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Swisswatchconnection · 11 May 2012, 05:25 AM

Which do you prefer? Why? What do you consider a fair price to pay? What do you think they are actually selling for pre-owned?

Stainless steel of course

Kingair · 11 May 2012, 05:31 AM

I would go for original . . . . Zenith
But a lot of people want . . . Rolex
What's the best ?

I just read that the Zenith movement Daytona are increasing in value . . .

HAGOne

Swisswatchconnection · 11 May 2012, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

I would go for original . . . . Zenith
But a lot of people want . . . Rolex
What's the best ?

I just read that the Zenith movement Daytona are increasing in value . . .

HAGOne

Zenith is supposed to be more accurate. Very important for timing your laps around your gated community...lol

Swisswatchconnection · 11 May 2012, 05:35 AM

It seems people want to pay under 8000 for daytonas but I have trouble finding them under 8700. Most I see are 9000 or more.

kcmo · 11 May 2012, 05:39 AM

Plenty of threads about this very topic that you will find helpful.....personally I prefer the 4130.

capote · 11 May 2012, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

I would go for original . . . . Zenith
But a lot of people want . . . Rolex
What's the best ?

I just read that the Zenith movement Daytona are increasing in value . . .

HAGOne

The Zenith movement wasn't the first one used in a Daytona. I like the dial layout better on the Zenith I think, on the other hand the latest ivory dial ceramic Daytona is very very nice.

Swisswatchconnection · 11 May 2012, 05:42 AM

I saw an old plastic Daytona for sale the other day for 23000. It was sold the next day.

dddrees · 11 May 2012, 05:48 AM

I personally perfer the newer one with the Rolex movement. Probably more because it's the one I have than anything of any real substance. But after comparing both there's nothing that would make me chose the previous version over what I have currently.

I have the white dial and the newer one has silver sub dials, some like the black sub dials on the Zenith version. The difference in movement isn't something I can see so this isn't something that makes a difference to me. The sub seconds being on 6 works just fine for me. On the Zenith the sub seconds is on 9 and the sub dials are placed slightly diferent. The newer clasp and SELs work for me.

So I am happy with what I have already.

Frogman4me · 11 May 2012, 06:28 AM

No contest, Zenith for me. Especially a floating cosmograph or porcelain dial!

Monte Cristo · 11 May 2012, 06:51 AM

From what I have seen, a SS Zenith sells for the same price as a new 4130.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 11 May 2012, 07:02 AM

Even though it's a "detuned" El Primero I prefer the Zenith Daytona.

iLLGT2 · 11 May 2012, 07:28 AM

Zenith Daytona for me as well!

caryyee · 11 May 2012, 07:39 AM

Movement wise, or for collectibility, I'd pick the Zenith. But as a daily wearer, I'd pick the current model, the upgrades to the bracelet are too nice for me to ignore.

nick c · 11 May 2012, 12:36 PM

zenith for me

Hairdude1 · 12 May 2012, 02:49 PM

Sweet pic!

kekes7 · 6 June 2012, 10:33 AM

zenith for me

YoyoGift8 · 6 June 2012, 10:37 AM

prefer the newer ver. w/ the in house rolex movement.

Sam Philip · 6 June 2012, 10:41 AM

Prefer the new Daytona

impalass · 6 June 2012, 10:54 AM

I prefer the 4130 simply because it's an in house movement.

crew · 6 June 2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swisswatchconnection

Zenith is supposed to be more accurate. Very important for timing your laps around your gated community...lol

Now that's funny!

QueueCumber · 6 June 2012, 11:18 AM

I prefer having the movements as in-house as possible...

gwalker · 6 June 2012, 12:21 PM

If I were to purchase one it would be new with the Rolex movement. Not because I don't like Zenith, I do and absolutely love their watches especially the Striking 10th even more than the Daytona. I chose the Rolex movement because I like all things new unless it's a true vintage peice. Personally not too many 10-15 year old watches sing to me and that's what I get with a Zenith Daytona and I'm a new kind of guy.

landroverking · 7 June 2012, 08:26 AM

Zenith all the way. Might feel different if the 4130 had the sub seconds at 9.

Howie · 7 June 2012, 08:51 AM

Zenith because I prefer brushed lugs on a sports watch. A and P serials have the last upgrades (SEL bracelet and luminova dial/hands) so they have the best of both worlds in my opinion.

inspires · 7 June 2012, 10:53 AM

I love both references but for me the 16520 fits the best and as Howie mentioned if you can find an A or P serial you have the upgraded SEL and Luminova Dial/Hands.

11 May 2012, 05:25 AM	#1
Swisswatchconnection Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Mr Kramer Location: New York City Watch: es Posts: 33	Daytona: Zenith Vs Rolex Which do you prefer? Why? What do you consider a fair price to pay? What do you think they are actually selling for pre-owned? Stainless steel of course

11 May 2012, 05:48 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I personally perfer the newer one with the Rolex movement. Probably more because it's the one I have than anything of any real substance. But after comparing both there's nothing that would make me chose the previous version over what I have currently. I have the white dial and the newer one has silver sub dials, some like the black sub dials on the Zenith version. The difference in movement isn't something I can see so this isn't something that makes a difference to me. The sub seconds being on 6 works just fine for me. On the Zenith the sub seconds is on 9 and the sub dials are placed slightly diferent. The newer clasp and SELs work for me. So I am happy with what I have already. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 May 2012, 06:51 AM	#10
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	From what I have seen, a SS Zenith sells for the same price as a new 4130. __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

11 May 2012, 07:02 AM	#11
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Even though it's a "detuned" El Primero I prefer the Zenith Daytona. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

7 June 2012, 10:53 AM	#25
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	I love both references but for me the 16520 fits the best and as Howie mentioned if you can find an A or P serial you have the upgraded SEL and Luminova Dial/Hands. __________________ _____________ All GREEN

11 May 2012, 05:31 AM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I would go for original . . . . Zenith But a lot of people want . . . Rolex What's the best ? I just read that the Zenith movement Daytona are increasing in value . . . HAGOne

11 May 2012, 05:35 AM	#4
Swisswatchconnection Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Mr Kramer Location: New York City Watch: es Posts: 33	It seems people want to pay under 8000 for daytonas but I have trouble finding them under 8700. Most I see are 9000 or more.

11 May 2012, 05:39 AM	#5
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Plenty of threads about this very topic that you will find helpful.....personally I prefer the 4130.

11 May 2012, 05:42 AM	#7
Swisswatchconnection Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Mr Kramer Location: New York City Watch: es Posts: 33	I saw an old plastic Daytona for sale the other day for 23000. It was sold the next day.

11 May 2012, 06:28 AM	#9
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	No contest, Zenith for me. Especially a floating cosmograph or porcelain dial!

11 May 2012, 07:28 AM	#12
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Zenith Daytona for me as well!

11 May 2012, 07:39 AM	#13
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Movement wise, or for collectibility, I'd pick the Zenith. But as a daily wearer, I'd pick the current model, the upgrades to the bracelet are too nice for me to ignore.

12 May 2012, 02:49 PM	#15
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Sweet pic!

6 June 2012, 10:33 AM	#16
kekes7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 106	zenith for me

6 June 2012, 10:37 AM	#17
YoyoGift8 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 967	prefer the newer ver. w/ the in house rolex movement.

6 June 2012, 10:41 AM	#18
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Prefer the new Daytona

6 June 2012, 10:54 AM	#19
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	I prefer the 4130 simply because it's an in house movement.

6 June 2012, 11:18 AM	#21
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I prefer having the movements as in-house as possible...

6 June 2012, 12:21 PM	#22
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	If I were to purchase one it would be new with the Rolex movement. Not because I don't like Zenith, I do and absolutely love their watches especially the Striking 10th even more than the Daytona. I chose the Rolex movement because I like all things new unless it's a true vintage peice. Personally not too many 10-15 year old watches sing to me and that's what I get with a Zenith Daytona and I'm a new kind of guy.

7 June 2012, 08:26 AM	#23
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Zenith all the way. Might feel different if the 4130 had the sub seconds at 9.

7 June 2012, 08:51 AM	#24
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,036	Zenith because I prefer brushed lugs on a sports watch. A and P serials have the last upgrades (SEL bracelet and luminova dial/hands) so they have the best of both worlds in my opinion.

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