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StylinProfilin · 20 July 2024, 02:58 AM

Don't have a daytona in the collection but was going for a ghost. Offered the baby le mans version instead.

What would you do?

CHRONOLEX · 20 July 2024, 03:03 AM

First of all, congrats on being offered such a great watch! However I have both and much prefer the Ghost.

padi56 · 20 July 2024, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by StylinProfilin

Don't have a daytona in the collection but was going for a ghost. Offered the baby le mans version instead.

What would you do?

Not sure what a baby le mans is but only buy it if you really want it to wear.

Neil McCauley · 20 July 2024, 03:11 AM

What the hell is the baby le mans...

Last time I checked the Le Mans Daytona was the same size as all the others...

StylinProfilin · 20 July 2024, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

First of all, congrats on being offered such a great watch! However I have both and much prefer the Ghost.

Any particular reason?

CHRONOLEX · 20 July 2024, 03:28 AM

I think it’s too dark tbh and the skinner indices on the black dial look funny to me. The black dial actually has the sunburst which is cool but overall it’s very dark. When I want a reverse panda look I prefer the YG PN.

GW44 · 20 July 2024, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

What the hell is the baby le mans...

Last time I checked the Le Mans Daytona was the same size as all the others...

https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...a/m126509-0001

Paul (Scooba here) got one recently I think.

samson66 · 20 July 2024, 03:36 AM

A ghost and a baby le mans

Guess I'm getting old, but if you could translate...

t65tampa · 20 July 2024, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

A ghost and a baby le mans

Guess I'm getting old, but if you could translate...

Agree. I'm thinking he's talking about Daytona variants. I'm not a fan of the trendy names.

Only advice I have is buy what you like, not what you're told to by.

karleone · 20 July 2024, 04:02 AM

This gotta be one of the most beautiful modern Daytona! Go for it!!

padi56 · 20 July 2024, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

What the hell is the baby le mans...

Last time I checked the Le Mans Daytona was the same size as all the others...

Something else we agreed on that's two in a couple of days.

karleone · 20 July 2024, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

What the hell is the baby le mans...

Last time I checked the Le Mans Daytona was the same size as all the others...

Black panda dial and ceramic bezel is only available on the Le Mans and this 126519LN dial hence the baby le Mans nick name

brandrea · 20 July 2024, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Something else we agreed on that's two in a couple of days.

StylinProfilin · 20 July 2024, 04:06 AM

Sorry for those old timers on here who aren't hip to the slang.

This is the black dial version on oysterflex.

Bozzie1982 · 20 July 2024, 04:07 AM

I don't get this..... Surely it's your decision and the tastes of another shouldn't come into play?

You'll get some saying yes and some saying no so what good will it do!

Sounds like youre unsure. That's probably the answer you should go for.

WilsdorfNDavis · 20 July 2024, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by StylinProfilin

Don't have a daytona in the collection but was going for a ghost. Offered the baby le mans version instead.

What would you do?

Baby Le Mans?

No one calls it that.

karleone · 20 July 2024, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Baby Le Mans?

No one calls it that.

Black panda dial and ceramic bezel is only available on the Le Mans and this 126519LN dial hence the baby le Mans nick name

WilsdorfNDavis · 20 July 2024, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by karleone

Black panda dial and ceramic bezel is only available on the Le Mans and this 126519LN dial hence the baby le Mans nick name

But the Le Mans has white sub dials and has a sapphire case back and an 18kt white gold bracelet, this is nothing like that.

This isn't even on a solid bracelet, it's on a rubber strap.

karleone · 20 July 2024, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

But the Le Mans has white sub dials and has a sapphire case back and an 18kt white gold bracelet, this is nothing like that.

This isn't even on a solid bracelet, it's on a rubber strap.

It’s the Daytona that looks the closest to the Le Mans. White gold, ceramic bezel, black panda dial.

DoubleDeac · 20 July 2024, 04:17 AM

Man, when you refer to this watch as the 126519LN, it sounds SO bland and awful

But when you call it the Baby Le Mans… baby that’s what I’m talking about! It becomes EXTRA COOL!!!

inadeje · 20 July 2024, 04:21 AM

OP you lost me at baby and ghost…

2000-NJDEVILS · 20 July 2024, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by stylinprofilin

don't have a daytona in the collection but was going for a ghost. Offered the baby le mans version instead.

What would you do?

no brainer -
i would buy it. Wear it. And if offered a ghost, buy that as well….

Nads786 · 20 July 2024, 04:24 AM

So can someone post a reference or a picture to the "ghost."

WilsdorfNDavis · 20 July 2024, 04:24 AM

These are not the same:

mannyv11 · 20 July 2024, 04:25 AM

I personally like that one

StylinProfilin · 20 July 2024, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

OP you lost me at baby and ghost…

Made the post in a hurry. Forgive me

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000-NJDEVILS

no brainer -
i would buy it. Wear it. And if offered a ghost, buy that as well….

This is the way

GB-man · 20 July 2024, 04:30 AM

Grey dealer nonsense slang aside…good looking watch.

padi56 · 20 July 2024, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DoubleDeac

Man, when you refer to this watch as the 126519LN, it sounds SO bland and awful

But when you call it the Baby Le Mans… baby that’s what I’m talking about! It becomes EXTRA COOL!!!

God give strength to think the once prestige brand Rolex have stooped to this baby le mans tuff.

L8r · 20 July 2024, 04:47 AM

Could someone please post a picture of the ghost? It will help me provide better advice to the OP.

rolexpatek363 · 20 July 2024, 04:48 AM

They (Daytonas) all look the same to me.

It's come to a pretty pass that the only thing Rolex fans can get excited about these days is tiny little dial variations. And the level of excitement is out of all proportion to the variation on offer. Wow, a green dial, wow a different bezel, wow coloured circles.

20 July 2024, 02:58 AM	#1
StylinProfilin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 158	Offered a baby le man's 126519ln. No Brainer? Don't have a daytona in the collection but was going for a ghost. Offered the baby le mans version instead. What would you do?

20 July 2024, 04:21 AM	#21
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,662	OP you lost me at baby and ghost… __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

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WilsdorfNDavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: In a handbasket Posts: 1,227	These are not the same: __________________ "Look, he’s winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike." W.S.

20 July 2024, 04:30 AM	#27
GB-man 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,158	Grey dealer nonsense slang aside…good looking watch. __________________

20 July 2024, 04:48 AM	#30
rolexpatek363 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: up a hill Posts: 1,916	They (Daytonas) all look the same to me. It's come to a pretty pass that the only thing Rolex fans can get excited about these days is tiny little dial variations. And the level of excitement is out of all proportion to the variation on offer. Wow, a green dial, wow a different bezel, wow coloured circles. __________________ 5513 - 16610 - 114300 (x2)

20 July 2024, 03:03 AM	#2
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,626	First of all, congrats on being offered such a great watch! However I have both and much prefer the Ghost.

20 July 2024, 03:11 AM	#4
Neil McCauley Banned Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 613	What the hell is the baby le mans... Last time I checked the Le Mans Daytona was the same size as all the others...

20 July 2024, 03:28 AM	#6
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,626	I think it’s too dark tbh and the skinner indices on the black dial look funny to me. The black dial actually has the sunburst which is cool but overall it’s very dark. When I want a reverse panda look I prefer the YG PN.

20 July 2024, 03:36 AM	#8
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,470	A ghost and a baby le mans Guess I'm getting old, but if you could translate...

20 July 2024, 04:02 AM	#10
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	This gotta be one of the most beautiful modern Daytona! Go for it!!

20 July 2024, 04:06 AM	#14
StylinProfilin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 158	Sorry for those old timers on here who aren't hip to the slang. This is the black dial version on oysterflex.

20 July 2024, 04:07 AM	#15
Bozzie1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 231	I don't get this..... Surely it's your decision and the tastes of another shouldn't come into play? You'll get some saying yes and some saying no so what good will it do! Sounds like youre unsure. That's probably the answer you should go for.

20 July 2024, 04:17 AM	#20
DoubleDeac "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 171	Man, when you refer to this watch as the 126519LN, it sounds SO bland and awful But when you call it the Baby Le Mans… baby that’s what I’m talking about! It becomes EXTRA COOL!!!

20 July 2024, 04:24 AM	#23
Nads786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Nadeem Location: Chicago Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 957	So can someone post a reference or a picture to the "ghost."

20 July 2024, 04:25 AM	#25
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,484	I personally like that one

20 July 2024, 04:47 AM	#29
L8r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2024 Real Name: Dave Location: Down south Posts: 106	Could someone please post a picture of the ghost? It will help me provide better advice to the OP.

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