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brucethemanlee · 1 March 2017, 11:55 AM

Cosmograph Daytona Ceramic 116500LN - Short Review (with some new pics in different lighting and situations)

Well, I have now had the much-in-demand Daytona for little over a week and thought that I would give my humble brief review of the timepiece:

My wait list time was about 9 months so I am still in the honeymoon phase
This is my first Daytona (although I have other chronographs - Omega Speedmaster Professional and CK2998LE)

Pros:
This is my most "dress-like" watch. The case is super svelte however the bracelet remains the ubiquitous Oyster bracelet with the Easy Link extension
I love the 70+ hour power reserve and I can set it down for the weekend and still pick it up on Monday AM with it still running
I love that there is no date. Very clean. Certainly makes it easy to re-set watch if it runs out of power during, whenever I put it in rotation with other watches (note: I don't use watch winders)
Has not left my wrist!
Has this great vintage look - its a mix between 6263 (black bezel) and 16520 Zenith (sub dials)
Black ceramic bezel is stunning
There is a certain mystique surrounding this watch
Accuracy is +19 over 9 days. This translates to a tad over +2 sec per day. Its good enough for me!!
Function of the chronograph is super smooth esp. the pushers
Love the white and black contrast on the dial and bezel - very sharp
Quite legible (but compared to my Speedmaster Professional it is not as good)
This is my grail that I've wanted forever!
Great companion piece to my other watches

Cons:
The watch feels delicate especially when compared to SD4K (but I know it is a Rolex and it is built tough as nails)
Wish it had Glidelock (I think Rolex should use Glidelock on ALL their bracelets)
Lume is nice blue but markers are a bit small/narrow (compared to SD4K)
Wish some kind of lume at 12 marker (not sure what though)
Wish it was NOT a PCL bracelet
Unscrewing chrono pushers to use the chrono is a bit of a pain. Rolex needs to fix this; Isn't there an easier way to achieve waterproofness
Asymmetrical lugs a tiny bit weird but you soon forget about it

CLTRolex · 1 March 2017, 11:57 AM

Not really fair to compare it to a completely different watch. That being said congrats!!

Danny83 · 1 March 2017, 11:59 AM

Thats alot of cons

Spartacus · 1 March 2017, 12:12 PM

Nice review and pictures. Do you still have your BLNR?

tkerrmd · 1 March 2017, 12:34 PM

Great watch great pics

If the screw in pushers bother you leave them unscrewed
They are not for waterproofing but not to accidentally hit and change timing in endurance racing or whatever

fishingbear · 1 March 2017, 02:09 PM

^^^ leave the pushers unscrewed. Great photos and you may want to keep in mind that the Daytona shouldn't be compares to a SD; totally different watches.
Enjoy that beautiful Daytona!

TerranceClothtowel · 1 March 2017, 02:15 PM

Congrats! Really great pictures, too.

And now I know that it pairs well with an HP 12-C!

sensui · 1 March 2017, 02:17 PM

I like the pictures very nice. I do think the lume is a bit weak also on the Daytona but it is definitely very attractive on the wrist. Agreed on pushers I use my chronograph on my speedies liberally and avoid on Daytona since it's cumbersome unless I keep it screwed out... Which I don't prefer for sure.

Michael N Q8 · 1 March 2017, 02:30 PM

Nice one! Congrats. I have the black face, and recently saw the white face for the first time, it is perfect

. I have to say that these two (white and black face) are my favorite watches in the world right now.

ilovewatchestoo · 1 March 2017, 04:13 PM

Cool pics. Odd cons but lucky guy to own one.

Shichinin · 1 March 2017, 04:20 PM

Great watch and photos.

White is also my choice but still waiting Rolex to finish assembling mine.

Cru Jones · 1 March 2017, 04:29 PM

Thanks for your review. Congrats on a beauty!

S Cameron · 1 March 2017, 04:52 PM

Thank you for nice review.

GreenRust · 1 March 2017, 05:21 PM

thanks for the review; can't wait to get mine in a few years

Kenrocks · 1 March 2017, 05:29 PM

Kool pics and congrats !

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

regnant · 1 March 2017, 10:10 PM

Nice review, I concur with you on the most only the part you don't like polished center links.
This watch feels light after handling the Sea Dweller 116600 but Sea Dweller 116600 feels light after handling Rolex Daytona 116506.
Glidelock is one of things I would like to have but it's an item for divers

brandrea · 1 March 2017, 10:14 PM

Congratulations again and thank you for your review, it's a beauty

77T · 1 March 2017, 10:19 PM

Glad you got your Daytona 500 - but your review could have also been titled 116520 since the only new item on the 116500 is the bezel.

droptopman · 1 March 2017, 11:01 PM

Nice review. Great pics.

Psmith · 2 March 2017, 01:26 AM

Nice review and pics

mjclark32 · 2 March 2017, 01:30 AM

Nice review and congrats!

Pop the screws, brush the bracelet and wear it like you stole it!

strafer_kid · 2 March 2017, 06:34 AM

Couple of great watches there!

Sepp87 · 2 March 2017, 07:41 AM

Nice pics and review! I would love wearing the daytona in every single detail but I see your cons.. :)

brucethemanlee · 2 March 2017, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenrocks

Kool pics and congrats !

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenRust

thanks for the review; can't wait to get mine in a few years

Quote:

Originally Posted by S Cameron

Thank you for nice review.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Thanks for your review. Congrats on a beauty!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shichinin

Great watch and photos.

White is also my choice but still waiting Rolex to finish assembling mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerranceClothtowel

Congrats! Really great pictures, too.

And now I know that it pairs well with an HP 12-C!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

Thats alot of cons

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLTRolex

Not really fair to compare it to a completely different watch. That being said congrats!!

Thanks!!

brucethemanlee · 2 March 2017, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

Thats alot of cons

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Nice review and pictures. Do you still have your BLNR?

YEP still have the Batman!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Great watch great pics

If the screw in pushers bother you leave them unscrewed
They are not for waterproofing but not to accidentally hit and change timing in endurance racing or whatever

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingbear

^^^ leave the pushers unscrewed. Great photos and you may want to keep in mind that the Daytona shouldn't be compares to a SD; totally different watches.
Enjoy that beautiful Daytona!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

I like the pictures very nice. I do think the lume is a bit weak also on the Daytona but it is definitely very attractive on the wrist. Agreed on pushers I use my chronograph on my speedies liberally and avoid on Daytona since it's cumbersome unless I keep it screwed out... Which I don't prefer for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovewatchestoo

Cool pics. Odd cons but lucky guy to own one.

Not sure if, I would want to leave the pushers unscrewed. It definitely doesn't look right and puts the waterproofness at risk. Anyway, i tend not to time too many things with a chrono ;-)

With respect to the cons, don't get me wrong, the "cons" certainly would not deter me from buying the watch nor does it lessen my love for it. it is an incredible watch. But they are cons, at least for me

subtona · 2 March 2017, 11:21 AM

Great pics.

Maxtor · 3 March 2017, 12:44 AM

Great review. Always love it when people list their cons in a review as no watch is perfect and this information is actually the most helpful to those who don't own the watch.

It is a beauty. Enjoy it.

yannis · 3 March 2017, 12:53 AM

Congrats! Good impartial review.

brucethemanlee · 4 March 2017, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Great pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxtor

Great review. Always love it when people list their cons in a review as no watch is perfect and this information is actually the most helpful to those who don't own the watch.

It is a beauty. Enjoy it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Congrats! Good impartial review.

thanks! DaytonaC is awesome!

like you said no perfect watch...(although SD4K comes bloody close)

JRT · 4 March 2017, 06:55 PM

Congrats!

Agree to most of your points, but the watch without a date function is a con instead of pro for me. It would not affect a bit of legibility if adding a date (without a Cyclops).

1 March 2017, 11:55 AM	#1
brucethemanlee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,584	Cosmograph Daytona Ceramic 116500LN - SHORT REVIEW Cosmograph Daytona Ceramic 116500LN - Short Review (with some new pics in different lighting and situations) Well, I have now had the much-in-demand Daytona for little over a week and thought that I would give my humble brief review of the timepiece: My wait list time was about 9 months so I am still in the honeymoon phase This is my first Daytona (although I have other chronographs - Omega Speedmaster Professional and CK2998LE) Pros: This is my most "dress-like" watch. The case is super svelte however the bracelet remains the ubiquitous Oyster bracelet with the Easy Link extension I love the 70+ hour power reserve and I can set it down for the weekend and still pick it up on Monday AM with it still running I love that there is no date. Very clean. Certainly makes it easy to re-set watch if it runs out of power during, whenever I put it in rotation with other watches (note: I don't use watch winders) Has not left my wrist! Has this great vintage look - its a mix between 6263 (black bezel) and 16520 Zenith (sub dials) Black ceramic bezel is stunning There is a certain mystique surrounding this watch Accuracy is +19 over 9 days. This translates to a tad over +2 sec per day. Its good enough for me!! Function of the chronograph is super smooth esp. the pushers Love the white and black contrast on the dial and bezel - very sharp Quite legible (but compared to my Speedmaster Professional it is not as good) This is my grail that I've wanted forever! Great companion piece to my other watches Cons: The watch feels delicate especially when compared to SD4K (but I know it is a Rolex and it is built tough as nails) Wish it had Glidelock (I think Rolex should use Glidelock on ALL their bracelets) Lume is nice blue but markers are a bit small/narrow (compared to SD4K) Wish some kind of lume at 12 marker (not sure what though) Wish it was NOT a PCL bracelet Unscrewing chrono pushers to use the chrono is a bit of a pain. Rolex needs to fix this; Isn't there an easier way to achieve waterproofness Asymmetrical lugs a tiny bit weird but you soon forget about it Attached Images

1 March 2017, 11:57 AM	#2
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Not really fair to compare it to a completely different watch. That being said congrats!! __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

1 March 2017, 02:30 PM	#9
Michael N Q8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Kuwait Watch: Daytona SS White Posts: 496	Nice one! Congrats. I have the black face, and recently saw the white face for the first time, it is perfect . I have to say that these two (white and black face) are my favorite watches in the world right now. __________________ 116520 Daytona white, 116500 Daytona black, 126600 SD, Speedmaster Pro, 116710BLNR GMT II, Speedmaster trilogy 57, Breitling Navitimer A23322, Seiko SKX007J, Seiko Mini turtle PADI, Seiko 5 Sport Diver.

1 March 2017, 10:10 PM	#16
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Nice review, I concur with you on the most only the part you don't like polished center links. This watch feels light after handling the Sea Dweller 116600 but Sea Dweller 116600 feels light after handling Rolex Daytona 116506. Glidelock is one of things I would like to have but it's an item for divers __________________

1 March 2017, 10:19 PM	#18
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,592	Glad you got your Daytona 500 - but your review could have also been titled 116520 since the only new item on the 116500 is the bezel. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 March 2017, 11:59 AM	#3
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Thats alot of cons

1 March 2017, 12:12 PM	#4
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,755	Nice review and pictures. Do you still have your BLNR?

1 March 2017, 12:34 PM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Great watch great pics If the screw in pushers bother you leave them unscrewed They are not for waterproofing but not to accidentally hit and change timing in endurance racing or whatever

1 March 2017, 02:09 PM	#6
fishingbear 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,593	^^^ leave the pushers unscrewed. Great photos and you may want to keep in mind that the Daytona shouldn't be compares to a SD; totally different watches. Enjoy that beautiful Daytona!

1 March 2017, 02:15 PM	#7
TerranceClothtowel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 6	Congrats! Really great pictures, too. And now I know that it pairs well with an HP 12-C!

1 March 2017, 02:17 PM	#8
sensui 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,471	I like the pictures very nice. I do think the lume is a bit weak also on the Daytona but it is definitely very attractive on the wrist. Agreed on pushers I use my chronograph on my speedies liberally and avoid on Daytona since it's cumbersome unless I keep it screwed out... Which I don't prefer for sure.

1 March 2017, 04:13 PM	#10
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	Cool pics. Odd cons but lucky guy to own one.

1 March 2017, 04:20 PM	#11
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Great watch and photos. White is also my choice but still waiting Rolex to finish assembling mine.

1 March 2017, 04:29 PM	#12
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,667	Thanks for your review. Congrats on a beauty!

1 March 2017, 04:52 PM	#13
S Cameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangkok Posts: 116	Thank you for nice review.

1 March 2017, 05:21 PM	#14
GreenRust "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Land of Guinness Posts: 187	thanks for the review; can't wait to get mine in a few years

1 March 2017, 05:29 PM	#15
Kenrocks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 350	Kool pics and congrats ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 March 2017, 10:14 PM	#17
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,823	Congratulations again and thank you for your review, it's a beauty

1 March 2017, 11:01 PM	#19
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,663	Nice review. Great pics. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

2 March 2017, 01:26 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice review and pics __________________

2 March 2017, 01:30 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice review and congrats! Pop the screws, brush the bracelet and wear it like you stole it! __________________

2 March 2017, 06:34 AM	#22
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,147	Couple of great watches there!

2 March 2017, 07:41 AM	#23
Sepp87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 4	Nice pics and review! I would love wearing the daytona in every single detail but I see your cons.. :)

2 March 2017, 11:21 AM	#26
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,772	Great pics. __________________

3 March 2017, 12:44 AM	#27
Maxtor 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,482	Great review. Always love it when people list their cons in a review as no watch is perfect and this information is actually the most helpful to those who don't own the watch. It is a beauty. Enjoy it.

3 March 2017, 12:53 AM	#28
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats! Good impartial review. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

4 March 2017, 06:55 PM	#30
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Congrats! Agree to most of your points, but the watch without a date function is a con instead of pro for me. It would not affect a bit of legibility if adding a date (without a Cyclops).

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