Rolex

Looking for opinions please:  I have the opportunity to get a white dial Daytona 16520 Zenith El Primero movement or a new SS 116520 with in-house movement.  I would like to know what the Rolex forum Daytona wearers think..should I plunk down for the 16520 or 116520?  Thanks!

I owned both the 116 520 and the 16 520, ans I ended with a 16520...

Best,

Nicolas

Thank you for your reply!  Besides the esthetics of the 16520, do you find that the watch is less accurate than the in-house movement of the 116520?  I know the 16520 has a modified El Primero movement..just wondering if the improvements Rolex made with its own in-house movement is actually better..

The only issue is a short power reserve, but besides that, it is an excellent and very interesting movement.

Best,

Nicolas

Zenith is my choice.

I have had 3 116520 and 5 16520: overall I prefer the earlier Zenith-based Daytona. It has a nicer design, more delicate, in my opinion. You have a varity of different dials, floating Cosmo, inverted 6 to name a few. And it is less bling, more sports watch.

However, I definitely prefer the pusher feeling of the inhouse movement: what a smooth, rifle bolt feeling! Perfect!

Today, I enjoy an A-series 16520 in very nice condition.

I had one with both dials black&white, I sold it for a 1665 Rail, than I sold it too... nowadays I'd buy a 16520 R, never thought to buy a 116520 even if I've seen a nice one with a creamy dial

To All who replied to this post,

After looking at both and trying both on, I went for the white dial 116520.  Hopefully, I dont offend the 16520 enthusiasts.  Thanks to all of you for your inputs..Happy Holidays and cheers!!

No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-12-10 07:34:43