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Hello Jeff! Very interesting comparison...

 

... with great pictures to show the two versions together.

I own about same watches, as I have a white dialed 116520, and a silver dial with black sub dials 6269 (from 1967)

My feelings about these two watches is that though I love both, they are quite different.

I love the small size of the 6239, which gives that special charm and "vintage" look. I also like so much the very clean dial of the old models.

I don´t like the cluttered dial of the new version, full of long inscriptions which detract from the cleanliness of the dial.

In the new model, I don´t like the polished central link of the Oyster bracelet, nor the polished upper surfaces of the watch case. Too much shine!!

Both watches are extremely accurate, and this speaks of the noblesse of the old Valjoux 722, as well of the new "in house" Rolex movement.

I enjoy wearing both, but I must confess that I get more pleasure wearing the old one!

Just a personal point of view, of course.

Best cordial regards, Abel.






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Rolex Daytona 6265 vs 16520

 
By: DrStrong : November 6th, 2013-00:25
I have found some nice pictures of a 6265 vs a 16520 (credit Axl). Quite interesting to see the differences between the two watches. The 16520 bezel is too wide IMHO, to me it ruins the proportions of the Daytona. ...  

the only one think i don't like...

 
By: gensiulia : November 6th, 2013-02:33
...on the manual Daytona is the MK3 pushers. nice couple indeed. ciao

The 6265 is much, much nicer, IMO.

 
By: marcelo : November 6th, 2013-03:18
Less cluttered dial (way too many word on the 16520), better looking subdials and better looking overall. The only nicer thing on the Daytona is the diameter. 37 mm is really small for a chrono - 39mm would make the 6265 perfect. ;)

The 6265 diameter is perfect for my wrist...

 
By: DrStrong : November 6th, 2013-05:12
...also, the rather large crown and pushers give it some extra size. But it's a matter of personnal taste for sure.

Very nice post DrStrong, thank you for the nice......

 
By: Sandgroper : November 6th, 2013-03:45
pictures. I do not find the bezel on the 16520 too large I think it is in keeping with the proportions of a larger case. To me the only tiny bit which I would criticise is the "cluster" look of the sub-dials on the 16520 compared to the 6265. If the movem... 

Hello Jeff! Very interesting comparison...

 
By: Subexplorer : November 6th, 2013-06:25
... with great pictures to show the two versions together. I own about same watches, as I have a white dialed 116520, and a silver dial with black sub dials 6269 (from 1967) My feelings about these two watches is that though I love both, they are quite di...  

Abel...

 
By: DrStrong : November 6th, 2013-06:59
....I love the D A Y T O N A script on your watch ;-)

Hello Jeff!! Thank you so much for the compliment...

 
By: Subexplorer : November 6th, 2013-07:32
... a big compliment coming from you! I appreciate that! So glad you love it! Thank you again, and receive my best cordial regards, Abel. I add another picture of the inscription! ...  

An Interesting Comparison Jeff

 
By: i_am_Sam : November 6th, 2013-07:15
While I agree that 6263/6265 have much better proportion, like all the other vintages are - compared to the new ones The watch itself, as a whole has it's own charm.. Especially when it looks like this Cheers Sam ...  

Hello Sam! Very nice the Patrizzi dial! ...

 
By: Subexplorer : November 6th, 2013-07:37
By coincidence, just yesterday afternoon I was shown and offered an identical black dial/Zenith movement, Patrizzi dialed Daytona. It kept haunting me since then! Can´t get it off my mind!! Enjoy yours in good health!! Kind regards, Abel.

Thanks Abel!

 
By: i_am_Sam : November 6th, 2013-07:50
It definitely haunts your mind... It was hard to resist when I was offered this before Hope to see one on your wrist soon! Sam ...  

Wow! Thank you Sam!! You are throwing more fuel ...

 
By: Subexplorer : November 6th, 2013-10:27
... to the fire!! It´s a wonderful dial indeed! The patina on your dial is much prettier than the one I was shown. Yours got a beautiful uniform brown color. The one I saw yesterday is lighter brown, and I believe not so uniform. Pretty and distinctive of... 

Good luck with the process Abel!

 
By: i_am_Sam : November 7th, 2013-05:21
And thanks for your kind words on my Daytona.. It really is very nice to see a contrasting brown patina on this Daytona, makes it very enjoyable to be worn I wish you luck with the negotiation my friend Best, Sam

I agree with you on the bezel. This detail apart, I am in deep love with the 16520.

 
By: amanico : November 6th, 2013-11:21
Which is in my eyes, a kind of best of both words. Maybe more qualitative, but less cool than a manual Dayto. The dial of the 16520 is very much my taste, too. Best, Nicolas.

6265...

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : November 6th, 2013-13:41
......has the charm to me. I have had the pleasure of owning one once, but regrettably let it go. I think it is quite pure...if that makes sense. I see many have said that it is a perfect size. I am going through this debate in my head a lot. My wrist is ... 

Ask Miranda! If I remember well, she... Errr, he has a nice 16520!

 
By: amanico : November 6th, 2013-13:51
Or I can let you play with mine ( the Watch, eeeh, nor Miranda ) next time we meet! Best, Nicolas

She still has hers...

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : November 6th, 2013-14:00
.....i need at least to try it on my wrist. To be honest, i have occasionally looked at the white gold current offering....a little flirty look every now and then