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116500LN (Black) |
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52 | 29.05% |
126500LN (Black) |
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127 | 70.95% |
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#31 | |
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Maybe the numbers don't lie, but you can control which way the numbers tend to go in the photo. Therefore, these votes are not fair. |
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#32 |
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#33 |
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I agree. The outer ring on the new bezels don’t seem to make a major difference in the watches overall appearance. I have the old model 116500 and I’m totally satisfied with it!
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#34 |
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I am DEFINITELY in the 116500 camp! The differences are so subtle that one needs to compare side by side to tell the difference. But the one thing that was a major downgrade is the ceramic insert vs the previous ceramic block bezel - I so much prefer the thick ceramic bezel!
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#35 |
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Having tried both, for black I'd go with 126500. And I will try to do so with my AD.
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the 116500 looks more symmetrical to me as it has slimmer lugs on the crown side design. also I don't like the new steel bezel ring which gives me the tudor, omega vibes. 116500 black is my choice.
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#37 |
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i can definitely see why most wouldn't swap their 116500 out for a 126500 - the differences on that level don't warrant the "upgrade" really.
but if you were looking to buy grey, I think I'd want the new version, personally. |
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#38 | |
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The photos are pretty representative. The 126 looks slightly too busy with the outer bezel and the thin subdials. It won’t age as gracefully. I think it photographs well due to natural contrast (with the steel rim). Something that helps with a still image but doesn’t impact a real-life impression. I still prefer the 116 in photos but only slightly. I prefer the 116 over the 126 as worn, however. It has better balance, looks more elegant… the busyness of the 126 borders on kitsch. Not really, but a bit too much going on. Having said that, I’d take the 126 at retail over the 116 at secondary. But at equal price, I’d always get the 116… |
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#39 |
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the only difference that stood out for me is the smaller markers are nicer on the 12.
id be more than happy with either. |
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My vote
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