philbone Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hi Folks, After a great deal of reading and searching... I am torn between 2 choices: Silix has a seconds @9 model for $225 on their site (they also have a 21J version for cheap - like $72 !) and Trusty Time has a seconds @6 for $268 on their site In understand that the @9 is going to be more reliable but that the @6 looks more authentic with better build and correct subdial spacing. My question is which to get... IF the @6 goes wrong I know I can open it to either graphite lube it or even remove a wheel to prevent it functioning as anything but a timekeeper. BUT are the looks of the @9 that remarkably different? What are your thoughts please? ...don't pull any punches! I understand these dealers are reputable as I also wish to buy the wife a women's Franck Muller, white face/black number... Thank you Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Phil take a read here for some seconds a 9 info. http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/165465-daytona-16520/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbone Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I read it - what a really good explanation of the changes over time! I guess the @9 can be an ok pass for an earlier 16520 apart from the dial spacing. Perhaps I am better off with that more reliable @9 movement rather than the @6 even though the @6 looks fantastic! ...anyone know how good (or bad) the @9 looks? In the photos I see online the dial seems very bright white with a vague bluish hue to it - looks plastic like. Thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Phil I know most think dial on sec at 6 looks better but there is that time bomb movement...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Seconds at 9 looks so wrong, I would buy vintage, only way to go, I have a seconds at 6, looks amazing but movt stops, waster of my $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbone Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I hear you Jimmy, A little about myself... I have some really nice genuine watches, such as a Pasha chromo Automatic and a vintage automatic gold Longines, but I travel a lot and am reluctant to take my nice watches when I go to South America or parts of Europe - that is why I am looking for a nice rep watch. Shame about the Daytonas as I would love to have one for travel purposes. I wish they could make the movements better. Buying a vintage would be good but I would still feel nervous about traveling with it... ...my predicament :-( Thanks guys, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 If you have security concerns when travelling, why would you even consider wearing a rep Daytona? That watch is easily recognizable as a Rolex, and it could be removed from you in an unpleasant way. Personally I wear a modest Seiko when I travel, don't want to attract attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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