Daytona 126500LN - white or black dial? Why?

[Greg.A]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

On 11 - white
On 12 - black

This wins

[Kiddodoc]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The color dial picked me. It wasn’t a hard decision. That said, I would mind a black one to finish the collection.

You've taken some incredible pictures of your Panda and LV. What phone did you use?

[Roger Lococco]

White 11
Black 12


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[thegrandseirolexguy]

Black.


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[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Kiddodoc

You've taken some incredible pictures of your Panda and LV. What phone did you use?

Thanks.
iPhone 13Pro.

[Gregdaytona997]

I have the black dial I just prefer the look, I had the white dial for a bit…just did not bond with it.

[HorologyK]

How are we supposed to pick this? It’s personal preference.

[Bazil]

I don’t think we are picking anything, the OP simply wants to know what dial you would pick and why ? Might be gaining popular opinion and why people chose either colour ..

[Polyesterpig]

Off the wrist white dial looks better, on the wrist black dial looks better (with the black ceramic bezel). The older 116520 looks great with the white dial due to the stainless bezel. The white dial 116500 with the black ceramic bezel looks like an old bathroom scale. I can say that, I have a white dial

[Kenny G]

The 126 looks more refined than the 116 in both black or white dial. It’s a matter of preference..you can’t go wrong with either dial.

I prefer the black dial regardless of the series..

[RollingInTheDeep]

Can no longer keep count how many times I post what others seem to agree with as well: White 11, Black 12.

I went into detail in another post, but the effect the dial color has combined with the addition of the outer ring and thinner sub dials seems to enhance the black 12 but make the white 12 appear unbalanced.

I will also say here as I have elsewhere; unless it's someone else's money and they are telling you what to do, buy what you like and want.

[Gwai]

Originally Posted by Polyesterpig

The white dial 116500 with the black ceramic bezel looks like an old bathroom scale. I can say that, I have a white dial

Hahaha, that's harsh. A pretty funny image, too.
Cheers
Marc

[illiguy]

The 116500LN (White) is the icon of modern Daytonas.

I can’t wait to get my 126500LN, however. I like white and black equally in new version.

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by karleone

A lot of you prefer the 116500 white and 126500 black.
I do think the 126500 white looks much better than 116500 white (the subdials on the 116500 are very thick in comparison to the 126500 and even more noticeable on the white dial as the subdials are black).
For the black dial the differences in 116500 vs 126500 are less visible.
Imho the winning combo is 116500 black and 126500 white.

You sound biased. Regardless, 116 white and 126 black wins. The majority of us agree on that. Sorry you chose the wrong combo.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

You sound biased. Regardless, 116 white and 126 black wins. The majority of us agree on that. Sorry you chose the wrong combo.

What was the point of this comment?

[ol' Rex]

In my opinion, both the white and the black dial are fantastic; it really just depends on whether a person is going for a sportier look (white) or something a touch more elegant (black). The obvious solution is to own both!

As to the debate on the 11- or the 12-series: I preferred the previous model until I saw the new Daytonas in real life and tried them on. Now I find the 12-series to be slightly more appealing, although the older model is of course awesome as well.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

You sound biased. Regardless, 116 white and 126 black wins. The majority of us agree on that. Sorry you chose the wrong combo.

You sound like a very nice gentleman

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

The new 126 gen has chrome rings around the sundial on the black. I’m trying to trade my dad’s 116 for a 126 mainly because of this difference and the straight stick hour markers. I also love now how the bezel surround ring pops.
I personally trade my 116 white for the new 126. Couldn’t be happier. In white the old 116 is more bold but next to a white 126 looks less refined to me in person and in hand. I didn’t like it at first but in person it totally changed my mind

Nice comparison pic, and (being a big fan of the 12* myself), I couldn't agree more that the 12* just looks more refined and classy than the 11*.

To the OP's question though, I personally prefer the black dial.

[Deppe]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

You sound biased. Regardless, 116 white and 126 black wins. The majority of us agree on that. Sorry you chose the wrong combo.

Dude, no combo "wins", this is not a race. The majority may prefer the 116 white/126 black but as this an individual hobby, all that matters is that karleone or anybody else are happy with their choices.

[RRGHOST1]

White dial for me.

[Actor07]

The classic black dial for me.

As they always say in Roulette, always bet on black.

[Bazil]

It’s red .. pump it all on red ! I’m 50% sure ..

[Actor07]

Originally Posted by Bazil

It’s red .. pump it all on red ! I’m 50% sure ..

LOL, I'm 50% sure on black.

[TheMethod]

My ranking in order:
1. 116 White
2. 126 White
3. 126 Black
4. 116 Black