White dial daytona 126500ln or 116500ln

[Kingcobb]

Yes I know this has been discussed and I have read all the discussions but I am curious what the more current opinion is.

On other forums it seemed to start heavily favoring thec116 and has steadily moved to the 126 over time.

So out of curiosity today which one and why?

[mario1971]

No change in the east.

[Oyster Al]

I cant unsee the panda with the smaller black eyes.

[Cru Jones]

Was 126 for me from the get-go. To my eyes, more refined.

Reasonable minds may differ of course.

[10splaya]

Well I think it also depends on your price point

116500 is like $3000 or so less on the grey market than 126500

What is your goal? does the pricing matter?
I highly doubt an AD has a 116500 available at the MSRP

[Roger Lococco]

White 11
Black 12

[ltmgeller]

I like both

[lord91]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Was 126 for me from the get-go. To my eyes, more refined.

Reasonable minds may differ of course.

Same for me. And i like the white dial more.

[inadeje]

Since the 16520 Zenith was the absolute perfect aesthetic representation of a chronograph watch, after arguably a few decades of design misses with later iterations, Rolex has now once again hit the ball outside the park with the new 12 series reference. My post here explains more and extensive community opinions https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=965574

[Kingcobb]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Since the 16520 Zenith was the absolute perfect aesthetic representation of a chronograph watch, after arguably a few decades of design misses with later iterations, Rolex has now once again hit the ball outside the park with the new 12 series reference. My post here explains more and extensive community opinions https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=965574

Yes I enjoyed your post. I just believe the ceramic is better than the stainless bezel.

[Ravager135]

I like all the subtle refinements of the 12 series Daytonas. In fact, as someone who never really coveted one, it's now I watch I really want to add to my collection. I think the Le Mans Daytona is aesthetically the perfect representation of what a modern Daytona should be. Make it in stainless steel, put a solid caseback on it, and it would be the best modern luxury chronograph in my humble opinion.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Kingcobb

Yes I enjoyed your post. I just believe the ceramic is better than the stainless bezel.

[SS Oyster]

116500 for sure primarily because of monoblock cerachrome bezel! The SS ring on 126500/1x is a dent magnet and will show wear over time as all Daytonas prior to 116500.


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[10splaya]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

116500 for sure primarily because of monoblock cerachrome bezel! The SS ring on 126500/1x is a dent magnet and will show wear over time as all Daytonas prior to 116500.


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Then Im glad I went for the 116 :P

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Was 126 for me from the get-go. To my eyes, more refined.

Reasonable minds may differ of course.

We agree

[joli160]

The 126500 is the first Daytona I really like.

[Obi Wan]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

White 11
Black 12

Completely agree, by far. In fact, I decided to go grey and buying a Panda 116500LN two weeks ago and next time I go to my AD, I will speak with them to explain that, once having seen all of the on my wrist, I have changed my mind and I would want black dial instead of the white one because I prefer exactly what you have said.

[mannyv11]

I like the 12 series and have both.

[CarlOver]

There is a post likely on the first page here that shows 4 generations of Daytona. Look for yourself.

[4 Aussies]

Both winners! Either one and you're in the game!

[Wolfie]

WHITE 11, BLACK 12.

[mpkRolex]

I have 12 white and loving it so far.

[Onequik135i]

Heck I would take both, but I do prefer the newer 12 model due to the slim sub dial’s resemblance to the zenith era of Daytonas.

[Starhutch]

As mentioned multiple times above, white 11 and black 12 . Just seems right to my eyes

[TheHulk]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

White 11
Black 12

Exactly!

[Bxtek]

126 would be my choice. I like the new styling features with the thinner subdial rings, thinner indices, and the outer metal around the bezel which pays tribute to the vintage Daytona style. Also, the even lugs on the 126 compared to the 116 with one side that was thinner. The 126 has an updated movement too. 72 hour power reserve. However, in the end, either one is a beautiful watch and there's no wrong choice.

[JSol1]

I just traded my 2 116 Daytonas in to my AD and will replace with the 12s. It’s actually the dial changes that do it for me…

[1William]

I like them both but assuming you are buying in the grey market you have to decide if you are willing to pay the premium between the 12 and the 11 series. I have owned both the black and white dial versions in the 11 series and they are cool watches. A little small but they are Daytona so OK. For me, the addition money is not justified in the 12 series so if I was in the market I would return to the 11 Series.

[10splaya]

Originally Posted by 1William

I like them both but assuming you are buying in the grey market you have to decide if you are willing to pay the premium between the 12 and the 11 series. I have owned both the black and white dial versions in the 11 series and they are cool watches. A little small but they are Daytona so OK. For me, the addition money is not justified in the 12 series so if I was in the market I would return to the 11 Series.

Exactly

there is about $3-3500 difference with 2023 116 and 2024 126

thats on the grey market..

over priced but then again...it cost the same as 2 DJ plus a Daytona at MSRP but you can have the watch now!

[Greg.A]

12 white wins against 11 white, check out the polls here. 12 both colours still wins 11, check out Fratello polls