New 2023 Daytona - yellow gold bracelet or oysterflex?

[ap1]

OF for sure. Black bez!

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by Ontime

It really depends on your personal preference! if you like a more classic and luxury look, go for the yellow gold bracelet, if you prefer a sportier and more modern style, the oysterflex bracelet is a great choice.

Exactly I love my OF and I worry less about the softness of gold with this one

[MP777]

Originally Posted by rolexdd40yg

Congrats.
Does the watch has ceramic sleeve inside the links ?

Yes, I noticed they’re black sleeves but on my dd40 it is white.
Felt much easier to resize

[Mario3252]

Bracelet

[DtownRRS]

I have the OF one on my list at my AD. It would be my first YG that would be added to the mix. (In PM I have WG Sub 11 series and a TT Root beer) I don't think I could do a full YG bracelet. I agree its a great looking watch but gut it is just to much YG for me for as daily in the mix watch. The OF to me is much more of a sport look even in PM YG. It's all just personal preference for sure.

[LC23]

depends the state of your collection and I would pick oyster bracelet but also buy the rubber strap lol

[Watchdog]

I like it on OF . . . right now! But in five years? I wonder how I would feel about a plastic bracelet as it ages and tastes change. Gold seems a safer bet but it does look simply stunning—aesthetically—on the OF when brand new.

[SBR]

Originally Posted by Watchdog

I like it on OF . . . right now! But in five years? I wonder how I would feel about a plastic bracelet as it ages and tastes change. Gold seems a safer bet but it does look simply stunning—aesthetically—on the OF when brand new.

How long has Rolex been using the OF bracelet?

[youneswatches]

Easy pick for me, it is going to be the Bracelet.

[GoingPlaces]

IMO no comparison between rubber and gold.

[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by garyk

Bracelet, you’ll never regret that…

100% gold bracelet.

That is a statement watch.

If you don’t go for the bracelet, get alligator leather and not oyster flex for that particular watch.

[t65tampa]

Bracelet only for me.

[worldofoyster]

bracelet, heavy hitter

[watchwatcher]

I think the OF is sportier and a better daily wearer, so I would go with that. An added bonus is the glide lock is going to give you a perfect fit.

I just lament the loss of the red chrono hand...what were you thinking, Rolex?

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I cannot see any difference in the lugs, but I much prefer the bracelet model. As others have opined here before something about PM and a rubber strap just doesn’t go together well.

The OP is referring to the fact that previously the 116508 (yellow gold Daytona on a bracelet) differed from the other PM Daytonas including the 116518 (YG on a strap/oysterflex) in that it utilised the asymmetric case design of the SS/TT Daytonas.

The 126508 now utilises the symmetrical, 1mm larger case design

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[MP777]

Originally Posted by Devildog

The OP is referring to the fact that previously the 116508 (yellow gold Daytona on a bracelet) differed from the other PM Daytonas including the 116518 (YG on a strap/oysterflex) in that it utilised the asymmetric case design of the SS/TT Daytonas.

The 126508 now utilises the symmetrical, 1mm larger case design

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Bingo! Excellent comparison

[Mikegp]

i cant get my self over why rolex, hasnt updated the bezel on bracelet models....for that reason alone, id go OF.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

i cant get my self over why rolex, hasnt updated the bezel on bracelet models....for that reason alone, id go OF.

I’m glad they haven’t.

I think YG or RG on full bracelet looks tacky with a black ceramic bezel. That CE bezel only works with white metals (steel, WG, PT) when you have a full bracelet.


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