126508 - any owners?

[alex.cicollo]

I’m considering purchasing my first yellow gold watch - and I really like the configuration below. I have been looking to see if there are any reviews online.

This watch will be a part of a collection and in the rotation, it will not be my only watch. I do know it’s loud and not the sort of thing that I’ll be wearing everyday and everywhere.

So, additionally, I thought I should ask owners of this watch about their opinions, living with it, considerations, etc.

Btw - I already have an 116519 WG OF Daytona, so the 126518 OF YG is not a consideration.

[Chute]

Love it! While I’ve yet to own a PM Daytona, I’ve always wanted a YG Daytona over any other PM. I think there’s another champagne dial Daytona that has yellow gold sub dials but I think the black subdials look better. Best of luck in your search, that’s a beautiful choice

[MRBolton]

I have the 116508 with the previous equivalent dial variant. I don't think I'd want this new version with the yellow gold hour markers since it would make it less legible. I also like the case shape of the previous variant. That being said, I haven't tried the new 12 series Daytona on in person yet.
One other difference that doesn't seem to be pointed out much is I think they changed the subdials' black color to be a bit more "bright" with more light play.
As for the dial/watch combo, it's pretty loud on my 116508. Not as loud as something like the 126618LB "bluesy" Sub, but it's loud. I think the dial blends very nicely with the case, though, and it wears like a million bucks.
I think having the 126508 and your 116519LN would pair very well together!

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by MRBolton

I have the 116508 with the previous equivalent dial variant. I don't think I'd want this new version with the yellow gold hour markers since it would make it less legible. I also like the case shape of the previous variant. That being said, I haven't tried the new 12 series Daytona on in person yet.
One other difference that doesn't seem to be pointed out much is I think they changed the subdials' black color to be a bit more "bright" with more light play.
As for the dial/watch combo, it's pretty loud on my 116508. Not as loud as something like the 126618LB "bluesy" Sub, but it's loud. I think the dial blends very nicely with the case, though, and it wears like a million bucks.
I think having the 126508 and your 116519LN would pair very well together!

Thank you so much - yes, I read about the gold hour markers and and the shape change - and whilst I agree with you re both points, I don’t think I’ll be given the choice…. We shall see! :)

Thank you for pointing out the hue of black on the subdials, I didn’t know about that at all!! Very good to know.

Thank you so much!!

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by Chute

Love it! While I’ve yet to own a PM Daytona, I’ve always wanted a YG Daytona over any other PM. I think there’s another champagne dial Daytona that has yellow gold sub dials but I think the black subdials look better. Best of luck in your search, that’s a beautiful choice

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes, I agree, I think this is the best sundial for this configuration IMHO.

I hope you get your YG Daytona soon!

[jb335]

It’s a gorgeous Daytona. Full stop.


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[clubrcr]

I have last year’s 116508 and an OF 116518ln with the Paul Newman dial. I was worried that the 508 would be too much bling, but I love wearing it. The sunburst dial changes with the light and looks amazing, the weight is very comfortable. The only negative is the legibility is not as good as the black dial with gold sub dials. Since they changed the dial on the new one, I would think it might make even less legible. In my case, one is more dressy and one is more sporty.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by clubrcr

I have last year’s 116508 and an OF 116518ln with the Paul Newman dial. I was worried that the 508 would be too much bling, but I love wearing it. The sunburst dial changes with the light and looks amazing, the weight is very comfortable. The only negative is the legibility is not as good as the black dial with gold sub dials. Since they changed the dial on the new one, I would think it might make even less legible. In my case, one is more dressy and one is more sporty.

Thank you. Yes, I’m mentally ready for the bling

It’s a shame they made it even less legible but hey, who wants a watch to tell time?? :)

Thank you for the write up.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by jb335

It’s a gorgeous Daytona. Full stop.


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Ha. Can’t say I don’t agree

[MRBolton]

Originally Posted by clubrcr

I have last year’s 116508 and an OF 116518ln with the Paul Newman dial. I was worried that the 508 would be too much bling, but I love wearing it. The sunburst dial changes with the light and looks amazing, the weight is very comfortable. The only negative is the legibility is not as good as the black dial with gold sub dials. Since they changed the dial on the new one, I would think it might make even less legible. In my case, one is more dressy and one is more sporty.

It's such a trade-off. When I had the 116508 PN before I owned the champagne, I quickly discovered that is a very difficult watch to tell the regular time on. The subdials definitely are more legible, but the normal minute track on the perimeter of the dial is surprisingly not very visible in many lighting scenarios. The champagne, on the other hand, has subdials that sometimes are a little hard to see, but a normal minute track that is pretty much always visible. I'd rather be able to read the normal time easily than the chronograph always.

[thedane]

Absolutely love the YG Daytona, am currently selling 3 other Rolex watches to fund a 126508, only with the white dial. Do it!:)

[4reRlxGuy]

I wear my 1st gen most days I'm wearing a long sleeve (not safe in socal to wear without cover).

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by 4reRlxGuy

I wear my 1st gen most days I'm wearing a long sleeve (not safe in socal to wear without cover).

Thank you - beautiful watch!

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by thedane

Absolutely love the YG Daytona, am currently selling 3 other Rolex watches to fund a 126508, only with the white dial. Do it!:)

Hoping to see yours when you have it!

[Eric-London]

I have a rose gold with black sub dials but with a meteorite dial.

[Robf52]

Love mine.

[Henrimontgomery]

Personally I love these two.

[Montebello]

Got the lucky call and picked up today 126508 YG bracelet model from Rolex boutique just on time for my 40th birthday!
It’s my first pm model and I was shown black/gold w/diamond dial and champagne dial in the OP. Both are absolutely stunning but personally I felt black dial is more balanced, contrasted.
It’s hard to capture in the photo but I feel the new bright black sun dial (same in RG, YG, and Le Mans) and golden subdial are beautifully contrasted and the diamonds add extra depth and light play to the overall harmony. Literally spent last 2 hours just looking at the dial.��
For the champagne dial, it looks sharper and cleaner than previous version 116508 but I felt the visual impression of the black subdials became little too small with the new design and looking bit too empty overall. Also the white digits on the subdials were a little too thick/bold and stood out quite a bit. I felt would have looked nicer if they were thinner. I personally think this dial will look better on black cerachrom OF version.
In terms of the updated case design, thicker lugs and crown guards gives more substantial look to the watch, but it’s still very comfortable and I quickly got used to the hefty weight.

[Jocas712]

Originally Posted by Montebello

Got the lucky call and picked up today 126508 YG bracelet model from Rolex boutique just on time for my 40th birthday!
It’s my first pm model and I was shown black/gold w/diamond dial and champagne dial in the OP. Both are absolutely stunning but personally I felt black dial is more balanced, contrasted.
It’s hard to capture in the photo but I feel the new bright black sun dial (same in RG, YG, and Le Mans) and golden subdial are beautifully contrasted and the diamonds add extra depth and light play to the overall harmony. Literally spent last 2 hours just looking at the dial.��
For the champagne dial, it looks sharper and cleaner than previous version 116508 but I felt the visual impression of the black subdials became little too small with the new design and looking bit too empty overall. Also the white digits on the subdials were a little too thick/bold and stood out quite a bit. I felt would have looked nicer if they were thinner. I personally think this dial will look better on black cerachrom OF version.
In terms of the updated case design, thicker lugs and crown guards gives more substantial look to the watch, but it’s still very comfortable and I quickly got used to the hefty weight.

Are the crown guards and lugs thicker from 116508 to 126508?

My understanding was that the steel was the one with the only updated case

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[Montebello]

Originally Posted by Jocas712

Are the crown guards and lugs thicker from 116508 to 126508?

My understanding was that the steel was the one with the only updated case

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Yes, 116508 had asymmetrical lugs like SS models. Now all the models have same case design.

[Montebello]

case design has been updated for all the models. More changes on SS and YG models which had asymmetrical lugs but even RG and WG models changed to a lesser degree.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by Montebello

Got the lucky call and picked up today 126508 YG bracelet model from Rolex boutique just on time for my 40th birthday!
It’s my first pm model and I was shown black/gold w/diamond dial and champagne dial in the OP. Both are absolutely stunning but personally I felt black dial is more balanced, contrasted.
It’s hard to capture in the photo but I feel the new bright black sun dial (same in RG, YG, and Le Mans) and golden subdial are beautifully contrasted and the diamonds add extra depth and light play to the overall harmony. Literally spent last 2 hours just looking at the dial.��
For the champagne dial, it looks sharper and cleaner than previous version 116508 but I felt the visual impression of the black subdials became little too small with the new design and looking bit too empty overall. Also the white digits on the subdials were a little too thick/bold and stood out quite a bit. I felt would have looked nicer if they were thinner. I personally think this dial will look better on black cerachrom OF version.
In terms of the updated case design, thicker lugs and crown guards gives more substantial look to the watch, but it’s still very comfortable and I quickly got used to the hefty weight.

Thank you for the detailed write up! That’s the kind of thing I was looking for. Congrats on your beautiful watch by the way!! Looks stunning - wear it in good health!

[RyanO]

OP, did you decide to pick one up? Am considering this beautiful reference myself. I prefer the new hour marker design myself, as the black hour markers on the last dial generation were a bit "inelegant" for me on an otherwise very classy dial.

[JenaG]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Personally I love these two.

Who doesn't!!!!!

[CHRONOLEX]

That LeMans

[CHRONOLEX]

Sorry got distracted- I have 116508 with Paul Newman dial. Absolutely love it