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5 October 2024, 03:06 AM | #1 |
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New Arrival: Rolex Daytona 116500 Black
About four month ago I bought the white dial ceramic Daytona, but I've always had a worry about which one was the most beautiful, I got a call from my AD since I couldn't find an answer I decided to get it out of my mind and bought this one with the black dial, new. Now that I own both I've made my preference clear, I have to say both are gorgeous with a slight preference for the...??? I'll leave it to your taste.
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5 October 2024, 03:07 AM | #2 |
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5 October 2024, 03:12 AM | #3 |
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Beauty. I chose the black over the white dial - but having both works too!
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5 October 2024, 04:00 AM | #4 |
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White :)
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5 October 2024, 04:21 AM | #5 |
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Congrats!
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5 October 2024, 04:25 AM | #6 |
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Jackpot!
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5 October 2024, 04:26 AM | #7 |
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Congrats, I prefer black.
Just wondering though, an AD was still hoarding a 116500 that was discontinued two years ago? Mine sells too many watches to do that. |
5 October 2024, 04:37 AM | #8 |
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Always a beautiful sight..congratulations! Black wins for me too
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5 October 2024, 04:40 AM | #9 |
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Congratulations
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5 October 2024, 06:48 AM | #10 |
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Very nice
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5 October 2024, 07:09 AM | #11 |
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Great duo!!
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5 October 2024, 07:41 AM | #12 |
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Congrats! Black for me please.
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5 October 2024, 07:45 AM | #13 |
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Congratulations! Personally I like black more.
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5 October 2024, 08:22 AM | #14 |
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if you bought the 2 years old 116500 black new from your ad !!!! interesting |
5 October 2024, 08:27 AM | #15 |
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Wohooooo, you rocked it !! Congratulations
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5 October 2024, 08:34 AM | #16 |
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Perfecto
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5 October 2024, 08:42 AM | #17 |
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Congrats. White for me
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5 October 2024, 09:21 AM | #18 |
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Thank you, everyone :)
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5 October 2024, 09:31 AM | #19 |
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I have posted this on TRF before, but thought I bring it back up in this thread.
White vs. Black All below are just my opinions. Shared attributes: - very comfortable to wear - fit a wide range of wrist sizes - work for men and women - the venerable 4130 movement is a mechanical marvel, so perfect since inception that it has gone essentially unchanged since 2000. This movement broke ground with many firsts for Rolex. - world’s best bracelet and clasp - thin case - robust and waterproof - wears small but with commanding presence - extremely well protected by cerachrome bezel, crowns and crown guards Black dial (m116500ln-0002) attributes: - first thing that jumps out at you is the way the concentric silver subdial rings spread the light spectrum, sometimes looking light blue, pink, green, gold, brown, purple … only those who have worn one will understand this phenomenon. - beautiful gloss black dial - sometimes appears larger in size than the white because the dial seems extended by the matching glossy black bezel - more dressy and formal - silver subdials accentuate and compliment the 904L steel case, making the dial more cohesive with the overall watch. - suitable as an everyday every occasion watch, absolutely perfect with a tuxedo or suit, yet seems perfectly fine with jeans and a tee shirt, transforming itself into casual - red Daytona text stands out less, but glimpses are more satisfying when you catch them - definitely will get noticed LESS than the white dial, which can be a very good thing at certain times, occasions and locations - in low light, the Rolex WG Crown stands out equally on both black and white dials, but in bright light, the WG stands out a LOT more on the black dial, making the watch appear more balanced and symmetrical. - appliqué hour markers stand out more in all lighting conditions on the black dial - chronograph (large) seconds hand easier to see and track on black dial - if you can only own one watch and it’s a Daytona, get the black for its complete versatility White dial m116500ln-0001 attributes: - the black dial version is just a black dial Daytona, but the white dial gets a nickname and notoriety of being the “Panda” Daytona - higher contrast with stark shifts from silver to black to white to black to white again. Incredibly striking! - Panda-esk dial harkens memories of early four-digit Daytonas, which many find makes this reference more collectible - black subdial rings bring best attribute of the white dial Zenith models into the modern day - black subdial rings improve readability over the silver subdial rings of the white dial 116520 - black cerachrome bezel frames perfectly the white dial, making it stand out among nearly every other watch in public settings - recognition: everyone will know what you are wearing (not always a good thing) - white dial is mesmerizing as it sits somewhere in between being matte and gloss … as you more your wrist around the white dial takes on both properties. - red Daytona text above the 6 o’clock subdial stands out more against the white - the black minute and second markers at the outer edge of the dial stand out more, making it seem more like a tool watch - chronograph (large) seconds hand harder to see and track on white dial … I wish Rolex had blackened (or painted red) the seconds hand on the white dial variant - subdials hands easier to read against the black rings with white centers - the five lines of text above the hand stack stands out more on the white dial. I wish it just said Rolex … next line Cosmograph … next line Daytona in red, but Rolex knows what they are doing - The white dial is the one to have if your other Rolex watches are primarily black dial, giving you more color variety. It’s also the one to have to be recognized as having THE MOST HARD TO GET ROLEX on the planet (at least of the high production models). The white (we all know) is generally more in demand, so it commands a greater (~$3k-5k) price on the secondary market, but to me that only furthers the value advantage to the black dial. You can’t go wrong with either. Which one will have better long term value? I’d be guessing to say white, but honestly do not care. For those who are lucky enough to own one or both, take the time to really drink in the beauty, quality and engineering prowess represented therein. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
5 October 2024, 11:36 AM | #20 |
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5 October 2024, 12:31 PM | #21 |
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I’ve always said that the Daytona is the pinnacle of Rolex mastery. Such a stunning watch and mythical across a broad spectrum of ages and geographies.
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5 October 2024, 03:48 PM | #22 |
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Both great…..but how is your AD still selling 116500’s new?
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5 October 2024, 09:49 PM | #23 |
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Congratulations! I also own both and although I would probably pick the Black by a very thin margin, I enjoy the White during the Summer months and the Black during the colder months so I thoroughly enjoy both!
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5 October 2024, 09:54 PM | #24 |
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Congratulations!! Having both, there's no need to decide one over the other.
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5 October 2024, 10:23 PM | #25 |
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Congratulations.
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5 October 2024, 11:58 PM | #26 |
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Yesterday, 04:23 AM | #27 |
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Both are beautiful. My personal preference is the Panda.
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Yesterday, 04:29 AM | #28 |
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They are all nice! I prefer the 126 in black..somehow the silver bezel trim improves the package. Enjoy them all!
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Yesterday, 04:32 AM | #29 |
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Both are very beautiful colors but it personally depends on your preference, Personally I would go with the black.
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Yesterday, 05:54 AM | #30 |
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Perfect choice, Congrats...
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