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Daytonaman799 · 23 October 2023, 10:21 AM

Bracelet

Easy E · 23 October 2023, 10:52 AM

Bracelet, all day every day. Spending that kind of coin on a watch with a gshock strap just doesn’t make any sense. Plus, if you get it on bracelet you can always change to a non-metal strap if you wish.

Idaho · 23 October 2023, 12:18 PM

Oysterflex. Very subtle.

noshame · 23 October 2023, 12:45 PM

Bracelet for me. Good luck!

Mathematoxic · 23 October 2023, 01:45 PM

Get the bracelet. If you miss the rubber, buy an aftermarket end link and aftermarket rubber strap. You can even find an aftermarket ceramic bezel.

aczaja10 · 23 October 2023, 02:06 PM

Bracelet without a question. OF looks great and sporty, but the gold bracelet and gold bezel combo is stunning with that black dial.

jcdevoe26 · 23 October 2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I cannot see any difference in the lugs, but I much prefer the bracelet model. As others have opined here before something about PM and a rubber strap just doesn’t go together well.

the previous 116 series Yellow Gold Daytonas used the same Asymmetrical smaller lugs like the SS models did...now all the 126 series have the same symmetrical thicker lugs that the WG/RG/Platinum models had....

MP777 · 23 October 2023, 05:56 PM

Thanks all, I just picked up the bracelet version today and couldn’t be happier! It’s a stunner!

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Michael1968 · 23 October 2023, 08:20 PM

oysterflex for me

travisb · 23 October 2023, 09:06 PM

I'll always pick bracelet over strap. Plus, I prefer the overall look of the full gold without ceramic bezel on this reference.

travisb · 23 October 2023, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP777

Thanks all, I just picked up the bracelet version today and couldn’t be happier! It’s a stunner!

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Congratulations! It's stunning.

1William · 23 October 2023, 09:09 PM

The bracelet works better for me.

piratfisk · 23 October 2023, 11:27 PM

Bracelet over OF 99 times out of 100.

A. Looks beter IMO.
B. Way more substantial-feeling.
C. Worth more (if resell value is important).
D. If you're in good enough standing with an AD to get a full gold Daytona, then you may be able to get a factory OF, so you could theoretically have both options available should you want to swap. If not, get a RubberB/Everest/etc rubber strap for the same basic feeling.

IGY · 24 October 2023, 01:17 AM

Bracelet. (So if you are a contrarian the answer should be clear to you now!)

EEpro · 24 October 2023, 01:31 AM

Would have to be rubber so I could tolerate the flat / matte dial as a design element. In the shiny bezel shiny PCL config it makes no sense and would bug the sht out of me.

ltmgeller · 24 October 2023, 02:10 AM

Bracelet all the way

h20addict · 24 October 2023, 02:43 AM

Oysterflex, the stark contrast of the black ceramic bezel and strap just does it for me.

SBR · 24 October 2023, 02:49 AM

OF for me. I like the ceramic bezel. My OCD nature would worry too much about dinging up the gold bezel and bracelet.

Calatrava r · 24 October 2023, 02:59 AM

Wow, great pickup. Congratulations on getting it.

Pinchy · 24 October 2023, 03:38 AM

Definitely full bracelet. I don't think the metal rim around the ceramic on the new model is that appealing. Even aside from that, in a collection, i'd rather a full gold daytona and a YM40 OF.

jb335 · 24 October 2023, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP777

Thanks all, I just picked up the bracelet version today and couldn’t be happier! It’s a stunner!

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Gorgeous. The new 126 looks great. Congrats!

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rolexdd40yg · 24 October 2023, 04:43 AM

Congrats.
Does the watch has ceramic sleeve inside the links ?

dnd2984 · 24 October 2023, 04:48 AM

Congrats!!! Looks great! I got same reference in OF.

Rolexken · 24 October 2023, 05:46 AM

I would prefer gold to rubber all day everyday

Smurf_75 · 24 October 2023, 06:29 AM

OF for me. Works better with the matt black dial IMHO.

ps: congrats!!

Krash · 24 October 2023, 06:45 AM

Oysterflex for me.

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dnd2984 · 24 October 2023, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP777

Thanks all, I just picked up the bracelet version today and couldn’t be happier! It’s a stunner!

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Thoughts on the dial after seeing it in person?

Oyster Al · 24 October 2023, 06:54 AM

Oysterflex and ceramic bezel for me!

Driver8 · 24 October 2023, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHulk

I’m having a very similar dilemma as one of the two will be leaving to fund another non watch purchase. OF will likely be the one leaving. Probably like the OF aesthetically more but full gold better long term.

Always amazes me how much larger the ceramic bezel and symmetrical case makes it look.

Ontime · 24 October 2023, 08:21 AM

It really depends on your personal preference! if you like a more classic and luxury look, go for the yellow gold bracelet, if you prefer a sportier and more modern style, the oysterflex bracelet is a great choice.

23 October 2023, 12:45 PM	#34
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,664	Bracelet for me. Good luck! __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Explorer II Polar 226570

23 October 2023, 11:27 PM	#43
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,305	Bracelet over OF 99 times out of 100. A. Looks beter IMO. B. Way more substantial-feeling. C. Worth more (if resell value is important). D. If you're in good enough standing with an AD to get a full gold Daytona, then you may be able to get a factory OF, so you could theoretically have both options available should you want to swap. If not, get a RubberB/Everest/etc rubber strap for the same basic feeling. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill. Wishlist: 128236; 16202BC; 5396G

24 October 2023, 01:31 AM	#45
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Would have to be rubber so I could tolerate the flat / matte dial as a design element. In the shiny bezel shiny PCL config it makes no sense and would bug the sht out of me. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

24 October 2023, 02:10 AM	#46
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,503	Bracelet all the way __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

23 October 2023, 10:21 AM	#31
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,684	Bracelet

23 October 2023, 10:52 AM	#32
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,037	Bracelet, all day every day. Spending that kind of coin on a watch with a gshock strap just doesn’t make any sense. Plus, if you get it on bracelet you can always change to a non-metal strap if you wish.

23 October 2023, 12:18 PM	#33
Idaho "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Mississippi Posts: 61	Oysterflex. Very subtle.

23 October 2023, 01:45 PM	#35
Mathematoxic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Asia Posts: 461	Get the bracelet. If you miss the rubber, buy an aftermarket end link and aftermarket rubber strap. You can even find an aftermarket ceramic bezel.

23 October 2023, 02:06 PM	#36
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 959	Bracelet without a question. OF looks great and sporty, but the gold bracelet and gold bezel combo is stunning with that black dial.

23 October 2023, 05:56 PM	#38
MP777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: US Posts: 311	Thanks all, I just picked up the bracelet version today and couldn’t be happier! It’s a stunner! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 October 2023, 08:20 PM	#39
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	oysterflex for me

23 October 2023, 09:06 PM	#40
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,423	I'll always pick bracelet over strap. Plus, I prefer the overall look of the full gold without ceramic bezel on this reference.

23 October 2023, 09:09 PM	#42
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,610	The bracelet works better for me.

24 October 2023, 01:17 AM	#44
IGY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: UK Posts: 227	Bracelet. (So if you are a contrarian the answer should be clear to you now!)

24 October 2023, 02:43 AM	#47
h20addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: 1680 Posts: 525	Oysterflex, the stark contrast of the black ceramic bezel and strap just does it for me.

24 October 2023, 02:49 AM	#48
SBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Posts: 174	OF for me. I like the ceramic bezel. My OCD nature would worry too much about dinging up the gold bezel and bracelet.

24 October 2023, 02:59 AM	#49
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,357	Wow, great pickup. Congratulations on getting it.

24 October 2023, 03:38 AM	#50
Pinchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 599	Definitely full bracelet. I don't think the metal rim around the ceramic on the new model is that appealing. Even aside from that, in a collection, i'd rather a full gold daytona and a YM40 OF.

24 October 2023, 04:43 AM	#52
rolexdd40yg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 272	Congrats. Does the watch has ceramic sleeve inside the links ?

24 October 2023, 04:48 AM	#53
dnd2984 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,296	Congrats!!! Looks great! I got same reference in OF.

24 October 2023, 05:46 AM	#54
Rolexken "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: England Posts: 818	I would prefer gold to rubber all day everyday

24 October 2023, 06:29 AM	#55
Smurf_75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 230	OF for me. Works better with the matt black dial IMHO. ps: congrats!!

24 October 2023, 06:45 AM	#56
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,189	Oysterflex for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 October 2023, 06:54 AM	#58
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,546	Oysterflex and ceramic bezel for me!

24 October 2023, 08:21 AM	#60
Ontime Banned Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA Posts: 249	It really depends on your personal preference! if you like a more classic and luxury look, go for the yellow gold bracelet, if you prefer a sportier and more modern style, the oysterflex bracelet is a great choice.

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