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Big Tex Rolex · 31 March 2023, 10:54 AM

To me, the new Daytona 126500 looks slightly bigger than the Daytona 116500.

My 116500 measures ~ 38.7mm

Some are saying the 12 is about 1mm larger than the 11

Some say that the 126500 is the same size as the current PM Daytonas on OysterFlex.

Does anyone have the actual measurements of a PM Daytona (116518/19 etc.) ?

SS Oyster · 31 March 2023, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

Some say that the 126500 is the same size as the current PM Daytonas on OysterFlex.

I'm one of those saying this!

Andad · 31 March 2023, 01:46 PM

Hopefully Rolex can make a 40mm Daytona?

Driver8 · 31 March 2023, 07:30 PM

The only thing I’ve seen so far where anyone has attempted to put an actual number on it is in the Adrian Barker (Bark and Jack) video he put out from W&W, when he says (rather confidently) that the 126500 is now 1mm larger to become a true 40mm.

Now, he didn’t have the watch in hand at the time, so it could be just his own speculation, or it could be nothing more than the general rumour around the place, or he could have actually spoken to a Rolex rep - who knows.

So until someone gets the callipers out it’s all just guesses and speculation.

I for one really hope it is a genuine 40mm now.

Agamemnon · 31 March 2023, 07:39 PM

For me the same would be fine with the previous measures.

travisb · 31 March 2023, 07:43 PM

Still listed as the same diameter but it appears to wear a bit bigger than the 116500 from pics and videos I've seen. We'll see..

Jsanders1985 · 31 March 2023, 08:16 PM

Adrian Barker said that the new precious metal Daytons were reduced in size and the stainless steel Daytonas were increased in size by 1mm. Now they are the same size. In another video he said that he was told this by someone in Rolex but wouldn’t say who because he didn’t want to get anyone in trouble.

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rmlovett1 · 31 March 2023, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ss oyster

i'm one of those saying this!

x2

rolexgs · 31 March 2023, 08:56 PM

depends on your own imagination.

train-time · 31 March 2023, 10:04 PM

Hopefully it will be increased at least by 1mm, if not to completely 40mm to be taken seriously as an improved version of a Professional series model in today's market. It would be a big disappointment if it stayed the same. It's been too small for too long!

rolexgs · 31 March 2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Hopefully it will be increased at least by 1mm, if not to completely 40mm to be taken seriously as an improved version of a Professional series model in today's market. It would be a big disappointment if it stayed the same.

just measure the case size of an OF daytona, compare it with that of a daytona 116500, then you will know.

DLRIDES · 31 March 2023, 10:16 PM

How big ?

Not big enough.

tifosi · 31 March 2023, 10:22 PM

It's huuuuuuge!

brandrea · 31 March 2023, 11:10 PM

It looks blockier so should “wear larger”.

Can’t wait for the myriad of incorrect caliper measurements

Rori · 31 March 2023, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

To me, the new Daytona 126500 looks slightly bigger than the Daytona 116500.

My 116500 measures ~ 38.7mm

Some are saying the 12 is about 1mm larger than the 11

Some say that the 126500 is the same size as the current PM Daytonas on OysterFlex.

Does anyone have the actual measurements of a PM Daytona (116518/19 etc.) ?

Saw a recent YouTube video “link bellow” stating the new Daytona is actually 40mm compared to the 38mm of the old model.
He also state that the new Kermit green has been changed in hue, now it’s brighter!

https://youtu.be/XCoA9r180jk

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watchwatcher · 31 March 2023, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsanders1985

In another video he said that he was told this by someone in Rolex but wouldn’t say who because he didn’t want to get anyone in trouble.

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It will take more than a rumor from "someone in Rolex"- from someone on YouTube- to convince me. I'm from the camp that a fact being something you can prove in court and everything else...is an opinion.

Not saying I don't believe it, but come on, the TRF I know and love would never let something fly from a source like that.

Big Tex Rolex · 31 March 2023, 11:53 PM

I have searched the internet, and threads herein, and have not been able to find actual measured dimensions for the, on OysterFlex, ceramic bezel, 116518, 116519, etc.

Has anyone seen those measurements, or made them themselves, of their own watch ?

Devildog · 31 March 2023, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsanders1985

Adrian Barker said that the new precious metal Daytons were reduced in size and the stainless steel Daytonas were increased in size by 1mm. Now they are the same size. In another video he said that he was told this by someone in Rolex but wouldn’t say who because he didn’t want to get anyone in trouble.

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I saw that too, and I quite like Adrian's channel, however stating that the new PM Daytona has come down 1mm (?) to 40mm would suggest that the previous symmetrical PM Daytona was 41mm or thereabouts which is simply, factually, wrong.

I've owned a 116515 and own a 116509. They are not, and never have been 41mm watches. I believe they are a couple of tenths under 40mm.

amh · 1 April 2023, 12:06 AM

Better be bigger. The old one had become a defacto ladies watch.

JRell · 1 April 2023, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgs

depends on your own imagination.

Lol

JRell · 1 April 2023, 01:21 AM

The new Daytona is so big…how big is it? It is so big, I swerved to miss it in my car and ran out of gas.

SS Oyster · 1 April 2023, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

Better be bigger. The old one had become a defacto ladies watch.

What a silly statement.

douglasf13 · 1 April 2023, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

Better be bigger. The old one had become a defacto ladies watch.

hutch300 · 1 April 2023, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

Better be bigger. The old one had become a defacto ladies watch.

Yeah - so many women running around with it. Definitely not a staple of tons of male collections. You nailed it,.

I think the charm of the Daytona was the size in a sea of larger models. Not everyone has the wrist to appreciate larger examples.

amh · 1 April 2023, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hutch300

Yeah - so many women running around with it. Definitely not a staple of tons of male collections. You nailed it,.

I think the charm of the Daytona was the size in a sea of larger models. Not everyone has the wrist to appreciate larger examples.

Well it's both. Unisex? Gosh people. Same thing has happened to the DJ36.

hutch300 · 1 April 2023, 02:54 AM

Lets face it, watches are trending smaller. I'll be honest my motivation is the scale on a smaller wrist. I hover at a little shy of 7 inches and I prefer smaller but not small watches. For me 36mm-40mm is a classic range. Some 40mm stuff wears too big even. Its a multi dimensional thing so I look forward to trying the new model.

alllexandru · 1 April 2023, 03:21 AM

More details to be noticed

bp1000 · 1 April 2023, 03:24 AM

It will be 1mm wider to bring it in line with the wg etc pm models

I expect it will measure 39.4mm - 39.6mm

Seems to be 0.5mm thinner according to Hodinkee

Tach24LMS · 1 April 2023, 03:51 AM

Look bigger to me.

psv · 1 April 2023, 04:02 AM

It is bigger, a propper 40mm now.

31 March 2023, 10:54 AM	#1
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,477	How big is the Daytona 126500 ? To me, the new Daytona 126500 looks slightly bigger than the Daytona 116500. My 116500 measures ~ 38.7mm Some are saying the 12 is about 1mm larger than the 11 Some say that the 126500 is the same size as the current PM Daytonas on OysterFlex. Does anyone have the actual measurements of a PM Daytona (116518/19 etc.) ?

31 March 2023, 01:46 PM	#3
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	Hopefully Rolex can make a 40mm Daytona? __________________ E

31 March 2023, 07:30 PM	#4
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,767	The only thing I’ve seen so far where anyone has attempted to put an actual number on it is in the Adrian Barker (Bark and Jack) video he put out from W&W, when he says (rather confidently) that the 126500 is now 1mm larger to become a true 40mm. Now, he didn’t have the watch in hand at the time, so it could be just his own speculation, or it could be nothing more than the general rumour around the place, or he could have actually spoken to a Rolex rep - who knows. So until someone gets the callipers out it’s all just guesses and speculation. I for one really hope it is a genuine 40mm now. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

31 March 2023, 10:16 PM	#12
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	How big ? Not big enough. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

31 March 2023, 10:22 PM	#13
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	It's huuuuuuge! __________________ Russ

31 March 2023, 07:39 PM	#5
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,963	For me the same would be fine with the previous measures.

31 March 2023, 07:43 PM	#6
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Still listed as the same diameter but it appears to wear a bit bigger than the 116500 from pics and videos I've seen. We'll see..

31 March 2023, 08:16 PM	#7
Jsanders1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 245	Adrian Barker said that the new precious metal Daytons were reduced in size and the stainless steel Daytonas were increased in size by 1mm. Now they are the same size. In another video he said that he was told this by someone in Rolex but wouldn’t say who because he didn’t want to get anyone in trouble. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 March 2023, 08:56 PM	#9
rolexgs Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: canada Posts: 460	depends on your own imagination.

31 March 2023, 10:04 PM	#10
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	Hopefully it will be increased at least by 1mm, if not to completely 40mm to be taken seriously as an improved version of a Professional series model in today's market. It would be a big disappointment if it stayed the same. It's been too small for too long!

31 March 2023, 11:10 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,713	It looks blockier so should “wear larger”. Can’t wait for the myriad of incorrect caliper measurements

31 March 2023, 11:53 PM	#17
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,477	I have searched the internet, and threads herein, and have not been able to find actual measured dimensions for the, on OysterFlex, ceramic bezel, 116518, 116519, etc. Has anyone seen those measurements, or made them themselves, of their own watch ?

1 April 2023, 12:06 AM	#19
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	Better be bigger. The old one had become a defacto ladies watch.

1 April 2023, 01:21 AM	#21
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,542	The new Daytona is so big…how big is it? It is so big, I swerved to miss it in my car and ran out of gas. __________________ 126610LN

1 April 2023, 02:54 AM	#26
hutch300 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,308	Lets face it, watches are trending smaller. I'll be honest my motivation is the scale on a smaller wrist. I hover at a little shy of 7 inches and I prefer smaller but not small watches. For me 36mm-40mm is a classic range. Some 40mm stuff wears too big even. Its a multi dimensional thing so I look forward to trying the new model.

1 April 2023, 03:21 AM	#27
alllexandru 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,317	More details to be noticed

1 April 2023, 03:24 AM	#28
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,704	It will be 1mm wider to bring it in line with the wg etc pm models I expect it will measure 39.4mm - 39.6mm Seems to be 0.5mm thinner according to Hodinkee

1 April 2023, 03:51 AM	#29
Tach24LMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: West Virginia Posts: 337	Look bigger to me.

1 April 2023, 04:02 AM	#30
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	It is bigger, a propper 40mm now.

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