Incoming Daytona 126500LN black dial

[thegrandseirolexguy]

In my previous thread, I spoke of how underwhelmed I felt after trying on some Daytonas from the previous generation, specifically the 1165XX series. It just didn’t strike me in the feels. To be clear, I’ve never been a fan of the Daytona.

Then yesterday, I tried on the 126500LN and the minor tweaks to the Daytona’s design have transformed it into a far more attractive offering. The overall aesthetic has been elevated.

I have nothing but respect for the Rolex calibre 413x. The feel of the winding action, the pusher actuation and reset, low part count, and a well established ease of service really epitomises Rolex’s approach to making reliable, solidly constructed workhorse movements. I’ve yet to experience a chronograph that is as complete as the Daytona.

Here I present my latest addition, it will probably be permanent feature of my collection.

Paid Just a shade under 25 grand for this December 2023 dated bad boy. My old Yacht-master now adorns the wrist of my wife.





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[hojlund]

congrats! did you also try on the 126500 white daytona, how do you compare the two in terms of asthestic?

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Originally Posted by hojlund

congrats! did you also try on the 126500 white daytona, how do you compare the two in terms of asthestic?

Thank you. I did, and the black dial looked better to me. I like the sober yet menacing aesthetic of the black dial far more.


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[travisb]

Congratulations!

[4 Aussies]

Congrats!!

[DayTona78]

Looks great and agree with your view on the new look. Thank you for sharing the pix and pricing info as well.

Interestingly enough, seems like a good amount of 126500 black dials are now trading below 25k and frankly, that's the right number. Feels like the range will settle in that 23k - 25k zip code for black dials.

I see Pandas end up in the 27-28k neighborhood. Many are still sitting out there in the Low 30s (or higher lol), with some still trading into a few people who "must have it now" but that appetite has largely been filled.

great buy, enjoy it.


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Paid Just a shade under 25 grand for this December 2023 dated bad boy. My old Yacht-master now adorns the wrist of my wife.

[karleone]

Congrats on your beautiful Daytona! Glad you tried and liked the new ref after being underwhelmed by the old ref!

[rmlovett1]

Sharp Daytona! Congrats!

[Gva1985]

This is the power of the Daytona, you might not like it but you had to buy one ;) congrats and welcome to the club

[Ferrari-F430]

One day... one day... a Daytona will be mine.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[samson66]

That's a beauty and a good choice for your wrist size. Seems to fit you well.

[JRell]

Huge congrats! The one I wait for.

[brandrea]

Congratulations, enjoy it

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. I am very pleased with my new black dial Daytona. And for once, I’ve finally gotten a Rolex that runs fast.


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[watchwatcher]

Congrats!

[karleone]

Don’t forget to screw down the pushers!

[Bazil]

Lovely watch, enjoy …

[RolexDave68]

Congrats, looks fantastic. Nothing but Rolex love

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Originally Posted by karleone

Don’t forget to screw down the pushers!

I just leave them unscrewed because I use the chronograph pretty often. Doesn’t compromise the WR, does it?

The pusher action on the Daytona 4131 calibre is so smooth, it’s a true shame if we don’t use it more often.


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[Cru Jones]

Spectacular, many congrats!!

[Jackie Daytona]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[Seddyspaghetti]

Congrats

[prnceofpersia23]

Well look who's come around. Welcome to the club.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

I just leave them unscrewed because I use the chronograph pretty often. Doesn’t compromise the WR, does it?

The pusher action on the Daytona 4131 calibre is so smooth, it’s a true shame if we don’t use it more often.


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It’s recommended by Rolex to screw them. But I think the watch is still waterproof with the pushers not screwed!

[Jerrocop]

Congrats!! I too like the black dial better because of its looks in general and that it’s more stealthy than the white dial. Being a Rolex, it’ll still draw attention but hopefully less . . .


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[Edwardfry3]

Congratulation.

[Oldfellow]

Congratulations, looks great. I prefer black on the 12.

[996marty]

Very nice

[Lawlex]

Sharp Daytona! Congrats OP

I still can’t decide white or black dial for 12 series. Someday I feel for black, someday feel for white…


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