New Daytona 126500 Appreciation Post and Comparison vs 116500

[karleone]

Originally Posted by faimag

Beautiful.

Thank you!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

What a combo! These pics are fantastic, thanks for sharing !

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

He is always looking for validation that his 126500 white is SO much better than the previous model.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion, we can agree to disagree. No validation needed here, just a watch lover giving his opinion. There is no need to follow me wherever I go and to keep on hating on my posts. This is not what we’re all here for. Peace.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Robf52

Making my mouth water.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Nice comparison photos. I’m with you, prefer the thinner subdials

Thanks man! Those subdials are a kind of a or hate it or love it subject!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

It’s a nice watch.

The 116500 black dial looks nicer but can’t go wrong with either. Not a fan of the jubilee substitution but easy to reverse.

Thanks man! Yeah of course there is no wrong choice here! Both references are beautiful! For the jubilee bracelet I love the look and how comfortable it is and as you say it’s reversible!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

The 16520 hour markers are the best improvement

I love it!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Deppe

Can’t go wrong with either

I myself prefer the 116500 - if I wanted a Zenith dial, I would get a 16520 and get the centered subdials as well but all Daytonas are beautiful

You are absolutely right! Whatever the generation and configuration a Daytona is beautiful!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by joli160

The new one is the first Daytona I really like.

A game changer!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

I agree! Both are beautiful though and I would be happy with either...

Yes! No wrong choice here!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Great pics!!

Thank you so much!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I still can’t get around the new bezel.

That’s actually my favorite thing on the new Daytona!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Me neither - but it still is a much sought after watch 116 or 126 ..
Your photos are excellent ..
as is your unbridled desire to promote the 126, here or insta .. nothing wrong in it trust me, having such a watch for some is impossible, I consider myself extremely lucky having the 116 ..

Thank you so much! I still love my 116500!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by DC116710LN

I prefer the 116 white dial but 126 black dial

I prefer the reverse combo but no wrong choice here! They are all beautiful

[karleone]

Originally Posted by TheMethod

Both look nice but if I had to choose one I would go 116.

The classic!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I like it. IMHO the metal ring around bezel is a cool finishing touch.


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My favorite detail on the new Daytona!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Greg.A

https://www.fratellowatches.com/sund...n-vs-126500ln/

126500LN is just more refined, refer above 126500LN vs 116500LN for good read

The new details make it more refined as you say! Love it

[karleone]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

To be honest OP, you’re living the dream with those 2. 116500ln black on jubilee is a dream. And that white 126500 is the best Daytona I’ve ever seen despite the hype. It looks better than a RO jumbo to my eyes. Maybe the best LOOKING steel sports watch ever. I don’t care about haute horology if it’s fragile and easy to scratch. Robust, reliable and powerful sports watches will always win. Rolex will always win . That is all

You came to reason! Thanks!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by lucky phil

Great pics and fantastic new model, a watch I would love to own someday 😄

Thanks man! Which metal / dial are you leaning to?

[karleone]

Originally Posted by jed11

Check, check and check. 100% agree on all those points. I passed up on the previous gen WG oysterflex twice but as soon as I saw this in the flesh, the refinement resulting from the updates made it a no brainer.



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You have one of the sexiest modern Daytona here! Congrats!!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

Aesthetically the bezel is an improvement to me. Practically it’s a downgrade since it’s more prone to nicks. I still trade my 116500 LN white for the 126 white. No regrets at all and I loved my 116500 a lot before.

I get what you are saying! Let say how the metal ring lives

[karleone]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

Agree. It also thins out the black bezel to not contrast as much against the white dial. Pops less but overall more cohesive design IMHO. I used to think the pop and contrast was more appealing but changed my tune after a couple visits to the dealer to compare the 2 watches. Now after 2 months with the 126 white no contest for me.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

I have the previous 116519ln. While I like the bezel ring more on the 126500ln white in steel. This ring in gold makes me a little nervous to ding it. New one looks great though!

Nice pair!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by hutch300

I think the new one looks great if you can pull off the new size. I like the smaller size of the older models but that updates have some charm of the past. We are so focused on what's better but... neither is the answer. They are great watches for different reasons.

The old case is visually more appealing with the slimmer profile and crownguards. The new one is bulkier and might wear slightly larger. The new endlink design and the fact it’s thinner makes the new ref more comfortable on my wrist vs the old ref when worn on oyster.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by milgauss2232

I feel the older is more aesthetically pleasing and special because it is the only watch that has a ceramic bezel with no metal frame around it in the Rolex range (correct me if I’m wrong?)

I think you are right on the 1165 Daytonas to be the only model in the Rolex range with ceramic and no frame

[Wilco68]

Great photos, and yes, the new reference does look sleeker & definitely edges the previous version.

[Edgeworth]

Thanks for posting karlone. I love your insta page

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Wilco68

Great photos, and yes, the new reference does look sleeker & definitely edges the previous version.

Thanks! They nailed it!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Edgeworth

Thanks for posting karlone. I love your insta page

Thank you so much man! Appreciate it!!

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by milgauss2232

I feel the older is more aesthetically pleasing and special because it is the only watch that has a ceramic bezel with no metal frame around it in the Rolex range (correct me if I’m wrong?)

I must not be understanding this? Up until the new Daytonas came out, I think *every* Rolex that I can think of that had a cerachrome bezel did not have a metal ring around it. Subs, GMTs, Daytonas....