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.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

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.

I blew the photo up too much I guess, it looked clear to me until I posted it lol…the other Rolex’s I own were bought from other ADs over the years and the AD where I had bought the most watches including for my wife and kids, lost their Rolex franchise after I waited for years for the next watch. This Daytona came from a Rolex boutique in Florida shortly after they opened and after the watch was introduced at Basel. It’s been a ride but I’m in a good place now and not after any more.

[10splaya]

great pix!

I just wish I could get a Panda for less than 30k right now :(
New of course :P

[10splaya]

Originally Posted by garyk

I blew the photo up too much I guess, it looked clear to me until I posted it lol…the other Rolex’s I own were bought from other ADs over the years and the AD where I had bought the most watches including for my wife and kids, lost their Rolex franchise after I waited for years for the next watch. This Daytona came from a Rolex boutique in Florida shortly after they opened and after the watch was introduced at Basel. It’s been a ride but I’m in a good place now and not after any more.

Where in Florida did you get your watch????

[garyk]

Originally Posted by 10splaya

Where in Florida did you get your watch????

I private messaged you. Unfortunately it was almost 9 years ago

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

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.

Better focus? Sadly, older iPhone too…




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[Farran]

Great reference! I love the white dial , enjoy it.

[Mystro]

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Mystro

There’s the way to photograph

[Wolfie]

Originally Posted by 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.

1000% agreed. 116500 panda >>>>>>>> 126 panda

[Oytun]

I still like the look of bigger black bezel and subdials