How could Rolex destroy their most beautiful Daytona watch? Speachless.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Good luck. The black and white make for an amazing pair.

I may go that route. I like the PM full bracelet as well. I’ll think about it. Might be interesting trying on these models at DavisSW. That will speak volumes which avenue I may take.

[Top G]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I may go that route. I like the PM full bracelet as well. I’ll think about it. Might be interesting trying on these models at DavisSW. That will speak volumes which avenue I may take.

I agree with you in that the white dial of the previous generation is much more satisfying to look at over the new one. I can't really figure out what it is. What are your thoughts of the new black dial? That one and the old white one would make a nice pair. I personally own the old white and this is the route that I am now thinking of taking. I wasn't a fan of the steel border of the bezel at first, but its slowly growing on me. I like the resemblance of the 4 digit daytonas

[omar10213245]

so these new dimensions on the daytona, as well as the ring around the bezel, are we seeing these on ALL new daytonas? or just the stainless steel variants?

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

so these new dimensions on the daytona, as well as the ring around the bezel, are we seeing these on ALL new daytonas? or just the stainless steel variants?

Sooooo yes?? No???

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

Sooooo yes?? No???

Ring around the ceramic bezel only. So oysterflex, steel and platinum only.

Case is now common for all models.

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Ring around the ceramic bezel only. So oysterflex, steel and platinum only.

Case is now common for all models.

[Turb0wned]

I keep seeing people here mention that the rim will protect the ceramic.... How many of you have actually cracked a ceramic bezel....

[Rrpdc]

Originally Posted by Turb0wned

I keep seeing people here mention that the rim will protect the ceramic.... How many of you have actually cracked a ceramic bezel....

Exactly, I am sure it happens but do not think it is frequent a ceramic bezel chips. Much more likely to ding that awful ring around bezel.

[MeanPharmD]

I have never owned or cared for Daytona. What changes did they make exactly?

[Swiftneck]

Originally Posted by MeanPharmD

I have never owned or cared for Daytona. What changes did they make exactly?

It really doesn't matter then, does it..

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[Bobcat Sig]

I'm digging the new ring around the bezel, though I prefer the old hour markers. If this softens prices for the previous version, I'm on board.

The Daytona is a cool watch though I found it should be a true 40mm at the least, and probably better at 41 or 42mm.

[Roli4life]

I like the look of the new model, but admittedly had the same concern over the ring being a huge liability.

Every little knock is going to leave a divot tin that metal ring.
I think Rolex added it so they can charge more at service to change them out.

It’s obviously gonna get chewed up if worn often.

[Henrimontgomery]

The metal ring I posted in the other thread is what ruins the watch for me. SS has been neutered IMO.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

The metal ring I posted in the other thread is what ruins the watch for me. SS has been neutered IMO.

You are the Nostradamus of Rolex right ? You predicted the change !!!!
Well done mate.


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[sawhornsoff]

I’m not a fan of the metal ring around the bezel. I’ve been pretty hard on my current ceramic Daytona as I’ve worn it since 2016 and the full cerachrome has really held up beautifully. I’ve owned plenty (at least 6, still have 2) of the steel bezel Daytonas and the bezel edges did take a beating and look shitty.

That being said, I’ll still get my hands on a pair of new ones and likely get rose gold oysterflex. Meterorite is no longer an option on the website so that is sad but those were impossible watches to get.

[logo]

I like the new one more, but thread reminds me of this lol

[al7391z]

Originally Posted by logo

I like the new one more, but thread reminds me of this lol

So Rolex treated the 116500LN like Sonny at the toll booth?

[MrRothstein]

Making changes to a flagship type model is always gonna be polarizing. Some will now flock to the previous gen before they are gone and others will get in line for the new version.

Regardless they will sell every unit they produce. I’ll reserve judgement until I see them in person.

[sonin]

The black and champagne dials for the 2023 two tone Daytonas are nice!

[DBCooper07]

i agree it's ding collector... I have to admit it makes it pop more!

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Mystro

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.

Do you find the metal bezel ring on your Sub an issue and a liability as well?

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Do you find the metal bezel ring on your Sub an issue and a liability as well?

exactly

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Do you find the metal bezel ring on your Sub an issue and a liability as well?

Maybe, but that is a functional necessary evil as a Sub bezel is not static and needs teeth to be gripped to turn. Two different animals comparing the two.
My SS Daytona ceramic static bezel looks pristine and shows no marks or hairlines of any kind and never will. I also know something about touching up a watch when needed and that polished metal insert ring under the ceramic insert on the 12 series bezel will be a nightmare to address.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Maybe, but that is a functional necessary evil as a Sub bezel is not static and needs teeth to be gripped to turn. Two different animals comparing the two.

If they made the sub bezel out of ceramic...

[rolexgs]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Do you find the metal bezel ring on your Sub an issue and a liability as well?

the metal ring on the sub serves a purpose, to make the bezel turn. while the bezel on the daytona is not turnable, it is not necessary to install the metal ring.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

the metal ring on the sub serves a purpose, to make the bezel turn. while the bezel on the daytona is not turnable, it is not necessary to install the metal ring.

But it is necessary…as it allows the ceramic bezel to be slimmer and closer to the design language of the beautiful 4 digit references






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[Pablito]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

But it is necessary…as it allows the ceramic bezel to be slimmer and closer to the design language of the beautiful 4 digit references






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Voilà, you nailed it. This is the one new reverse panda WG on OF makes remember of.

[Top G]

Originally Posted by Pablito

Voilà, you nailed it. This is the one new reverse panda WG on OF makes remember of.

Gosh those are gorgeous

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

But it is necessary…as it allows the ceramic bezel to be slimmer and closer to the design language of the beautiful 4 digit references






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Completely agree! Bezel on the new Daytona looks properly integrated into the watch rather than looking like it was plopped onto a Daytona 520 as an afterthought. Was never a fan of the ceramic bezel on the last series.

Think the new release is spectacular, it will be super nice never getting one.

But, but, maybe, if I say I'll trade my 116520 into the Rolex CPO, that should entitle me to get the new Daytona...right!?!

Not!

[amh]

Originally Posted by Phrank

Think the new release is spectacular, it will be super nice never getting one.