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Daytona Appreciation - Post Your Daytona Pics & Opinion
- Thread starter Joshj
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- 25/9/22
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Yeah I like it. Its why I love my Pikachu Daytona
- 27/5/22
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Yes - absolutely: this is a 116520 based build with a custom "vintage" bezel.
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Question for anyone and everyone: Have you owned a 116500 or 126500 black dial and been underwhelmed by it on the wrist, tried a 126509 or 126529 (or another reference with solid sub-dials) and been completely in love with it?
- 25/9/22
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I had a discussion with another member a while back about black dial Daytonas vs white dial Daytonas.Question for anyone and everyone: Have you owned a 116500 or 126500 black dial and been underwhelmed by it on the wrist, tried a 126509 or 126529 (or another reference with solid sub-dials) and been completely in love with it?
In my opinion, the black dial Daytonas ALWAYS photograph better than the white dial.. But in real life they're much more underwhelming/boring (that can be a good or bad thing depending on what you're looking for). If we look at prices (gen) as a reflection of popularity, you'll see that the white commands a premium over the black for this very reason...
I mean look at people like aHero, Submariner23, or Hasselabank, who own like 10 variations of the white dial daytonas lol
I think if you replace a black dial with another black dial, you'll be underwhelmed as well. The baby Le Mans is very nice and sexy but has the same vibe as other black dial Daytonas I believe.
The only black dial daytona I've kept is the 116520, but that's because it's just too classic/sexy to sell, I would say it's the same level as the 116500 in terms of aesthetics.
Thanks for the detailed reply, mate.
Case in point re the 116520 in a post above from aHero. That thing looks absolutely amazing. Sexy as F..K.
My AD only has the 126500 black dial at the moment. I may have to go for a drive to Sydney where there are several ADs/boutiques with more variety and try a few on.
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I have both 116520 white and black, I would say they're both great, I actually really love the black 116520 as a daily Daytona, it's "under the radar" if you could ever call a Daytona that lol, I definitely encourage all Daytona owners to have at least one 116520
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I don't have many (ie. >10) Daytonas. Regarding black dials I own a 16520 and a LeMans and this has been enough for me so far.Question for anyone and everyone: Have you owned a 116500 or 126500 black dial and been underwhelmed by it on the wrist, tried a 126509 or 126529 (or another reference with solid sub-dials) and been completely in love with it?
Hi, my opinion is: CF v3 case as it has "unnecessary" beveled area where the lug meet the bezel..