116655 or 126655? Advice please

[Bemyself]

Impossible to get it from an AD so going used or grey. 116655 can be purchase 22 k usd and 126655 can be bought at 27k usd. Both are used.
116655 is a 2016 model while the 126655 is a 2021 model.
My questions are:
1. Should I buy the 116655 as it about 5k usd cheaper and I’m ok missing out on the 72 hours and the glidelock
2. Thou 116655 is cheaper but it’s 8 years watch compared to the 126655 which is 3 years. Should i spend 5k more on the 126655 as the watch is still new and under guarantee while the 116655 is already 8 years which I’m worry about the wear and tear.
Your friendly and unbiased comments please. Thanks

[Easy E]

For me, I have more faith in the 11 series movement today. Also, imho, I think a long power reserve is useless if there is a chance the watch runs poorly.

Absolute worst case buy the 11, spend $1000 on a RSC service. You get 2 years warranty and save 4 bones.

Edit. The glidelock is a super nice clasp.

[Bemyself]

Originally Posted by Easy E

For me, I have more faith in the 11 series movement today. Also, imho, I think a long power reserve is useless if there is a chance the watch runs poorly.

Absolute worst case buy the 11, spend $1000 on a RSC service. You get 2 years warranty and save 4 bones.

Edit. The glidelock is a super nice clasp.

Thanks. Great advice! Agree on the glidelock

[faimag]

I'd get the one which is in better shape.

[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by Bemyself

Impossible to get it from an AD so going used or grey. 116655 can be purchase 22 k usd and 126655 can be bought at 27k usd. Both are used.
116655 is a 2016 model while the 126655 is a 2021 model.
My questions are:
1. Should I buy the 116655 as it about 5k usd cheaper and I’m ok missing out on the 72 hours and the glidelock
2. Thou 116655 is cheaper but it’s 8 years watch compared to the 126655 which is 3 years. Should i spend 5k more on the 126655 as the watch is still new and under guarantee while the 116655 is already 8 years which I’m worry about the wear and tear.
Your friendly and unbiased comments please. Thanks

I owned a 126655 and the glide lock was a life saver in warm weather. I know it’s more but it’s a superior watch in pretty much every way movement wise. It’s the one that got away for me, shouldn’t have traded it.


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[JSol1]

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

I owned a 126655 and the glide lock was a life saver in warm weather. I know it’s more but it’s a superior watch in pretty much every way movement wise. It’s the one that got away for me, shouldn’t have traded it.


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I agree. I still own the 126655 and for me the mini glidelock is a must for any OF model. I reluctantly passed on a chocolate dial Daytona before it was discontinued because of the clasp.

As others have said, it can be had at the AD relatively easy. It’s my only Rolex that isn’t in demand and I love it.

[alexCoub]

You are fortunate to have the 126655. It's a beautiful model.

[karleone]

Impossible to get from AD? This gotta be one of the easiest professional to get from AD. Situation is now much better compared to a a few years ago. You should try several ADs. To reply to your question I would get the one that is in the better condition

[Bemyself]

Thanks all for the great advices. Sales didn’t go thru as the seller keeps changing her mind. Might go for a 126655.

[StackLexus17]

Get the 126655.
The glide lock alone is worth it.

If you're keeping the watch longer than say +2 years then buy the newer model.

What's $5k extra over a couple of years of wear...??? Nothing.

[Solo118]

I much prefer the 116655. Reliable movement, and a smaller clasp. I am sure glidelock is cool to have, but not at the cost of having a massive clasp! Just my 2 cents, as I have experience with both

[Osmin]

The clasp is not massive. It’s much smaller than Submariner Glidelock.

So 126655 all the way!