New Rolex daytona panda 126500LN vs 116500LN

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Still not a panda…………

Anyway, I love all the changes.

Why do folks keep calling this watch a Panda? Makes no sense to me. If it has to have nickname just make an original one up.

[Calatrava r]

Did Rolex have issues with the ceramic bezel being hit and breaking. The rim may be just to protect the bezel.

[Deppe]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Why do folks keep calling this watch a Panda? Makes no sense to me. If it has to have nickname just make an original one up.

It is my understanding that it is due to Rolex self referring to it as such - when you google “Rolex Panda” the page for the 126500 comes up on google.

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Did Rolex have issues with the ceramic bezel being hit and breaking. The rim may be just to protect the bezel.

It is not my understanding that there have been issues with the ceramic bezels on the Daytona, so I think it is primarily due to the vintage look. However, as the ceramic and the metal is one piece, I am not sure that it is an improvement from a functional point of view as I would assume that the metal dings/scratches easier than the ceramic, and thereby you would also have to change the ceramic part if you want to change the metal part. The old bezel I would assume would be more scratch resistant due to it not having the metal part.

I actually quite like the metal on the black but not so much on the white.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Did Rolex have issues with the ceramic bezel being hit and breaking. The rim may be just to protect the bezel.

No issues with chipping or breaking with the 11 series Daytona.

[dr.ns23]

I prefer the older one to be honest

[MSL997]

Zen4 Daytona

[Swiftneck]

Like the old white dial most. But with black dial i think the new is best.

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[Mercede]

Ceramic insert cannot be a plus for this watch.

[DauJones]

Old for sure.


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[SamArj]

Can someone point out the differences? As someone who has never owned a Daytona, and from those pictures, I can't tell the difference!

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by SamArj

Can someone point out the differences? As someone who has never owned a Daytona, and from those pictures, I can't tell the difference!

Hour marker thinner
Subcounter margin thinner
Slimmer lugs

Probably more I can’t see

[Rushne]

Originally Posted by SamArj

Can someone point out the differences? As someone who has never owned a Daytona, and from those pictures, I can't tell the difference!

Come on man! Lift you attention to detail... haha just kidding.

The picture of the older Daytona isn't the best quality but.

The sub dials, slightly thinner black rings.
The indices/indexes of the new model are longer and sharper.
The new model has a metal ring around the outside of the ceramic bezel (big fail)
The lugs are evened out (hard to see but the old model had slightly thinner lugs on the crown size vs the non crown)

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Rushne

Come on man! Lift you attention to detail... haha just kidding.

The picture of the older Daytona isn't the best quality but.

The sub dials, slightly thinner black rings.
The indices/indexes of the new model are longer and sharper.
The new model has a metal ring around the outside of the ceramic bezel (big fail)
The lugs are evened out (hard to see but the old model had slightly thinner lugs on the crown size vs the non crown)

Slimmer bezel
Crown guards are thicker on the new one
Rolex crown logo between Swiss Made at 6 o’clock

[V25V]

Sorry but I have a hard time seeing differences between them besides the indicies.

[Cwillis0001]

Originally Posted by V25V

Sorry but I have a hard time seeing differences between them besides the indicies.

Same. Just like pretty much everyone else on the planet, present company excluded...

[MichelleP]

I prefer older iteration. I don't really like the outer steel ring on the new version. Even though it's a 40mm, it appears larger than the previous one.

[debner4]

Originally Posted by MichelleP

I prefer older iteration. I don't really like the outer steel ring on the new version. Even though it's a 40mm, it appears larger than the previous one.

Older version is “bolder” looking.

Newer version is more dressy on the dial/bezel, but thicker lugs and crown guards are more of a tool watch feature: so a bit of a mixed bag.

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by Rushne

Come on man! Lift you attention to detail... haha just kidding.

The picture of the older Daytona isn't the best quality but.

The sub dials, slightly thinner black rings.
The indices/indexes of the new model are longer and sharper.
The new model has a metal ring around the outside of the ceramic bezel (big fail)
The lugs are evened out (hard to see but the old model had slightly thinner lugs on the crown size vs the non crown)

Thank you!

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Rushne

Come on man! Lift you attention to detail... haha just kidding.

The picture of the older Daytona isn't the best quality but.

The sub dials, slightly thinner black rings.
The indices/indexes of the new model are longer and sharper.
The new model has a metal ring around the outside of the ceramic bezel (big fail)
The lugs are evened out (hard to see but the old model had slightly thinner lugs on the crown size vs the non crown)

If the older had a better quality pic it will look much nicer in comparison with new. Agree the metal ring is big fail, Also indices too sharp, but that I have to see in the flesh to decide.

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by Manamana

If the older had a better quality pic it will look much nicer in comparison with new. Agree the metal ring is big fail, Also indices too sharp, but that I have to see in the flesh to decide.

Here we are render new va render old
Indeed the old take back more credit

[xjeeunitx]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Here we are render new va render old
Indeed the old take back more credit

More I look at the two, it looks as if the old may have more presence on the wrist. This is because of the all black ceramic bezel. The dial clutter on the old vs the new is going to be definitely a preference. I like the new but the old is just as special.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Here we are render new va render old
Indeed the old take back more credit

Thanks much better. Maybe a side by side would be better for comparison too.

[speedbird]

Small and subtle changes.

Not a fan of the ring. But that will becomes normal over time I suspect.

Overall not a huge improvement on the 116500 although it is different.

Most important point, not yet known. What is the actual size of the case vs the old one.

Maybe it will be a genuine 40mm which will be a big change.

Both will go down as classics without doubt.

[Driver8]

New one is WAY better.

Bye bye silly asymmetric lugs.

[Willows]

Originally Posted by Driver8

New one is WAY better.

Bye bye silly asymmetric lugs.

Agreed!

[Rori]

Oh that dial is finally refined by taking lot of the business the old dial had.
The new one is more pleasant to look at now. Refined and elegant.


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[Robf52]

The new one is more pleasant to look at now. Refined and elegant.[/QUOTE]

This.

[rolex_pl85]

I think the newer one looks miles nicer.

They did a good job on this one.

[alphadweller]

I prefer these thinner sub-dial rings, they allow the dial to breathe a bit more, the old one felt cramped in comparison. Also appreciate the symmetrical lugs.

[Vigilante24]

I’ll take one of each please. J/k.

I do like the the balance of the thinner indices with the thinner subdials. First impression of the edged steel bezel is not my favorite, but would have to judge it in person. Luckily I have plenty of time to decide on this fictional wish list I’m on. Haha