126500 Daytona Bezel

[heath.1967]

hi i have a question,about the newer generation of steel daytona.
Does the steel rim around the bezel could get easily dinged ? Also does it give better protection for the ceramic bezel compare to the previous model ?

because as i know for the ceramic,it's very scratch resistant,but could get shattered.

[hojlund]

its for esthetic only, the original ceramic bezel is as sturdy as steel, no damage has been reported so far.

[123Blueface]

Purely aesthetics/retro look.

[brandrea]

It’s aesthetic IMO.

Omega uses it on the 321 and I wear this watch about one week out of every month. No sign of wear whatsoever

I think elevates the look of the watch, YMMV




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[brucethemanlee]

I would think the think steel ring around the 126500 bezel is purely aesthetics (and maybe to protect that odd ceramic bezel that does break - although I have to yet see or hear of that on TRF or anywhere else)

That said, I've had my 116500 for 7 years and is worn quite often. Sometimes daily and sometimes part of a larger rotation. it's been through the rigors of daily life, work, commute, travel, gym, pool, shower - all with care of course. The bezel is still pristine and don't see that changing anytime soon (knock on wood)

[train-time]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s aesthetic IMO.

Omega uses it on the 321 and I wear this watch about one week out of every month. No sign of wear whatsoever

I think elevates the look of the watch, YMMV




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I have to agree with Brian again on this point. It absolutely elevates the overall look of the watch and makes it look complete, just like other manufacturer's notable chronographs.

I never liked the look of the ceramic ring just hanging off the edge of the 116 models. It didn't look finished and now that they have corrected that I would never consider acquiring a 116 version and if I had one, I would be looking to trade it for the 126 version.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by train-time

I have to agree with Brian again on this point. It absolutely elevates the overall look of the watch and makes it look complete, just like other manufacturer's notable chronographs.

I never liked the look of the ceramic ring just hanging off the edge of the 116 models. It didn't look finished and now that they have corrected that I would never consider acquiring a 116 version and if I had one, I would be looking to trade it for the 126 version.

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[David5807]

Originally Posted by heath.1967

hi i have a question,about the newer generation of steel daytona.
Does the steel rim around the bezel could get easily dinged ? Also does it give better protection for the ceramic bezel compare to the previous model ?

because as i know for the ceramic,it's very scratch resistant,but could get shattered.

I would think that the 12 series would be more prone to scratches and would show a ding, whereas the full ceramic will most likely not.

[Greg.A]

Originally Posted by train-time

I have to agree with Brian again on this point. It absolutely elevates the overall look of the watch and makes it look complete, just like other manufacturer's notable chronographs.

I never liked the look of the ceramic ring just hanging off the edge of the 116 models. It didn't look finished and now that they have corrected that I would never consider acquiring a 116 version and if I had one, I would be looking to trade it for the 126 version.

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