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I have never heard of that. Thanks for the link. However, I don’t find any other source that states that.
Would be interested to see if the LEC has the symbol for single or double coating. |
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What I love about this latest generation is all the nods to the classic Daytonas. The 116 is drop dead gorgeous, so I definitely don't want to split hairs here. I would have been THRILLED to get one of those too. But the notion that Rolex has moved the model into uncharted territory is off base IMO. But most importantly, it's not a competition. Neither one has to be "best". All I know is this new watch looks awesome and I'm super lucky to have one. I don't need to tear down anybody else's dream watch to be able to enjoy my dream watch. DSC_6927_DxO.jpg DSC_6919_DxO.jpg Quote:
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“The all ceramic bezel looks dated without the metal ring” - well, lots of the old models had a one-material bezel. Back then it was just all metal. “The dial looks to cramped with the bold subdials” - the old ones had full subdials. Etc. however, one material critism about the 126500 is not a criticism of any older models - the new case design, where they have actually moved away from the design of the older Daytonas. Plenty of people like the new case because it is beefier or because of the symmetrical lugs or the crown guards etc. so whether it is a negative is subjective, but it is still a departure from the old school case design of the Daytona. That being said, I do agree that there is no such thing as “best”. For me, personally it does not make sense to think the 116 looks ridiculous but love the 126 or vice versa. At the end of the day, the 116 and the 126 are both two handsome watches and 99% of people won’t be able to tell the difference anyways and with the 126 and the 116 there are something for everybody (unless you are one of the 1% that gets to buy at MSRP, then your are “limited” to the 126, but I won’t feel sorry for you there ![]() |
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However, I was thinking more in terms of the overall case shape, where the 126 is more slab-sided and have the “elephants”-feet. |
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EDIT: Just to be clear, I am not saying that the profile of the 126 is completely flat, but that it is now closer to that of a Sub or a GMT in the case profile with regards to the rounding. |
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Is there a Daytona Appreciation thread ? sure I saw one, can't bloomin find it ...
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Thanks for these pictures, shows them in all their glory and the clear differences .. ![]()
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Gotta keep the 126 pics flowing if we are calling this an appreciation thread...
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Love the passion. 12 owners very quick to defend their reference. 11 owners the same.
As said, there isn’t a wrong choice. Truth serum, however, would be whether if both available new from AD - 11 series and 12 series - what’s the choice? I know a couple of folks who purposefully chose the 11 when they had the option to go 12 late 2023. P.S. I choose both, as own the 11 white and have deposit paid with AD on the 12 white. |
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New Daytona 126500 Appreciation Post and Comparison vs 116500
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You should consider the black as well. I’ve had the white 116500 and traded it in for the 126500 white. Always been team white dial. My dad had the 116500 black and I’ve borrowed it but knew if I had a choice I’d pick the white dial. Last week we traded his old black dial for the new 126500 black and it’s the first time I’m jealous. The new black dial with its glossy black dial and new brighter chrome subdial rings may make the black pop more than the white?! ![]() ![]() I compared the glossy black and chrome pop from my no date sub but no comparison ![]() Lots of flare in the new 126500LN black Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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My hesitation is also two-fold. I plan to gift to my father the white 11 or white 12, and I actually like a black 16520 zenith better than the black 11 or 12! |
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The 126 Black is very impressive I must say …
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The 11 series is more sporty.
The 12 series is more dressy. |
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Big congrats But to say the metal ring is “stunning”? C’mon.
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I would describe it the same way, but I fully recognize it's a polarizing feature. There's surely some other guy out there who is going to say he can't stand how it looks or how it "ruins the watch". To me it is the most immediately recognizable change about the 126 so I can understand strong feelings about it in both directions.
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I'd be interested to hear from some of the folks who either own both the 11 and 12 references, or have substantial time handling both regarding why there seems to be a general consensus in preference of white for the 11 series, and black for the new 12 series. I've seen a lot of opinions seemingly fall this way, with minimal data to support the "why"
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I have officially crossed sides, and a BIG fan of the 126500. I am sorry, but this watch is just too darn nice compared to the 116500. The case dimensions are perfect now, the symmetrical lugs are amazing. I did not love the ring, but now I get it.
I handled a black dial, and I never even realized they put chrome rings on the subdial. What a cool touch! However the white dial is the one I would take :) |
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I’ve had both of each 116500ln and 126. I was not feeling the bezel ring before and the thin subdial rings on the white initially as it looked anemic on the 126500 white. I did like the thinner silver rings initially on the new 126 as I thought they were too pale and big on the 116500 black. I also really appreciate the small case size on the 116 and its asymmetrical right lugs to balance out the visual “weight” of the crowns. With the white 116500 we’re all used to seeing thick subdial rings and the bold sold bezel. It’s what attracted us to that model initially. It created a lot of hype for the watch and I was along for the ride. After new releases arrived in dealers I visited one of our trusted greys here and saw the black first. Very shiny and didn’t not wear substantially bigger than the prior reference. Then the curiosity bug hit me. Let me see the new white dial As soon as I saw it I did feel it be the evolved iteration of the Daytona. The bezel ring integrates the bezel to the watch for me. I always thought the full ceramic bezel felt like and afterthought in its design. In actually it is. It basically replace the steel bezel in the 116500 and Rolex called it a day. Comparing my 116500 white and the new 126500 white the new thin rings and hour markers convinced me to trade in. I love the classic zenith look. To me the 116500 that we all used to putting on a pedestal faded. I did have that watch for about 4 years so I guess had already been there a done that. The bolder contrast of the 116500ln didn’t sing to me anymore. I now liked the classic bezel ring. Thinner black bezel and subdial rings on the white 126. For anyone who hasn’t they still have the dream of the 116500 and that’s fine. I’m past that. So I trade in to the 126500LN white and couldn’t be happier. With the black 116500 the solid bezel blends in with the black dial well. It didn’t contrast as wildly as the white 116. After having the 126500 white for 2 months though I got the itch and traded that one too for the new reference. The black ones were always my dad’s watch. We still have a 116500LN white for my mom and wouldn’t trade that one as the smaller case fits her better and would still like to keep that reference in the family. Lastly I have 116519LN silver panda. I’d trade it for the new version probably but the changes aren’t as obvious to me to have to pay close to $10k to make that trade. For the steel versions though the money difference was worth it! ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Both look great! Like the black on jubilee
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