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Old Yesterday, 12:23 AM   #31
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116500 white is my preference.
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Old Yesterday, 12:58 AM   #32
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I have one of it, veeery nice
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Old Yesterday, 03:19 AM   #33
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There is no wrong or right answer here, this is 100% about personal preference.

I'm the opposite of some on here- I prefer the 126500 in white, but the 116500 in black. I plan to own both some day... :).
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I can't unsee the asymmetrical case. So 12 for me.
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Old Yesterday, 04:36 AM   #35
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As mentioned multiple times above, white 11 and black 12 . Just seems right to my eyes
Agree 100%
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White 11
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^ I also agree with this.
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11 white dial and 12 black dial
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There is no wrong or right answer here, this is 100% about personal preference.

I'm the opposite of some on here- I prefer the 126500 in white, but the 116500 in black. I plan to own both some day... :).
Same here.
The 11 black is ultra cool. Pure class. The 12 white is pure refinement, with a sharp contrast that pops. Fierce combination.
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Old Yesterday, 11:41 AM   #39
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WHITE 11, BLACK 12.
Perfect IMO!
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Like them both, I have no preference between the 116 & 126.
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Old Yesterday, 01:47 PM   #41
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11 for all variations where the dial has a direct corollary. The only exception... the black SS daytona in 12.
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Old Yesterday, 03:54 PM   #42
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White dial daytona 126500ln or 116500ln

For pure collectability the 116500 panda I believe will be the one collectors covet the most in the future. Only released for 7 years. For a modern watch it is somewhat “rare.”

For wearability I believe 126500 just wears better with the new symmetric case. I can see an argument for either. To me the perfect watch would be the 116500 dial and bezel on the 126500 case. On the wrist the 126500 feels a little more premium but the 116500 wears very comfortable.

If I could only keep one moving forward I would put my money where my mouth is and actually keep the 116500. I can definitely see a situation like the hulk and the new Starbucks where it surpasses the predecessor in terms of collectability and value.


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At first, I thought I was never going to like the newer version, but the more I look at it, it's growing on me.
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12 , but I’m biased
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Having tried both but with so limited wear experience (AD visits) I'd say for white 116500, for black 126500. And I'll try to go that route eventually.
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White dial daytona 126500ln or 116500ln

I have the 11, and have just asked my AD to put my name down for the 12… both white.

I have already got far too many black faced watches :)
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11 white, 12 black
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I have the 11 white and if the AD offered me a black 12, it might be the only Rolex I would possibly consider adding to my collection. Both 11 and 12 are great watches imo…
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