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Originally Posted by TeddyBallGame
While I don't have any experience with 4 digit Rolex, I do own a 16520 Daytona, a 16710 GMT and their modern 6 digit counterparts. I'm not sure I'd categorize the 16520 & 16710 as vintage quite yet, but they definitely have a vintage look and feel with modern reliability (not that 4 digit models aren't reliable). I don't baby or wear them any different from my 6 digit watches. Even taking them in the water swimming without any concern. For me, I personally would be a little nervous doing the same thing with a lot of 4 digit models.
In regards to the GMT, I feel the 4 and 5 digit models look pretty similar to each other, minus some small differences. So if the vintage look is what you're after, I would be more inclined to go 5 digit. With the Daytona on the other hand, there is a much bigger difference between a 4 and a 5 digit. Both in form factor/aesthetics and movement (manual vs automatic) making the 4 digits look more vintage.
How often do you plan on wearing it, daily or sparingly? Something else to think about might be the future availability parts if it's going to be a daily wear. At some point, those 4 digit models might be harder to find parts if Rolex decides to not support them anymore.
Personally, if I had to pick one Rolex from my collection to keep it would be my 16520 Daytona!
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My hope is to wear it quite often in a rotation, perhaps a couple times a week. It’s a good point that durability matters in that instance, so leaning 5 digit, to remain somewhat vintage, but also hold up to daily wear, might be the way… The 16520 is certainly a contender.