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RUK · 22 August 2016, 09:04 AM

Finally have one and thought I'd do a quick review for those looking to buy one. So here it is!

My new 116500 Daytona! Very lucky to have and in love with it from first sight.

The watch is like no other Daytona or Rolex that I've had on. This is nothing like a 116520- the ceramic, the improved dial and tachymeter writing has brought it forward leaps and bounds. It just works instantly. The Dial, the Bezel,case, pushers all work in perfect harmony. On the wrist it sits just right, not too big or small.

The Dial - It looks smaller than other dials as it is surrounded by a large dark bezel. The dial itself is full of features to look at . The writing, the lovely black chrono rings, the beautiful red writing. Cant fault it in any way.

The Bezel is an amazing feat of engineering. Its super thin compared to a SubC. The writing is laser sharp and much easier to read than the non ceramic version.

Other than that the rest of the watch is the same as the previous model. But it truly is greater than the sum of its parts. Bravo to Rolex for making something this beautiful.

TickTockChuck · 22 August 2016, 09:12 AM

Congrats! She's a beauty! I prefer the white face and is easy to read the bezel as you mentioned. Nice pictures too! Wear it in good health. Cheers!

Furrygoat · 22 August 2016, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the thoughtful write up!

Congrats.

ap1 · 22 August 2016, 09:52 AM

Ruk, I hate you. Just kidding. Amazing pick up, wear it in good health

Speed · 22 August 2016, 10:07 AM

Very nice photos. It's starting to grow on me.

sensui · 22 August 2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Very nice photos. It's starting to grow on me.

Famous last words.....it is a very special piece and Rolex hit a homerun.....not enough to give up the 116520's for sure though. They co-exist quite nicely IMO. Congrats again OP on the fine watch.

doubleroll · 22 August 2016, 10:57 AM

Beautiful...almost wish I had waited. Congrats!

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oldsalt · 22 August 2016, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Ruk, I hate you. Just kidding. Amazing pick up, wear it in good health

Me to....
No...just kidding as well...I'm green with envy...enjoy it...I know I will...if I ever get one that is...

rmlovett1 · 22 August 2016, 11:01 AM

Enjoy that beauty!! :)

aekdb · 22 August 2016, 11:05 AM

Great photos and excellent review

youthagainsttt · 22 August 2016, 11:09 AM

Great piece - don't ask me how but I had a chance to try the black and white versions and still on the fence but white may be a bit more versatile. Wear in good health

roadie1 · 22 August 2016, 11:53 AM

Nice review thanks and congrats!

77T · 22 August 2016, 11:59 AM

I agree with your assessment of the dial appearing smaller. The wider ceramic bezel causes that optical illusion methinks.

I'm queued for a Black dialed 500 for that reason. Plus I think the overall "all black" presence makes it seem larger.

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watchwatcher · 22 August 2016, 12:28 PM

Congrats and thanks for the great review.

ranxoren · 22 August 2016, 12:32 PM

Absolutely stunning! I hope to one day pickup a Daytona to round up my collection!

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GerardoG · 22 August 2016, 01:53 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy it!

regnant · 22 August 2016, 04:32 PM

Congrats, thanks for sharing your review

Vigilance247 · 22 August 2016, 11:42 PM

The white dial looks great!

RUK · 23 August 2016, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I agree with your assessment of the dial appearing smaller. The wider ceramic bezel causes that optical illusion methinks.

I'm queued for a Black dialed 500 for that reason. Plus I think the overall "all black" presence makes it seem larger.

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The Daytona never wore big on the wrist becuase of the case to dial ratio. I suppose the darker colour makes it look so even more.

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77T · 23 August 2016, 06:34 AM

I agree - almost all the models look smaller when fitted with a functional bezel (i.e., inscribed with numbers for a purpose).

To my eye, silver dialed 116520 Daytona's look larger as the case, bezel and dial blend into a visually chromatic object.

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sea-dweller · 24 August 2016, 10:37 AM

Wonderful photos!

Psmith · 26 August 2016, 02:30 AM

Nice pics and review

strafer_kid · 27 August 2016, 07:15 AM

Very nice indeed!

dhnrsl · 1 September 2016, 07:07 PM

Man out here in Asia this is selling at SGD 23,000-24,000. Waiting list at the AD is just ridiculously long

Jai02 · 2 September 2016, 12:41 AM

Liking the bezel! Congrats on the watch!

Highendtime · 2 September 2016, 02:44 AM

Very nice - next on my list for sure (already have the ever-elusive 116520 in black NIB (or I guess we can now say NOS :)) and keeping it!).

Wear it in good health!

jrs146 · 2 September 2016, 03:09 AM

Great review. The 116500 sure is a huge upgrade to the Daytona in my opinion. I've yet to see one in the wild, but I have a feeling I will really love it. Thanks for sharing!

Shichinin · 14 September 2016, 03:21 AM

Congrats. Cant wait mine to arrive

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idle spectre · 18 September 2016, 09:00 PM

Beautiful

GNDtimepieces · 19 September 2016, 05:15 AM

Congratulations on your new addition! Cant wait to actually see on in person but might not be good for the wallet lol

22 August 2016, 09:04 AM	#1
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	New Rolex Daytona 116500 White - Pictures and review Finally have one and thought I'd do a quick review for those looking to buy one. So here it is! My new 116500 Daytona! Very lucky to have and in love with it from first sight. The watch is like no other Daytona or Rolex that I've had on. This is nothing like a 116520- the ceramic, the improved dial and tachymeter writing has brought it forward leaps and bounds. It just works instantly. The Dial, the Bezel,case, pushers all work in perfect harmony. On the wrist it sits just right, not too big or small. The Dial - It looks smaller than other dials as it is surrounded by a large dark bezel. The dial itself is full of features to look at . The writing, the lovely black chrono rings, the beautiful red writing. Cant fault it in any way. The Bezel is an amazing feat of engineering. Its super thin compared to a SubC. The writing is laser sharp and much easier to read than the non ceramic version. Other than that the rest of the watch is the same as the previous model. But it truly is greater than the sum of its parts. Bravo to Rolex for making something this beautiful. __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

22 August 2016, 10:57 AM	#7
doubleroll "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Victor Location: NY Watch: 116520 Posts: 773	Beautiful...almost wish I had waited. Congrats! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF made me do it...

22 August 2016, 11:59 AM	#13
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,853	I agree with your assessment of the dial appearing smaller. The wider ceramic bezel causes that optical illusion methinks. I'm queued for a Black dialed 500 for that reason. Plus I think the overall "all black" presence makes it seem larger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

22 August 2016, 12:32 PM	#15
ranxoren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: OT Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 489	Absolutely stunning! I hope to one day pickup a Daytona to round up my collection! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ______________________________ OT

22 August 2016, 04:32 PM	#17
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Congrats, thanks for sharing your review __________________

22 August 2016, 09:12 AM	#2
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,261	Congrats! She's a beauty! I prefer the white face and is easy to read the bezel as you mentioned. Nice pictures too! Wear it in good health. Cheers!

22 August 2016, 09:30 AM	#3
Furrygoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 428	Thanks for the thoughtful write up! Congrats.

22 August 2016, 09:52 AM	#4
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,502	Ruk, I hate you. Just kidding. Amazing pick up, wear it in good health

22 August 2016, 10:07 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Very nice photos. It's starting to grow on me.

22 August 2016, 11:01 AM	#9
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,431	Enjoy that beauty!! :)

22 August 2016, 11:05 AM	#10
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Great photos and excellent review

22 August 2016, 11:09 AM	#11
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,040	Great piece - don't ask me how but I had a chance to try the black and white versions and still on the fence but white may be a bit more versatile. Wear in good health

22 August 2016, 11:53 AM	#12
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	Nice review thanks and congrats!

22 August 2016, 12:28 PM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,976	Congrats and thanks for the great review.

22 August 2016, 01:53 PM	#16
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Congratulations! Enjoy it!

22 August 2016, 11:42 PM	#18
Vigilance247 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rio Grande Valley Watch: DJ41 Posts: 310	The white dial looks great! __________________ You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

23 August 2016, 06:34 AM	#20
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,853	I agree - almost all the models look smaller when fitted with a functional bezel (i.e., inscribed with numbers for a purpose). To my eye, silver dialed 116520 Daytona's look larger as the case, bezel and dial blend into a visually chromatic object. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 August 2016, 10:37 AM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Wonderful photos! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 August 2016, 02:30 AM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice pics and review __________________

27 August 2016, 07:15 AM	#23
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Very nice indeed!

1 September 2016, 07:07 PM	#24
dhnrsl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1	Man out here in Asia this is selling at SGD 23,000-24,000. Waiting list at the AD is just ridiculously long

2 September 2016, 12:41 AM	#25
Jai02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Milpitas, CA Watch: DSSD / CSAR Posts: 34	Liking the bezel! Congrats on the watch!

2 September 2016, 02:44 AM	#26
Highendtime 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Patek Nautilus Posts: 529	Very nice - next on my list for sure (already have the ever-elusive 116520 in black NIB (or I guess we can now say NOS :)) and keeping it!). Wear it in good health!

2 September 2016, 03:09 AM	#27
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Great review. The 116500 sure is a huge upgrade to the Daytona in my opinion. I've yet to see one in the wild, but I have a feeling I will really love it. Thanks for sharing! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

14 September 2016, 03:21 AM	#28
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Congrats. Cant wait mine to arrive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 September 2016, 09:00 PM	#29
idle spectre Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: sub 114060 Posts: 177	Beautiful

19 September 2016, 05:15 AM	#30
GNDtimepieces "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	Congratulations on your new addition! Cant wait to actually see on in person but might not be good for the wallet lol

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