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Old 17 September 2020, 03:23 AM   #1
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Kermit Vs. Steel Daytona
Being the ex-owner of a kermit I have to say the watch is great and was thinking about picking up another one rather than the 2020 model although I have also been offered a full set steel daytona.

Opinions from anyone that has had experience with both and any insight on how they wear would be appreciated
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Old 17 September 2020, 04:55 AM   #2
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So you are thinking of getting a used 16610LV rather than a new 116500?
My vote for Daytona.
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Old 17 September 2020, 04:59 AM   #3
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so you are thinking of getting a used 16610lv rather than a new 116500?
My vote for daytona.
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Old 17 September 2020, 04:59 AM   #4
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I’ll take 116610lv or 126610lv over 16610lv let alone a Daytona
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Old 17 September 2020, 05:24 AM   #5
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Old 17 September 2020, 05:29 AM   #6
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Daytona but I am bias
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Old 17 September 2020, 05:34 AM   #7
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daytona if it has the ceramic bezel
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Old 17 September 2020, 08:29 AM   #9
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So you are thinking of getting a used 16610LV rather than a new 116500?
My vote for Daytona.
actually no a 116520
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Old 17 September 2020, 09:01 AM   #10
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I have both and they both wear nicely but I find the Daytona more comfortable. The Daytona definitely is the better watch.
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Old 17 September 2020, 09:07 AM   #11
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they are such different watches so it’s completely up to personal taste. i wouldn’t mind getting either


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Old 17 September 2020, 09:16 AM   #12
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Daytona wears much smaller. Petite some may say. Tough to read dial.

LV is my choice. I sold my 116520 few years ago never looked back.
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Old 17 September 2020, 09:50 AM   #13
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LV Anniversary or a random 116520 ? I would go LV unless it was a first year run 116520 Panna dial or better yet a 5 digit Zenith.
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Old 17 September 2020, 10:03 AM   #14
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You may find this thread of interest https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=763912

To you question, get both?!
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Old 17 September 2020, 10:43 AM   #16
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The Daytona.
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Old 17 September 2020, 10:47 AM   #17
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Definitely the Daytona! Even if it's 116520.
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Old 17 September 2020, 11:59 AM   #18
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Old 17 September 2020, 05:49 PM   #19
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Old 17 September 2020, 07:01 PM   #20
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daytona in white
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Wear wise, the Daytona.

Future value wise, the Kermit.
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Old 17 September 2020, 07:57 PM   #22
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Old 17 September 2020, 09:10 PM   #23
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I own both and would take the Daytona.
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I formerly owned the first Kermit to hit my city and while I regret selling it, I’m happy with the watches I’ve bought since including the white dial ceramic Daytona.
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Being the ex-owner of a kermit I have to say the watch is great and was thinking about picking up another one rather than the 2020 model although I have also been offered a full set steel daytona.

Opinions from anyone that has had experience with both and any insight on how they wear would be appreciated
Tough call. I buy on function. If you find you value legibility, and use a date often (as I do) the Kermit wins. If you dont need a date, and don't need a chrono (Its useless-take it from someone who owned 2 and actually uses chrons at my job to time things-not steaks) and like the look go Daytona.
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Both of them are beautiful but I don't like to buy pre-owned, so in this case I would rather get a brand new Daytona.
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Hands down get the Daytona!
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