amanico[JLC Moderator]
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Thank you, Bill, now I see why I prefer the Zenith 16520 to the Rolex Rolex Dayto.
May 01, 2021,20:45 PM
Bigger gap between the lugs and the case on the 116500, Thicker case on the 116500 ( at least on the pictures ) and most importantly for me, I much prefer the sub dials of the 16520 compare to those of the 116500 whose minute and hour counters are closer to the 10 and 2 o clock than to the 8 and 4 o clock. While the same counters on the 16520 are perfectly centered between these hour markers.
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Rolex Daytona 116500 vs 16520 photo review.
By: Bill : May 1st, 2021-20:39
This is a simple side by side comparison of the Rolex Daytona 116500 vs Rolex Zenith 16520. Both are black dials. On the surface there is a lot more similar aspects than one would imagine. I will let the pictures do the talking. Rolex Daytona 116500 vs 16...
“ Bigger gap between the lugs and the case on the 116500”
By: Jay (Eire) : May 2nd, 2021-00:40
What do you mean Nicolas, I’m not sure I see this. In agreement re the position of the sub-dials. Also for me, I chose the 16520 because the black bezel on black dial of the modern Daytona just doesn’t look as good in my eyes. Purely personal preference. ...
Thank you Bill!
By: Anatol : May 2nd, 2021-06:22
Excellent comparison! I have the same two Daytonas plus a white 116520. The 16520 is my favorite for the looks but functionally I prefer the Rolex movement to the Zenith based one. Actually my 116520 gets the most wrist time but I would not want to part w...
Nice comparison Bill.
By: Miles_151 : May 2nd, 2021-07:02
For me the 16520 wins the beauty competition but the ceramic wins the IQ test. Both are great watches and I have to say that I think Rolex did a fantastic job with the latest upgrade by just giving a little nod to the years gone by without going the whole...
I don’t disagree but I think they did a great job keeping the portions
By: Bill : May 2nd, 2021-13:42
Too often newer model are getting bigger to meet the market but in this case nicely balanced. As for the dial yes the 16520 is more refined because it is always hard to beat the original. But on the wrist the 116500 is a great option. For the first time b...
Love my white 116520...
By: JToddH : May 3rd, 2021-14:12
I'm really jonesing for Black Ceramic now. I think it would be the perfect compliment. Yeah, Rolex really nailed it with the the black ceramic bezel and black dial. Not a fan of the new white dial.