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Thank you for sharing your photos. To me it is all about the dial layout, the Zenith version is for me perfect
May 02, 2021,08:16 AM
My vote goes for the Zenith version, thinner hour marks and most of all the 3 sub-dials placement.
Of course there is more interesting and desirable dials colours with the Rolex/Rolex version, but each time I get stuck on the asymmetry of the dial.
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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.