126519 OF Daytona Owners / Taught process

[Rollieo]

Originally Posted by Devildog

No one ever complained about the gold Daytonas on the alligator straps being "far too expensive for a watch with a leather strap".

Some folk just have an issue because its rubber and not leather, as it used to be both pre and post ceramic bezels.

I'd have PM on Oysterflex all day every day before going grey for SS at the same price.

Yes, the PM bezel is a nightmare to maintain if worn regularly as its design somehow magnifies the impact of any scratches, scuffs etc on the aesthetics when reading the time, to the point you really have to consider it a service item.

Very well said and good points

[gt0279a]

Originally Posted by 1259

How did you get the OF strap for an SS?

Ordered from an AD. They do come up on the forums for sale as well.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by GarageBMW

Anybody having both 126500 and 126519 in their collection, please share your experience ;)

Thanks everyone.

I think, if you're going to have two Daytona's in your collection, the steel and the OF makes more sense than two steels - that is, if you are more of a 'diversified' collector as opposed to a 'themed' one. But let's face it, there really are no wrong answers when it comes to a Daytona.

They wear, look, and feel completely different, which is what I'm after. Good luck,

[1259]

Originally Posted by gt0279a

Ordered from an AD. They do come up on the forums for sale as well.

I’ve tried before and was told they would only allow you to do it if you have a PM watch. Do you have an SS and PM model or do I need to ask a new AD?

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Straphanger

I own the 116500 panda, 126500 panda and 126519 ghost love every which one , love the way they wear and look ,but end up wearing my sub because I cannot see the time on those Daytona dials ? May be I need a black dial and a new pair of glasses !!

Black dial is harder to read on the 126500LN