Daytona white big jump

[riverline3]

Originally Posted by Tensai

Black is sharp, and really goes with everything.

I agree with this

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by cts

116500 black>116500 white
116520 white>116500 black

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

My opinion is the opposite way round for both of these

Originally Posted by Tensai

From a Japanese YouTube poll this week. Black for the win!!!

This is like when people on The forum ask whether they like a submariner or submariner date and the sometimes overwhelming majority say the original submariner. it doesn't mean much. Because the truth of the matter is, the overwhelming majority of buyers prefer the submariner date, but for whatever reason, the prideful submariner lovers maybe more prone to jump in and express their preference. The submariner date is made in much higher volume, and is in greater demand.

There is no doubt, there are those few that may prefer the black iteration dial, the majority of people however would rather have the white dial. So honestly those poles really mean nothing because we all know the answer as to what the majority people prefer.

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[Fleetlord]

The cost to acquire these for dealers keeps going up too. It's getting harder to get people to come off of them for a decent price. Everybody wants top dollar because they know how much they are "worth".

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Madman37

Why does everyone hate the black one it’s so nice

I don’t think everyone ‘hates’ the black dial - just more people prefer the white.

Personally, for that kind of money I would be looking to go the PM route.

116515LN with the Arabic dial would be my choice over either the white or black dial SS watches




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[mips33]

"Worth" being the operative word ... Just like the stock market, be careful of a frothy market

[Goonthree]

Davidsw has a new store so I went there. I was wearing white dial ss and he says he would buy that from me. I saw you probably offer 25k and he says he would buy it for 25k. I think others will pay 27k used

[SL BRABUS]

All I could say is this......

The 116520 relative a bargain when compared to 116500 regrading market value...

[dired]

Originally Posted by MAINEZX10

A 2018 116500 seems not to fetch as much. Why is that you think?

Got me wondering if Daytona is trying to catch-up with BTC.......... just high demands.

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Screwly

I had opportunity to purchase either, and after trying them on in person I chose black. The white takes great pictures but the black is an all around beauty.

Originally Posted by Macnavara

I love the way everyone bashes greys on the forum then bigs up the king of greys dsw....make your minds up

Fwiw ive got the black and find it wears a little larger which i prefer over the white....no regrets and i had choice of both

Originally Posted by Tensai

Black is sharp, and really goes with everything.

Originally Posted by Madman37

The silver sub dials are what for me make it stand out. You point is very valid but I think the black looks so slick compared to the white. It just looks like such a luxurious finish.

the black edges out the white for versatility, appears larger, has a more premium feel in the metal vs the white.

The 116520 in white is awesome and trumps the black 116500, followed by the white 116500 for me.

[gtnator]

I couldn’t decide so I got both. Always the best option.


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[Oyster84]

Originally Posted by Madman37

Why does everyone hate the black one it’s so nice

Agreed! Plus you don't have to worry about the bezel getting scratched all to hell like the other models

[Mr. Superlative]

I admire the white, but adore the Black. Posted about this a few months ago, if anyone wants to have a read:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=723996

[nr1416]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

All I could say is this......

The 116520 relative a bargain when compared to 116500 regrading market value...

Totally Agree. The Ceramic Daytona is amazing watch but is it $8K more then a Stainless Bezel one? no way.

[sutats]

Originally Posted by cts

White 116520 will ultimately trump all the SS Daytona’s. It’s the most unique of any other Daytona model. White with silver sub dials. No other white Daytona has that and it was by far, by far much more popular than the black 116520! Ever more so than the current models. The white Daytona’s have always out performed the black but the 11650 and the 116500 are too similar. Just wait and see my friends. Cheers!!!

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Let me guess. You have a white 116520.

lol. What gave it away.

I feel that the full stainless steel Daytonas reference 116520 or 16520 will re-emerge again from their former glory as an old school nostalgia bling product since most products are going ceramic or new age material sleek. They were for their longest time highly coveted from the late 90's and that only stopped when they were discontinued and replaced by the 116500. The past four years or so the 116500 has taken the spotlight from the 116520 and there's been minimal media appearances from its predecessor.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

This is like when people on The forum ask whether they like a submariner or submariner date and the sometimes overwhelming majority say the original submariner. it doesn't mean much. Because the truth of the matter is, the overwhelming majority of buyers prefer the submariner date, but for whatever reason, the prideful submariner lovers maybe more prone to jump in and express their preference. The submariner date is made in much higher volume, and is in greater demand.

There is no doubt, there are those few that may prefer the black iteration dial, the majority of people however would rather have the white dial. So honestly those poles really mean nothing because we all know the answer as to what the majority people prefer.

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Well im in the minority....i was offered both but preferred black

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by gtnator

I couldn’t decide so I got both. Always the best option.

THAT is how you roll

[Seaswirl]

Originally Posted by sutats

lol. What gave it away.

I feel that the full stainless steel Daytonas reference 116520 or 16520 will re-emerge again from their former glory as an old school nostalgia bling product since most products are going ceramic or new age material sleek. They were for their longest time highly coveted from the late 90's and that only stopped when they were discontinued and replaced by the 116500. The past four years or so the 116500 has taken the spotlight from the 116520 and there's been minimal media appearances from its predecessor.

Don’t get me wrong. I loved the 116520 and owned a black and later the white dial. It’s a great watch, but I much prefer the 116500. My biggest complaint with the 116520 was the ss polished bezel was a scratch magnet and a bit too shiny.

[1665fan]

35k now for the white 116500

[pain888]

Insane.....so how much black dial........

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Screwly

I had opportunity to purchase either, and after trying them on in person I chose black. The white takes great pictures but the black is an all around beauty.

Totally agree. I've been saying it for years, the white is more photogenic because of the contrast of the sub-dials, but on the wrist it looks slightly cheap to me (I've owned/flipped it twice). Just too toothpaste white for my liking.

The black Daytona-C on the wrist has a stunning, classic quality that is somewhat lost in photos.

And how are most guys choosing to buy a new Daytona ... from photos, because you almost never see them in person at ADs.

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by scombs263

I contacted DavidSW shop this past summer. Offered $2K under what they were asking for a new Daytona, they would not budge a dime. My guess is he will sell sooner than later at that price he has listed. His prices can seem higher than others but he knows the market, he sells quite a bit of his watches, they don’t just sit. He gets constant inventory, watches going out and new ones coming in.

So his price is fixed price no negotiable?????

His list price seems higher than others too.

[Daytonaman799]

I like both but these prices are nuts. I have a white but from an AD. The whole watch market is becoming untouchable unless you have a good AD relationship.

[Sweetswisssteel]

The 116520 is best in black dial. The 116500 is best in white dial. It really is that simple. If TT, just make sure you get it cheap. TT Daytona's look silly. White Gold is best with blue dial, yellow gold with green etc.

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[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Well im in the minority....i was offered both but preferred black

There are many who would go that way, but like you said in the minority. Enjoy in the best of health

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[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by swish77

Totally agree. I've been saying it for years, the white is more photogenic because of the contrast of the sub-dials, but on the wrist it looks slightly cheap to me (I've owned/flipped it twice). Just too toothpaste white for my liking.

The black Daytona-C on the wrist has a stunning, classic quality that is somewhat lost in photos.

And how are most guys choosing to buy a new Daytona ... from photos, because you almost never see them in person at ADs.

I love the pics of the white dial (having never seen it in person) but I am not really a white dial guy. I recently had a white SMP with the high contrast black bezel (ala Daytona) but it did not last. No matter how hard I try, I just don’t really like white dialed watches.

I have been lucky enough to score a black Daytona and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! It is so sleek, it is so sexy, it is so stunning. No regret here






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[Anestheticsaregood]

Originally Posted by Sweetswisssteel

The 116520 is best in black dial. The 116500 is best in white dial. It really is that simple. If TT, just make sure you get it cheap. TT Daytona's look silly. White Gold is best with blue dial, yellow gold with green etc.

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100 agree

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I love the pics of the white dial (having never seen it in person) but I am not really a white dial guy. I recently had a white SMP with the high contrast black bezel (ala Daytona) but it did not last. No matter how hard I try, I just don’t really like white dialed watches.

I have been lucky enough to score a black Daytona and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! It is so sleek, it is so sexy, it is so stunning. No regret here






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Congrats! Excellent choice