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doramas · 7 August 2020, 04:06 AM

I am one of the few who likes the previous Daytona 116520 better than the current Daytona ceramic 116500?

What do you think?

HogwldFLTR · 7 August 2020, 04:09 AM

Are we choosing the one we like better or worse?

doramas · 7 August 2020, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Are we choosing the one we like better or worse?

The one you like best

ArtNouveau · 7 August 2020, 04:12 AM

I owned a 16520 white dial and both colors of 116520. I prefer the tweaked features of my black dial 116500.

GolfPunk · 7 August 2020, 04:16 AM

White dial 116520
Black dial 116500

ec00421 · 7 August 2020, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by golfpunk

white dial 116520
black dial 116500

+1

Nixshah · 7 August 2020, 04:19 AM

IMHO the white dial 116500 may be the perfect watch.

kans86 · 7 August 2020, 04:20 AM

I have both and prefer my creamy, MK1 116520.

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Seddyspaghetti · 7 August 2020, 04:25 AM

500

DiamondSt · 7 August 2020, 04:25 AM

Vote for Daytona 116520, the first Daytona with Rolex caliber inside. Daytona ceramic 116500 is a restyling but not a new Daytona. The new Daytona will arrive next years.

4 Aussies · 7 August 2020, 04:30 AM

500!

Bobby T · 7 August 2020, 04:37 AM

116520 Zenith White Dial....Perfect

116520 In-House Movement White Dial....Boring

116500 Ceramics c White Dial.....Stunning

116520 Black Dial....Fantastic

116500 Black Dial.....Not so great

cts · 7 August 2020, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfpunk

white dial 116520
black dial 116500

+1

Bobby T · 7 August 2020, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby T

116520 Zenith White Dial....Perfect

116520 In-House Movement White Dial....Boring

116500 Ceramics c White Dial.....Stunning

116520 Black Dial....Fantastic

116500 Black Dial.....Not so great

Perfection in a modern day Daytona!!!

alpharulez · 7 August 2020, 06:34 AM

116500

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alpharulez · 7 August 2020, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by alpharulez

116500

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illiguy · 7 August 2020, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

White dial 116520
Black dial 116500

Reverse this. Black Dial 116520. White Dial 116500. Win-Win.

garyk · 7 August 2020, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by alpharulez

116500

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Lol,

stylinleems · 7 August 2020, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

reverse this. Black dial 116520. White dial 116500. Win-win.

x 2!

1665fan · 7 August 2020, 07:04 AM

Cream 520 is the best of all of them

cts · 7 August 2020, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Cream 520 is the best of all of them

+100, & the most rare....

socialpro · 7 August 2020, 07:15 AM

Although there is an appeal to both, and I have never owned the 520 - I vote 500 for the ceramic bezel.

Simon_jrees · 7 August 2020, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doramas

I am one of the few who likes the previous Daytona 116520 better than the current Daytona ceramic 116500?

What do you think?

I don't like the black ceramic bezel on the Daytona at all, I prefer it's predecessor.

Chester01 · 7 August 2020, 07:58 AM

The non ceramic wins this one. It will always be the first iteration with the inhouse movement. Next, it’s closer to its tool watch DNA without the ceramics. With the white model, the ceramic is very stark black against white-which is a sportier look. I find the 116520 slightly more versatile on that account as it blends in better. I saw the white ceramic in person and it just looked less integrated. This is not an issue with the black ceramic version however. I look at the ceramic versions really like I would the Sub and sub date. The ceramic is not an upgrade really because the benefit is offset by its higher tendency to fail or be cracked and added cost with that. I also don’t consider 40+ year old “technology” an upgrade no matter how rolex tries to market it.

DiamondSt · 7 August 2020, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby T

Perfection in a modern day Daytona!!!

Frankenstein! This bezel is correct for the latest 116520, 2013/2016.

nachopc · 7 August 2020, 08:17 AM

It depends on the day but now, most of days I prefer the 20

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Tjp730 · 7 August 2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Cream 520 is the best of all of them

Could not have said it better myself

Golfbone · 7 August 2020, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

White dial 116520
Black dial 116500

We have a winner. Agree!

Rashid.bk · 7 August 2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kans86

I have both and prefer my creamy, MK1 116520.

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I prefer the ceramic but that creamy dial looks so elegant. Doesn't that have a special moniker, slipped my mind right now but those are rare, no.

georgekart · 7 August 2020, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby T

116520 Zenith White Dial....Perfect

116520 In-House Movement White Dial....Boring

116500 Ceramics c White Dial.....Stunning

116520 Black Dial....Fantastic

116500 Black Dial.....Not so great

Zenith isn't 116520, it's 16520. And I agree 16520 looks better with symmetrical subdials and smaller subdial ring.

Agree the 116500 is better than 116520 in white, but I'll argue it also looks good in black. White is sexier and black is more elegant IMO.

View Poll Results: ????
Daytona 116520	165	32.61%
Daytona 116500 ceramic	341	67.39%
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7 August 2020, 04:06 AM	#1
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Daytona 116520 vs Daytona 116500 ceramic I am one of the few who likes the previous Daytona 116520 better than the current Daytona ceramic 116500? What do you think?

7 August 2020, 04:09 AM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Are we choosing the one we like better or worse? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 August 2020, 04:16 AM	#5
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	White dial 116520 Black dial 116500 __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

7 August 2020, 04:12 AM	#4
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,964	I owned a 16520 white dial and both colors of 116520. I prefer the tweaked features of my black dial 116500.

7 August 2020, 04:19 AM	#7
Nixshah "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 248	IMHO the white dial 116500 may be the perfect watch.

7 August 2020, 04:20 AM	#8
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	I have both and prefer my creamy, MK1 116520. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 August 2020, 04:25 AM	#9
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	500

7 August 2020, 04:25 AM	#10
DiamondSt Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Paris Posts: 19	Vote for Daytona 116520, the first Daytona with Rolex caliber inside. Daytona ceramic 116500 is a restyling but not a new Daytona. The new Daytona will arrive next years.

7 August 2020, 04:30 AM	#11
4 Aussies 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 2,903	500!

7 August 2020, 04:37 AM	#12
Bobby T Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 934	116520 Zenith White Dial....Perfect 116520 In-House Movement White Dial....Boring 116500 Ceramics c White Dial.....Stunning 116520 Black Dial....Fantastic 116500 Black Dial.....Not so great

7 August 2020, 06:34 AM	#15
alpharulez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Watch: Assorted! Posts: 696	116500 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 August 2020, 07:04 AM	#20
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	Cream 520 is the best of all of them

7 August 2020, 07:15 AM	#22
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Although there is an appeal to both, and I have never owned the 520 - I vote 500 for the ceramic bezel.

7 August 2020, 07:58 AM	#24
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	The non ceramic wins this one. It will always be the first iteration with the inhouse movement. Next, it’s closer to its tool watch DNA without the ceramics. With the white model, the ceramic is very stark black against white-which is a sportier look. I find the 116520 slightly more versatile on that account as it blends in better. I saw the white ceramic in person and it just looked less integrated. This is not an issue with the black ceramic version however. I look at the ceramic versions really like I would the Sub and sub date. The ceramic is not an upgrade really because the benefit is offset by its higher tendency to fail or be cracked and added cost with that. I also don’t consider 40+ year old “technology” an upgrade no matter how rolex tries to market it.

7 August 2020, 08:17 AM	#26
nachopc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Nash Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Only Posts: 1,501	It depends on the day but now, most of days I prefer the 20 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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