New Daytona 126500 Appreciation Post and Comparison vs 116500

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Beoman

While esthatically (and fonctionally) the bracelet is impressive, the feel and noize it does make me think of a 5 digits bracelet/clasp.

(Sorry for the pic I had to downsize four times !)

Great pair and your 116520 is in an amazing condition!

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by ChipWong

Same here. I have a 116520 and 116500 and the bracelet on the older reference seems more solid.

You guys are tripping or in your heads. I have the 126500LN and the 116500LN. The 126500ln wears better for me and feels more substantial in the best way possible. The bracelet is just as SOLID, if not, more so than my 116500. And I just got a new bracelet for my 116500 last month. It feels the same... Why would Rolex make the new 126500LN bracelet less solid. Makes no sense. Just my personal opinion

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

You guys are tripping or in your heads. I have the 126500LN and the 116500LN. The 126500ln wears better for me and feels more substantial in the best way possible. The bracelet is just as SOLID, if not, more so than my 116500. And I just got a new bracelet for my 116500 last month. It feels the same... Why would Rolex make the new 126500LN bracelet less solid. Makes no sense. Just my personal opinion

My original query was comparing the latest 126500LN Oyster bracelet with a 116/112 GMT Master II Oyster bracelet - I can assure you they feel quite different.

I've never felt a 116500 Daytona bracelet so I can't comment on that

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

My original query was comparing the latest 126500LN Oyster bracelet with a 116/112 GMT Master II Oyster bracelet - I can assure you they feel quite different.

I've never felt a 116500 Daytona bracelet so I can't comment on that

Yes the SS Daytona bracelet is lighter, less solid, and feels cheaper than the SS GMT II bracelet. It's strange it hasn't been mentioned before.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Yes the SS Daytona bracelet is lighter, less solid, and feels cheaper than the SS GMT II bracelet. It's strange it hasn't been mentioned before.

Probably because it’s thinner for the thinner Daytona vs the GMT II

[Scottyboy]

Great comparison, thanks for sharing

[lcs77]

I have 116 daytona and 167 gmt and the bracelet is the same

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

Probably because it’s thinner for the thinner Daytona vs the GMT II

Even compared to a Z Blue bracelet. I have an old reference Batman, Hulk, Panda Daytona, Z Blue all from AD so I can actually compare. When I first got my SS Daytona it's the first thing I noticed.

[lcs77]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Even compared to a Z Blue bracelet. I have an old reference Batman, Hulk, Panda Daytona, Z Blue all from AD so I can actually compare. When I first got my SS Daytona it's the first thing I noticed.

11 or 12 daytona?

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[Duke10]

Probably wanted to keep the more solid/luxurious bracelet for the better Daytona………


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[nachopc]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

You guys are tripping or in your heads. I have the 126500LN and the 116500LN. The 126500ln wears better for me and feels more substantial in the best way possible. The bracelet is just as SOLID, if not, more so than my 116500. And I just got a new bracelet for my 116500 last month. It feels the same... Why would Rolex make the new 126500LN bracelet less solid. Makes no sense. Just my personal opinion

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[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by nachopc

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Literally not "this"

As numerous others above have agreed - the Oyster bracelet on the SS Daytona (12 references at least) is less substantial, lighter and noisier than that on a 116 or 126 GMT Master II. As a recent first-time Daytona owner it's the first thing I noticed.

[Beoman]

After investigating last night, I found where the noize came from : the deployant clasp.

There is a play between the two parts that makes tik-tik when you put the watch on the wrist. Once on the wirst no more noize.

I found the same play on the
deployant of the BLNR bracelet but much less noizy.

Next time at AD I'm going to try to check on an other 126500.

[karleone]

Thanks guys for the great comments! Here are a few more pics!

[Bazil]

Lovely pictures, you’ve certainly captured the beauty of the watch … reason why I love the Daytona above all other Rolex models ..

[Duke10]

Originally Posted by karleone

Thanks guys for the great comments! Here are a few more pics!

Great pics!


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[illiguy]

Either are great. Still slightly prefer the 11 versus the 12. I like the bolder sub dials on the 11 and the overall proportions (smaller, less “Maxi Case”). I do think the AR coating on the 12 makes that dial pop a bit more.





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[Bazil]

Solid subdials would be a winner for me ..
I think the picture shown so close up the crown guards are most noticeable to me ..
The outer ring I’m warming to ..
But let’s be honest if you had either you’d be delighted …

[Neil McCauley]

I’m a huge fan of the metal ring around the bezel on the 12 series, to me it brings a more mature and refined look, harking back to the old 6263’s. It also frames the watch nicely when looking at it head on.

I think that Rolex have absolutely nailed the 12 ref Daytona, the slim and tidy hour markers, the symmetrical case etc. One thing I would love to see, would be a Jubilee option, simply because some of the classic references were available on Jubilee, and these contemporary Daytonas look incredible on them

[Osmin]

Originally Posted by illiguy

I do think the AR coating on the 12 makes that dial pop a bit more.

Sorry to disappoint you, but the 116500 already had AR coating right from the start when it was released

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Osmin

Sorry to disappoint you, but the 116500 already had AR coating right from the start when it was released

Exactly. Check the laser etched crown in the dial glass. It will have the double rings indicator anti reflective. We’ve had 4 116500LNs from 2019 to 2022 and they all had the AR lec

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Lovely pictures, you’ve certainly captured the beauty of the watch … reason why I love the Daytona above all other Rolex models ..

Thanks man appreciate it! The Daytona is my favorite Rolex model as well!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Duke10

Great pics!


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Thanks appreciate it!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by illiguy

Either are great. Still slightly prefer the 11 versus the 12. I like the bolder sub dials on the 11 and the overall proportions (smaller, less “Maxi Case”). I do think the AR coating on the 12 makes that dial pop a bit more.





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I get what you are saying. They are both beautiful watches. No wrong choice here!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

I’m a huge fan of the metal ring around the bezel on the 12 series, to me it brings a more mature and refined look, harking back to the old 6263’s. It also frames the watch nicely when looking at it head on.

I think that Rolex have absolutely nailed the 12 ref Daytona, the slim and tidy hour markers, the symmetrical case etc. One thing I would love to see, would be a Jubilee option, simply because some of the classic references were available on Jubilee, and these contemporary Daytonas look incredible on them

That’s my favorite detail on the watch!
I wear primary my black 116500 on super jubilee.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

I’m a huge fan of the metal ring around the bezel on the 12 series, to me it brings a more mature and refined look, harking back to the old 6263’s. It also frames the watch nicely when looking at it head on.

I think that Rolex have absolutely nailed the 12 ref Daytona, the slim and tidy hour markers, the symmetrical case etc. One thing I would love to see, would be a Jubilee option, simply because some of the classic references were available on Jubilee, and these contemporary Daytonas look incredible on them

Well said, that sums it up for me

[espanol]

Originally Posted by milgauss2232

I feel the older is more aesthetically pleasing and special because it is the only watch that has a ceramic bezel with no metal frame around it in the Rolex range (correct me if I’m wrong?)

Why would not having a metal ring make it special?

[Neil McCauley]

I would love to know more about the ceramic bezel on the 12 ref

Rolex describe it as one piece, although it clearly is not, but they've also been clear that it is NOT a bezel insert like on a GMT or Submariner

I'd love to see some more detailed technical specs from Rolex, or if someone is brave enough to ever remove theirs and see... I am not lol

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by Osmin

Sorry to disappoint you, but the 116500 already had AR coating right from the start when it was released

Originally Posted by 928ktgold

Exactly. Check the laser etched crown in the dial glass. It will have the double rings indicator anti reflective. We’ve had 4 116500LNs from 2019 to 2022 and they all had the AR lec

I know the 116500s have AR coating. There is a new double AR coating on the 12 series. This is what I meant.

Crowning the dial is the latest generation of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Its ballistic shield-like resistance is augmented by a new proprietary anti-reflective nano-coating applied to both upper and underside surfaces. This coating provides the ref. 126500 with remarkable color stability and clarity free from refraction under all lighting environments. The new coating technology also offers greater scratch resistance over previous Daytona crystals, ensuring optimum optical clarity is maintained over years of use.

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