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I’ve had four SS Daytonas, the current one is a black 116500 bought new in November 2019. When the 12 series was announced my initial impression was how “un-revolutionary” it was. A few months ago I got to compare mine with a black 126500 at the WOS in Las Vegas. I am even more convinced now that there’s nothing about the new generation that makes me want to swap. Get the best price you can on the one YOU prefer.
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Bother are terrific and incredible chronos, but I prefer 116500 as bezel less likely to get damaged.
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Is the white on the 116500 more porcelain vs the 126? I loved the porcelain aspect of the 116. I traded it towards my platinum Day Date and don’t regret it but I do love the case design of the Daytona. I still have an early 116520 and that can be hard to read.
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Both are great, but prefer 11 white and 12 black.
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I prefer the 116500 black - sleeker, less chunky look. It was made clearer when trying the 126 on and comparing in-person to my 116…
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Personally, I do not see a bad choice in both 11 and 12. I think they are both beautiful.
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FYI below where poll of over 600+ people participated where 126500 won, however, choose the one you like ultimately
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=950372 |
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Am I the only one who thinks the 11 series hour markers are ugly? Since the 12 series it’s bothering me even more than before.
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Also check out the Fratello (really popular website for watch hobbyists )watch poll https://www.fratellowatches.com/sund...126500ln/#gref. Where 126500LN also wins the 116500LN in the poll. Numbers don’t lie I am afraid In nutshell, The 126500ln has improved certain aspect of the design while paying tribute to the earlier Daytonas 1. Thinner counter rings which resembles the Zenith Daytona 2. Bezel with outer metal rings similar to the earlier Daytonas 3. Symmertical lugs 4. Redesigned case with contoured lugs to sit better on wrist 5. Chronograph pusher slightly bigger for easy operation |
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1,2,3,are not considered improvements by many. Especially the symmetrical lugs which actually make the overall look asymmetrical. The design of the 116500 was hailed as the ultimate design by Rolex which actually said that officially on the launch of the 116500 in 2016 including the asymmetrical lugs. Why did Rolex decide to change that design again is a mistake in my opinion. It's just change for the sake of change. In my opinion it was the pressure to make it look bigger. Are you telling me the elephant foot of the lugs are more nicer than the old lugs on the side profile above. |
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Numbers change all the time. Rolex couldn't give the Daytona away, Hulk was discounted at AD. Look at them now, imagine if you made a poll then. I would never refuse a 116500 or a 126500 from the AD they are both nice, It's just that I don't think the 126500 is an improvement or upgrade that's all.
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If you read the comments in the old poll, there were many and all in favor of the 116500, but then in the numbers strangely, even if slightly, the 126500 went ahead
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I don't mean that the 12xxxx is a failure, I like it too. The Le Mans model is a masterpiece, but the discontinued ones are much more beautiful and preferred by the majority of enthusiasts. I am also thinking of the Daytona 116520 and 116528, the first Daytonas in Rolex history with an in-house caliber, nostalgia a lot of nostalgia, masterpieces that we will regret for life
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Being that I refuse to buy grey market on one, I guess I'll be "stuck" with the 126500.
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My vote 11 black all time favorite
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I prefer the 116500 for historical significance and maintaining true to original form and case.
As a collector, you are getting the first ceramic Daytona, and the one that was connected to the historic PN auction. The change to subdials was odd, don’t think it looks the best. We are splitting hairs, though both look great. |
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Love my 11
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Buy what you like, don’t buy what you don’t like. Relatively simple concept. No rational explanation for which design is superior. A number of people here don’t like any version of the Daytona. I enjoy a number of different versions and don’t concern myself with other opinions that most likely are valid.
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No wrong choices here, although i have the 116 I will still be happy if I had the 126 instead. Like them both equally.
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