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My friend has the prior black dial and we were able to compare side by side. The new is Much more finessed and balanced dial w/ the Zenith proportions. The prior Black ceramic looks "horsey" next to it. Even he agreed and wants to trade his old black for new black. |
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It’s the best watch in my collection. I prefer it to my white Daytona and my PN on OF.
Enjoy it! One of THE best in the Rolex lineup IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I couldn’t disagree more. The new one is less durable … bezel ding (polish) magnet with a copy dial to the Zenith. I prefer the look of the 116500, and it is far more durable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I'm not ready to ask for and expect to obtain a Daytona yet, but I cannot choose between a black or white dial, nor do I need to yet. But they're both beautiful and what a great problem to have! Choose what speaks to your heart and charge forward from there. Who TF cares about detractors?
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And your friends are?? ![]() And yes for what ever it’s worth I agree everyone has opinions. However OP was not asking for an opinion he was just sharing with us a watch he has been after for several years. Let’s show support as usual fellas, have a great and safe weekend TRF ![]() ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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But I know exactly what he meant and felt when he said that because that's how I felt too when I received the black dial 116500ln. I quickly traded it for the new black dial reference 126500LN and it felt like Moses parted the Red sea all over again. It is one of the most beautiful watches, let alone Daytonas I have ever seen/experienced. Did not mean to offend. Have a wonderful rest of the week everyone ![]() |
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These threads are funny. Such strong preferences for either model, when if given the chance to buy one at retail most would jump to get either model.
The ring around the black bezel insert looks good, but I still find the size of the crown guards odd. Would it stop me buying one? Most definitely not. If I could get an 11 series NOS (at list), would I buy it? Most definitely. Congratulations on a beautiful Daytona OP! |
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Congrats OP! The black 116500 is a beautiful watch! Mine says hi!
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I feel the same way about the black 116500. It’s the perfect daily and very under the radar
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The black is sweet! I hope to get the 12 series black as I have the 11 white.
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I used to like the white dial more (pre ceramic)
Now I like the black dial more with the ceramic bezel. I wish they made the WG or YG on the bracelet with a ceramic bezel.
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The 116500LN Black has been very different than what I expected
OP, congrats on your new 11 series black Daytona. It’s nice and all, but I prefer my “Mission to the Moon” Omega Swatch…… jk. Great insight on what hype can do to us. Huge congrats! It looks great. Ignore “Negative Neil”’s comments.
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The 116500 is a stunning timepiece. Huge congratulations to you on the acquisition.
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I felt underwhelmed by my 11 series….so much so i sold it last week and haven’t given it a second thought….that said i would still like to see a 12 series in the flesh as i feel it may just hit the mark for me with the changes
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Love that one ! Congratulations!
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