New Rolex daytona panda 126500LN vs 116500LN

[ssetem]

https://youtu.be/qNMeca4sNFw

[JRolex]

I love it...

[fskywalker]

Meh

[cinli]

The changes are nice, I think a lot of people will buy the new one.

[sawhornsoff]

Originally Posted by tpool

Prefer the previous design


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Amen!

[rolexperfect]

I love the new one. On the new steel ring + ceramic bezel, loving it, definitely a nod to the 6265!

[lamnyc]

I wondered if the ceramic insert is thinner on the new version now that it has a ring, while the older version was all ceramic bezel. I loved both old and new versions.

[Big Tex Rolex]

The Right Side lugs are bigger, now matching the Left Side lugs …

But, is it just me … or do the 12 Series left lugs look bigger than the 11 Series left side lugs ?

I wonder how this watch would have looked if Rolex had used the Right Side lugs from the 11 Series x 4, and used those on the 12 Series ?

More streamlined / less blocky, I’m thinking.

[gold&black]

Originally Posted by tpool

Prefer the previous design


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Wow spot on!!

[zaydans]

If you ever seen one in the wild you’ll never tell the difference to be honest. Don’t why they are trying ao hard to bring us a “new model”? Is the 60yrs and this is all they could do? Disappointing tbh.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

The Right Side lugs are bigger, now matching the Left Side lugs …

But, is it just me … or do the 12 Series left lugs look bigger than the 11 Series left side lugs ?

I wonder how this watch would have looked if Rolex had used the Right Side lugs from the 11 Series x 4, and used those on the 12 Series ?

More streamlined / less blocky, I’m thinking.

They’re probably bigger since they now seem to be using the oysterflex case which was bigger all around including the crown guards.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Yes. The steel now has a similar lug shape as my 116509. You can see the turned down feet on the lugs now.

It must not be identical though as the first SEL doesn't protrude over the lug (as much).

Or the end links are different and now fit better

[B.B.B.]

I was never a fan of the Panda until this new version arrived.

[LUDA]

Side by side:



I want to see it measured properly, because it feels like it has a bigger dial, bigger bezel, bigger everything. This might really be a 40mm now.

[stylinleems]

Found this on IG, comparing the case size for the 11 vs 12. Case appears to be a tad bigger.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqUcm...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[Pablito]

You don't have to be a scientist to notice that they now use one and only mold for the case shape, instead of 2 previously. How to match redesign with economies of scale? I think they master it.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by stylinleems

Found this on IG, comparing the case size for the 11 vs 12. Case appears to be a tad bigger.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqUcm...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If they're just taking images off the internet and doing a comparison, then that's not valid.

[Rico_Brasole]

Originally Posted by LUDA

Side by side:



I want to see it measured properly, because it feels like it has a bigger dial, bigger bezel, bigger everything. This might really be a 40mm now.

Ayyyyy DavidSW! It’ll be listed for $400,000 . After a few bumps it’ll be $30,000


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[Pekket]

Originally Posted by stylinleems

Found this on IG, comparing the case size for the 11 vs 12. Case appears to be a tad bigger.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqUcm...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Noooooooooo. Oh well, will have to wait for a 39mm Sub.

[r_k]

Should there be a new nickname for the 126500 white dial.
Rather than Panda, maybe can be Zebra or White Tiger?
Just like Batman to Batgirl..

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Pekket

Noooooooooo. Oh well, will have to wait for a 39mm Sub.

They're just comparing two images found on the internet. That's hardly an accurate way of really measuring it.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by LUDA

Side by side:



I want to see it measured properly, because it feels like it has a bigger dial, bigger bezel, bigger everything. This might really be a 40mm now.

Again this is an evolution, not a revolution. The newer model looks a bit beefier, but at the end of the day should wear similarly.

every mm counts, but in this case the Daytona (1165xx) was not a true 40mm, but now it might be. Still not an oversized watch, so should be a non-issue.

[hitman23]

just catching up on the news

the new dial looks much better to my eyes. very much like the 16520.

[Cassidyanne]

Dial, particularly the black ring around the sub-dials, reminds me very much of my Zenith 16520 Daytona. I don’t think you’ll be able to tell much difference by looking at the watch on someone’s wrist from a short distance.

Both Daytonas are winners…. You can’t go wrong!

[Rori]

Originally Posted by Solo118

Again this is an evolution, not a revolution. The newer model looks a bit beefier, but at the end of the day should wear similarly.

every mm counts, but in this case the Daytona (1165xx) was not a true 40mm, but now it might be. Still not an oversized watch, so should be a non-issue.

I don’t understand why Rolex is still stamping that text “phrase” on the dial! My gosh, the crown at 12 o’clock is jammed against it. Why Rolex why?


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[nr1416]

Originally Posted by LUDA

Side by side:



I want to see it measured properly, because it feels like it has a bigger dial, bigger bezel, bigger everything. This might really be a 40mm now.

Is it confirmed the new Daytona has a 20mm bracelet? Might be the angle of the pic but the new Daytona looks wider at the lugs.

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[DoctorsOrders]

what a big difference...lol

[Krash]

Originally Posted by LUDA

Side by side:



I want to see it measured properly, because it feels like it has a bigger dial, bigger bezel, bigger everything. This might really be a 40mm now.

That could be the same difference between my 42mm Seamaster and 40mm Submariner. They look like the same general size in this picture, but when compared to the Sub, the Seamaster wears much larger on the wrist. A couple millimeters make a difference.



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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by LUDA

Side by side:



I want to see it measured properly, because it feels like it has a bigger dial, bigger bezel, bigger everything. This might really be a 40mm now.

The slimmer sub dials and what appears to be thinner bezel make it look more refined to me

[psv]

The new one is an improvement