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GTS Dean · 12 February 2011, 08:48 AM

So, that's what one of the "defect dials" looks like. Interesting, but - collectible or not - not for me.
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Hleo1 · 16 September 2011, 01:43 AM

Nice watch

SWIMPRUF · 17 September 2011, 12:27 AM

Great read.

Hleo1 · 17 September 2011, 01:38 PM

Love the everose daytona

tudorlex · 19 September 2011, 09:13 PM

fantastic informative timeless post. thank you. love the daytona but cant justify the money & gotta have a date - so happy with the tudor chrono's with rolex markings.

nim · 4 March 2012, 01:02 AM

White dial on a ss daytona looks fantastic

168 · 8 September 2012, 02:31 PM

Excellent write up. Picking one up next week. Cant wait to join the club

gregdolley · 8 September 2012, 04:01 PM

That was a great write-up, Larry. Thanks for the info!

One question though: you said the daytona is still pressure proof regardless of whether the pusher screwlocks are tight or not. What if the screwlocks are completely unwound? Is it still waterproof?

BH13GMT · 8 September 2012, 05:02 PM

Awesome thread, this is why I love this place.

Thanks guys

pol · 8 September 2012, 09:44 PM

I thoroughly enjoyed this review Larry, thank you.

Camel · 21 November 2012, 04:42 PM

Thanks for an awesome review, Larry. I could never understand the hype around the Rolex Daytona. Now I can't wait for my TT 116523 white face to be delivered next week.
I guess that's what you call "growing up" in watch terms !

changkc · 8 January 2013, 10:28 AM

Hey guys
In your opinion, what is the real size of the Daytona? For me the actual size of it is 38mm because winding crown and chrono buttons shouldn't be included. If you pick a Sub 40mm for example you can see the difference of the size right away!
Now if you include the curvature of the case and are not just measuring the edges of the bezel, you get 40mm. But IMHO, even this curvature shouldn't be included. Otherwise a Sub would have 42mm, not 40mm instead.
What do you think?
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roadie1 · 8 January 2013, 11:09 AM

I love this watch!!

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Originally Posted by Cosmographer

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Here are a few pics---maybe you and the other members can tell me what I've got. Again, been told floating cosmog., porcelain dial (raised numbers shows this?) inverted 6, and R serial series. I've had this watch for 20 years, didn't know all the intricacies of it when I got it, just liked the looks. You all know more than I ever will about these fine timepieces.

Thank you
Cosmographer

gregdolley · 11 January 2013, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by changkc

Hey guys
In your opinion, what is the real size of the Daytona? For me the actual size of it is 38mm because winding crown and chrono buttons shouldn't be included. If you pick a Sub 40mm for example you can see the difference of the size right away!
Now if you include the curvature of the case and are not just measuring the edges of the bezel, you get 40mm. But IMHO, even this curvature shouldn't be included. Otherwise a Sub would have 42mm, not 40mm instead.
What do you think?
Cheers

I would say it's 39mm cuz that's what my micrometer says when I measure from the left to the right, not including the crown...

dsio · 11 January 2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gregdolley

I would say it's 39mm cuz that's what my micrometer says when I measure from the left to the right, not including the crown...

That's what I found too... it is actually slightly larger than my Submariner.

SAMikeC · 12 January 2013, 01:51 PM

Good Evening (or whatever),

I need some help figuring something out. I have a Rolex Oyster Cosmograph in SS, model 6525, which I bought new in 1973 (screw down buttons were important to me then). It is all stainless including the bezel except for the three black dials. My question: I assume it is a Daytona even though that word doesn't appear on the dial the way it does on what seems to be most other models--why not and what does that mean?

Thanks,
Mike in San Antonio

Buck9000 · 24 February 2013, 10:48 AM

Hey guys, first post. What is the criteria for the 120g version listed in the original post? I have a 1997 stainless daytona 116520 U-series and it feels light. Bought it secondhand and had the rolex shop in SF validate it, just a little paranoid I guess.

Buck9000 · 25 February 2013, 12:31 PM

ok, still getting used to the acronyms. that's a white gold w/ leather strap I assume.

still, the 1997 daytona I have is so LIGHT.

can one of you gents with a 1997 stainless daytona tell me what yours weighs?

MrDoug · 16 May 2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

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This chart has the "78390" as the correct bracelet. Is there another that will work? The 78390 is the hardest to find BY FAR, and I'm trying to convert my grandfather's leather-strap 16520 to a bracelet.

Is there something else that'll work until I can locate the proper bracelet?

vitoyjr · 26 June 2013, 09:56 AM

Can anyone tell me how to work the time and stop watch on my new Daytona?

ratty · 2 May 2015, 04:45 AM

I've just found this thread.

I've found it so helpful and interesting I would like to say many thanks to Larry for starting it.

GT2 Guy · 4 May 2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bewithabob

Nice review, thank you. The Daytona is a beauty.

I love this watch!!

GLADIATOR · 28 May 2016, 11:24 AM

What an OUSTANDING thread.
KUDOS to TOOLS - (bow)

BigJer · 24 June 2017, 03:19 PM

I love this PN Daytona, white with black subdials, but out of price range so I bought Gevril Tribeca, an homage to the PN Daytona and I got white with black sub dials. I understand Gevril even used the same pushers. My Gevril is still new in the box.

breitlings · 13 July 2017, 01:24 AM

Thanka Padi!

Rascasse · 22 August 2017, 09:03 AM

This is my second Daytona. I had wanted a SS example, but the dealer called (after 2 years), letting me know he had a SS/gold one.... so I took it. That was in the early '90's. Now, after all these years...

It's still a great watch and the new one keeps way better time than the Zenith example.

BentleyReese · 18 October 2017, 06:28 AM

It would be entirely aseom if you put a crystall back on the watch to show off the internals...That is what I like about Pateks on some models. That would show nicely. Anyone know of clear crystal backs that we can source?

Wotch Bouy · 19 February 2018, 08:45 AM

Hi All,
can any one tell me what this dial is on this Daytona?

it's 16520 model, I take it a Zenith Movement with it being 1995?
I've read the dial info, and I'd say a Mark IV dial, but is that a later 90's dial?

TIA

GLADIATOR · 19 February 2018, 11:08 AM

Definitely a ZENITH movement.
Pre 1998 so 1995 would make sense

Pretty sure not a MK IV dial, more like a MK2

Adam

Wotch Bouy · 24 February 2018, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Definitely a ZENITH movement.
Pre 1998 so 1995 would make sense

Pretty sure not a MK IV dial, more like a MK2

Adam

still sort after, as I've read these are quite mass produced compared to previous years?

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19 February 2018, 11:08 AM	#89
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	Definitely a ZENITH movement. Pre 1998 so 1995 would make sense Pretty sure not a MK IV dial, more like a MK2 Adam __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

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GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	So, that's what one of the "defect dials" looks like. Interesting, but - collectible or not - not for me. ____________________________ TT OysterQuartz SS/Black "U" Daytona TT GMT II-C DD OysterQuartz Brietling Aero Omega Speedmaster Pro

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Hleo1 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 57	Nice watch

17 September 2011, 01:38 PM	#64
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tudorlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down Under Watch: 16570 Posts: 484	fantastic informative timeless post. thank you. love the daytona but cant justify the money & gotta have a date - so happy with the tudor chrono's with rolex markings.

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nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	White dial on a ss daytona looks fantastic

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168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 18	Excellent write up. Picking one up next week. Cant wait to join the club

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gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	That was a great write-up, Larry. Thanks for the info! One question though: you said the daytona is still pressure proof regardless of whether the pusher screwlocks are tight or not. What if the screwlocks are completely unwound? Is it still waterproof?

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changkc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CA Watch: Daytona 116520 bk Posts: 19	Hey guys In your opinion, what is the real size of the Daytona? For me the actual size of it is 38mm because winding crown and chrono buttons shouldn't be included. If you pick a Sub 40mm for example you can see the difference of the size right away! Now if you include the curvature of the case and are not just measuring the edges of the bezel, you get 40mm. But IMHO, even this curvature shouldn't be included. Otherwise a Sub would have 42mm, not 40mm instead. What do you think? Cheers ------- Rolex GMT Pepsi Rolex Daytona 116520 SS Black Rolex Sub Hulk 116610LV JLC Master Compressor Extreme World Panerai Luminor PAM 00164 Chopard Mille Miglia Power Reserve IWC Top Gun Double Chrono IWC Portuguese Chrono Breitling Navitimer Breitling Bentley Mark VI Hublot Big Bang Black Magic Omega Speedmaster Apolo 11 35th Aniversary Omega Seamaster 300M Aut Tag Heuer Link Caliber S Tag Heuer 2000 series Breitling Aerospace Bvlgari Diagono Automatic

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SAMikeC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: Rolex Cosmograph Posts: 1	Good Evening (or whatever), I need some help figuring something out. I have a Rolex Oyster Cosmograph in SS, model 6525, which I bought new in 1973 (screw down buttons were important to me then). It is all stainless including the bezel except for the three black dials. My question: I assume it is a Daytona even though that word doesn't appear on the dial the way it does on what seems to be most other models--why not and what does that mean? Thanks, Mike in San Antonio

24 February 2013, 10:48 AM	#77
Buck9000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 10	Hey guys, first post. What is the criteria for the 120g version listed in the original post? I have a 1997 stainless daytona 116520 U-series and it feels light. Bought it secondhand and had the rolex shop in SF validate it, just a little paranoid I guess.

25 February 2013, 12:31 PM	#78
Buck9000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 10	ok, still getting used to the acronyms. that's a white gold w/ leather strap I assume. still, the 1997 daytona I have is so LIGHT. can one of you gents with a 1997 stainless daytona tell me what yours weighs?

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vitoyjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: walnut Posts: 2	Can anyone tell me how to work the time and stop watch on my new Daytona?

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BigJer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Pampa, TX Posts: 85	I love this PN Daytona, white with black subdials, but out of price range so I bought Gevril Tribeca, an homage to the PN Daytona and I got white with black sub dials. I understand Gevril even used the same pushers. My Gevril is still new in the box.

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BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	It would be entirely aseom if you put a crystall back on the watch to show off the internals...That is what I like about Pateks on some models. That would show nicely. Anyone know of clear crystal backs that we can source?

19 February 2018, 08:45 AM	#88
Wotch Bouy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: under a stone Watch: DeTomaso Posts: 73	Hi All, can any one tell me what this dial is on this Daytona? it's 16520 model, I take it a Zenith Movement with it being 1995? I've read the dial info, and I'd say a Mark IV dial, but is that a later 90's dial? TIA

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