PSA: DaytonaC (White) ...

[illiguy]

Not a panda dial. Lovely watch, but not a panda!

[illiguy]

This is a proper panda dial Daytona ...




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[interestedinwatches]

It's not officially titled panda by any official Rolex authorities and is nicknamed by the community, of which language and nicknames change and evolve over time. Not to mention I had ADs call the 116500 white dial a panda. If certain folk have to keep telling so many people that it's not a panda over and over again, perhaps it is you who are wrong and need to keep up with the evolving language of current times.

[sgwatchguy]

Full credit for effort. But you’re pushing water uphill.

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

It's not officially titled panda by any official Rolex authorities and is nicknamed by the community, of which language and nicknames change and evolve over time. Not to mention I had ADs call the 116500 white dial a panda. If certain folk have to keep telling so many people that it's not a panda over and over again, perhaps it is you who are wrong and need to keep up with the evolving language of current times.

Ok.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Full credit for effort. But you’re pushing water uphill.

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[train-time]

The 116500 white dial is definitely not a Panda!

[afmars]

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

it's not officially titled panda by any official rolex authorities and is nicknamed by the community, of which language and nicknames change and evolve over time. Not to mention i had ads call the 116500 white dial a panda. If certain folk have to keep telling so many people that it's not a panda over and over again, perhaps it is you who are wrong and need to keep up with the evolving language of current times.

+1

[GMTme]

Oh my gosh. Again with this? Who cares?!

[franklee168]

Isn't there a reseller price increase we can talk about instead?

[GMTme]

Originally Posted by franklee168

Isn't there a reseller price increase we can talk about instead?

[Rori]

Originally Posted by illiguy

This is a proper panda dial Daytona ...




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This is how chrono design should be. Stunning simplicity that I hope Rolex will re-adapt in the future. The current one they make is ton busy.


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[EEpro]

Originally Posted by franklee168

Isn't there a reseller price increase we can talk about instead?

So what will the not-panda climb to if replaced by a real panda?

Asking for a friend.

[Theothergreg]

In keeping with stupid nicknames, the not-Panda white dial Daytona should be called "Petey'' in honor on the dog in The Little Rascals

[CKizzy]

Okay BOOMER ;)

[Seaswirl]

Yep and not all panda dials are Paul Newmans. I’ve given up though and it seems that folks newer to the hobby just don’t care about getting it right.

[inadeje]

I echo everyone’s comments on this topic. These are informal nicknames used in restricted circles. The application is subjective, as is any nickname. White dial, black(ish) subdials will always be a panda for 9 out of 10 people poled.

[bp1000]

Is it truly a panda with red text

[brucethemanlee]

Technically, you are correct that is the general classification of a panda dial and the 116500LN white dial is NOT a panda dial

Practically speaking, the watch community has labelled the 116500 white dial as a "panda", to reference the 116500-LN001 model and necessarily describing it dial. Whether you like it or not - that train has left the station. People calling it the Rolex panda these days is more for easy reference to a particular model rather than what it actually is. This is the same silly debate over Batgirl vs. Batman to differentiate the models.

Regardless, I think owners of the watch should feel free to call it whatever they please. Their money their watch. If I want to call my 116500 white dial a panda dial so be it.

Oh by the way please notify Rolex HQ and tell them to update their search engine on their website because they have linked "panda" search to the 116500 - white dial daytona ;)

[illiguy]

Just having a little fun on a Sunday. As an owner of the DaytonaC (White)(soon to be gifted to my Dad) ... I love the watch. It’s a great watch.

Folks can call the watch “sliced bread” should they wish to do so. Though I don’t consider it a Panda dial. :)

[Parapraxis]

You should get out more. Things are called what most people call them. Accept it and move on.

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by Parapraxis

You should get out more. Things are called what most people call them. Accept it and move on.

Well said.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Full credit for effort. But you’re pushing water uphill.

This

[Daveclock]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Is it truly a panda with red text

That's a lovely true Panda!

Just went on ROLEX website and they seem too agree there is a new Panda available in the search! so Nicknames are sticking!

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Parapraxis

You should get out more. Things are called what most people call them. Accept it and move on.

Doesn’t make them right. A lot of people called the Earth flat for a long time.

The current white Daytona is not a so-called “panda dial”. It’s really quite simple to understand.

What’s next? The latest black dial Daytona is a “reverse panda”?

[judson]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

full credit for effort. But you’re pushing water uphill.

+3

[deuxani]

Originally Posted by illiguy

This is a proper panda dial Daytona ...




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I’ve never seen a panda with 3 eyes

[airchitect]

Nah it’s not a panda at all.....but watch nerds love their Rolex nicknames....it’s just this one seems to have been overly bastardized. I don’t understand Batman either... Batman is black with gold/yellow....not blue. Anyway I believe there are people who literally sit around trying to come up with silly nicknames for these watches.....


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[interestedinwatches]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Doesn’t make them right. A lot of people called the Earth flat for a long time.

The current white Daytona is not a so-called “panda dial”. It’s really quite simple to understand.

What’s next? The latest black dial Daytona is a “reverse panda”?

Is there a scientific method to naming a white dial with black rings a Panda like you can with the Earth being round? No?

Imagine using facts and logic on the Earth being round vs a nickname that the majority agrees the 116500 is a Panda.

You sound grumpy. Get with the times.

[zengineer]

If we call it a Panda, how will my life change?

Side note, any use of the term "proper" on any internet hobby forum that I've been on...from firearms to guitars to cigars to cars to flashlights to mechanics tools...is always pure unadulterated pompous jackwagon supercilious BS.

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