Reporting back after seeing new Rolex models with pics

[Harry-57]

The green SS Sky Dweller looks a bit washed out. Don't think I would step over a blue or black one for the green.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by amphora001

It's got to be. It looks like the difference between a 39 and a 42 in that photo.

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New one looks smaller in that picture

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Devildog

New one looks smaller in that picture

That was my first thought too

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

That was my first thought too

Yep, but it’s just perspective Brian.

The thing that most on here never take into account. This is a great pic for all those moaning that the new Daytona is a supercased abomination

I’m 100% certain the new Daytona has the larger PM case style. It’s, what, 1mm bigger 10 to 4 due to the symmetry and the difference will be almost unnoticeable when wearing.

Possibly looks smaller due to the smaller ceramic element of the bezel.

Feeling lighter is probably because there’s no proper movement in the 12 series (look at the hand positioning- they’re all set to Rolex (Daytona) time)

[JPS]

Originally Posted by JPS

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It still felt good on the wrist

[JPS]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Yep, but it’s just perspective Brian.

The thing that most on here never take into account. This is a great pic for all those moaning that the new Daytona is a supercased abomination

I’m 100% certain the new Daytona has the larger PM case style. It’s, what, 1mm bigger 10 to 4 due to the symmetry and the difference will be almost unnoticeable when wearing.

Possibly looks smaller due to the smaller ceramic element of the bezel.

Feeling lighter is probably because there’s no proper movement in the 12 series (look at the hand positioning- they’re all set to Rolex (Daytona) time)

Exactly that. Lighter as no movements. Still wore lovely on my wrist. Just did not like the look of the new Black dial Daytona

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[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by JPS

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The Daytona new iteration looks a bit larger. What was your impressions of the size?

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Yep, but it’s just perspective Brian.

The thing that most on here never take into account. This is a great pic for all those moaning that the new Daytona is a supercased abomination

I’m 100% certain the new Daytona has the larger PM case style. It’s, what, 1mm bigger 10 to 4 due to the symmetry and the difference will be almost unnoticeable when wearing.

Possibly looks smaller due to the smaller ceramic element of the bezel.

Feeling lighter is probably because there’s no proper movement in the 12 series (look at the hand positioning- they’re all set to Rolex (Daytona) time)

It is funny how the old model does look so much bigger in the picture. I noticed that right away. And how "fat" the sub-rings look compared to the new model. It (the first comment) just goes to show you how camera angles can distort these images where we're talking half a millimeter or whatever.

Personally, I kinda like the smaller sub-rings which of course remind me of the 16520, but all these Daytonas look excellent to me. Not sure I've warmed up to the SS band around the bezel yet, but would be interesting to see in person.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by JPS

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RIP the diamond dial :(

[train-time]

Originally Posted by JPS

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WOW, mini and maxi Daytonas side by side. About time the Daytona is sized like other Professional Series models

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by train-time

WOW, mini and maxi side by side. About time the Daytona is sized like other Professional Series models

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[SolanaWatches]

Originally Posted by clubrcr

The new Daytona compared to your old one. Is that an optical illusion or is the new one that much larger?

I think the angle the photo was taken make it look disproportionally large.

[Potawatomi]

Originally Posted by slus

Should have packed calipers New Daytona size looks good here

To me it looks even smaller in this picture.

[Manamana]

Old Panda will be a classic. Even the old black looks nicer in the pic, my first impression was the new black may be nicer than the old, but from the pic it's not. My advice to people who are offered old Daytona 116500 don't make the mistake of turning them down in hope of getting the new one.

[Snowballs]

Thanks for sharing the Daytonas . Only 5 more years to go (maybe).....

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by JPS

Exactly that. Lighter as no movements. Still wore lovely on my wrist. Just did not like the look of the new Black dial Daytona

Thanks for posting those pictures, I've been waiting for this for awhile. Did you see any of the new Daytona color schemes like the rose or white gold models?

[amh]

Ok, I don't know how people can judge anything based on random web pics. "Those lugs are OBVIOUSLY smaller/larger....."




PSA: Any items being used for size comparisons must be photographed in exactly the same manner:
- Same lens
- Distance from camera
- Identical alignment
- Lighting

So now I have my "grail" finally - I want that new Daytona43!!

[GW44]

You really cannot judge the new Mint dial on the Skydweller until it’s in natural light/daylight as indoors, and under lights, it doesn’t give the right (positive) impression.

[mykii]

Originally Posted by GW44

You really cannot judge the new Mint dial on the Skydweller until it’s in natural light/daylight as indoors, and under lights, it doesn’t give the right (positive) impression.

That's a bit biased, no? I agree with OP. Rolex should have gone with a Hulk green. That would have been next level.

The new Daytonas - IMO the black looks better than the white. The white still looks wonky to me.

[MRHENAUGHAN]

Originally Posted by JPS

In London

Types in London AD to google, a fair few hits……

[1665fan]

New Daytona looks more like 16520…. Much better than the 116500

[normandy]

Originally Posted by JPS

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What's your impression of the new Platinum Daytona with baguette diamond dial?

[GW44]

Originally Posted by mykii

That's a bit biased, no? I agree with OP. Rolex should have gone with a Hulk green. That would have been next level.

The new Daytonas - IMO the black looks better than the white. The white still looks wonky to me.

Maybe. But I did buy a new Datejust 41 with the Mint dial 2 weeks ago and have now seen the new Skydweller in the flesh with the same dial so feel pretty well placed to comment.

[phillyvice]

Originally Posted by JPS

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Is the dial smaller on the new one or just positioning in this pic?


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[perf0rmance]

Originally Posted by JPS

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Wow, it looks smaller than the predecessor.
Thanks for the comparison!

[phillyvice]

That green SkyD looks great, almost an OD green. Very cool.


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[samuel019]

Hard to tell from the pics

I love the white and black in the 116

I like the white in the 126

I want to see the YM and the new dial RG SkyD.

Buy the new 224270 right away

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by JPS

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Spectacular, love the shape of the case and the new bezel design....this would almost make me swap my 116520 black dial for the ceramic model.

White dial really growing on me as well...both are beautiful.

Really are gorgeous pieces and thank-you for taking the time to post these new references to the forum.