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101031-28 · 17 June 2018, 03:54 AM

Bracelet. 100%.

justdate · 17 June 2018, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

What an amazing collection. It's a good thing you can pick whatever you like (bracelet or strap) if you want something else.

Your fiancées Daytona looks stunning.

Thank you! Unfortunately there is no chance my fiancée would let me near the Daytona, she loves it and uses it all the time!

Bxtek · 17 June 2018, 04:25 AM

I really never cared for the OF before and a bracelet was always the #1 choice for me. However, over time the OF has really grown on me and I really like the look. I vote for that one. Plus, the ceramic bezel in black really makes it stand out, and the black OF just compliments the look. I really like that exact model in Everose gold and that is my grail watch.

The full YG definitely looks good, but a bit too much gold imho . I think a black ceramic bezel would have really offset the look, or maybe even another color of dial? In the end, you really should get whichever one you like more though and the one that stirs your emotions most!

GoingPlaces · 17 June 2018, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by coxswain

I've heard it from two different ADs from my area (from good, knowledgeable staffs of those ADs). Rolex wants to implement a certain homogeneity in their sport lines (Daytona, Sub, GMT, Yachtmaster, and so on) by equipping them with ceramic bezels. And, even without these inputs from the AD staffs, you can clearly notice the trend.

Ceramic is a more luxurious material than gold in wristwatches. It is much more costly to develop and produce ceramic parts. That's why a full-ceramic AP RO is much more expensive than a full-gold AP RO.

More luxurious than gold? Sure it is...utilitarian perhaps but luxurious? Surely you jest.

lord91 · 17 June 2018, 04:43 AM

Bracelet, always go for the one with bracelet!

jonski · 17 June 2018, 05:03 AM

Is it possible to buy the bracelet version and then get oysterflex fitted on it? (Best of both worlds)

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huncho · 17 June 2018, 05:20 AM

bracelet imo

Toony · 17 June 2018, 05:20 AM

Oysterflex with the ceramic bezel would be my choice.

SearChart · 17 June 2018, 05:22 AM

YG oysterflex would get my vote

richardtudor11 · 20 June 2018, 09:55 PM

I just bought this one and can't be happier. I don't like the non-ceramic bezels anymore.

116518LN.jpeg

Nycturbovr6 · 20 June 2018, 10:49 PM

I would probably choose the bracelet

904VT · 20 June 2018, 11:02 PM

I’d go bracelet but both are awesome references

opawlows · 20 June 2018, 11:11 PM

I'd go with the bracelet but with this dial:

GsurgBM · 20 June 2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Investr

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Beautiful shots. I agree wholeheartedly.

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Chiboy · 20 June 2018, 11:23 PM

I am shocked that the gold bracelet Daytona doesn't have the larger symmetric lug case. I thought all PM Daytonas did. But I am sure if people say it, it is true.

I think the YG is a more formal look than the WG, and so the bracelet version looks better to me. YG Daytona with OF looks a little mismatched, albeit still nice. From a "value" perspective, it's hard to argue with a modest $3,000 up-charge to get a solid gold bracelet vs. OF.

Just one man's opinion.

Trailboss516 · 20 June 2018, 11:26 PM

bracelet

sitkenneth · 30 June 2018, 12:34 PM

Thanks everyone for your inputs. I ended up getting the Oysterflex. Yeah it’s better bang for bucks getting the bracelet one. However had I done it I would probably have tucked a rubber B strap and keep the bracelet in the drawer.

rmlovett1 · 30 June 2018, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sitkenneth

Thanks everyone for your inputs. I ended up getting the Oysterflex. Yeah it’s better bang for bucks getting the bracelet one. However had I done it I would probably have tucked a rubber B strap and keep the bracelet in the drawer.

Congratulations on a great piece!

Any pics??

TimeToWatch · 30 June 2018, 01:22 PM

The best part of the 116518LN is the BEZEL. Nothing beats the contrast of the black subdials, black bezel and black oysterflex bracelet against the warm yellow gold.

Sourcing an oysterflex strap for the 116508 would not replicate this look and would frankly just look weird.

I’d definitely go for the 116518.

sitkenneth · 3 July 2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Congratulations on a great piece!

Any pics??

Here we go

1William · 3 July 2018, 08:38 PM

Congratulations

pam66 · 3 July 2018, 09:36 PM

absolutely non-ceramic

TimeToWatch · 3 July 2018, 09:58 PM

Amazing watch. Congrats!!

T01 · 3 July 2018, 10:43 PM

Considering the $3K delta, I'd go for the bracelet. If the difference was greater, I'd go for Oysterflex. Hard to beat in person and really sharp on the wrist. I love how unique it is on the OF.

Jeffreyc87 · 4 July 2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by justdate

I struggle to believe they would put the ceramic bezel on the full gold watch, that would take it down a notch and make it less luxury. No one wants to swap their gold for ceramic lol.

Not to mention the 116508 has only been out a couple of years anyway, I don’t think they are changing that watch for a long time, and definitely not putting a ceramic bezel on it, that would be crazy.

And trust me, compared to AP Royal Oak and Patek Nautilus, and especially AP Offshore, the Daytona bezel is practically bullet proof / unscratchable!

When it came time to create the Daytona in PT, they chose ceramic over a PT bezel so why not for the gold bracelet models?

envuks · 4 July 2018, 03:25 AM

IMHO this isn’t much of a decision. Bracelet all day!

3581512 · 15 August 2018, 08:55 AM

how long until we see this?

RichM · 15 August 2018, 09:12 AM

Huge Congratulations

I was in the same situation only with WG, and I also went with the OF. No regrets here.

justdate · 15 August 2018, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 3581512

how long until we see this?

I don’t think that looks good, the ceramic bezel suits the white metal models well, but definitely not convinced on the yellow gold.

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strettyend · 15 August 2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 3581512

how long until we see this?

Looks cheap to me for some reason

17 June 2018, 03:54 AM	#31
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Bracelet. 100%. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

17 June 2018, 05:03 AM	#36
jonski "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Topher Location: Grasse, France Watch: Urwerk103 Posts: 139	Is it possible to buy the bracelet version and then get oysterflex fitted on it? (Best of both worlds) Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk __________________ 116506 the grail

20 June 2018, 11:23 PM	#45
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,543	I am shocked that the gold bracelet Daytona doesn't have the larger symmetric lug case. I thought all PM Daytonas did. But I am sure if people say it, it is true. I think the YG is a more formal look than the WG, and so the bracelet version looks better to me. YG Daytona with OF looks a little mismatched, albeit still nice. From a "value" perspective, it's hard to argue with a modest $3,000 up-charge to get a solid gold bracelet vs. OF. Just one man's opinion. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

4 July 2018, 03:25 AM	#56
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,738	IMHO this isn’t much of a decision. Bracelet all day! __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

15 August 2018, 09:12 AM	#58
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,507	Huge Congratulations I was in the same situation only with WG, and I also went with the OF. No regrets here. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

17 June 2018, 04:25 AM	#33
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,572	I really never cared for the OF before and a bracelet was always the #1 choice for me. However, over time the OF has really grown on me and I really like the look. I vote for that one. Plus, the ceramic bezel in black really makes it stand out, and the black OF just compliments the look. I really like that exact model in Everose gold and that is my grail watch. The full YG definitely looks good, but a bit too much gold imho . I think a black ceramic bezel would have really offset the look, or maybe even another color of dial? In the end, you really should get whichever one you like more though and the one that stirs your emotions most!

17 June 2018, 04:43 AM	#35
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,955	Bracelet, always go for the one with bracelet!

17 June 2018, 05:20 AM	#37
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,689	bracelet imo

17 June 2018, 05:20 AM	#38
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Oysterflex with the ceramic bezel would be my choice.

20 June 2018, 09:55 PM	#40
richardtudor11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NZ Watch: Tudor Pelagos Posts: 4	I just bought this one and can't be happier. I don't like the non-ceramic bezels anymore. 116518LN.jpeg

20 June 2018, 10:49 PM	#41
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I would probably choose the bracelet

20 June 2018, 11:02 PM	#42
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	I’d go bracelet but both are awesome references

20 June 2018, 11:26 PM	#46
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,616	bracelet

30 June 2018, 12:34 PM	#47
sitkenneth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: HK Watch: AP SS Jumbo Posts: 41	Thanks everyone for your inputs. I ended up getting the Oysterflex. Yeah it’s better bang for bucks getting the bracelet one. However had I done it I would probably have tucked a rubber B strap and keep the bracelet in the drawer.

30 June 2018, 01:22 PM	#49
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	The best part of the 116518LN is the BEZEL. Nothing beats the contrast of the black subdials, black bezel and black oysterflex bracelet against the warm yellow gold. Sourcing an oysterflex strap for the 116508 would not replicate this look and would frankly just look weird. I’d definitely go for the 116518.

3 July 2018, 08:38 PM	#51
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,488	Congratulations

3 July 2018, 09:36 PM	#52
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,339	absolutely non-ceramic

3 July 2018, 09:58 PM	#53
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	Amazing watch. Congrats!!

3 July 2018, 10:43 PM	#54
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,489	Considering the $3K delta, I'd go for the bracelet. If the difference was greater, I'd go for Oysterflex. Hard to beat in person and really sharp on the wrist. I love how unique it is on the OF.

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