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A future grail as far as I'm concerned.
In 20 years, when the flimsy bracelet/endlinks/clasp of the mass-produced 16520/16523/16528 will have loosened to such an extent as to become unwearable (many already are), the 16518/16519 will have stood alone the test of time, literally.
I am a big fan of Daytonas. Have long wanted a gold bracelet Daytona and have bought more than one. They never seemed to work for me ...
and then this came along. 1993 NOS 16518 Zenith with inverted 6, at 1/2 the price of comparable steel 16520. Unlike gold bracelet Daytonas, for me this is less showy and more comfortable weight wise. Plus I love the Arabic numeral dial and over all look. ...
Great purchase!
As you said 16518 have not skyrocketed yet...but since gold watches(especially Daytonas) are becoming more and more sought after prices will increase very soon as it happened for the 16528. The strapped version is definitely more elegant and understated t...
A future grail as far as I'm concerned.
In 20 years, when the flimsy bracelet/endlinks/clasp of the mass-produced 16520/16523/16528 will have loosened to such an extent as to become unwearable (many already are), the 16518/16519 will have stood alone the test of time, literally. ...
You are lucky
to buy this watch at half price of a 16520. This watch is more like 15000 to 18000 USD... Great find. Enjoy it.
