126500 unboxing/review

[rolexjackson]

Both references are beautiful, in their own way. The thing I admire the most about it is the tiny changes have made a huge difference.

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Wow, makes me even more grateful I have this now.

X4
Either way, we will always be in the game!!

[travisb]

I'm yet to see one in person but from pics alone, I still prefer it's predecessor.

[Car32]

I own both black and white 116s, think the 126 dials MUCH better. The thin hour markers alone are a huge improvement, and the icing is the smaller sub dial rings - both serve to make the dial feel less cluttered and crowded, which is my biggest "complaint" with the 116 dials.

[Eric88]

This is a watch I've always aspired for from a distance, the Panda in particular. It's somewhere on the way to my ultimate grail, a WG Sub or Platona (very much a stretch).

It took me a few minutes of looking at the pictures to decide what I like about the two different generations. I don't like the chunky crown guards on the new one, though I really like the bezel surround ring on the new one.

Since I've never owned or even worn either model, at this point, I'd probably be happy with whichever was more easy to acquire.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

For the love of goodness, would somebody Please put the calipers on the 126500 !!!

Bezel, lugs, dial, bracelet … everything … please !!!

This ^ 100%.

Not just this video, but in general it really bothers me how practically all reviews of any watch, written or video, fail to mention some absolute basics.

When I watch or read a review I want to know -

1. The diameter (excluding the crown) - the actual values measured with calipers.
2. The lug to lug length
3. The lug width
4. The thickness
5. The width of the bracelet at the clasp
6. Whether the clasp has any form of micro-adjustment
7. Whether the bracelet is screws or pins

Obviously these last two are irrelevant to Rolex as we know what they are, but for other watches it's vital, and these should be standard practice for reviewing ANY watch IMO.

However, back on topic - I really like the new 126500LN. A LOT!

[JPS]

116 series forever.

[thenewrick]

New one seems fine. I’d say it’s on par with prior gen. I’m still waiting for high beat movement before I’m a Daytona buyer though.

[logo]

The Daytona is a wonderful expression of how there can be beauty in something that is never perfect. Something about them that always attracts your eye, until you see that one feature that you just can’t unsee. They all look good, but none are perfect (yet) to me. The 4 digits are close, though.

[Smurf_75]

First one available in the uk for.... 37k. Surely Rolex can track down the flipper and AD on this watch?!

I like both, but actually prefer the newer one overall. It wears bigger/ better than the older one IMHO.

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by Driver8

This ^ 100%.

Not just this video, but in general it really bothers me how practically all reviews of any watch, written or video, fail to mention some absolute basics.

When I watch or read a review I want to know -

1. The diameter (excluding the crown) - the actual values measured with calipers.
2. The lug to lug length
3. The lug width
4. The thickness
5. The width of the bracelet at the clasp
6. Whether the clasp has any form of micro-adjustment
7. Whether the bracelet is screws or pins

Obviously these last two are irrelevant to Rolex as we know what they are, but for other watches it's vital, and these should be standard practice for reviewing ANY watch IMO.

However, back on topic - I really like the new 126500LN. A LOT!

The one measurement I have seen …

116500 … 38.88mm
126500 … 39.88mm

I am anxious to put it on my wrist, and then I think I will know which to seek.

I own an 116500 Black, and would love to add the 11 or 12 in White.

My worry is that it falls into the “Super Case” look.

I shied away from the 11 Series Submariner for that reason, and waited on my 12 Series Submariner, that I love (the watch and the dimensions).

[scurfa]

Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

X4
Either way, we will always be in the game!!

X5!



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[MrMercedes]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Wow, makes me even more grateful I have this now.

100%

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

11 White. 12 Black.

This.

[enjoythemusic]

12 series black dial ftw.

[lmcgbaj]

The new one looks waaaaaay better. More balanced, more classy, better proportions. I like it alot.

[lmcgbaj]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

This picture tells the story. The new version is better.

[JoseD]

Could just be the pic, but the 12 looks to have a crisper dial. I wonder if they added an anti-reflective coating on the 12’s?

[Roger Lococco]

Originally Posted by JoseD

Could just be the pic, but the 12 looks to have a crisper dial. I wonder if they added an anti-reflective coating on the 12’s?

I believe that the 11 series had anti-reflective coating from the start in 2016. It could be the lighting and camera angle.

[Roger Lococco]

Question. Is the black bezel on the 11 series wider than on the 12 series?

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Question. Is the black bezel on the 11 series wider than on the 12 series?

It may be an optical illusion, do to the metal surround on the 12 series bezel. I like the 11 better, and here are my reasons: Based on the pics, the hour markers are thinner on the 12, the black portion of the sub dials are narrower, I prefer the shape of the 3, 6, and 9 markers on the 11. I don’t care for the metal surround on the 12 bezel. No need for it. Also, the 1 mm increase in diameter wasn’t necessary. I don’t see any improvements on the 12. I don’t much care for the modern Daytonas anyway, but if someone wants to gift me one, I’ll have the 11, please.

Kat


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[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by scurfa

X5!

Love it, man!!

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

I am glad I have the 11. The lugs look quite a bit longer on the 12. I have searched and can't seem to find the specs posted for this. I also prefer the thicker black sub dials.

[Lambo The Jambo]

Wouldn’t say no to either.

[DaytonaMeteorite55]

Really love the daytona its one of rolexs biggest hits!!

[RollingInTheDeep]

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

The addition of the metal rim is still the most striking change to me (though still subtle enough as to need pointing-out to a non-watch person), and it makes the 12-series a slightly busier design. Beautiful, but busier.

Both 11- and 12-series are gorgeous, but I think prefer the 12.

I agree with the concept of busier. I believe it's incrementally an improvement to the black one, but this could be due to bias associated with familiarity and liking of how the sub/gmt ii appears with a black bezel with stainless lip.

The one thing that stands out to me regarding the white 12 is a perceived imbalance between the subdials and the bezel, where the thickness of the 11's feel more balanced This is more apparent on the white due to the black/white contrast.

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by rollinginthedeep

The one thing that stands out to me regarding the white 12 is a perceived imbalance between the subdials and the bezel, where the thickness of the 11's feel more balanced this is more apparent on the white due to the black/white contrast.

100%

[stickbenz]

Originally Posted by jb335

Agreed.

Old white, new black are my faves.


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+1
I love the old white and the new black.

[RollingInTheDeep]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Wow, makes me even more grateful I have this now.

Say more about the equipment used for these shots!