The Ultimate Daytona Buying Guide (Ref. 116520/116500)

[Afpire93]

Hello, I'm new to rep. I need an advice. I'm thinking of getting a clean 116518 yellow gold. https://jtime.io/us/daytona-116518-...k-dial-on-oysterflex-rubber-strap-sa4130.html
Something like this. However I'm thinking of getting the inner 3 circles to be yellow gold. Or should I go for black like in the link.

As I don't think I'm changing it to a deep crystal. So not sure which colouring will make it less noticeable. Thank you!

 

[Reaps]

Hello, I'm new to rep. I need an advice. I'm thinking of getting a clean 116518 yellow gold. https://jtime.io/us/daytona-116518-...k-dial-on-oysterflex-rubber-strap-sa4130.html
Something like this. However I'm thinking of getting the inner 3 circles to be yellow gold. Or should I go for black like in the link.

As I don't think I'm changing it to a deep crystal. So not sure which colouring will make it less noticeable. Thank you!

Suggest you switch to Deep. All Daytonas for Clean that have black/white dial should have deep installed to prevent the fogginess.

Reflective/sunburst dial like the Pikachu? Don't need deep.

 

[Afpire93]

Suggest you switch to Deep. All Daytonas for Clean that have black/white dial should have deep installed to prevent the fogginess.

Reflective/sunburst dial like the Pikachu? Don't need deep.

Hello, thank you for the reply. May I know how is this company QF, https://puretimewatch.io/daytona-11...n-oysterflex-strap-sh4130-v3-gain-weight.html compared to Clean? Thank you. As most of the time I see people recommending Clean or BTF.

 

[Rowdy]

for the 116500 panda, are we on v2 or v3? can anyone confirm the latest serial number? Thanks in advance!

 

[Yasrolex]

for the 116500 panda, are we on v2 or v3? can anyone confirm the latest serial number? Thanks in advance!

If it’s clean factory then it should be V3. Not sure with BTF, think they might be V2

 

[Rowdy]

well to partially answer my previous question, did some more reading and clean daytonas typically start with 216wf serial for anyone else that's wondering

 

[Donnaildk]

If anyone is interested in a Gen Rolex Daytona chrono wheel (4130-820) Seconds function.
Let me know

 

[Yasrolex]

Quick question please.
Looking for a Daytona donor watch with a black bezel and dial.
I have 2 choices clean and btf. Any major differences between the 2?? I’ve heard the btf crystal is deep?? And is much better than the clean Daytona.
I’m getting a custom dial installed but just need a donor watch and not sure which one I should go for. I can get hold of a btf with deep crystal for $594 and a clean with deep for $637.
Would appreciate some help on this please.

 

[aHero]

BTF does not use Deep crystals, but BTF crystals are clearer than CF.

BTF base with Clean bezel.

 

[elite justice]

I am looking to purchase the Clean Factory 126519LN or the 116519LN (meteorite). I would like to know about the QC and personal experiences with these models, and how is the 4130 movement. Recommendations for TD?

 

[Yasrolex]

BTF does not use Deep crystals, but BTF crystals are clearer than CF.

BTF base with Clean bezel.

Cheers mate, already ordered my btf Daytona. I’ll have to try and source a CF bezel if the Btf one isn’t great.

 

[Storm.]

If it’s clean factory then it should be V3. Not sure with BTF, think they might be V2

Both v3

 

[KENNEY]

Both v3

BTF still on v2, no?

 

[Storm.]

BTF still on v2, no?

Btf has updated to thicker subdials.

It's a V2.2 or v3 however you wanna call it.

 

[Milburn1]

Btf has updated to thicker subdials.

It's a V2.2 or v3 however you wanna call it.

Clean is now V3.5 now as well after some slight updates. I know the bezel now has thicker engravings which are more pronounced.

 

[Storm.]

Clean is now V3.5 now as well after some slight updates. I know the bezel now has thicker engravings which are more pronounced.

New markers also.

 

[aHero]

Can’t wait for v12

 

[Blanco2013]

Hello everybody, I am new in this thread and I found a lot of interesting issues. I was curious about the Daytona 116509 black diamond, in your opinion could that ever be a beliveable rep. I also refer to all the rep with Jewels or Gold or Platinum. What Is your opinion on that.
Thanks to all for attention

 

[MoonObserver]

On CF vs BTF: I went to a "watch tourist" area in China this summer with a local and had a chance to compare white and black dial of CF and BTF altogether (4 watches). I read this chain in advance, which I found very helpful, the wealth of information on the forum is immense.
I'm no pro and my observations are: white panda is better from CF and black one is BTF, would struggle to tell why though. The most noticeable difference between CF and BTF on black face was the fact that small metal circles of chronometer seemed too shiny on CF. And lug connection were slightly better on white CF than white BTF, but the black BTF overall seemed better than black CF. So the overall winner of them 4 was black face BTF in my opinion. I was also told these are the best models - hope this helps to someone who is struggling to decide

 

[zer0cool_01]

I am looking to purchase the Clean Factory 126519LN or the 116519LN (meteorite). I would like to know about the QC and personal experiences with these models, and how is the 4130 movement. Recommendations for TD?

I'm in the same boat. Would appreciate other members thoughts on a Clean Ghost.