New Rolex daytona panda 126500LN vs 116500LN

[Driver8]

I can't believe I've done this, but after years of disliking the SS Daytona, I've just gone and registered my interested for the black dial version with my AD!

I'm not holding out a lot of hope for a swift pick-up as while I've had a good relationship with my AD for the last 25-30 years or so, I've not bought anything for the last couple of years, so my current spend profile with them won't be great. I guess this'll be the test of "long term relationship" vs "regular cold hard cash"! (Pretty sure I know the answer to that one, but we'll see!)

[Seo]

The outer metal on the bezel will be a scratch magnet. I do think the dial is more elegant now though. I better message my SA

[Keepchasing]

Although the design cues are from the Zenith, it looks more modern. I like the new look, but the beefier crown guards and new case design (even with symmetrical lugs like white gold version) make my 116500 already feel more ‘vintage’, which I love.

I‘ll gladly keep what I have vs new one.

[Mrngrz46]

Here we go with black

[xjeeunitx]

This new case is like no other. It's sharp edged and not rounded off on the sides from previous PM cases. Very excited to see one in flesh even if it is a exhibition model. A big change like this does make the outgoing model special indeed.

[Mrngrz46]

I will go this afternoon to order probably the white.

I ever get the previous black with 2 y wait I have hopes for this

[airchitect]

New one looks a little nicer for sure but they really needed to bump up the size a little.


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[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Here we go with black

Black dial is the real winner here.

Does having a scratch prone polished metal ring on what was formerly scratch proof glass bother anyone?

[ordinary55]

the price on the prior version of this Panda Daytona increase a lot

[JRell]

New - much cleaner dial, like it

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by JRell

New - much cleaner dial, like it

Thinner sub dial rings and thinner hour markers frees up some space for sure.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

This new case is like no other. It's sharp edged and not rounded off on the sides from previous PM cases. Very excited to see one in flesh even if it is a exhibition model. A big change like this does make the outgoing model special indeed.

I agree - it does look more flat sided and sharp edged than the outgoing larger PM case style, but the overall lug design and case proportions are very similar.

Be interesting to see the real watches rather than the renders on the website.

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by Rushne

Come on man! Lift you attention to detail... haha just kidding.

The picture of the older Daytona isn't the best quality but.

The sub dials, slightly thinner black rings.
The indices/indexes of the new model are longer and sharper.
The new model has a metal ring around the outside of the ceramic bezel (big fail)
The lugs are evened out (hard to see but the old model had slightly thinner lugs on the crown size vs the non crown)

Thank you!

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Rushne

Come on man! Lift you attention to detail... haha just kidding.

The picture of the older Daytona isn't the best quality but.

The sub dials, slightly thinner black rings.
The indices/indexes of the new model are longer and sharper.
The new model has a metal ring around the outside of the ceramic bezel (big fail)
The lugs are evened out (hard to see but the old model had slightly thinner lugs on the crown size vs the non crown)

If the older had a better quality pic it will look much nicer in comparison with new. Agree the metal ring is big fail, Also indices too sharp, but that I have to see in the flesh to decide.

[Wrist Watcher]

I love this new version. Nice update.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Black dial is the real winner here.

Agreed….which is why I’ve got my name down!

Originally Posted by EEpro

Does having a scratch prone polished metal ring on what was formerly scratch proof glass bother anyone?

Doesn’t bother me in the slightest. It’s no more scratch prone than the case itself, or the metal part of a Sub, or GMT bezel. And I prefer the look, so it’s a non-issue for me.

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by Manamana

If the older had a better quality pic it will look much nicer in comparison with new. Agree the metal ring is big fail, Also indices too sharp, but that I have to see in the flesh to decide.

Here we are render new va render old
Indeed the old take back more credit

[zabazja]

I’m very curious for the size. Based on some of the pictures and videos online I think the size has increased and might be a true 40mm now.

[Subdoc]

Did they discontinue meteorite dials on oysterflex?


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[stylinleems]

Originally Posted by Subdoc

Did they discontinue meteorite dials on oysterflex?


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Yes, all gone.

[Mrngrz46]

Seems to me the winding crown is smaller now or the protection lugs are bigger

[xjeeunitx]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Here we are render new va render old
Indeed the old take back more credit

More I look at the two, it looks as if the old may have more presence on the wrist. This is because of the all black ceramic bezel. The dial clutter on the old vs the new is going to be definitely a preference. I like the new but the old is just as special.

[rolexgs]

Originally Posted by zabazja

I’m very curious for the size. Based on some of the pictures and videos online I think the size has increased and might be a true 40mm now.

don't think so, actually it's now using the same OF daytona case.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Here we are render new va render old
Indeed the old take back more credit

Thanks much better. Maybe a side by side would be better for comparison too.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

don't think so, actually it's now using the same OF daytona case.

Yes. The steel now has a similar lug shape as my 116509. You can see the turned down feet on the lugs now.

It must not be identical though as the first SEL doesn't protrude over the lug (as much).

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Thanks much better. Maybe a side by side would be better for comparison too.

For some reason it says is too large when I put aside

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Yes. The steel now has the same shape as my 116509. You can see the turned down feet on the lugs now.

Also the winding crown it is smaller on yours or the protection are longer?

[EEpro]

[007_Bond_007]

I think the metal ring around the bezel is a miss. On my speedmaster that metal ring gets dinged and look pretty bad.


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[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by 007_Bond_007

I think the metal ring around the bezel is a miss. On my speedmaster that metal ring gets dinged and look pretty bad.


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Probably better that that the ceramic bezel chipped and need to change