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60sec · 4 May 2021, 01:04 PM

116500 Black > White. Then 519

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Santiago32 · 4 May 2021, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jbsmith

White dial 500 for me. These are my favorite two Daytonas...

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Love the 116518 PN dial.

Gand · 4 May 2021, 01:42 PM

116500 with a mile.

djdm · 4 May 2021, 02:52 PM

Between these two I would pick the 519.

Now for the tough question - When do you think US ADs will have oysterflex Daytona models for sale again?

By Summer? Fall? Christmas? .....

subtona · 4 May 2021, 02:54 PM

White gold looks great but can’t do it without the bracelet.

d7s · 4 May 2021, 09:51 PM

I was just about to trade my 519 for the 500 (cause FOMO) but backed off at the last second and I’m glad I did.

I feel like you have to take the 519 outside for a spin to really get it, since I’ve been stuck at home on lockdown for months here in Italy I’ve only worn my watch inside the house for the most part and it’s nice but also eh...

However when I finally went out this weekend and the sunlight was hitting the watch, I swear I could not take my eyes off of it.

Then when I went to the shop to try the 500 and decide on the trade, i’d be lying if I told you that the 500 didn’t pop more, but once again, I was indoor, walked by the window to get some natural light on both of them and boy there is no competition, the 519 almost becomes a living thing.

Slightly off topic, I know this thread is purely about looks, but what finally put me off the trade was taking off my WG to put on the SS , it was my first time ever wearing a SS Daytona and being so used to the white gold it felt like I was wearing a 30$ Casio, and trading a PM Rolex for a SS + add 500€ On top definitely didn’t feel righ to me.
Sorry about this last part, but has been hunting me for days and needed to get it out of my chest ��

garyk · 5 May 2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

You act like I wrote that for no reason. He asked a question, I answered.

So, what would you trade a 116500 for while they are priced so high? AP, Patek?

jbsmith · 5 May 2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Santiago32

Love the 116518 PN dial.

Thank you.

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SS Oyster · 5 May 2021, 06:05 PM

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grimps · 5 May 2021, 06:14 PM

I've got all 3 and in my opinion the black dial looks the best

kaiserphoenix · 5 May 2021, 06:21 PM

Both incredible. Although Im biased, I still prefer that bright white porcelain look of the SS.

PorscheNRolex · 5 May 2021, 10:52 PM

Either 500 for sure! You'll never get used to the rubber strap. Will always wish you had the oyster bracelet, trust me!

DaveTheWatchGuy · 5 May 2021, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PorscheNRolex

Either 500 for sure! You'll never get used to the rubber strap. Will always wish you had the oyster bracelet, trust me!

It’s such a subjective thing because I much prefer the look of the oysterflex.

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jtorrebl · 20 July 2022, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MRB11

I have never appreciated the Daytona. Saw it in the display window years ago and thought it looked it very small. In fact tiny.
I saw the 519 on YouTube at the weekend and I don't think I've ever seen a more beautifully balanced watch. I tried on Daytona for the first time yesterday and I totally get it. Very very special.
I'm doing a 700 mile round trip to try the 519 and a few other watches as obviously no AD has any hot models. I rely on pics in this forum but like so many say pics do the watches no justice. I'm obsessed with the 519. I just hope in person it lives up to my expectations. I'm very confident it will. I couldn't afford to go grey but will patiently wait however long through an AD.

Grey prices are improving. I’m waiting for my dealer too

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amphr1 · 20 July 2022, 06:51 AM

My first impression was the white Daytona. But then got thinking that white is really hard to pull off. Too shiny and it starts to look like your bathroom. Too matte and it doesn't look premium. So I'm hard steering towards the black SS.

The OF looks really good during the day I bet. But I'm not bought into the OF side yet.

Ensign · 20 July 2022, 07:10 AM

I like the black dial - it matches with the bezel.

MiloDiThernan · 20 July 2022, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MRB11

I have never appreciated the Daytona. Saw it in the display window years ago and thought it looked it very small. In fact tiny.
I saw the 519 on YouTube at the weekend and I don't think I've ever seen a more beautifully balanced watch. I tried on Daytona for the first time yesterday and I totally get it. Very very special.
I'm doing a 700 mile round trip to try the 519 and a few other watches as obviously no AD has any hot models. I rely on pics in this forum but like so many say pics do the watches no justice. I'm obsessed with the 519. I just hope in person it lives up to my expectations. I'm very confident it will. I couldn't afford to go grey but will patiently wait however long through an AD.

What a great post! I know a watch addict friend who has owned 2 white dial 116500 and sold them both (AD came through weeks after he bought grey) because they were dinky on his 19cm wrist. He is still pining for the 19, hoping that Oysterflex bigs up the watch. And the full panda sub-dials make a big difference. Good luck on your 700 mile voyage. Hope you have the range if it’s an EV. But those grey dial Newmans are very special.

Cambo · 20 July 2022, 08:02 AM

Needs the full bracelet just IMHO

fixinbones · 20 July 2022, 11:24 AM

116519

Dougiebaby · 21 July 2022, 01:49 AM

Black dial on oyster

But if you need a rubber strap, there is always RubberB.

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Watcheroo · 23 July 2022, 09:27 PM

Wasn’t an option but I’ve always loved the black dial Daytona. Super wearable.

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SS Oyster · 28 July 2022, 12:01 PM

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MTdweller · 28 July 2022, 02:36 PM

519 please!

EEpro · 28 July 2022, 02:39 PM

Yes 519 and it isn't close. White dial of Daytona looks like a melamine dinner plate up close. Gloss black is beautiful but sunburst and panda sub dials with polished trim takes it.

danwang0520 · 28 July 2022, 04:24 PM

I'd go with 116500LN in white panda dial.......that's the one I'm saving up right now

straho824 · 28 July 2022, 05:31 PM

116519

theflywrist · 28 July 2022, 11:19 PM

116500 white, black, then 116519.
I absolutely love the oysterflex and the slate dial, but for me a steel watch is far more durable and wearable to take a beating.
I also have a preference towards full bracelets over rubber/leather straps.

An awesome problem to have picking between the 3.

Case61 · 29 July 2022, 02:48 AM

A 509 has been my usual daily wearer for four years, and I continue to love it to pieces.

View Poll Results: What is visually nicer to you?
White 116500	143	47.04%
OF 116519	161	52.96%
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4 May 2021, 02:52 PM	#64
djdm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: David Location: Seattle Watch: Daytona-C Posts: 325	Between these two I would pick the 519. Now for the tough question - When do you think US ADs will have oysterflex Daytona models for sale again? By Summer? Fall? Christmas? ..... __________________ 116500 (black) 116519 (steel) 2FA Enabled

4 May 2021, 02:54 PM	#65
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,988	White gold looks great but can’t do it without the bracelet. __________________

5 May 2021, 06:21 PM	#71
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,598	Both incredible. Although Im biased, I still prefer that bright white porcelain look of the SS. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

20 July 2022, 08:02 AM	#78
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,674	Needs the full bracelet just IMHO __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

4 May 2021, 01:04 PM	#61
60sec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: US Watch: 126500, AP RO Posts: 230	116500 Black > White. Then 519 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 May 2021, 01:42 PM	#63
Gand Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 130	116500 with a mile.

4 May 2021, 09:51 PM	#66
d7s "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: David Location: GMT+1 & LA Watch: Daytona 116519LN Posts: 102	I was just about to trade my 519 for the 500 (cause FOMO) but backed off at the last second and I’m glad I did. I feel like you have to take the 519 outside for a spin to really get it, since I’ve been stuck at home on lockdown for months here in Italy I’ve only worn my watch inside the house for the most part and it’s nice but also eh... However when I finally went out this weekend and the sunlight was hitting the watch, I swear I could not take my eyes off of it. Then when I went to the shop to try the 500 and decide on the trade, i’d be lying if I told you that the 500 didn’t pop more, but once again, I was indoor, walked by the window to get some natural light on both of them and boy there is no competition, the 519 almost becomes a living thing. Slightly off topic, I know this thread is purely about looks, but what finally put me off the trade was taking off my WG to put on the SS , it was my first time ever wearing a SS Daytona and being so used to the white gold it felt like I was wearing a 30$ Casio, and trading a PM Rolex for a SS + add 500€ On top definitely didn’t feel righ to me. Sorry about this last part, but has been hunting me for days and needed to get it out of my chest ��

5 May 2021, 06:05 PM	#69
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2021, 06:14 PM	#70
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,419	I've got all 3 and in my opinion the black dial looks the best

5 May 2021, 10:52 PM	#72
PorscheNRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 151	Either 500 for sure! You'll never get used to the rubber strap. Will always wish you had the oyster bracelet, trust me!

20 July 2022, 06:51 AM	#75
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,091	My first impression was the white Daytona. But then got thinking that white is really hard to pull off. Too shiny and it starts to look like your bathroom. Too matte and it doesn't look premium. So I'm hard steering towards the black SS. The OF looks really good during the day I bet. But I'm not bought into the OF side yet.

20 July 2022, 07:10 AM	#76
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 712	I like the black dial - it matches with the bezel.

20 July 2022, 11:24 AM	#79
fixinbones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: New York Watch: 118206 Posts: 910	116519 __________________ 126719 BLRO meteorite 126660 D-blue 118206 Day Date

21 July 2022, 01:49 AM	#80
Dougiebaby "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Doug Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Daytona BLNR SubLV Posts: 2,247	Black dial on oyster But if you need a rubber strap, there is always RubberB. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2022, 09:27 PM	#81
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	Wasn’t an option but I’ve always loved the black dial Daytona. Super wearable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2022, 12:01 PM	#82
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2022, 02:39 PM	#84
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,084	Aesthetically: What looks nicer, Daytona white dial 116500 vs the 116519? Yes 519 and it isn't close. White dial of Daytona looks like a melamine dinner plate up close. Gloss black is beautiful but sunburst and panda sub dials with polished trim takes it. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

28 July 2022, 04:24 PM	#85
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,669	I'd go with 116500LN in white panda dial.......that's the one I'm saving up right now

28 July 2022, 05:31 PM	#86
straho824 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Europe Watch: Hulk Posts: 82	116519

28 July 2022, 11:19 PM	#87
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	116500 white, black, then 116519. I absolutely love the oysterflex and the slate dial, but for me a steel watch is far more durable and wearable to take a beating. I also have a preference towards full bracelets over rubber/leather straps. An awesome problem to have picking between the 3.

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