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sojourner · 23 January 2022, 04:16 AM

I used to think the black dial, non-Paul Newman 6263 was the greatest Daytona with the best wrist presence of any Rolex (modern or vintage).

Rising prices aside, I’m beginning to think it is now the white dial 116500.

Anyone agree?

arcampado · 23 January 2022, 04:21 AM

IMO no, it’s mostly hype driving prices crazy right now on this one.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a gorgeous reference, but just imagine if for the 60th anniversary they did the white dial with all black chrono sub-dials in 41mm… the watch community would explode! Now that would be a strong contender for the GOAT!

Mystro · 23 January 2022, 04:25 AM

It is to me out of the modern Rolex catalog.
I want to add that how the watch wears is a big factor to me besides how it looks.
It’s large extended flat case back separates it from other popular models that have a semi domed case back. The cal.4130 underneath that flat case back is the best modern movement Rolex makes.

“GOAT” is a sliding scale and is all how you individually prioritize what matters most to you.

Roberto Kupferschein · 23 January 2022, 04:36 AM

I was thinking the same way until yesterday when my AD show me a Blue SS Skydweller.
That watch is Incredible, and I own a new Daytona Panda.

rmlovett1 · 23 January 2022, 04:38 AM

For looks…I’d personally choose a big red any day over the 116500. For wearability I’d wear a 116500. GOAT….debatable

EEpro · 23 January 2022, 04:39 AM

Maybe it will be in terms of fame but in the hand it's not even close to being the nicest looking watch Rolex makes.

It's very photogenic for sure but there's so many angles where that watch is truly not nice to look at in real life.

macrowatch · 23 January 2022, 04:39 AM

I vote yes. The rejuvenated interest in the watch market more than 5711 could be traced back to the launch of the model.

illiguy · 23 January 2022, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sojourner

I used to think the black dial, non-Paul Newman 6263 was the greatest Daytona with the best wrist presence of any Rolex (modern or vintage).

Rising prices aside, I’m beginning to think it is now the white dial 116500.

Anyone agree?

No

zengineer · 23 January 2022, 04:43 AM

It's the ATMO, All Time Most Overhyped.

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HMHM · 23 January 2022, 04:44 AM

For me it’s a definite NO. The 6263 Big Red Daytona in black is just special, especially with those big red Daytona font. As a matter of fact that is the main reason why I got the 116500 in Black. Can only hope one day the Big Red gets a re-edition of some sort.

1William · 23 January 2022, 04:51 AM

It depends on what your measures are to determine the GOAT. I get it and can understand the discussions regarding it. For me, probably the Submariner.

logo · 23 January 2022, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sojourner

I used to think the black dial, non-Paul Newman 6263 was the greatest Daytona with the best wrist presence of any Rolex (modern or vintage).

Rising prices aside, I’m beginning to think it is now the white dial 116500.

Anyone agree?

Hard no for me. It’s a nice watch, in fact I really like the watch and see that it checks a lot of boxes, but greatest of all time? Your definition may differ from mine, but the 116500 has zero life accomplishments. Hard to compare the new blood vs the legends of old in any meaningful way.

JSolution · 23 January 2022, 05:05 AM

Nice watch.

Put short and simple for me I don’t know how on earth the steel Daytona can be compared to a Day-Date.

Greatest of all time? Absolutely not.

More of a a commodity and a bragging right to most in my opinion.

Zuger · 23 January 2022, 05:09 AM

No. Sub Date is the GOAT if I have to pick one. Even that is open to debate frankly.

IR201 · 23 January 2022, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roberto Kupferschein

I was thinking the same way until yesterday when my AD show me a Blue SS Skydweller.
That watch is Incredible, and I own a new Daytona Panda.

I just got a blue SS SkyD and have to say it is next level. To me it rivals a WG piece. I've never seen a panda daytona up close though so could not compare fairly.

Cloudchaser · 23 January 2022, 05:24 AM

Not even the best 116500! :)

Black dial isn't as legible but I prefer the look.

brandrea · 23 January 2022, 05:26 AM

It’s like comparing apples to oranges … to say any reference is the GOAT.

To me there are other Rolex models that I like more. No disrespect to the Daytona or those who think so.

Gtviper21 · 23 January 2022, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuger

No. Sub Date is the GOAT if I have to pick one. Even that is open to debate frankly.

Yes definitely A Iconic Piece…..

Love the Sub

axelbaws · 23 January 2022, 05:31 AM

Having recently compared the black and white 116500 in real life, I honestly don't even think it's the greatest 116500. Looking at the white's pictures and prices online makes it easy to lose touch with reality.

macplee · 23 January 2022, 05:36 AM

blue sky is truly special - nothing else like it - the daytona has similar watches from zenith to tudor.

blue sky stands alone - no rolex or any other brand has a watch like it.

and rarely will u see it in the wild - they make less of them than other rolexes.

i seem to see the daytona reasonable amt considering everything.

1665fan · 23 January 2022, 05:36 AM

16520 is the goat…..

noshame · 23 January 2022, 05:43 AM

No, not the GOAT. A wonderful watch but I actually prefer the black dial and would choose that if the watch Gods offered me one.

joli160 · 23 January 2022, 05:49 AM

The real one 6263 may very well be

BNA/LION · 23 January 2022, 05:57 AM

The White Dial 116500 is Beautiful but technically Not a Panda. I Love mine and will likely never find a 6263 at a reasonabe price point. It could be One of the Most Iconic Daytonas Ever for Sure!

Sandpit · 23 January 2022, 05:59 AM

Nope.

Chiboy · 23 January 2022, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Well, The White Dial 116500 is Beautiful but technically Not a Panda. I Love mine and will likely never find a 6263 at a reasonabe price point. It could be One of the Most Iconic Daytonas Ever for Sure!

Nice edit of post!

Tensai · 23 January 2022, 06:11 AM

It’s not even the greatest 116500, the black is.
But yes, amazing watches!

BNA/LION · 23 January 2022, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Nice edit of post!

Thank You!

Skaramanga · 23 January 2022, 06:21 AM

Yes it is ! It will be a 100k watch...

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TswaneNguni · 23 January 2022, 06:24 AM

Owner of both ss Daytonas,but the Platona is King .Nothing really beats it .

23 January 2022, 04:16 AM	#1
sojourner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas, US Posts: 271	Is the Panda the GOAT? I used to think the black dial, non-Paul Newman 6263 was the greatest Daytona with the best wrist presence of any Rolex (modern or vintage). Rising prices aside, I’m beginning to think it is now the white dial 116500. Anyone agree? __________________ "As long as there are explorers, Rolex will continue to travel to the ends of the Earth, and back."

23 January 2022, 04:25 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	It is to me out of the modern Rolex catalog. I want to add that how the watch wears is a big factor to me besides how it looks. It’s large extended flat case back separates it from other popular models that have a semi domed case back. The cal.4130 underneath that flat case back is the best modern movement Rolex makes. “GOAT” is a sliding scale and is all how you individually prioritize what matters most to you. __________________

23 January 2022, 04:39 AM	#6
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Maybe it will be in terms of fame but in the hand it's not even close to being the nicest looking watch Rolex makes. It's very photogenic for sure but there's so many angles where that watch is truly not nice to look at in real life. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

23 January 2022, 05:09 AM	#14
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Is the Panda the GOAT? No. Sub Date is the GOAT if I have to pick one. Even that is open to debate frankly.

23 January 2022, 05:24 AM	#16
Cloudchaser "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wild Wild West Watch: Watching Posts: 1,755	Not even the best 116500! :) Black dial isn't as legible but I prefer the look. __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

23 January 2022, 04:21 AM	#2
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	IMO no, it’s mostly hype driving prices crazy right now on this one. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a gorgeous reference, but just imagine if for the 60th anniversary they did the white dial with all black chrono sub-dials in 41mm… the watch community would explode! Now that would be a strong contender for the GOAT!

23 January 2022, 04:36 AM	#4
Roberto Kupferschein "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Roberto Location: USA Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 99	I was thinking the same way until yesterday when my AD show me a Blue SS Skydweller. That watch is Incredible, and I own a new Daytona Panda.

23 January 2022, 04:38 AM	#5
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	For looks…I’d personally choose a big red any day over the 116500. For wearability I’d wear a 116500. GOAT….debatable

23 January 2022, 04:39 AM	#7
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	I vote yes. The rejuvenated interest in the watch market more than 5711 could be traced back to the launch of the model.

23 January 2022, 04:43 AM	#9
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	It's the ATMO, All Time Most Overhyped. Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk

23 January 2022, 04:44 AM	#10
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	For me it’s a definite NO. The 6263 Big Red Daytona in black is just special, especially with those big red Daytona font. As a matter of fact that is the main reason why I got the 116500 in Black. Can only hope one day the Big Red gets a re-edition of some sort.

23 January 2022, 04:51 AM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	It depends on what your measures are to determine the GOAT. I get it and can understand the discussions regarding it. For me, probably the Submariner.

23 January 2022, 05:05 AM	#13
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Nice watch. Put short and simple for me I don’t know how on earth the steel Daytona can be compared to a Day-Date. Greatest of all time? Absolutely not. More of a a commodity and a bragging right to most in my opinion.

23 January 2022, 05:26 AM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	It’s like comparing apples to oranges … to say any reference is the GOAT. To me there are other Rolex models that I like more. No disrespect to the Daytona or those who think so.

23 January 2022, 05:31 AM	#19
axelbaws "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: hbg Watch: Daytona w. B&P bro Posts: 29	Having recently compared the black and white 116500 in real life, I honestly don't even think it's the greatest 116500. Looking at the white's pictures and prices online makes it easy to lose touch with reality.

23 January 2022, 05:36 AM	#20
macplee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: los angeles Posts: 129	blue sky is truly special - nothing else like it - the daytona has similar watches from zenith to tudor. blue sky stands alone - no rolex or any other brand has a watch like it. and rarely will u see it in the wild - they make less of them than other rolexes. i seem to see the daytona reasonable amt considering everything.

23 January 2022, 05:36 AM	#21
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	16520 is the goat…..

23 January 2022, 05:43 AM	#22
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	No, not the GOAT. A wonderful watch but I actually prefer the black dial and would choose that if the watch Gods offered me one. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

23 January 2022, 05:49 AM	#23
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	The real one 6263 may very well be __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

23 January 2022, 05:57 AM	#24
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,643	The White Dial 116500 is Beautiful but technically Not a Panda. I Love mine and will likely never find a 6263 at a reasonabe price point. It could be One of the Most Iconic Daytonas Ever for Sure! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 January 2022, 05:59 AM	#25
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	Nope.

23 January 2022, 06:11 AM	#27
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,008	It’s not even the greatest 116500, the black is. But yes, amazing watches!

23 January 2022, 06:21 AM	#29
Skaramanga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: France Posts: 69	Yes it is ! It will be a 100k watch... Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

23 January 2022, 06:24 AM	#30
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Owner of both ss Daytonas,but the Platona is King .Nothing really beats it .

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