Daytona pusher difficulties + incoming

[shammad10]

Hi guys,

Picked up an old all original 1997 (U serial) zenith Daytona 16520 this week- absolutely love the black Subdial registers vs the silver on the 116520 and it wears stunning.

It’s my first Daytona, and only issue I have is that it’s actually hard to unscrew the pushers when I’m wearing the watch- just hard to kinda get my fingers in and do it, and takes a while.
Anyone else with the same issue on their Daytonas or is this a me problem? Is it easier on the 6 digit references?




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[inadeje]

That’s the one to have right there. The zenith Daytona is sublime. I have two and would not part with them.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by inadeje

That’s the one to have right there. The zenith Daytona is sublime. I have two and would not part with them.

Have to agree, these are beautiful

[Mystro]

Shouldn’t be hard to unscrew the sleeves over the pushers. Just loosen and roll your finger over them and they should easily unscrew. No need to over tighten them anyway as they have nothing to do with keeping water out.

[travisb]

Congratulations! The 16520s trump the modern Daytonas in my opinion. Mine are forever keepers.
I rarely use the pushers and haven't noticed any issue. Enjoy your watch!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Shouldn’t be hard to unscrew the sleeves over the pushers. Just loosen and roll your finger over them and they should easily unscrew. No need to over tighten them anyway as they have nothing to do with keeping water out.

Exactly there main function was to stop activating the chronograph function when not needed. And a French dive team reported on forum that the Daytona pushers were unscrewed and activated underwater with no harm whatsoever. Although not a huge fan of the modern automatic Daytona I much prefer the dial lay out on the Zenith versions

[JSolution]

Much nicer than the modern ones if you ask me, well played sir

[shammad10]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Shouldn’t be hard to unscrew the sleeves over the pushers. Just loosen and roll your finger over them and they should easily unscrew. No need to over tighten them anyway as they have nothing to do with keeping water out.

Okay that has sorted it out for me- nice method just rolling the finger over!! Who knew there was a technique!

[Mr Ben]

I’d stopped looking at these older ones now ceramic’s so prevalent but this looks great with the black subdials - good photo as well.

Congrats - enjoy!

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by JSolution

Much nicer than the modern ones if you ask me, well played sir

100% nicer than the new 126500. Looking for a mint white dial B&P to join my Panda 116500. Congrats OP

[rmlovett1]

Beautiful! Congratulations!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Snowballs]

That is a beauty. Thanks for posting!

[ratty]

I normally don't have any of these problems with mine.

Beautiful watch, congratulations.

[johnliley]

Everyone knows the pushers on a Daytona are for show.

That being said maybe they were never used and are a little stiff. But shouldn't be too stiff I'd suppose.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by shammad10

Okay that has sorted it out for me- nice method just rolling the finger over!! Who knew there was a technique!

It’s also how I wind my Speedmasters. Some complain about the crown guards getting in the way, but if you simply use your forefinger and run it under the crown they wind super easy

[MRBolton]

Beautiful watch. I've never had any issue unscrewing my pushers on either 116508 I've had nor the 116500 that I had. Maybe if I overtightened a little it would take a minimal amount of additional effort, but it never is a chore as you're describing.

[WatchTimes]

Luckily I am not a huge Daytona fan but if I was to get one this would be what I would want!

Congrats and wear it in good health!!!

[Seddyspaghetti]

No issue with mine. But i do notice that the pushers have more resistance than the modern ones.


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[Big Tex Rolex]

Great looking watch, and it looks to be in great condition … congratulations on your purchase.

I have an 116500, and have no issues with those pushers … as I never use them !!

[shammad10]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s also how I wind my Speedmasters. Some complain about the crown guards getting in the way, but if you simply use your forefinger and run it under the crown they wind super easy

Haha mind blown. That has now sorted my Speedmaster winding problems.

Perhaps I'm just an idiot who shouldn't be around watches!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by shammad10

Haha mind blown. That has now sorted my Speedster winding problems.

Perhaps I'm just an idiot who shouldn't be around watches!

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[bkay001]

Big congratulation.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Shouldn’t be hard to unscrew the sleeves over the pushers. Just loosen and roll your finger over them and they should easily unscrew. No need to over tighten them anyway as they have nothing to do with keeping water out.

Rolex does not seem to agree with this. Says watch is 100 meters WR with the pushers screwed down.

https://content.rolex.com/v7/dam/med...daytona_en.pdf

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Manamana

100% nicer than the new 126500. Looking for a mint white dial B&P to join my Panda 116500. Congrats OP

The 126500 white is basically the same as the white zenith. Dial wise

[t65tampa]

Congrats! I love that dial. It is hard for me to access the pusher sleeves to unscrew them while wearing the watch, but maybe I wear it a little tighter than others or my fingers aren't as finessed. Off the wrist, it is easy to screw and unscrew them relatively.

Enjoy your new Daytona!

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Sweet! The best Daytona's!

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by 928ktgold

The 126500 white is basically the same as the white zenith. Dial wise

There are some differences between the two dials which makes the 16520 look nicer, add to that the total look with the steel bezel the 16520 white is much nicer looking in my eyes than the new 126500. To me all steel Daytonas are nice, but some more than others.

[agriculture&watches]

Congratulations!!!!

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Rolex does not seem to agree with this. Says watch is 100 meters WR with the pushers screwed down.

https://content.rolex.com/v7/dam/med...daytona_en.pdf

Yes both crown and pushers have to be screwed down to guarantee 100 meters WR. This says a lot about the standard Omega Speedmaster which is 50m WR without screw pushers or crown, and there are Speedmasters that are WR to 100m without screw down pushers and crown too.