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soho · 26 March 2016, 03:23 AM

I posted a favorite Black Bay poll, and thought that a favorite SS Daytona poll would be interesting as well. Please vote for your favorite. "Steel Bezel" means year 2000 and later, and of course "Ceramic Bezel" means the Basel 2016 releases.

Lordofrolex · 26 March 2016, 03:26 AM

Daytona-C white dial by far my favorite SS daytona of all time. I know most of you would say the 60s paul newmans. But its only wanted do to its high price and rarity but i personally dont like the lightweight and small feel of them. Im a modern watch type collector so daytona-c is a winner for me.

FTX I · 26 March 2016, 03:36 AM

Black ceramic is perfect. I couldn't ask for more. Wait.. maybe a glidelock clasp..

AK797 · 26 March 2016, 03:37 AM

I like the black and might source the WG Panda dial as a white option.

tkerrmd · 26 March 2016, 03:40 AM

think we know how this pole will go!

ratty · 26 March 2016, 04:28 AM

I think this is too hard to say before actually seeing the new models.

I like my current white faced version but the new one looks really good as well so I can't say

magnetic · 26 March 2016, 04:33 AM

voted for daytona 500 in white but really need to try both on before deciding.

soho · 26 March 2016, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

think we know how this pole will go!

Agreed! But it is interesting that in the Black Bay poll the present models are winning. One poster called that owner bias, which I thought was a fair point. But here it seems there is less owner bias here, and a new model will win.

landroverking · 26 March 2016, 04:52 AM

C white dial by a hair. Now if it were a true panda. White dial hands down.

mudd · 26 March 2016, 08:38 AM

Having the white SS model, I am heavily drawn to the new black ceramic.

kingSubTT · 26 March 2016, 08:39 AM

No option for Platona?

Seaswirl · 26 March 2016, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudd

Having the white SS model, I am heavily drawn to the new black ceramic.

Same here. Hoping to keep my current white Daytona and adding the black ceramic once it becomes available to the masses (which includes me).

BLACKHORSE 6 · 26 March 2016, 09:13 AM

Until I see the ceramic models in person, I think that the steel bezel looks better.

Everyone is debating on whether or not the price of the 116520 models will fall. If it does, then I might look at a white dial 116520 for the wife.

soho · 26 March 2016, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingSubTT

No option for Platona?

Awesome watch, but for this poll no. Though a Daytona, it's a completely different product.

subtona · 26 March 2016, 10:03 AM

zenith white.

or any manual wind version.

Lew Archer · 26 March 2016, 07:57 PM

I voted for the white dial SS model--after all, it's the one I purchased and I haven't seen the new Ceramic models in person, though I find both very appealing.

I chose the white dial Daytona because I already owned several watches with black dials. Submariner, GMT Master II, Explorer.

Down the road, I may add the Ceramic Daytona to my collection. I say down the road because of availability and cost.

I'm torn between the white and black dial Ceramic models. The black dial would provide the most contrast with my current white dial Daytona.

On the other hand, the Ceramic Model with the white dial has black outer rings around the subdials, as opposed to the silver outer rings on all the other SS models.

I find the silver outer rings on my white dial Daytona is hard to read...the silver reflects light and this makes using the chronograph difficult. I think the black outer rings will be easier to read.

I'll just have to wait and see how they appear in person...for example, if the legibility of the black and white ceramics is comparable, I'd probably choose the black. If there is, in fact, a real advantage in legibility to the white dial, then I'd choose it.

Secretariat · 26 March 2016, 08:01 PM

[QUOTE=subtona;6574493]zenith white.

Me too, the Zenith White.

sgmgolf · 26 March 2016, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

zenith white.

or any manual wind version.

I am with Gus ^^^^^^^........I will keep and still much prefer my Zenith White.

SC11 · 26 March 2016, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I like the black and might source the WG Panda dial as a white option.

That's an option!

Actually I wonder what the black and slate WG dials would look like against the black ceramic?!

travisb · 26 March 2016, 08:37 PM

I like them all and currently own a SS Zenith movement but the white / ceramic is becoming the runaway winner for me.

KenNethcole · 26 March 2016, 08:52 PM

Ceramic white dial for me. Never really like the steel bezel version.

AK797 · 26 March 2016, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

That's an option!

Actually I wonder what the black and slate WG dials would look like against the black ceramic?!

Black racing dial looks fantastic in below pics, and I think the slate will look amazing.

https://d23x6d9cx8qezf.cloudfront.ne...6&h=445&crop=1

https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex...ovelties-2016/

darwin95 · 26 March 2016, 11:03 PM

I would hold this poll until I see ceramic one in person. Will be close call though

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ap1 · 26 March 2016, 11:24 PM

I simply CAN NOT wait for this watch.

Spoonage · 26 March 2016, 11:33 PM

I chose Ceramic white, but my preference would be a 6263.

breitlings · 26 March 2016, 11:36 PM

B4 I opened this thread I thought white c but now that black c looks really good!

AzHadEnuf · 27 March 2016, 12:11 AM

Poll needs a Bakelite / Black option.

RolexAuthority · 27 March 2016, 12:16 AM

THE WINNER - DAYTONA 500

ratty · 27 March 2016, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgmgolf

I am with Gus ^^^^^^^........I will keep and still much prefer my Zenith White.

Very nice watch.

Seaswirl · 27 March 2016, 06:36 AM

Wow. The black ceramic is taking a beating. Ironically, it's been growing on me more and more.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite SS Daytona?
Steel Bezel White	55	20.30%
Steel Bezel Black	53	19.56%
Ceramic Bezel White	125	46.13%
Ceramic Bezel Black	38	14.02%
Voters: 271. You may not vote on this poll

26 March 2016, 03:23 AM	#1
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,055	Poll: Favorite SS Daytona I posted a favorite Black Bay poll, and thought that a favorite SS Daytona poll would be interesting as well. Please vote for your favorite. "Steel Bezel" means year 2000 and later, and of course "Ceramic Bezel" means the Basel 2016 releases.

26 March 2016, 03:26 AM	#2
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Daytona-C white dial by far my favorite SS daytona of all time. I know most of you would say the 60s paul newmans. But its only wanted do to its high price and rarity but i personally dont like the lightweight and small feel of them. Im a modern watch type collector so daytona-c is a winner for me. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

26 March 2016, 08:39 AM	#11
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	No option for Platona? __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

26 March 2016, 10:03 AM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,549	zenith white. or any manual wind version. __________________

26 March 2016, 03:36 AM	#3
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Black ceramic is perfect. I couldn't ask for more. Wait.. maybe a glidelock clasp..

26 March 2016, 03:37 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I like the black and might source the WG Panda dial as a white option.

26 March 2016, 03:40 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	think we know how this pole will go!

26 March 2016, 04:28 AM	#6
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,798	I think this is too hard to say before actually seeing the new models. I like my current white faced version but the new one looks really good as well so I can't say

26 March 2016, 04:33 AM	#7
magnetic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: London Posts: 285	voted for daytona 500 in white but really need to try both on before deciding.

26 March 2016, 04:52 AM	#9
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	C white dial by a hair. Now if it were a true panda. White dial hands down.

26 March 2016, 08:38 AM	#10
mudd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Watch: 114060 Posts: 435	Having the white SS model, I am heavily drawn to the new black ceramic.

26 March 2016, 09:13 AM	#13
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,678	Until I see the ceramic models in person, I think that the steel bezel looks better. Everyone is debating on whether or not the price of the 116520 models will fall. If it does, then I might look at a white dial 116520 for the wife.

26 March 2016, 07:57 PM	#16
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	I voted for the white dial SS model--after all, it's the one I purchased and I haven't seen the new Ceramic models in person, though I find both very appealing. I chose the white dial Daytona because I already owned several watches with black dials. Submariner, GMT Master II, Explorer. Down the road, I may add the Ceramic Daytona to my collection. I say down the road because of availability and cost. I'm torn between the white and black dial Ceramic models. The black dial would provide the most contrast with my current white dial Daytona. On the other hand, the Ceramic Model with the white dial has black outer rings around the subdials, as opposed to the silver outer rings on all the other SS models. I find the silver outer rings on my white dial Daytona is hard to read...the silver reflects light and this makes using the chronograph difficult. I think the black outer rings will be easier to read. I'll just have to wait and see how they appear in person...for example, if the legibility of the black and white ceramics is comparable, I'd probably choose the black. If there is, in fact, a real advantage in legibility to the white dial, then I'd choose it.

26 March 2016, 08:01 PM	#17
Secretariat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Philippines Posts: 1,730	[QUOTE=subtona;6574493]zenith white. Me too, the Zenith White.

26 March 2016, 08:37 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	I like them all and currently own a SS Zenith movement but the white / ceramic is becoming the runaway winner for me.

26 March 2016, 08:52 PM	#21
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	Ceramic white dial for me. Never really like the steel bezel version.

26 March 2016, 11:03 PM	#23
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	I would hold this poll until I see ceramic one in person. Will be close call though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 March 2016, 11:24 PM	#24
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,515	I simply CAN NOT wait for this watch.

26 March 2016, 11:33 PM	#25
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,131	I chose Ceramic white, but my preference would be a 6263.

26 March 2016, 11:36 PM	#26
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	B4 I opened this thread I thought white c but now that black c looks really good!

27 March 2016, 12:11 AM	#27
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Poll needs a Bakelite / Black option. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

27 March 2016, 12:16 AM	#28
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	THE WINNER - DAYTONA 500

27 March 2016, 06:36 AM	#30
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Wow. The black ceramic is taking a beating. Ironically, it's been growing on me more and more.

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