Omega Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi guys! No, this time it's not a "gen or rep" game! I always was following the threads with the Franken Daytonas. Never felt the necessity to build or own one, but in last time the desire was very high. It's one of the most faked Rolex, so a grin from someone who's starring at it, was enough to see him thinking "haha, this guy is wearing a fake Rolex"! He not even had to mention it, and the situation is painful... But now I think I am ready for it - because of my age, some grey hair, family, kids... To build one was IMO not worth the money. And I would never be happy with it, knowing the Zenith movement has 36.000bph instead of 28.800bph (what is the only option to use without blowing too much money in the project). Also there is no perfect case to found out there. So I decided to buy a gen - and today I found a nice one, in a really good and unpolished condition with a new-like sharp bezel. Here only two iPhone pics, but in next days I will post some more "professional" photos - promised...thanks for reading/looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 sexy...dead sexy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkoray Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Yessssssssssssssssssss Congratulations...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Oh mine :notworthy: ....never liked the Daytona before but it's definitely getting into my good books..might be a gen purchase for me as well... Liking the gold dial...very nice indeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 The dial was not my favorite choice, but it's hard to find a Zenith Daytona in almost NOS condition (for a realistic price!). It's like buying a preowned car - there is always missing something... A black dial is IMO the best choice for a SS/G Daytona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Great watch, I owned a 99 16520 at one point but sold it and made a few bucks, still regret it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 wow - on the wrist it looks super cool - Goldfinger style congrats Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Wow wow! Congrats Omega! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daytona1984 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Congrats! I love the daytonas... Wear it well :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks guys! Like promised here some better shots: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafi717 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 After seeing all the reps, super reps and the frankens it's quite soothing to see the amazing craftsmanship of the gen. Wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks Rafi717. And tomorrow we will take a look inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Looks fantastic ! Congrats from your neighbour,Austria, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Well done, Omega. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 awesome omega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2000 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 look's fantastic !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Mmm slim case... Looks perfect far away! A gen it's just a gen. Well done man! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE32500 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 You are right, franken 16520 is not a good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Looks great. That is one to wear proudly. The S class of the Rolex line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 A real beauty Omega Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hi folks! Could not get best friends - me and the gold. So I've sold the 16523 and bought for some additional cash a 116520. I think I am pleased for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I like this one much better. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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