New Rolex daytona panda 126500LN vs 116500LN

[salnuaimi]

old white / new black

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by salnuaimi

old white / new black

I am skeptical of biased opinions, both 116 and 126 are great. Both have their good and bad.

If you like a flat look and a large case, the 126500 is for you.

If you like a three-dimensional look and a slim case, get the 116500.

Of course, there are many other views and differences.

Daytona is great in every model.

[watcheeze]

Oops, it's easier to compare from the front.

The black models of the 126500 and 116500 give a sense of condensed luxury.

There is no superiority in past generations of Daytona.

[salnuaimi]

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[KKholiday77]

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[watcheeze]

They didn't line up side by side due to size issues.
My apologies. I re-uploaded it again.

[928ktgold]

Traded mine in. And I loved my 116. After much debate the 126 just felt more refined




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[Solo118]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

Trade mine in. And I loved my 116. After much debate the 126 just felt more refined




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Looking at them side by side, the 126500 blows the 116500 out of the water!! wow!

Still would take either that came my way at MSRP, but the 126500 is really sharp in either dial color. Just wish they made the subdials white on the black dial.

[hutch300]

I'd say you have to wear them to really know. I like a lot about the new model but its worth noting there is a real size difference.

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

Traded mine in. And I loved my 116. After much debate the 126 just felt more refined

If you prefer a larger case and a flatter look, the 126500 is preferred.

Which one you prefer depends on your body shape, how thin your arms are, and many other factors.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

I am skeptical of biased opinions, both 116 and 126 are great. Both have their good and bad.

If you like a flat look and a large case, the 126500 is for you.

If you like a three-dimensional look and a slim case, get the 116500.

Of course, there are many other views and differences.

Daytona is great in every model.

The new one is not flat looking but has round edges on the sides. It’s also .6mm thinner than than the old one. The video online stating its thicker measures a 126500 with stickers on the caseback so had skewed measurements.


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[928ktgold]

Also the steel 126500 has rounded edges on the lugs that aren’t a as sharp or as thick as the oysteflex models’ cases.


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[Soondooboo]

Originally Posted by Solo118

Looking at them side by side, the 126500 blows the 116500 out of the water!! wow!

Still would take either that came my way at MSRP, but the 126500 is really sharp in either dial color. Just wish they made the subdials white on the black dial.

I would say the opposite, much prefer the 116500 looking at them side by side.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Soondooboo

I would say the opposite, much prefer the 116500 looking at them side by side.

I thought the same looking at them. In hand it’s a different story.

[Mr. Superlative]

Originally Posted by Soondooboo

I would say the opposite, much prefer the 116500 looking at them side by side.

Agree.
The 116 looks more pronounced when comparing side by side with the 126.

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

Also the steel 126500 has rounded edges on the lugs

Yes, I understand that the lugs on the 126500 are somewhat rounded as well.

But I meant that the 116500 is more streamlined and rounded.

As a result, the overall appearance looks flatter than the 116500.

Sorry for my lack of words.

Of course, both are still cool.

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

If you compare them side by side, the 126500 is more than a size larger than the 116500.

I didn't expect such a difference.

[shirtguy]

The 116 looks thicker because of the ceramic bezel and darker and thicker subdial rings

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

The 116 looks thicker because of the ceramic bezel and darker and thicker subdial rings

Does that mean that because the 126500 is large, the margins are also wide?

[Bazil]

I’m interested in either, and know my only path is grey, so I’m trying to judge best option.
I really don’t like the bezel on the 126, I much prefer 116.
126 crown guards look better, if that really matters, I don’t know ..
Sub dials I much prefer 116.
I honestly wouldn’t mind either, but I’m definitely swaying more towards 116500 Panda .. that’s just my view of both ..

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by Bazil

I really don’t like the bezel on the 126, I much prefer 116.

I know the steel ring around the bezel on the 126500 is a tribute to the past and not functional.

In the past, the steel ring was to protect the plastic bezel.

I can still understand a plastic bezel, but why bother protecting a ceramic bezel?

In some cases, it has the potential to become a "scratch collecting ring".

I have yet to see an 116500 with a cracked ceramic bezel.

These may just be my narrow view.

[watcheeze]

[watcheeze]

Not many people are fierce enough to hit it in an experiment.

In the end, it will be up to each person as he/she likes the way it looks.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

If you compare them side by side, the 126500 is more than a size larger than the 116500.

I didn't expect such a difference.

This picture is not the best since I have the 126500 closer in front making it look larger by perspective


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[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

This picture is not the best since I have the 126500 closer in front making it look larger by perspective

Not more than one size larger, but one size larger, or so?

[ol' Rex]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

If you compare them side by side, the 126500 is more than a size larger than the 116500.

I didn't expect such a difference.

That photo is indeed somewhat misleading. Everything one could want to know about the size difference can be found in this thread:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=930989

I tried on the new Daytona recently, and in my opinion it is even better than the previous model.

[worldofoyster]

Originally Posted by salnuaimi

old white / new black

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[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by ol' Rex

I tried on the new Daytona recently, and in my opinion it is even better than the previous model.

Can you tell me what the logical implication of protecting the ceramic bezel with a steel ring is?

I personally find it intolerable to see "the scratches collected on the steel ring" after years of purchase.

I have not been able to find the answer to that question.

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

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All Daytona models are great.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

Can you tell me what the logical implication of protecting the ceramic bezel with a steel ring is?

I personally find it intolerable to see "the scratches collected on the steel ring" after years of purchase.

I have not been able to find the answer to that question.

It was a change for the sake of change. That’s it. New models, they had to change something. Just aesthetics.


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