Black dial Daytona 116500ln vs 126500ln

[Rolex1982]

Both references have it’s own beauty and quality. I personally like the new one more in black but wouldn’t kick the white one out of the house either. I also think that any new reference always feel more refreshed because it is new. We’ve been looking at het 116 series from 2016 so anything new is always refreshing. Both are great watches in my opinion.

[BraveBold]

Great comparison shots. The 116 black dial does look a lot better. Sleeker, more refined / classic. New ones of course look good too but I cannot see past the chunkier look and the balance is now off. They likely made the change to unify production / tooling across the line as old tooling inevitably has to be replaced or updated and the more consistency the greater efficiency (and lower $).

Originally Posted by karleone

Here are a few comparisons and side by side pics of the 116500 vs 126500 in both colors.

I have owned the black 116500 since 2018 and I have tried many times the white 116500. After recently trying on both the black and white 126500 my favorite pair goes for black 116500 (old) and white 126500 (new) and here is why:
-white side by side the new smaller sub dials and indices look much better on the new ref and the large black sub dials from old red almost look cartoonish
-black side by side the new smaller sub dials and indices look great and more refined BUT the sub dials are in darker color on the new one which I don’t like. The Difference in width on the sub dials on the black dial is less visible vs the white dial as they blend in better on the black dial vs the white dial where the sub dials are very contrasted and more visible

As general thoughts on both black and white new 126500 the metal around the ceramic is beautiful detail and most likely my favorite detail. The case is definitely bulkier on the new ref and especially visible on the larger crownguards - i do prefer the slimmer and more refined old case

[RollingInTheDeep]

Let's not kid ourselves, both dials in each of the references looks amazing, but if we are getting specific enough to start talking purchase decision making, then 11 white and 12 black.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Do you have a significant birthday or milestone that you believe justifies this purchase?

Nice try, Brian.

[favx]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Congrats! They are great

Love them both, congratulations.

[airchitect]

I honestly think the new one is so much better


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