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Wiver72 · 16 February 2019, 08:21 AM

520 more value in the future

ccaballero · 16 February 2019, 08:59 AM

The ceramic bezel is major as steel bezel is scratch magnet

ROLEXster · 16 February 2019, 09:00 AM

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.

Wiver72 · 16 February 2019, 09:25 AM

I have both and love wearing the 520 better.

oldman2005 · 16 February 2019, 09:34 AM

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.

0ptimus_1 · 16 February 2019, 09:39 AM

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.

goodolejr · 16 February 2019, 10:11 AM

For black, the 520. For white, the 500.

BlackBay1 · 16 February 2019, 10:20 AM

I don’t think there’s a wrong answer. You’l Know what’s right for you when you try them on. Good luck.

GMTSpas · 16 February 2019, 10:40 AM

Love both, hard to choose! I wouldn't give up my 116520 for anything.

rmlovett1 · 16 February 2019, 10:48 AM

No wrong answer...both are beauties! I’d say whichever you enjoy looking at the most

Chute · 16 February 2019, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiver72

I have both and love wearing the 520 better.

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.

1watch · 16 February 2019, 11:00 AM

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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lamnyc · 16 February 2019, 11:35 AM

I prefer 116520 in white, 116500 in black.

luvsub · 16 February 2019, 11:42 AM

Both are very nice, get 500 if have to choose only one.

iluvrolex · 16 February 2019, 01:24 PM

116500 ftw!

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awol123 · 16 February 2019, 01:32 PM

Ceramic.

watchaser · 16 February 2019, 04:11 PM

I’ve owned both and both dials and the 116500 is hands down my favorite in both dials.

Watchdaytona · 16 February 2019, 05:32 PM

116500 without a doubt, the black ceramic bezel frames the watch and looks like a more modern 6263.

Hibbyx · 16 February 2019, 05:38 PM

Never liked the old Daytona, so it's a easy call on the Ceramic for me

Carry The Interest · 16 February 2019, 06:00 PM

Another vote here for the 116500.

Vince KSA · 16 February 2019, 06:06 PM

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.

shoppy · 16 February 2019, 07:17 PM

500 owning both the 500 gets my first time as I` can wear with out worry. The bezel already looks marked on that one.

Toivonen · 16 February 2019, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.m.b.

I prefer the 116500.

period.

Law_ren22 · 16 February 2019, 08:57 PM

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.

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JPS · 16 February 2019, 09:14 PM

Wow! The 500 looks bigger & more masculine there too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law_ren22

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.

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1watch · 17 February 2019, 04:46 AM

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.

BlackBay1 · 17 February 2019, 09:06 AM

Congrats on your choice, wear it in good health.

TheWatchEnthusiast · 17 February 2019, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodolejr

For black, the 520. For white, the 500.

I feel the same way although many have the exact opposite opinion.

tacotaco · 17 February 2019, 11:21 AM

Yes

Solo118 · 17 February 2019, 12:17 PM

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.

16 February 2019, 10:20 AM	#38
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	I don’t think there’s a wrong answer. You’l Know what’s right for you when you try them on. Good luck. __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

16 February 2019, 11:00 AM	#42
1watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 657	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 February 2019, 07:17 PM	#52
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,769	500 owning both the 500 gets my first time as I` can wear with out worry. The bezel already looks marked on that one. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

17 February 2019, 09:06 AM	#57
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	Congrats on your choice, wear it in good health. __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

16 February 2019, 08:21 AM	#31
Wiver72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San francisco Posts: 22	520 more value in the future

16 February 2019, 08:59 AM	#32
ccaballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Watch: None Posts: 646	The ceramic bezel is major as steel bezel is scratch magnet

16 February 2019, 09:00 AM	#33
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	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
Wiver72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San francisco Posts: 22	I have both and love wearing the 520 better.

16 February 2019, 09:34 AM	#35
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	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.

16 February 2019, 09:39 AM	#36
0ptimus_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chino Hills ca Watch: 116508-116718ln Posts: 93	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.

16 February 2019, 10:11 AM	#37
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 778	For black, the 520. For white, the 500.

16 February 2019, 10:40 AM	#39
GMTSpas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: SD43,YMRG,DYTNA500 Posts: 300	Love both, hard to choose! I wouldn't give up my 116520 for anything.

16 February 2019, 10:48 AM	#40
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,455	No wrong answer...both are beauties! I’d say whichever you enjoy looking at the most

16 February 2019, 11:35 AM	#43
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,751	I prefer 116520 in white, 116500 in black.

16 February 2019, 11:42 AM	#44
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Both are very nice, get 500 if have to choose only one.

16 February 2019, 01:24 PM	#45
iluvrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jason Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 539	116500 ftw! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 February 2019, 01:32 PM	#46
awol123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: US Posts: 111	Ceramic.

16 February 2019, 04:11 PM	#47
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,424	I’ve owned both and both dials and the 116500 is hands down my favorite in both dials.

16 February 2019, 05:32 PM	#48
Watchdaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: London/NY Posts: 275	116500 without a doubt, the black ceramic bezel frames the watch and looks like a more modern 6263.

16 February 2019, 05:38 PM	#49
Hibbyx Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Carl Location: Nottingham UK Watch: Bluesy, Seadweller Posts: 199	Never liked the old Daytona, so it's a easy call on the Ceramic for me

16 February 2019, 06:00 PM	#50
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Watch: RLX, ALS Posts: 3,410	Another vote here for the 116500.

16 February 2019, 06:06 PM	#51
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 751	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, 08:57 PM	#54
Law_ren22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 51	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

17 February 2019, 04:46 AM	#56
1watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 657	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.

17 February 2019, 11:21 AM	#59
tacotaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: KCMO Watch: Daytona C - Black Posts: 398	Yes

17 February 2019, 12:17 PM	#60
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	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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