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View Poll Results: Why did Rolex add an outer steel bezel ring to the new 126500LN Daytona?
To give it a different appearance so it isn't visually confused with the 116500LN 75 45.45%
To make it look retro 72 43.64%
To ensure no parts swap from 115600LN to 126500LN & vice versa 18 10.91%
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Old 5 November 2024, 04:19 AM   #14
MRBolton
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I think it looks cleaner with the bezel ring. Seeing the 116500 now, it looks almost a bit incomplete to my eye. The more I look at the 126500, the more sleek it looks in comparison.

I don't think Rolex cares a lot about calling back to vintage designs; they save that for Tudor.
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