13
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I have a soft spot for vintage Daytonas. So I vote 16520.

7 January 2019, 10:45 PM	#14
Amanubis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: EDC Location: London/Singapore Watch: 16520 / 1665 GW Posts: 95	Finally managed a way to upload pics of my 1665, and the 16520 on offer (at a hefty top up!) Thoughts and comments welcome! Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk

8 January 2019, 02:50 AM	#17
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Heck NOOOOOOO!!!! 1665 is the BOMB!!! Yours is quite stunning... GREAT WHITE GREAT WHITE!!!

8 January 2019, 03:21 AM	#19
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Keep the GW!! I can’t nearly ready the time on a 16520, the dial is so busy...!

8 January 2019, 11:06 AM	#20
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Counter at 8K USD top up (Only if papers are punched)...full set 16520s going for 30K USD...you still need to get the booklets. GW is cool, but if you desire a change up a full set 16520 is something cool to transition into. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

8 January 2019, 01:21 PM	#21
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	No chance if it were me. GW all the way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 January 2019, 01:23 PM	#22
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,061	That is a no-go in my book

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