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rolexboy66 · 26 December 2023, 12:22 AM

Dear friends which do you think is the King of the Yellow Gold Daytona Oysterflex- is it the Pikachu/YML or the Paul Newman? Pls feel free to share your pics if you are a proud owner, thanks!

joli160 · 26 December 2023, 12:24 AM

I don’t know which is which but like the right one.

Bxtek · 26 December 2023, 12:27 AM

Unfortunately I don't own either.....but it would be the Paul Newman for me hands down! I've always loved that one. First time I have ever heard the other one called the Pikachu. I learned something new! Lol.

1William · 26 December 2023, 12:29 AM

The PN would be my choice but both are very nice.

996marty · 26 December 2023, 12:34 AM

They are both killer pieces in my head

shirtguy · 26 December 2023, 01:07 AM

Of the yellow dial

All gold bracelet, the pn wins every time

PenDelicate · 26 December 2023, 02:05 AM

The Paul Newman: a stainless steel Daytona on a stainless steel bracelet, with a stainless steel bezel and an exotic dial (art-deco indices on sub-dials). But sure: the yellow gold Daytona, on Oysterflex bracelet, with a ceramic bezel and no art-deco indices, practically a carbon copy of the original Paul Newman.

And I don't know Pokemon at all, so maybe Pikachu is a fine name.

I should prefer the one on the right, but I don't.

Both utterly beautiful watches, though.

MRBolton · 26 December 2023, 03:06 AM

Pikachu. The Paul Newman's minute track around the dial is not legible in many lighting scenarios. I traded my PN for the Pikachu, except on full bracelet.

Gcon71 · 26 December 2023, 03:24 AM

Paul Newman? I don’t see a PN

Solo118 · 26 December 2023, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

Dear friends which do you think is the King of the Yellow Gold Daytona Oysterflex- is it the Pikachu/YML or the Paul Newman? Pls feel free to share your pics if you are a proud owner, thanks!

Can never go wrong with a PN dial. I love the red details, and not to mention the matte black dial is very sharp against the ceramic and rubber.

The champagne is perfect for the bracelet version

Tqmb79 · 26 December 2023, 03:58 AM

Pikachu for me. It both are georgeous

PenDelicate · 26 December 2023, 04:47 AM

Actually is the Paul Newman a watch or a dial?

Maybe I was too harsh earlier.

7sins · 26 December 2023, 04:59 AM

We as a community need to come up with a better name than Pikachu lol.

Nonetheless, my vote goes to the left, much more dynamic and interesting dial.

Big Tex Rolex · 26 December 2023, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 7sins

We as a community need to come up with a better name than Pikachu lol.

Nonetheless, my vote goes to the left, much more dynamic and interesting dial.

Agreed … if we have to have a nickname, how about … the Golden Panda ?

Big Tex Rolex · 26 December 2023, 05:15 AM

I too am down to deciding between these two watches (waitlisted 2.5 years now … AND, I got a 126500 in the meantime, that I waitlisted for at the same time) …
though, I guess now it will be the 12 Series (ugh … I like both better in the 11 Series).

To me … as I look at them … one is a “black watch”, and one is a “gold watch” … just depends on what you want.

My choice has been made easy … whichever of those two I am offered first.

GoldenSub · 26 December 2023, 05:16 AM

Very hard I really like them both and for different reasons.

SLWoodster · 26 December 2023, 05:27 AM

For me it’s the Paul Newman. I think it looks uglier in pictures. Pikachu is clear winner in pictures.

kwingy · 26 December 2023, 09:48 AM

Was offered the PN recently on OF but passed as I wanted the Pikachu. Was promised the next one.

sawhornsoff · 26 December 2023, 10:45 AM

Pikachu

steveclr · 26 December 2023, 11:10 AM

I had to do a search on 'Pikachu' to be sure which was which. I prefer the PN by a hair but might change my mind in 5 minutes. Both are ridiculously eye-catching.

TheHulk · 26 December 2023, 01:02 PM

Ive owned both and the PN remains….

HMHM · 26 December 2023, 01:04 PM

I don’t really like the term “pikachu” or whatever weird names the watch has nowadays, but the watch itself is one of my favourite pieces of all time, especially with the black hour markers.

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Ohiorolex · 26 December 2023, 01:10 PM

The one on the left is beautiful regardless of its nickname-Paul Newman…John Player Special. Sorry but for me the one on the right is boring.

rfs · 26 December 2023, 01:56 PM

Pikachu

rolexboy66 · 26 December 2023, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bxtek

Unfortunately I don't own either.....but it would be the Paul Newman for me hands down! I've always loved that one. First time I have ever heard the other one called the Pikachu. I learned something new! Lol.

I think US/UK calls it Pikachu.. Asians call it YML (after a Hong Kong actor who was seen wearing the watch at his wedding)

rolexboy66 · 26 December 2023, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by steveclr

I had to do a search on 'Pikachu' to be sure which was which. I prefer the PN by a hair but might change my mind in 5 minutes. Both are ridiculously eye-catching.

Haha me too. I’ve been going back and forth between these 2 argh

MrMercedes · 26 December 2023, 11:27 PM

Champagne for me!

rolexboy66 · 27 December 2023, 11:38 AM

The polls seems split on this 50/50.. I asked a few dealers and they said Pikachu/YML has a slight edge over PN.. but it also comes with a premium of US 5k

noshake · 27 December 2023, 11:49 AM

Golden Dial of course

Lambo The Jambo · 27 December 2023, 11:53 AM

Champagne dial for me. But as an owner of this watch I’m a little biased.

26 December 2023, 12:24 AM	#2
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,388	I don’t know which is which but like the right one. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

26 December 2023, 04:59 AM	#13
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,362	We as a community need to come up with a better name than Pikachu lol. Nonetheless, my vote goes to the left, much more dynamic and interesting dial. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

26 December 2023, 12:27 AM	#3
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Unfortunately I don't own either.....but it would be the Paul Newman for me hands down! I've always loved that one. First time I have ever heard the other one called the Pikachu. I learned something new! Lol.

26 December 2023, 12:29 AM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,008	The PN would be my choice but both are very nice.

26 December 2023, 12:34 AM	#5
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 2,782	They are both killer pieces in my head

26 December 2023, 01:07 AM	#6
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,294	Of the yellow dial All gold bracelet, the pn wins every time

26 December 2023, 02:05 AM	#7
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: P-serial 116518 Posts: 1,127	The Paul Newman: a stainless steel Daytona on a stainless steel bracelet, with a stainless steel bezel and an exotic dial (art-deco indices on sub-dials). But sure: the yellow gold Daytona, on Oysterflex bracelet, with a ceramic bezel and no art-deco indices, practically a carbon copy of the original Paul Newman. And I don't know Pokemon at all, so maybe Pikachu is a fine name. I should prefer the one on the right, but I don't. Both utterly beautiful watches, though.

26 December 2023, 03:06 AM	#8
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,000	Pikachu. The Paul Newman's minute track around the dial is not legible in many lighting scenarios. I traded my PN for the Pikachu, except on full bracelet.

26 December 2023, 03:24 AM	#9
Gcon71 Banned Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: us Posts: 19	Paul Newman? I don’t see a PN

26 December 2023, 03:58 AM	#11
Tqmb79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 554	Pikachu for me. It both are georgeous

26 December 2023, 04:47 AM	#12
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: P-serial 116518 Posts: 1,127	Actually is the Paul Newman a watch or a dial? Maybe I was too harsh earlier.

26 December 2023, 05:15 AM	#15
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,491	I too am down to deciding between these two watches (waitlisted 2.5 years now … AND, I got a 126500 in the meantime, that I waitlisted for at the same time) … though, I guess now it will be the 12 Series (ugh … I like both better in the 11 Series). To me … as I look at them … one is a “black watch”, and one is a “gold watch” … just depends on what you want. My choice has been made easy … whichever of those two I am offered first.

26 December 2023, 05:16 AM	#16
GoldenSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: AZ Watch: 16618,126519,16233 Posts: 174	Very hard I really like them both and for different reasons.

26 December 2023, 05:27 AM	#17
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,266	For me it’s the Paul Newman. I think it looks uglier in pictures. Pikachu is clear winner in pictures.

26 December 2023, 09:48 AM	#18
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,276	Was offered the PN recently on OF but passed as I wanted the Pikachu. Was promised the next one.

26 December 2023, 10:45 AM	#19
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 507	Pikachu

26 December 2023, 11:10 AM	#20
steveclr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Georgia, USA Watch: 116660 Posts: 431	I had to do a search on 'Pikachu' to be sure which was which. I prefer the PN by a hair but might change my mind in 5 minutes. Both are ridiculously eye-catching.

26 December 2023, 01:02 PM	#21
TheHulk "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 975	Ive owned both and the PN remains….

26 December 2023, 01:04 PM	#22
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,370	I don’t really like the term “pikachu” or whatever weird names the watch has nowadays, but the watch itself is one of my favourite pieces of all time, especially with the black hour markers. IMG_6696.jpeg

26 December 2023, 01:10 PM	#23
Ohiorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Posts: 205	The one on the left is beautiful regardless of its nickname-Paul Newman…John Player Special. Sorry but for me the one on the right is boring.

26 December 2023, 01:56 PM	#24
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,290	Pikachu

26 December 2023, 11:27 PM	#27
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,502	Champagne for me!

27 December 2023, 11:38 AM	#28
rolexboy66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: SG Posts: 144	The polls seems split on this 50/50.. I asked a few dealers and they said Pikachu/YML has a slight edge over PN.. but it also comes with a premium of US 5k

27 December 2023, 11:49 AM	#29
noshake "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: 🌐 Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,321	Golden Dial of course

27 December 2023, 11:53 AM	#30
Lambo The Jambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 153	Champagne dial for me. But as an owner of this watch I’m a little biased.

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