New Rolex daytona panda 126500LN vs 116500LN

[Keepchasing]

Although the design cues are from the Zenith, it looks more modern. I like the new look, but the beefier crown guards and new case design (even with symmetrical lugs like white gold version) make my 116500 already feel more ‘vintage’, which I love.

I‘ll gladly keep what I have vs new one.

[xjeeunitx]

This new case is like no other. It's sharp edged and not rounded off on the sides from previous PM cases. Very excited to see one in flesh even if it is a exhibition model. A big change like this does make the outgoing model special indeed.

[Mrngrz46]

I will go this afternoon to order probably the white.

I ever get the previous black with 2 y wait I have hopes for this

[goldboy]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

to order probably the white.

Sounds like you're off to McDonalds to order a big mac the way this is phrased LOL

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

This new case is like no other. It's sharp edged and not rounded off on the sides from previous PM cases. Very excited to see one in flesh even if it is a exhibition model. A big change like this does make the outgoing model special indeed.

I agree - it does look more flat sided and sharp edged than the outgoing larger PM case style, but the overall lug design and case proportions are very similar.

Be interesting to see the real watches rather than the renders on the website.

[airchitect]

New one looks a little nicer for sure but they really needed to bump up the size a little.


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[ordinary55]

the price on the prior version of this Panda Daytona increase a lot

[JRell]

New - much cleaner dial, like it

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by JRell

New - much cleaner dial, like it

Thinner sub dial rings and thinner hour markers frees up some space for sure.

[Wrist Watcher]

I love this new version. Nice update.

[zabazja]

I’m very curious for the size. Based on some of the pictures and videos online I think the size has increased and might be a true 40mm now.

[rolexgs]

Originally Posted by zabazja

I’m very curious for the size. Based on some of the pictures and videos online I think the size has increased and might be a true 40mm now.

don't think so, actually it's now using the same OF daytona case.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

don't think so, actually it's now using the same OF daytona case.

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).

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by EEpro

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

Also the winding crown it is smaller on yours or the protection are longer?

[jtorrebl]

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

[xjeeunitx]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

don't think so, actually it's now using the same OF daytona case.

Different. Similar design but the sides are now flat.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Different. Similar design but the sides are now flat.

Where are you seeing that ?

Originally Posted by Mystro

The brushed sides of the case is also a bizarre move and very un-Daytona like

They are still round and polished from what I can see.

[LUDA]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Where are you seeing that ?





They are still round and polished from what I can see.

The issue comes from: https://www.rolex.com/watches/new-wa...ograph-daytona

The render that you move around looks very flat on the sides.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Different. Similar design but the sides are now flat.

Remember thats just digital renders.

Some of the images (like the TT above) show a more curved case.

[rolexgs]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Different. Similar design but the sides are now flat.

not flat, the case is now just the same as my 116515ln chocolate.

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

not flat, the case is now just the same as my 116515ln chocolate.

And ours is discontinued

Sooooooooooooo glad I got mine. But we all know how Rolex is. Gone today. Here tomorrow

[rcwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

not flat, the case is now just the same as my 116515ln chocolate.

Is your 116515LN still 39mm? even without the asymetrical lugs?

the new one might be a legit 40mm.

[Subdoc]

Did they discontinue meteorite dials on oysterflex?


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[stylinleems]

Originally Posted by Subdoc

Did they discontinue meteorite dials on oysterflex?


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Yes, all gone.

[Mrngrz46]

Seems to me the winding crown is smaller now or the protection lugs are bigger

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Seems to me the winding crown is smaller now or the protection lugs are bigger

Crown protectors are bigger, just as they are on the outgoing PT/ER/WG/Oysterflex cases.

[EEpro]

[007_Bond_007]

I think the metal ring around the bezel is a miss. On my speedmaster that metal ring gets dinged and look pretty bad.


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[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by 007_Bond_007

I think the metal ring around the bezel is a miss. On my speedmaster that metal ring gets dinged and look pretty bad.


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Probably better that that the ceramic bezel chipped and need to change

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Probably better that that the ceramic bezel chipped and need to change

Very few reported chipped Daytona ceramic bezels.

On the PM oysterflex Daytonas that outer bezel ring is going to get dented and chipped quite easily.

I can see from a design standpoint why its there (as a throwback to the bakalite bezel Daytonas)