ahchard Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Just wanted opinion on which Daytona is a better investment if I were to buy a second hand Gen? 16520 Zenith movement of 116520 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 While the 16520 is a little bit more expensive, I don't think there will be a winner investment wise between those two in the long run. Both were/are incredibly successful models and therefore both are readily available on the second hand market. What makes 6263/6265s so expensive is the mere fact that these weren't really popular in their days and there aren't too many around (though you shouldn't have real problems finding one as well). I personally would go with a 116520 simply because I don't like what Rolex did to Zenith's El Primero movement (they reduced the beat rate for example) and the 4130 is a true in-house caliber with an interesting seconds at six feature. With what you save compared to the older model you could then buy a second hand El Primero chronograph and that way have two outstanding movements in your collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 The bracelet is far more superior on the 116520, I sold the 16520 for that reason!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Based on current values, the 16520 is likely going to be the better investment over time. Generally, if a given model is collectible, older is better. In this case, the 16520 is also a bit less blingy, which, in today's market at least, also tips things in its favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Based on current values, the 16520 is likely going to be the better investment over time. Generally, if a given model is collectible, older is better. In this case, the 16520 is also a bit less blingy, which, in today's market at least, also tips things in its favor. I fully agree, I prefer the 16520 too for investments reasons, and because of the 116520 dial and bracelet. The 116520 bracelet is seriously "bling bling" with it's glossy middle links. Ok, I'm a vintage lover, and I do not like all the currents models. But why a classy bracelet on a "sport" watch ? It's the same with the current GMT Master... Why glossy middle links ? And I found the 116520 dial a little less detailed than the 16520 dial. Just look at the markers, they look "IMHO" fat on the 116520 dial. You also can take a look at the bezel, seems (or is ?) much larger on the 116520. Oh, and so much Gay-tonas declinations of this model... At this point, it's all about personal appreciation of the watches... For me, I prefer smaller and more "purified" watches (62XX)... The only reason that makes me like the 116520 anyways is it's in-house 4130 caliber, witch is... very very good ! As usual, it's just my 2 cents R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creation88 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 The black ringed subdials and brushed lugs is what swung it for me. The clasp on the 16520 is a bit non-premium compared to the 116520, but overall, I prefer the more vintage/tool-watch look and feel of the 16520. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrl1 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 You guys think a 16520 feels light and cheap compared to a 116520 would flip out if you handled a 62xx Daytona.. especially with a folded bracelet, although the rivited ones ain't much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 one more vote for the 16520; i believe the white dialed version will be a good investment piece over time but really who am i to predict where the vintage rolex market will go?? deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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