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RailBird17 · 31 October 2023, 01:17 AM

Hey everyone!

Got the call I’ve been waiting for and am lucky enough to be faced with a tricky choice:

Pick up “one of the last” Rose gold Daytona 116505 choco dial or,

Be first in line for the new reference.

Love the dial but also really into the updated version. No promises when the new one will arrive.

Any opinions?

Thanks!

DtownRRS · 31 October 2023, 01:27 AM

If the AD is giving you the choice and you really like the NEW version and the AD is saying you will be one of the first to get the updated reference I would wait. Looks like the NEW PM's are starting to come in to AD's per posts on here. Not sure what else you own but if it's not critical can't hurt to wait a couple months.

Just curious what dial you are looking for in RG? The NEW version does not have a choco dial. Just Sundust & Black. IF Choco is your pick get the one they have.

Lambo The Jambo · 31 October 2023, 01:29 AM

Depends on how much you like the old reference. There is no direct replacement for the chocolate dial, if you like that I would take the tried and trusted reference.

brandrea · 31 October 2023, 01:38 AM

I’m not familiar with what the new PM models look like compared to the SS references.

In SS I much prefer the newer iterations

Big Tex Rolex · 31 October 2023, 02:36 AM

A watch on the wrist is better than a watch on the list.

Davidmarc36 · 31 October 2023, 02:39 AM

i’m not a fan of the choco dial on the Daytona, but, if you really like it I’d say to take it and not look back. I think that DtownRRS has it on the nose.

I requested RG with Black/Gold dial in September 22; revised my request to Black/Sundust in May 2023; with launch of new reference. Crickets. :(

Vipes · 31 October 2023, 02:58 AM

New version cause it has the glidelock.

sampelligrino · 31 October 2023, 03:53 AM

Personally I'd wait for the new reference if you can take your ADs word you're first in line for the new one..

Solo118 · 31 October 2023, 04:54 AM

I would take the chocolate, it is just amazing in person. The new references are nice, do not get me wrong but nothing like rose gold and chocolate combo

skipstar · 31 October 2023, 05:05 AM

I would say new because it’s the newest, however who knows what version they will get and maybe you won’t like that version.

PenDelicate · 31 October 2023, 05:19 AM

"Be first in line for the new reference:" as in the 126505?

I'd take the 11-series chocolate dial.

The two (non-diamond) dials of the new 126505 don't look at good to me.

(Tough they're all absolutely beautiful.)

996marty · 31 October 2023, 05:20 AM

I’d be taking the one now and not relying on a promise

the_Hunter · 31 October 2023, 05:29 AM

Tough one I got a 116519 a few months ago (steel dial, black sub dials) but I am kicking around asking for a 126519 black dial as well now. You really cant go wrong.

Toptimes · 31 October 2023, 05:32 AM

Congratulations! Great choice.

worldfamoussam · 31 October 2023, 06:48 AM

I'd happily take the chocolate.

MaverickMP · 31 October 2023, 08:16 AM

Im taking the chocolate

envuks · 31 October 2023, 12:53 PM

A bird in the hand….

… plus the chocolate is nicer

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rolexjackson · 31 October 2023, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

A watch on the wrist is better than a watch on the list.

A watch on the wrist Is better than one on the list! All day every day and twice on Sunday!

Hkspwrsche · 31 October 2023, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RailBird17

Hey everyone!

Got the call I’ve been waiting for and am lucky enough to be faced with a tricky choice:

Pick up “one of the last” Rose gold Daytona 116505 choco dial or,

Be first in line for the new reference.

Love the dial but also really into the updated version. No promises when the new one will arrive.

Any opinions?

Thanks!

JMO- I made sure to get the old/current 116 reference because my speedy’s all end up with dings around that metal ring. Had both bezels replaced on them this year during service. Not sure if the 116500 ceramic will ever show wear. If anything hits it hard enough to shatter it, it would break either version.

RailBird17 · 3 November 2023, 07:03 PM

Thanks for the input!

Going for the old version with Chocolate dial. Traveling so picking it up next week, will be back with pictures then!

31 October 2023, 01:17 AM	#1
RailBird17 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Scandinavia/ME Posts: 17	Got the choice: Daytona choco dial or updated reference? Hey everyone! Got the call I’ve been waiting for and am lucky enough to be faced with a tricky choice: Pick up “one of the last” Rose gold Daytona 116505 choco dial or, Be first in line for the new reference. Love the dial but also really into the updated version. No promises when the new one will arrive. Any opinions? Thanks!

31 October 2023, 05:05 AM	#10
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,916	I would say new because it’s the newest, however who knows what version they will get and maybe you won’t like that version. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

31 October 2023, 05:29 AM	#13
the_Hunter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Pepsi Posts: 655	Tough one I got a 116519 a few months ago (steel dial, black sub dials) but I am kicking around asking for a 126519 black dial as well now. You really cant go wrong. __________________ Instagram: MR.HGB03

31 October 2023, 06:48 AM	#15
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 481	I'd happily take the chocolate. __________________ Day-Date II 218238 Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

31 October 2023, 12:53 PM	#17
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,688	A bird in the hand…. … plus the chocolate is nicer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

31 October 2023, 01:27 AM	#2
DtownRRS 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 840	If the AD is giving you the choice and you really like the NEW version and the AD is saying you will be one of the first to get the updated reference I would wait. Looks like the NEW PM's are starting to come in to AD's per posts on here. Not sure what else you own but if it's not critical can't hurt to wait a couple months. Just curious what dial you are looking for in RG? The NEW version does not have a choco dial. Just Sundust & Black. IF Choco is your pick get the one they have.

31 October 2023, 01:29 AM	#3
Lambo The Jambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 153	Depends on how much you like the old reference. There is no direct replacement for the chocolate dial, if you like that I would take the tried and trusted reference.

31 October 2023, 01:38 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,991	I’m not familiar with what the new PM models look like compared to the SS references. In SS I much prefer the newer iterations

31 October 2023, 02:36 AM	#5
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,491	A watch on the wrist is better than a watch on the list.

31 October 2023, 02:39 AM	#6
Davidmarc36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Mallorca, Spain Posts: 1	i’m not a fan of the choco dial on the Daytona, but, if you really like it I’d say to take it and not look back. I think that DtownRRS has it on the nose. I requested RG with Black/Gold dial in September 22; revised my request to Black/Sundust in May 2023; with launch of new reference. Crickets. :(

31 October 2023, 02:58 AM	#7
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,846	New version cause it has the glidelock.

31 October 2023, 03:53 AM	#8
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,049	Personally I'd wait for the new reference if you can take your ADs word you're first in line for the new one..

31 October 2023, 04:54 AM	#9
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	I would take the chocolate, it is just amazing in person. The new references are nice, do not get me wrong but nothing like rose gold and chocolate combo

31 October 2023, 05:19 AM	#11
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: P-serial 116518 Posts: 1,127	"Be first in line for the new reference:" as in the 126505? I'd take the 11-series chocolate dial. The two (non-diamond) dials of the new 126505 don't look at good to me. (Tough they're all absolutely beautiful.)

31 October 2023, 05:20 AM	#12
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 2,782	I’d be taking the one now and not relying on a promise

31 October 2023, 05:32 AM	#14
Toptimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 80	Congratulations! Great choice.

31 October 2023, 08:16 AM	#16
MaverickMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 353	Im taking the chocolate

3 November 2023, 07:03 PM	#20
RailBird17 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Scandinavia/ME Posts: 17	Thanks for the input! Going for the old version with Chocolate dial. Traveling so picking it up next week, will be back with pictures then!

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