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goldboy · 27 March 2023, 11:01 PM

Looks like Rolex is finally transitioning the Daytona to the supercase look, quite apparent from the side profile images. Still at 40mm, but I'd assume it's going to wear larger than the 116500's do.

subtona · 27 March 2023, 11:02 PM

Favorite thing about the Daytona was always its distinctive case design that was not available in any other sport models.

Oh well.

samson66 · 27 March 2023, 11:06 PM

Really hoping someone gets a caliper on this thing and sees if the diameter increased.

goldboy · 27 March 2023, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Favorite thing about the Daytona was always its distinctive case design that was not available in any other sport models.

Oh well.

Yes I totally agree. Exactly why I forced myself to pickup the 116500 last year, I was worried this would happen to the new models. As someone with a small 6.5 inch wrist it's quite important.

Mystro · 27 March 2023, 11:11 PM

Gutted.

All I can say, is congratulations to all those that managed to pick up the 11 series Daytona now cemented as the “Daytona Perfection” years.

JoeJoeBobo · 27 March 2023, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Gutted.

Why? Apparently you already have the one you like.

amh · 28 March 2023, 01:30 AM

I was hoping for this to happen, ie. true 40mm case instead of the faux (38mm) size.

Driver8 · 28 March 2023, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Really hoping someone gets a caliper on this thing and sees if the diameter increased.

Me too.

I've stuck my name down with my AD for a 126500LN black dial on the assumption it IS a genuine 40mm now. Fingers crossed.

Solo118 · 28 March 2023, 01:40 AM

Would not be surprised if it is only .5-1mm larger. Thing is the PM models always wore a tad bigger. This should make it wear nicely.

The wider bracelet turns me off a bit though.

enjoythemusic · 28 March 2023, 01:55 AM

Love the new look, and Rolex smartly trying to keep the ceramic bezel a bit more protected makes sense in durability too.

Masteryacht · 28 March 2023, 02:02 AM

Not a fan of the metal ringed cerachrome.

NYG1121 · 28 March 2023, 02:04 AM

it is not a super case. It is basically the PM case which is perfect

goldboy · 28 March 2023, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Masteryacht

Not a fan of the metal ringed cerachrome.

It does look weird in pics, but I think just because we're all so used to seeing the full ceramic bezel. I do like that fact that it's a little bit more of a throw back to the vintage Daytona's with bezel inserts surrounded by metal.

rolexgs · 28 March 2023, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NYG1121

it is not a super case. It is basically the PM case which is perfect

Correctamundo.

goldboy · 28 March 2023, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NYG1121

it is not a super case. It is basically the PM case which is perfect

Are you sure because from the side view the case appears sharp on the edge and blocky.

Devildog · 28 March 2023, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Would not be surprised if it is only .5-1mm larger. Thing is the PM models always wore a tad bigger. This should make it wear nicely.

The wider bracelet turns me off a bit though.

Wider bracelet?

Where are you seeing that?

Devildog · 28 March 2023, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by goldboy

Are you sure because from the side view the case appears sharp on the edge and blocky.

Its a render. Its not the real thing.

Go to Rolex.com. Look at the 40mm Day Date. Looks like a brand new case. Its not. Its a bad render.

Hardtimes · 28 March 2023, 02:08 AM

I think it is awesome!!

Pekket · 28 March 2023, 02:11 AM

Damn. Quite sad news if the Daytona now becomes as large as the modern GMTs.

goldboy · 28 March 2023, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pekket

Damn. Quite sad news if the Daytona now becomes as large as the modern GMTs.

Maybe not as large as those honkers, but certainly appears beefier than the 116500?

train-time · 28 March 2023, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Really hoping someone gets a caliper on this thing and sees if the diameter increased.

This will be interesting Mike. The case does look like other Professional Series Models, i.e GMT2 so it could be a true 40 (or close) and not 38.5 like the prior version.

If the case turns out to be 40 or close, then perhaps the old version will become know as "Baby Daytonas"

Devildog · 28 March 2023, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by goldboy

Maybe not as large as those honkers, but certainly appears beefier than the 116500?

It is. its symmetrical.

Very much like the chunkier cases of the PT/WG/RG/Oysterflex 11 series.

All of which are still very elegant, refined cases and nothing like the supercases

amh · 28 March 2023, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

It is. its symmetrical.

Very much like the chunkier cases of the PT/WG/RG/Oysterflex 11 series.

All of which are still very elegant, refined cases and nothing like the supercases

Thank you for being the voice of reason

BLACKHORSE 6 · 28 March 2023, 03:22 AM

I am liking the new look.

train-time · 28 March 2023, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

I am liking the new look.

I agree! The rim around the outer edge of the ceramic bezel is a dramatic improvement in appearance. IMO, it looked odd and unfinished before without any defined edge to the bezel.

Bro Watch · 28 March 2023, 03:49 AM

Sometimes it takes something new to make the old one that much better.

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teamlam · 28 March 2023, 03:54 AM

ceramic insert instead of ceramic bezel...nahhh

Shadow Play · 28 March 2023, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

I agree! The rim around the outer edge of the ceramic bezel is a dramatic improvement in appearance. IMO, it looked odd and unfinished before without any defined edge to the bezel.

I’m with you on this. I didn’t think there was much wrong with the previous Daytona but the new looks nicer in my opinion.

brandrea · 28 March 2023, 03:59 AM

A more refined looking watch to my eye. To each their own

Cru Jones · 28 March 2023, 04:01 AM

All I know is that it is super great and super better

27 March 2023, 11:01 PM	#1
goldboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: canada Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 430	New Daytona is now Supercase Looks like Rolex is finally transitioning the Daytona to the supercase look, quite apparent from the side profile images. Still at 40mm, but I'd assume it's going to wear larger than the 116500's do.

27 March 2023, 11:02 PM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,049	Favorite thing about the Daytona was always its distinctive case design that was not available in any other sport models. Oh well. __________________

27 March 2023, 11:11 PM	#5
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,833	Gutted. All I can say, is congratulations to all those that managed to pick up the 11 series Daytona now cemented as the “Daytona Perfection” years. __________________

28 March 2023, 01:55 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,717	Love the new look, and Rolex smartly trying to keep the ceramic bezel a bit more protected makes sense in durability too. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

28 March 2023, 02:04 AM	#12
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,781	it is not a super case. It is basically the PM case which is perfect __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

27 March 2023, 11:06 PM	#3
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,998	Really hoping someone gets a caliper on this thing and sees if the diameter increased.

28 March 2023, 01:30 AM	#7
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	I was hoping for this to happen, ie. true 40mm case instead of the faux (38mm) size.

28 March 2023, 01:40 AM	#9
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,064	Would not be surprised if it is only .5-1mm larger. Thing is the PM models always wore a tad bigger. This should make it wear nicely. The wider bracelet turns me off a bit though.

28 March 2023, 02:02 AM	#11
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 975	Not a fan of the metal ringed cerachrome.

28 March 2023, 02:08 AM	#18
Hardtimes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Watch: 118238 Posts: 808	I think it is awesome!!

28 March 2023, 02:11 AM	#19
Pekket "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: EU Posts: 48	Damn. Quite sad news if the Daytona now becomes as large as the modern GMTs.

28 March 2023, 03:22 AM	#24
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,628	I am liking the new look.

28 March 2023, 03:49 AM	#26
Bro Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: US Posts: 299	Sometimes it takes something new to make the old one that much better. Sent from my SM-S906U1 using Tapatalk

28 March 2023, 03:54 AM	#27
teamlam "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: canada Posts: 151	ceramic insert instead of ceramic bezel...nahhh

28 March 2023, 03:59 AM	#29
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,318	A more refined looking watch to my eye. To each their own

28 March 2023, 04:01 AM	#30
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,595	All I know is that it is super great and super better

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