Rolex 126500LN Daytona 2023 vs 116500LN

[Aerotol786]

Hi all.

Two questions about the new Rolex Daytona:

1- I just saw this video which is the first unboxing I’ve seen of the new 2023 Daytona from a non - watch dealer (actual customer I’m assuming). He mentioned the stainless steel bezel edge making it look smaller than the older reference 116500LN and it looks noticeably so. Why would Rolex do this? Save money on the cerachrome bezel?🤨

https://youtu.be/zHM72a8CQPQ?si=yK3jhJv9QUHjLyXZ

2- Also is the new reference worth paying the premium over the older reference as I’m considering pulling the trigger with a grey dealer. Any advice from anyone that owns existing reference or newer one?

[EEpro]

Didn't see a link. This one has a lot of good real life angles.

https://youtu.be/zHM72a8CQPQ?si=fTx3OgvHp5IDXwwt

[Mystro]

Do a TRF search. Way too much data on this subject. It’s probably the most talked about topic (pro vs con) of 2023.

[Michael1968]

Another similar topic. Every 4-5 days we see almost the same question and comparison old and new Daytona. Just find similar topics here on TRF and there you will find all answers to your questions. Why you make people here write same things as they already write in similar thread

[PenDelicate]

Originally Posted by Aerotol786

1- Why would Rolex do this? Save money on the cerachrome bezel?🤨

https://youtu.be/zHM72a8CQPQ?si=yK3jhJv9QUHjLyXZ

2- Also is the new reference worth paying the premium over the older reference as I’m considering pulling the trigger with a grey dealer. Any advice from anyone that owns existing reference or newer one?

1. I doubt Rolex does many changes to save money. I even doubt that ceramic is cheaper than steel, but I really don't know. I'm guessing the metal ring around the bezel was probably just an aesthetic change they wanted to make, a call-back to four-digit Daytonas.

2. Whether it's worth paying the premium for the 12-series is based on objective and subjective factors. Objectively the movement is improved, so yes: it's worth paying the premium. But subjectively, if you don't like the aesthetic changes, then it's not worth paying the premium.

[Aerotol786]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Didn't see a link. This one has a lot of good real life angles.

https://youtu.be/zHM72a8CQPQ?si=fTx3OgvHp5IDXwwt

Thank you. Yes I think this is the same video 👍🏽

[Aerotol786]

Originally Posted by Michael1968

Another similar topic. Every 4-5 days we see almost the same question and comparison old and new Daytona. Just find similar topics here on TRF and there you will find all answers to your questions. Why you make people here write same things as they already write in similar thread

Apologies. Yes did a search.