New Rolex daytona panda 126500LN vs 116500LN

[xjeeunitx]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

don't think so, actually it's now using the same OF daytona case.

Different. Similar design but the sides are now flat.

[Mystro]

Epic fail with butchering the Daytona line. I am in disbelief Rolex could make so many design screw-ups their most perfect watch.

Oh man that metal edge around the bezel is a huge issue for collecting dings and wear marks. IMO….it adds nothing and becomes a liability.
The biggest “fail” is the beautiful organic case lines have been butchered into a now blocky supercase look? ??
A blocky Daytona?



The 11 series Daytona has now become incredibly special and “THE” SS Daytona.

[LUDA]

If you scroll down here you can see the new case shape on all their models:

https://www.rolex.com/watches/new-wa...ograph-daytona





It looks very flat, the previous steel Daytona had a very nice curved case, just like the Datejust for example. This new one looks like a Submariner case with the lugs of the precious metal Daytona.

The dial and hands are clearly Zenith, specially on the 2 tone models if you don't pay attention to the position of the subdials it just looks like a vintage Zenith Daytona.

I prefer the older one better, but I have no doubts this will sell like hot cakes.

[Madman37]

the old daytona was so much nice why have that ring around the bezel and the markers were better on the old one. But each to there own

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Different. Similar design but the sides are now flat.

Where are you seeing that ?

Originally Posted by Mystro

The brushed sides of the case is also a bizarre move and very un-Daytona like

They are still round and polished from what I can see.

[SUPERDOC]

after 4 pages... let me sum things up for anyone who hasn't read through

Those who currently own a ceramic steel Daytona : Older gen is better !

Those who don't currently own a Ceramic steel Daytona: New one is better !


Those who already own a ceramic steel Daytona, and have access to AD allotments : I'll get this one too!

[Rushne]

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

after 4 pages... let me sum things up for anyone who hasn't read through

Those who currently own a ceramic steel Daytona : Older gen is better !

Those who don't currently own a Ceramic steel Daytona: New one is better !


Those who already own a ceramic steel Daytona, and have access to AD allotments : I'll get this one too!

HAHAHAHAHA Spot on. I have ordered one already with my AD.

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

after 4 pages... let me sum things up for anyone who hasn't read through

Those who currently own a ceramic steel Daytona : Older gen is better !

Those who don't currently own a Ceramic steel Daytona: New one is better !


Those who already own a ceramic steel Daytona, and have access to AD allotments : I'll get this one too!

Eheheeh more or less is right

[Brny11]

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

after 4 pages... let me sum things up for anyone who hasn't read through

Those who currently own a ceramic steel Daytona : Older gen is better !

Those who don't currently own a Ceramic steel Daytona: New one is better !


Those who already own a ceramic steel Daytona, and have access to AD allotments : I'll get this one too!

Lol I see a ton of hate. Yet I am sitting here thinking new is WAY better. I also don’t own a Daytona… Well played sir!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

Looks like they balanced the lugs on the new SS

You know, I thought that at first, but after staring at it awhile … I’m not so sure

Does the bottom right lug still look off?

[NYG1121]

Is one side of the case brushed and the other polished??

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Different. Similar design but the sides are now flat.

Remember thats just digital renders.

Some of the images (like the TT above) show a more curved case.

[stylinleems]

Originally Posted by NYG1121

Is one side of the case brushed and the other polished??

I think the picture is deceiving, both sides of the case appear to be polished.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Seems to me the winding crown is smaller now or the protection lugs are bigger

Crown protectors are bigger, just as they are on the outgoing PT/ER/WG/Oysterflex cases.

[LUDA]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Where are you seeing that ?





They are still round and polished from what I can see.

The issue comes from: https://www.rolex.com/watches/new-wa...ograph-daytona

The render that you move around looks very flat on the sides.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Still not a panda…………

Anyway, I love all the changes.

Exactly right!! I thought for sure they would have brought out an actual SS Panda so people who keep calling the old one a Panda would be like what now?!

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

You know, I thought that at first, but after staring at it awhile … I’m not so sure

Does the bottom right lug still look off?

Proportions look identical to the 509 on my wrist Brian. Perfectly symmetrical now.

What's off is that some renders show curved sides, others flatter.

My take is that the flatter side renders are just less detailed. The description talks about "Graceful lines of light are elegantly reflected from the sides of its redesigned middle case"

Thats not something you'd say about a flat sided (Sub or GMT) style case.

[JimMarlow]

surprised by all the hate on the new daytona. I find it infinitely easier to read and like all the changes except i think the bezel is slightly too thin but its a great looking piece by all accounts.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Epic fail with butchering the Daytona line. I am in disbelief Rolex could make so many design screw-ups their most perfect watch.

Oh man that metal edge around the bezel is a huge issue for collecting dings and wear marks. IMO….it adds nothing and becomes a liability.
The biggest “fail” is the beautiful organic case lines have been butchered into a now blocky supercase look? ??
A blocky Daytona?



The 11 series Daytona has now become incredibly special and “THE” SS Daytona.

Absolutely!! Feels very special

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Proportions look identical to the 509 on my wrist Brian. Perfectly symmetrical now.



What's off is that some renders show curved sides, others flatter.



My take is that the flatter side renders are just less detailed. The description talks about "Graceful lines of light are elegantly reflected from the sides of its redesigned middle case"



Thats not something you'd say about a flat sided (Sub or GMT) style case.

Thanks Scott

The more I stare at it, the more I think the lower right lug still looks elongated.

Could be just that I need to take a break

As I first posted, I thought they looked symmetrical.

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[Pablito]

I’m DEFINITELY on the list for the WG OF reverse panda dial !! I’ve been waiting for this set up for ages ����

[007_Bond_007]

White gold and rose gold models the biggest winners IMO. The bracelet end links now match the case which kept me away. Let’s see what the price will be, I don’t play AD games.


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[Krash]

Originally Posted by MSL997

Very very interesting and case size remains 40mm

What is also interesting is a return to the 116520 look with the WG black face

My question is whether or not it’s really 40mm this time.


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[Turb0wned]

I think the white dial old one is nicer but the new one in black is nicer.

[1995akcoop]

Originally Posted by subtona

Exactly,
They brought back the zenith.

It’s about time,welcome thinner lugs, farewell bloated rings and markers.

Would have been nice if they centered the subdials … and brought back lug holes but can’t have everything.

Lug holes? You’re joking right? It’s 2023.


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[goldboy]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

to order probably the white.

Sounds like you're off to McDonalds to order a big mac the way this is phrased LOL

[goldboy]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Epic fail with butchering the Daytona line. I am in disbelief Rolex could make so many design screw-ups their most perfect watch.

Oh man that metal edge around the bezel is a huge issue for collecting dings and wear marks. IMO….it adds nothing and becomes a liability.
The biggest “fail” is the beautiful organic case lines have been butchered into a now blocky supercase look? ??
A blocky Daytona?



The 11 series Daytona has now become incredibly special and “THE” SS Daytona.

Wow this comes off as quite a sour post, attempting to guard the prestige of the model you own.

I also own the 116500 but don't see the new model as a complete mess up, but I'm also not trying to defend my asset.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

To me it looks they bring back zenith design

How so? There were no Zenith-movement Daytonas with ceramic bezels. Zenith Daytonas had balanced, symmetrical sub-dials unlike all modern Daytonas with the in-house movements. Zenith Daytonas had more elegant hands and hour makers. The differences are endless.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by swish77

How so? There were no Zenith-movement Daytonas with ceramic bezels. Zenith Daytonas had balanced, symmetrical sub-dials unlike all modern Daytonas with the in-house movements. Zenith Daytonas had more elegant hands and hour makers. The differences are endless.

That's an incredible watch.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by goldboy

Wow this comes off as quite a sour post, attempting to guard the prestige of the model you own.

I also own the 116500 but don't see the new model as a complete mess up, but I'm also not trying to defend my asset.

Seriously?? I am not gushing so now I am guarding the 11 series. This is huge Daytona news/change. I am being kind compared to what you will be reading and viewing the next few days.

Welcome to the forum. In time you will understand how ridiculous that opinion is of my post and intentions regarding my forum activities and reputation.