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Old 23 October 2024, 11:29 PM   #31
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Much prefer the new references...not just in this comparison, but across the Daytona line.
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Old 23 October 2024, 11:49 PM   #32
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I think there's an argument for the older line besides lower cost:

- wears smaller
- less blingy (the bezel ring adds a bit of this)
- they don't have the "slab" case
- dial characteristics (subdial spacing, lume markers) are different
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Old 24 October 2024, 12:08 AM   #33
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I think there's an argument for the older line besides lower cost:



- wears smaller

- less blingy (the bezel ring adds a bit of this)

- they don't have the "slab" case

- dial characteristics (subdial spacing, lume markers) are different
OF Daytona 11 and 12 series have the same case.
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Old 24 October 2024, 12:18 AM   #34
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Old vs New Daytona Pikachu?

I’d be thrilled with either. But I’d probably pick the 12 if I had a choice.


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Old 24 October 2024, 12:52 AM   #35
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OF Daytona 11 and 12 series have the same case.
You're right - I was speaking generally to the best above mine regarding all the upgraded daytonas.
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Old 24 October 2024, 01:01 AM   #36
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Old 24 October 2024, 02:01 AM   #37
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I don't understand your comment. Are you trying to be funny or something? I'm just trying to get opinions of those who have seen both in person.

Don’t be bothered with these comments. They tried acting “above” a silly nickname, by being a child. We have these idiots at work too.

Voting 11 series. I like the bigger hour makers over new Ozempic version.


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Old 24 October 2024, 02:17 AM   #38
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The new PIKACHU


Looks like padi finally joined the dark side.
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Old 24 October 2024, 11:30 AM   #39
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The new PIKACHU



Pikkachu? God give me strength! Plus where’s the red?


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Old 24 October 2024, 02:08 PM   #40
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Old 24 October 2024, 05:42 PM   #41
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Both are great / beautiful.

I was “waitlisted” for the 116518, I guess now transferred to the 126518.

I like the black outline of the hour markers, on the 11.

I slightly prefer the darker gold dial of the 11, versus the lighter gold dial of the 12.

I love the Glidelock dial I have on some other watches I own … but I am lucky in that the OysterFlex bracelet (non Glidelock) fits me perfectly, on another Daytona I own.

If I am offered the 12 from the AD, I would gladly accept it.

If I have to go Grey to get this watch, I think I would choose the 11.

I would get the 11 on the grey marker as they are about 10k cheaper. The glide lock for me is a game changer, it’s not worth 10k though. Unless it was my only watch and I was to daily it as a one and done then I would get the new version no matter the cost. The glide lock should be on all Rolexes that have a clasp with an easy link.


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Old 24 October 2024, 08:14 PM   #42
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Whichever you can get your hands on first….that'd be my personal recommendation.
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