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joli160 · 18 March 2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SamiKssiaa

That picture makes the steel bezel version look better, I can't lie

In my eyes as well

jessiethe3rd · 18 March 2016, 08:01 AM

Here's my take. The ceramic is stunning. I'm now sitting on a DeepSea D-Blue. I have the SS Daytona and I will be honest... the DeepSea really has a hard time leaving my wrist. The presence is just very solid.

I am floored by the Daytona SS-C. It is a very nice watch but it'd need to PROBABLY be an addition and not a replacement. The SS is so much more classy but I will say that the white faced SS-C is a thing of beauty. The reason why I bring up that DeepSea D-Blue is the ceramic bezel is a look that is best served up on that beast. Scratched or not (which it cleans up well if you know what you are doing...) the SS Daytona is hard to resist for it's classic look.

May... have... to... splurge...though...

My girlfriend has been trying to steal my SS Daytona. She seems to really approve of the new look. Then again, it may be a ruse to get me off my Daytona. These women are so tricky now days. She'll force me to buy it at least that's how I put the spin... "she made me do it... I'm so weak..."

RUK · 18 March 2016, 08:02 AM

Both good looking watches. I had a chance to buy a Daytona many a time over the last 4 years by passed for three reasons. The bezel scratches, the size and the sub-dial colour/legibility.

The new one has fixed two of the issues and the ceramic bezel may make the size appear larger.

So the new one goes straight in my basket!

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GsurgBM · 18 March 2016, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bongtris

Glad i have the black ss. Will def add the white daytonaC.

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Exactly my plan.

al503 · 18 March 2016, 10:09 AM

Both look great.

One of the main reasons I've not acquired a Daytona, even though it's 40mm was that it looked too small on my wrist (8"). The black bezel solves that issue for me.

WristEnvy · 18 March 2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bongtris

Glad i have the black ss. Will def add the white daytonaC.

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Glad I have the white SS. Will def add the black DaytonaC.

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Syfret · 18 March 2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

In my eyes as well

Another vote for the SS. On Wednesday I got carried away in the initial hype and even mailed my AD to reserve a SSC but now I'm thinking hmmmmmm. The SS just looks like a far more polished (pun intended) watch in my eyes. Reckon I'll stick with my white dial SS and SubC combination 😉

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Ckci · 18 March 2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

Ceramic by far. Looks cleaner and sharper. I love it.

It's probably my new favorite SS Rolex by far. Blockbuster for Rolex.

I'm with you. I don't like the shiny bezel of the previous Daytonas is either SS nor WG or YG. The Ceramic bezel is a huge step forward by going back to the look of the past which I much prefer. I put my name on the list with my AD for SS white today at 6:32pm. By that time I was already number 6! Bummer. Hopefully the people ahead of me change their minds. I've been really busy and didn't even realize the new release had happened until Rick "Invstr" texted me. He's number #1 on the list in Houston.

Russell.

Ed99 · 18 March 2016, 03:47 PM

Ceramic for the win. Looks a lot sharper and good contrast.

blcblc · 18 March 2016, 03:54 PM

Both are nice but ceramic for me

Maxy · 18 March 2016, 03:59 PM

Cermaic looks sharp in this video review (albeit still smaller size) http://timeandtidewatches.com/gone-i...-video-review/

And1dre · 18 March 2016, 04:27 PM

I'm really liking the ceramic. Seems a lot easier to read also, at least from all the pictures I've seen.

Kevan · 18 March 2016, 05:40 PM

Quote....

"I am so sorry and realise the reaction this may incur.

Does anyone else think it has lost a little of it's classical look?

I'll have the Platona - stunning - different. But the steel is now looking like the Platona, all be it in the brown...

Open the gates of hell...."

Qtip.416 · 18 March 2016, 05:51 PM

Does anyone know the dimensions of the new SSC?

Flat6 · 18 March 2016, 05:53 PM

Much prefer the SS bezel. More elegant and classy. Ceramic is more sporty. Both are beautiful but 116520 all the way for me.

crowncollection · 18 March 2016, 05:59 PM

Ceramic bezel is a winner

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Sarko · 18 March 2016, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qtip.416

Does anyone know the dimensions of the new SSC?

They are identical

BlackBay1 · 18 March 2016, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevan

Quote....

"I am so sorry and realise the reaction this may incur.

Does anyone else think it has lost a little of it's classical look?

I'll have the Platona - stunning - different. But the steel is now looking like the Platona, all be it in the brown...

Open the gates of hell...."

I was looking at the history of the Daytona and the four digit references in particular and there is a mixture of acrylic and steel bezels which give that different look. I think the new ceramic versions are just a modern take on that to be honest and could quite happily work side by side with the steel.

I think it's the evolution not revolution process which Rolex seems to do so well at work again.

zama · 18 March 2016, 06:51 PM

Glad I sold my TT Daytona a month ago, I think the ceramic will certainly impact the old no matter how much we all loved it.

Singslinger · 18 March 2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Token74

Love them both. I've always wanted a Daytona but the scratched bezel always put me off actually buying one, so the Ceramic was a no-brainer the second it was announced. But that doesn't take anything away from the SS bezel model, it's a wonderful watch, just not for me.

Same here.

paltak · 18 March 2016, 10:02 PM

I have the White 116520 and I plan to add the White 116500. Love them both!

timackerman · 18 March 2016, 10:39 PM

I wonder if I will be able to get my hands on a new ceramic bezel and install it on my 116520?

10Past10 · 18 March 2016, 11:26 PM

The ceramic SS daytona definitely has a sportier look to it - personally i prefer the original Daytona as for me its more of an evening wear and classier - that said I've just put myself on the waiting list for the ceramic :)

Ckci · 18 March 2016, 11:33 PM

I think the SSC will go well with my 16520 Zenith Daytona which I got because I felt they would only become harder to find.
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I really prefer the subdials on the SSC also. The bezel is much more readable than the SS bezel. In re: to the SSC looking sportier or less classic. Dr. Tom maybe able to weigh in on this with more authority but as a lay person I am pretty sure Auto Racing qualifies as a Sport and therefore I'm pretty sure the Daytona is supposed to be first and foremost a Sport watch not first and foremost a dress watch. This is finally getting back to the Daytona's roots after having taken a "U-turn" and going down a different path for too many years.

Dr. Russell.

watch_the_time · 18 March 2016, 11:42 PM

The new black ceramic on the black face looks outstanding. More masculine and powerful in my opinion. At first the white face captivated me but now I think black is the winner. In the end, Rolex wins because demand will be huge yet the old version still has a following..

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Cinquecento · 18 March 2016, 11:58 PM

I love the new white dial Daytona-C - i will keep my black dial and add the new white.

droptopman · 19 March 2016, 12:06 AM

Little torn. Like them both. I have planned on adding a chrono to my collection but have been more focused on a four digit reference. I need to see the 116500 in the flesh before I can decide. Guess I will be waiting awhile on this....

Ckci · 19 March 2016, 12:24 AM

This is what a classic Daytona looks like.
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Pic is of HL65's (Ken's) INCREDIBLE 6263 which many of us LUST after! Posted with permission from Ken.

Ckci · 19 March 2016, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Little torn. Like them both. I have planned on adding a chrono to my collection but have been more focused on a four digit reference. I need to see the 116500 in the flesh before I can decide. Guess I will be waiting awhile on this....

I'd go with a great 4 digit if you can find it and swing it.

tkerrmd · 19 March 2016, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevan

Quote....

"I am so sorry and realise the reaction this may incur.

Does anyone else think it has lost a little of it's classical look?

I'll have the Platona - stunning - different. But the steel is now looking like the Platona, all be it in the brown...

Open the gates of hell...."

I think it will be a nice watch addition to compliment the Platona, will show you when mine arrives!

18 March 2016, 08:02 AM	#93
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Both good looking watches. I had a chance to buy a Daytona many a time over the last 4 years by passed for three reasons. The bezel scratches, the size and the sub-dial colour/legibility. The new one has fixed two of the issues and the ceramic bezel may make the size appear larger. So the new one goes straight in my basket! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

18 March 2016, 05:59 PM	#106
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,191	Ceramic bezel is a winner Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

18 March 2016, 06:51 PM	#109
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Glad I sold my TT Daytona a month ago, I think the ceramic will certainly impact the old no matter how much we all loved it. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

18 March 2016, 10:39 PM	#112
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	I wonder if I will be able to get my hands on a new ceramic bezel and install it on my 116520? __________________ Daytona 116520

18 March 2016, 11:58 PM	#116
Cinquecento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At home Posts: 518	I love the new white dial Daytona-C - i will keep my black dial and add the new white. __________________ - 116718 GMT II Black Dial - 116680 Yacht-Master II SS - 16610 Submariner Y Serial - 116520 Daytona Black Dial

18 March 2016, 08:01 AM	#92
jessiethe3rd Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 316	Here's my take. The ceramic is stunning. I'm now sitting on a DeepSea D-Blue. I have the SS Daytona and I will be honest... the DeepSea really has a hard time leaving my wrist. The presence is just very solid. I am floored by the Daytona SS-C. It is a very nice watch but it'd need to PROBABLY be an addition and not a replacement. The SS is so much more classy but I will say that the white faced SS-C is a thing of beauty. The reason why I bring up that DeepSea D-Blue is the ceramic bezel is a look that is best served up on that beast. Scratched or not (which it cleans up well if you know what you are doing...) the SS Daytona is hard to resist for it's classic look. May... have... to... splurge...though... My girlfriend has been trying to steal my SS Daytona. She seems to really approve of the new look. Then again, it may be a ruse to get me off my Daytona. These women are so tricky now days. She'll force me to buy it at least that's how I put the spin... "she made me do it... I'm so weak..."

18 March 2016, 10:09 AM	#95
al503 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Watch: DD40, SD43 Posts: 369	Both look great. One of the main reasons I've not acquired a Daytona, even though it's 40mm was that it looked too small on my wrist (8"). The black bezel solves that issue for me.

18 March 2016, 03:47 PM	#99
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	Ceramic for the win. Looks a lot sharper and good contrast.

18 March 2016, 03:54 PM	#100
blcblc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,290	Both are nice but ceramic for me

18 March 2016, 03:59 PM	#101
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,225	Cermaic looks sharp in this video review (albeit still smaller size) http://timeandtidewatches.com/gone-i...-video-review/

18 March 2016, 04:27 PM	#102
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	I'm really liking the ceramic. Seems a lot easier to read also, at least from all the pictures I've seen.

18 March 2016, 05:40 PM	#103
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	Quote.... "I am so sorry and realise the reaction this may incur. Does anyone else think it has lost a little of it's classical look? I'll have the Platona - stunning - different. But the steel is now looking like the Platona, all be it in the brown... Open the gates of hell...."

18 March 2016, 05:51 PM	#104
Qtip.416 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1675/1016/5513 Posts: 105	Does anyone know the dimensions of the new SSC?

18 March 2016, 05:53 PM	#105
Flat6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13	Much prefer the SS bezel. More elegant and classy. Ceramic is more sporty. Both are beautiful but 116520 all the way for me.

18 March 2016, 10:02 PM	#111
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 822	I have the White 116520 and I plan to add the White 116500. Love them both!

18 March 2016, 11:26 PM	#113
10Past10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: James Location: London Watch: Patek 5712/1A Posts: 151	The ceramic SS daytona definitely has a sportier look to it - personally i prefer the original Daytona as for me its more of an evening wear and classier - that said I've just put myself on the waiting list for the ceramic :)

18 March 2016, 11:33 PM	#114
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	I think the SSC will go well with my 16520 Zenith Daytona which I got because I felt they would only become harder to find. image.jpg I really prefer the subdials on the SSC also. The bezel is much more readable than the SS bezel. In re: to the SSC looking sportier or less classic. Dr. Tom maybe able to weigh in on this with more authority but as a lay person I am pretty sure Auto Racing qualifies as a Sport and therefore I'm pretty sure the Daytona is supposed to be first and foremost a Sport watch not first and foremost a dress watch. This is finally getting back to the Daytona's roots after having taken a "U-turn" and going down a different path for too many years. Dr. Russell.

18 March 2016, 11:42 PM	#115
watch_the_time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: U.S. Posts: 79	The new black ceramic on the black face looks outstanding. More masculine and powerful in my opinion. At first the white face captivated me but now I think black is the winner. In the end, Rolex wins because demand will be huge yet the old version still has a following.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2016, 12:06 AM	#117
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Little torn. Like them both. I have planned on adding a chrono to my collection but have been more focused on a four digit reference. I need to see the 116500 in the flesh before I can decide. Guess I will be waiting awhile on this.... __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

19 March 2016, 12:24 AM	#118
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	This is what a classic Daytona looks like. image.jpg Pic is of HL65's (Ken's) INCREDIBLE 6263 which many of us LUST after! Posted with permission from Ken.

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