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karleone · 12 January 2022, 07:06 AM

Really depends on the condition on the 16520. If unpolished mint and full set I would go zenith. If not Daytona C. Metal polished bezel are scratch magnets and repolished bezel always look bad.

jay_kay · 12 January 2022, 08:24 PM

A white dialled Zenith would be my choice.

1665fan · 12 January 2022, 09:47 PM

How many zeniths does David SW have???

illiguy · 13 January 2022, 12:12 AM

There’s no doubt both are incredible watches.

1) Seems like there’s a preference for modern on this sub-forum.
2) The Zenith with brushed lugs, patina, and different placement of seconds sub-register is just *chef’s kiss*.
3) There are far fewer unpolished 16520 Zeniths than there are DaytonaCs.
4) Even so, the White Dial 116500LNs will go down as a classic just like the Zenith.
5) Secondary market for both will continue to go bonkers. Happy to see folks out there who wear and enjoy both without tucking away.

illiguy · 15 January 2022, 11:07 AM

Maybe not in parity anymore. Just saw a new 116500LN (White) listed at $48k. I had to do a double-take. Wow.

DoctorA · 15 January 2022, 12:09 PM

Ceramic for me

Boaters · 15 January 2022, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Ceramic 116500LN all day for me. I also prefer it for the movement, bracelet, clasp, etc….

+1 What else is there to say?

1665fan · 16 January 2022, 12:34 AM

All Daytonas going crazy right now……never seen anything like it…….Cryptona

ratty · 16 January 2022, 12:41 AM

Zenith for me.

jaisonline · 16 January 2022, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

How many zeniths does David SW have???

Exactly.

Bxtek · 16 January 2022, 02:02 AM

I personally love the contrast of the black ceramic bezel against the white dial over the steel bezel. The black bezel also compliments the black subdial "circles" imo.

If it was a black dial watch, then it would be the Zenith for me. The steel bezel compliments the lighter subdial "circles" for me.

amanbra · 16 January 2022, 09:55 AM

Zenith… what a beauty.

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GB-man · 16 January 2022, 11:59 AM

Can’t get your 116500 factory brushed. I learned that the hard way.

illiguy · 16 January 2022, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Can’t get your 116500 factory brushed. I learned that the hard way.

100%. It’s a subtle difference, and one that appeals to me immensely.

red1108nyc · 17 January 2022, 09:58 AM

Thinking back, I would prefer a black ceramic or a white zenith.

Solo118 · 17 January 2022, 10:09 AM

If I had to choose right NOW, I think I would take the Zenith. White dial, latest model with most up to date bracelet.

zengineer · 17 January 2022, 12:25 PM

Any pre-ceramic before any ceramic. I find the ceramic bezel too heavy looking for such a small and detailed watch.

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arcampado · 17 January 2022, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Ceramic 116500LN all day for me. I also prefer it for the movement, bracelet, clasp, etc….

Agree 100%

View Poll Results: Which Daytona would you choose?
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16520 (Zenith)	87	38.50%
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12 January 2022, 08:24 PM	#32
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15 January 2022, 12:09 PM	#36
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,530	Ceramic for me __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

16 January 2022, 11:59 AM	#43
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,052	Can’t get your 116500 factory brushed. I learned that the hard way. __________________

12 January 2022, 07:06 AM	#31
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,142	Really depends on the condition on the 16520. If unpolished mint and full set I would go zenith. If not Daytona C. Metal polished bezel are scratch magnets and repolished bezel always look bad.

12 January 2022, 09:47 PM	#33
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,634	How many zeniths does David SW have???

13 January 2022, 12:12 AM	#34
illiguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,576	There’s no doubt both are incredible watches. 1) Seems like there’s a preference for modern on this sub-forum. 2) The Zenith with brushed lugs, patina, and different placement of seconds sub-register is just chef’s kiss. 3) There are far fewer unpolished 16520 Zeniths than there are DaytonaCs. 4) Even so, the White Dial 116500LNs will go down as a classic just like the Zenith. 5) Secondary market for both will continue to go bonkers. Happy to see folks out there who wear and enjoy both without tucking away.

15 January 2022, 11:07 AM	#35
illiguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,576	Maybe not in parity anymore. Just saw a new 116500LN (White) listed at $48k. I had to do a double-take. Wow.

16 January 2022, 12:34 AM	#38
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,634	All Daytonas going crazy right now……never seen anything like it…….Cryptona

16 January 2022, 12:41 AM	#39
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,673	Zenith for me.

16 January 2022, 02:02 AM	#41
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	I personally love the contrast of the black ceramic bezel against the white dial over the steel bezel. The black bezel also compliments the black subdial "circles" imo. If it was a black dial watch, then it would be the Zenith for me. The steel bezel compliments the lighter subdial "circles" for me.

16 January 2022, 09:55 AM	#42
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	Zenith… what a beauty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2022, 09:58 AM	#45
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,507	Thinking back, I would prefer a black ceramic or a white zenith.

17 January 2022, 10:09 AM	#46
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,068	If I had to choose right NOW, I think I would take the Zenith. White dial, latest model with most up to date bracelet.

17 January 2022, 12:25 PM	#47
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,580	Any pre-ceramic before any ceramic. I find the ceramic bezel too heavy looking for such a small and detailed watch. Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk

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