Oh yes! My favorite Daytona, all generations included. Call me crazy, but I will never trade my 16520 for a vintage Daytona Paul Newman. ;)

16520 - The “middle of the road” Daytona

By: Jay (Eire) : January 5th, 2023-13:24

Not quite vintage, and not modern. The last of the Zenith Daytonas. And with the polished center links, it fairs well as a slightly more dressy sports watch (if that’s possible). Lots of owners here, of both dial variations. And many of us wishing we had ...

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16520 - The “middle of the road” Daytona

Its a great watch.

Obviously the last of the series, with its Swiss Made dial.

PS: I think mine is from 1997.

You are correct; I should have been more clear. This one is the last of the series.

Oh yes! My favorite Daytona, all generations included. Call me crazy, but I will never trade my 16520 for a vintage Daytona Paul Newman. ;)

Me neither, but that is crazy ! 😝

In some other places, we would be burnt for that. :))))

Oh painful to see as I just let mine go! It has been replaced by a magnificent piece however...maybe you'd all like to see?

It must be a great one to let one of these go. So…..?

Yes, and I think you would approve if I may be so bold!

Well, congrats and I’m sure I and others look forward to seeing it.

A great watch, and certainly an end to an era.

Indeed.

+1

I like to call it neo-vintage: here’s mine:

Neo vintage is right. An easy watch, like so many Rolex.

I think it already is!

Not all 16520 are born the same 😎

Oh wow, you!!! Stunning.

5 dial variations (in terms of wording/printing variations and lume) and 3 bezel variations. Is that right?

Yes and they are

Always a pleasure to wear this one ....

Thanks for this comprehensive enumeration, I.