New Rolex daytona panda 126500LN vs 116500LN

[Tensai]

Originally Posted by swish77

This is inaccurate. The asking prices of black 116500s are way up since the announcement of the 126500, percentage-wise more than the white versions.

The vast majority of black 116500s are now well over $30K on major sites, as opposed to mid-to-high $20Ks, which was the norm over the past few months.

Whether or not the prices stay there, or keep climbing, remains to be seen.

Exactly.

[Largoshark]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s hard to tell, but I agree … in this view, the new gen looks bulkier.

To my eye the entire profile from the bezel to the top of the crystal appears to flow (if you catch my drift) slightly less on the new model as well.

Agreed. There are a lot of things I like about the 12 series, but IMO you can’t beat the sleek profile of the 116500. The harmonious flow of case to bezel to crystal. The way the slim lugs seem to follow the taper of the bracelet to almost appear integrated. Seems like it’s losing some of that elegance with the new case. But if comparing the 12 series to chronographs from other brands, it still has beautiful, compact dimensions.

[Henrimontgomery]

Originally Posted by EEpro

They should have used the opportunity to change the hash marks to match the 4 Hz beat rate. 1/5 second markings is weird.

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I also dislike this on deep sea.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by EEpro

They should have used the opportunity to change the hash marks to match the 4 Hz beat rate. 1/5 second markings is weird.

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When you hit stop does the second hand actually stop between one of the hash marks or does it jump ahead?

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by HMHM

Wrist shot comparison for the black dial daytona:
*126500LN picture from Hodinkee

Attachment 1357749

It's official...I don't like the ring around the bezel.

[lamnyc]

Originally Posted by tifosi

It's official...I don't like the ring around the bezel.

Exactly.

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by HMHM

Hodinkee says the new one is thinner at 11.9mm. But as usual with the Dink, conveniently left out a few key elements that will paint the Daytona in a negative manner. *cough* case shape *cough*

Wrist shot comparison for the black dial daytona:
*126500LN picture from Hodinkee

Attachment 1357749 Attachment 1357750

Thanks. Old better.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by jb335

I celebrate the entire Daytona catalog like I do Michael Bolton

Best Answer!

Uhhh, yeh.....

[ecdc]

Originally Posted by brandrea

When you hit stop does the second hand actually stop between one of the hash marks or does it jump ahead?

The second hand stops between the hash marks.

[cuibono]

Originally Posted by FREG

i really like it from the front on
but this looks a bit scary..

Oh.

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[jb335]

Originally Posted by tifosi

It's official...I don't like the ring around the bezel.

I love that change. And I am a 11 owner...

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by jb335

I love that change. And I am a 11 owner...

Different strokes!

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

When you hit stop does the second hand actually stop between one of the hash marks or does it jump ahead?

Originally Posted by ecdc

The second hand stops between the hash marks.

Actually it depends on how well the dial/seconds chrono hand is aligned.



Kinda

[cuibono]

Originally Posted by goldboy

You absolutely nailed it, it's such an emotional reaction from the community and current Daytona owners - without even seeing the actual watch in person.



Just give it some time settle in and people will be falling all over for the new 126500. I love my 116500 but I'm quite keen to see the new one.

I'm puzzled by daytona owners who put down the 12 series version. Just be happy with what you've got, your watch isn't any better or worse because of the new release. We're not talking iPad or iPhone, we're talking about a Rolex which is supposed to be timeless and made to function for decades to come.

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by ecdc

The second hand stops between the hash marks.

Thank you

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Actually it depends on how well the dial/seconds chrono hand is aligned.







Kinda

A little early to be drinking Scott .... oh wait, you're good over there

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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

A little early to be drinking Scott .... oh wait, you're good over there

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10 pm over here

So, threw this together. Very rough due to it being 10pm over here

Ignore the right lug on the 116519. Its reflections.

Just going to leave this here

top - real photo

Bottom - still a render?

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by brandrea

When you hit stop does the second hand actually stop between one of the hash marks or does it jump ahead?

Daytona vertical clutch is insanely crisp. One of the best. It stops immediately....but the hand never lines up with the minor indexes. Only when the 1/5 hash and the 1/8 vibration share a period at 1 second.

If they used 1/4 hash the hand would always be exactly on an index or dead center between when you click.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Daytona vertical clutch is insanely crisp. One of the best. It stops immediately....but the hand never lines up with the minor indexes. Only when the 1/5 hash and the 1/8 vibration share a period at 1 second.

If they used 1/4 hash the hand would always be exactly on an index or dead center between when you click.

Makes sense Brad.

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Devildog

10 pm over here



So, threw this together. Very rough due to it being 10pm over here



Ignore the right lug on the 116519. Its reflections.



Just going to leave this here



top - real photo



Bottom - still a render?

I saw this today as well on IG. It looks like a rendering to my eye

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[Daveh3196]

Originally Posted by HMHM

Hodinkee says the new one is thinner at 11.9mm. But as usual with the Dink, conveniently left out a few key elements that will paint the Daytona in a negative manner. *cough* case shape *cough*

Wrist shot comparison for the black dial daytona:
*126500LN picture from Hodinkee

Attachment 1357749 Attachment 1357750

The outgoing model with the white dial was a watch that I really loved despite knowing I would never be able to find one. After seeing the Hodinkee post which featured the photos of the new model in a black dial I’m pretty sure if I ever had the choice I would now choose black. For some reason the white now looks off to me while the black really looks incredible.

[ecdc]

Trying to match the angle with my 116520. The new one appears a tiny bit thicker at 8 and 10, and the lugs seem thicker, too. I'll try to see the new one, eventually, when it makes the tour to ADs and report on the in-person differences. I have no desire to trade "up" to the new one based on pictures.

[Pandaalldaylong]

I have discovered the case diameter is slightly larger than 116500 if the back cap’s dimension remains the same. Compared 126500 picture with my 116500. Took a clear picture but I guess I’m too new to post pics. Sad

[Cru Jones]

https://wornandwound.com/hands-on-wi...rolex-daytona/

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

https://wornandwound.com/hands-on-wi...rolex-daytona/

From that same article, better aligned. Apparent size differences down to perspective, When holding 2 watches like this its inevitable that the right hand watch will appear larger as its always slightly closer to the camera (to avoid dropping the watch and the camera being in the operators right hand.

Cases appear identical old (on right) to new on left.

Which would indicate, as many of us suspect, the new 126500 has simply been given the old symmetrical pm case

[rolexgs]

for those PM OF daytona models. now rolex need to make a bezel ring in PM and then insert the ceramic into it, which require more gold and more assembly procedure. but the price of the new models are still the same, i am surprised they didnt increase the price!

[Oytun]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Beautiful. Just got mine today, i was thinking if i should get black one, but so glad it's white one.

Newer model is not anywhere near current one.. Very bulky look, nowhere close to 116500's elegance. Black 12 might look a bit better than 11, but not white.

I'm glad I didn't have to wait for newer one, won't worth additional waiting. It's way out of Daytona spirit.

[richard371]

This is my fav pic of the Daytona.

Originally Posted by ooztumer

Beautiful. Just got mine today, i was thinking if i should get black one, but so glad it's white one.

Newer model is not anywhere near current one.. Very bulky look, nowhere close to 116500's elegance. Black 12 might look a bit better than 11, but not white.

I'm glad I didn't have to wait for newer one, won't worth additional waiting. It's way out of Daytona spirit.

[Idcutthat13]

If one day Rolex makes an actual panda with white dial black sub dials, then what would some of you call the watches shown here? Would you not call these pandas anymore because an actual panda showed up?

[Oytun]

Originally Posted by Idcutthat13

If one day Rolex makes an actual panda with white dial black sub dials, then what would some of you call the watches shown here? Would you not call these pandas anymore because an actual panda showed up?

Panda