New Daytona 126500 Appreciation Post and Comparison vs 116500

[RollingInTheDeep]

Originally Posted by rockysw

purely from looks perspective, I think 126500 is perhaps better looking watch (although subjective). But it is the oddities of the 116500 which makes it stand out for me compared to 12 series (uneven lugs, full ceramic etc etc). So these little things made me prefer it and pull the trigger on 116500.

Re value, as many have said, these are mass produced watches. So neither will in my view become crazy collector pieces. As an example, HULK is usually touted as an unusual rolex for reasons we all know. Around 221k of these were produced (from the new book). A watch that has been produced 221k times, just cannot be rare in my mind.

I will say - 12 in black beats the 11. But as much as I realize newest=best for many, the balance of the white 11 and full ceramic bezel as you mention continues to give it an edge IMO. That said, we're splitting hairs at the end o the day, the white 12 is an absolutely amazing timepiece.

[fly4food84]

I liked the black 126 so much I had to pick this up today.




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[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by garyk

Sometimes the effort to get a watch makes it all the more special.

You mean the satisfaction of having bought 5 other Rolex models prior to qualifying for your AD to deem you worthy of a Daytona? (PS. Focusing can be your friend).

On a separate isssue:
Bro the 116500 simply has a cleaner more tool like persona than the dainty and cluttered extra external steel bezel ring of the 126500.

The 126500 outer steel bezel ring is just a completely unnecessary non-functional component.

[Reloaded85x]

116500 panda looks much better than 126500 IMO. The “full ceramic” bezel and a short 7 year run is a recipe for a future classic.

[Ferrari-F430]

To me, I like both. I am intrigued by the look of the 116500 because I've been dreaming of it for years... now that the 126500 brings on a new and fresh perspective, there's something (to me) about having the "latest and greatest".

Ideally, I'd like to own both.. but, since I'm "well off" and not "rich" (I know, this is perspective lol), I need to just pick one and be happy (and in turn, make my wife happy).

If I was picking one up tomorrow and I could pick between both, I think I'd go with the 126500... it's more rare at the moment and again, I like having the latest model. Now if the difference in value is significant, let's say I can get the 116500 for $5K less, it would be tempting to do it and invest that other $5K in another watch or something else, as I would be as happy with both just to have it on my wrist.

I've had a lot of big life events this year and have actually been trying to line things up to finally get a Daytona.. but since I'll never get one at an AD, I'm probably not going to have the funds to do it anytime soon.