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Santiago32 · 14 May 2021, 03:54 AM

Ok, so I'm not going to call it a Paul Newman dial because I'm not convinced that was the intention from Rolex. Sure it has a similar color scheme as a 6264 gold daytona but just because it's similar doesn't mean we should call it a Paul Newman dial. IDK... someone more educated on this topic feel free to change my mind </rant over>

Moving on, I've been seriously considering adding this watch. It will be my first PM watch and my first Daytona. I love the stark contrasting colors and the splash of red. I get Porsche vibes from it.

My only hesitation is to wait for this dial/ceramic bezel combo on a bracelet (which might never happen)... but then again it does look great on oysterflex.

Thoughts on this configuration?

MONTANTK · 14 May 2021, 04:09 AM

Not sure they will ever put a ceramic bezel on a full gold model. If I could afford it, this would be the first PM piece I’d go for by a landslide! It’s probably the best looking oysterflex Daytona model

JLM3 · 14 May 2021, 04:22 AM

I call that the John Player Special !!! reminds me of this car

NYG1121 · 14 May 2021, 04:30 AM

Love it but it doesn't look like that in real life

polaris72 · 14 May 2021, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JLM3

I call that the John Player Special !!! reminds me of this car

Nice call.

Watchdoyouwant? · 14 May 2021, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NYG1121

Love it but it doesn't look like that in real life

How so?

MattyL147 · 14 May 2021, 04:48 AM

Don't wait for the bracelet. May or may not ever happen and you'll just be continuing to wait. Buy the watch!

Santiago32 · 14 May 2021, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchdoyouwant?

How so?

The dial is a matte black. In the render I posted it appears more like a lacquer... Other than that I'm not sure.

VincentM · 14 May 2021, 06:09 AM

Do it. You won’t regret it.

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Santiago32 · 14 May 2021, 06:21 AM

Beautiful pictures, Vincent. Thanks for sharing!

DaytonaAllDay · 14 May 2021, 07:05 AM

Saw it in person and, sadly, have to say that in my opinion the matte dial clashes with the shiny ceramic bezel. I would recommend the champagne dial with black subdials instead. Others may have a totally different opinion and that's certainly ok.

Santiago32 · 14 May 2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DaytonaAllDay

Saw it in person and, sadly, have to say that in my opinion the matte dial clashes with the shiny ceramic bezel. I would recommend the champagne dial with black subdials instead. Others may have a totally different opinion and that's certainly ok.

I see how it might clash with the bezel under some lighting conditions

But it matches with the charcoal grey tones of the OF ;)

GeorgiaTime48 · 14 May 2021, 10:00 AM

Insane piece. The rubber tones down the GOLD vibes in a great way

GeorgiaTime48 · 14 May 2021, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Santiago32

I see how it might clash with the bezel under some lighting conditions

But it matches with the charcoal grey tones of the OF ;)

Nah rock it with anything!!

Santiago32 · 15 May 2021, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaTime48

Insane piece. The rubber tones down the GOLD vibes in a great way

Agreed!

CarrJ · 15 May 2021, 09:54 AM

My friend has this watch and it’s amazing in person. Perfect for a collection.

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RolexRon456 · 15 May 2021, 09:55 AM

That’s a really cool watch

Sglass · 15 May 2021, 03:05 PM

It’s an insane watch. I had it for 7 months and it was just too much bling for me. Realized I’m better off sticking to SS.

SS Oyster · 15 May 2021, 06:02 PM

If you can get it at MSRP, you can’t go wrong. Probably my favorite OF Daytona, or just behind WG 116519 with steel dial ... of course, that’s before seeing how the meteorite dials look on the WG and RG OF Daytonas in the metal.

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Gwai · 15 May 2021, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VincentM

Do it.

A stunning series of pictures, Vince, thank you for sharing! The third-to-last one in particular.
Cheers
Marc

Merlin69 · 15 May 2021, 09:56 PM

Stunning watch.

Santiago32 · 17 May 2021, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

If you can get it at MSRP, you can’t go wrong. Probably my favorite OF Daytona, or just behind WG 116519 with steel dial ... of course, that’s before seeing how the meteorite dials look on the WG and RG OF Daytonas in the metal.

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Yes, it will be at MSRP. Love the metorites too

Oaker1 · 17 May 2021, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JLM3

I call that the John Player Special !!! reminds me of this car

Agreed

Oaker1 · 17 May 2021, 04:34 AM

Fantastic looking reference. Can only dream.

rolexboy66 · 7 January 2024, 02:31 PM

Wait. Is this 116518ln-0039 or 116518ln-0047?

golfer23 · 7 January 2024, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VincentM

Do it. You won’t regret it.

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I have had this watch three times I now have it and it is the best watch out of anything I own I have other watches that are precious metal, etc. but this watch I wear every day it is the best of the best.

Mathematoxic · 7 January 2024, 04:37 PM

Best daily PM watch to have if you wouldn’t mind the oysterflex. Had it before and absolutely love it. Only reason I sold it is because I can’t do without a bracelet. Now looking forward to purchasing the 116508/126508 with either the diamond or this same dial.

Tqmb79 · 7 January 2024, 04:44 PM

I know many love the red on this. I think it clashes and looks horrible. Otherwise a good watch in my opinion.

14 May 2021, 03:54 AM	#1
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	Show Me Your 116518LN-0047 Ok, so I'm not going to call it a Paul Newman dial because I'm not convinced that was the intention from Rolex. Sure it has a similar color scheme as a 6264 gold daytona but just because it's similar doesn't mean we should call it a Paul Newman dial. IDK... someone more educated on this topic feel free to change my mind </rant over> Moving on, I've been seriously considering adding this watch. It will be my first PM watch and my first Daytona. I love the stark contrasting colors and the splash of red. I get Porsche vibes from it. My only hesitation is to wait for this dial/ceramic bezel combo on a bracelet (which might never happen)... but then again it does look great on oysterflex. Thoughts on this configuration? __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

14 May 2021, 04:30 AM	#4
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,767	Love it but it doesn't look like that in real life __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

14 May 2021, 06:21 AM	#10
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	Beautiful pictures, Vincent. Thanks for sharing! __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

14 May 2021, 10:00 AM	#13
GeorgiaTime48 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Georgia Posts: 15	Omg Insane piece. The rubber tones down the GOLD vibes in a great way

15 May 2021, 03:05 PM	#18
Sglass 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NYC Watch: The throne Posts: 296	It’s an insane watch. I had it for 7 months and it was just too much bling for me. Realized I’m better off sticking to SS. __________________ Red Sub - 116500LN - 126710BLRO - PP5065J - PP3800 — PP2420J— 79030B — 15200 IG: CrosbyStreetVintage

14 May 2021, 04:09 AM	#2
MONTANTK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: New York Posts: 464	Not sure they will ever put a ceramic bezel on a full gold model. If I could afford it, this would be the first PM piece I’d go for by a landslide! It’s probably the best looking oysterflex Daytona model

14 May 2021, 04:22 AM	#3
JLM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	I call that the John Player Special !!! reminds me of this car

14 May 2021, 04:48 AM	#7
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,172	Don't wait for the bracelet. May or may not ever happen and you'll just be continuing to wait. Buy the watch!

14 May 2021, 06:09 AM	#9
VincentM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 116518-LV-CHNR-DJ- Posts: 631	Do it. You won’t regret it. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

14 May 2021, 07:05 AM	#11
DaytonaAllDay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Dallas Watch: All Daytonas Posts: 150	Saw it in person and, sadly, have to say that in my opinion the matte dial clashes with the shiny ceramic bezel. I would recommend the champagne dial with black subdials instead. Others may have a totally different opinion and that's certainly ok.

15 May 2021, 09:54 AM	#16
CarrJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Carr Location: Maryland Watch: Rolex 116719BLRO Posts: 242	My friend has this watch and it’s amazing in person. Perfect for a collection. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 09:55 AM	#17
RolexRon456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA Posts: 439	That’s a really cool watch

15 May 2021, 06:02 PM	#19
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	If you can get it at MSRP, you can’t go wrong. Probably my favorite OF Daytona, or just behind WG 116519 with steel dial ... of course, that’s before seeing how the meteorite dials look on the WG and RG OF Daytonas in the metal. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 09:56 PM	#21
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	Stunning watch. __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

17 May 2021, 04:34 AM	#24
Oaker1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: UK Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 262	Fantastic looking reference. Can only dream.

7 January 2024, 02:31 PM	#25
rolexboy66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: SG Posts: 107	Wait. Is this 116518ln-0039 or 116518ln-0047?

7 January 2024, 04:37 PM	#27
Mathematoxic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Asia Posts: 439	Best daily PM watch to have if you wouldn’t mind the oysterflex. Had it before and absolutely love it. Only reason I sold it is because I can’t do without a bracelet. Now looking forward to purchasing the 116508/126508 with either the diamond or this same dial.

7 January 2024, 04:44 PM	#28
Tqmb79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 553	I know many love the red on this. I think it clashes and looks horrible. Otherwise a good watch in my opinion.

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