[Poll] 116500LN (White) or 126500LN (White)

[watcheeze]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Talking about rings only... not that bag of ass entirely metal bezel

I might look at a photo of a Daytona 6241 to get an idea of "how much future scratching" the 126500's metal bezel ring frame might get.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

You're right, it looks the same to 99% of people.
I think the 126500 looks flat overall, perhaps due to the 126500's huge case.
On the other hand, the 116500, coupled with the slimmer case, has a moderate "3D" look overall, and the overall balance is very appealing.
My personality would put me off the 126500's best feature, the metal rings, to the point that they will be scratched in the future.
Maybe this is because I know that the original role of the metal ring was introduced to protect the plastic bezel.



In fact, I have had the opportunity to see 116520s with "scratched metal bezels" in the past, and every time I saw one, I was heartbroken.
Considering that if it were a big scuff it would be more noticeable, the 116500 with the full ceramic bezel looks attractive to me.
If you get a chance somewhere in the future, please show me the light scratches on the metal bezel ring of the 126500.

You can’t compare scratches on the 116520 that has the full bezel in polished steel vs the bezel ring on the 126500.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Redsub71

You are humiliating yourself with your own hands. I will conclude now

You are pathetic. Your comments are unhelpful and add no value to this thread.

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by Redsub71

You're getting nervous, the truth hurts. You prefer the new one because as you wrote, they didn't deliver you the white. Everyone preferred white, no one wanted black.

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by Redsub71

You are humiliating yourself with your own hands. I will conclude now

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Redsub71

You're getting nervous, the truth hurts. You prefer the new one because as you wrote, they didn't deliver you the white. Everyone preferred white, no one wanted black.

Now you're just trolling and generalising to get a bite.

I specifically requested, and waited for the black dial. You're talking absolute hogwash.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by karleone

116500 vs 126500 in black

Although the outer ring, the thin inner rings, and thrones are cringe for me on the new Daytona model 126500, but on the black I will choose the new 126500 over the 116500 because the black dial works better on this new model than the new white dial. It does look ok. The new 126500 black dial is better looking than the white dial 126500 this time around.

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

I might look at a photo of a Daytona 6241 to get an idea of "how much future scratching" the 126500's metal bezel ring frame might get.

Trust me it’s not that big to be noticed ..
When worn it just looks like a thin ring around the bezel, you would really need to zoom in to see any scratches ..

[karleone]

Tell me this doesn’t look good!!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by karleone

Tell me this doesn’t look good!!

You could make a beat up timex look fantastic

YES, that looks great

[illiguy]

Great photos. It’s interesting how close the poll is for the White dial, and how the Black 12 is significantly ahead in the other poll.

What’s everyone’s preferred comb? 11 White and 12 Black would be mine.

The Daytona is just a superlative reference!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by brandrea

You could make a beat up timex look fantastic

YES, that looks great

Thank you!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by illiguy

Great photos. It’s interesting how close the poll is for the White dial, and how the Black 12 is significantly ahead in the other poll.

What’s everyone’s preferred comb? 11 White and 12 Black would be mine.

The Daytona is just a superlative reference!

Thanks!
What you wrote makes sense as the 116500 has always been more popular in white and while on the new ref the white dial is still more popular it looks like the black dial attracts many more enthusiast vs the old ref.
My choice is 116500 black 126500 white as I prefer for the white dial the 126500 and for the black dial I really love the jubilee option on the old ref (no jubilee fits the new ref).

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Although the outer ring, the thin inner rings, and thrones are cringe for me on the new Daytona model 126500, but on the black I will choose the new 126500 over the 116500 because the black dial works better on this new model than the new white dial. It does look ok. The new 126500 black dial is better looking than the white dial 126500 this time around.

"Cringe"?

Can you explain this in non-zoomer speak please? I have no clue what you're saying.

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by karleone

Thanks!
What you wrote makes sense as the 116500 has always been more popular in white and while on the new ref the white dial is still more popular it looks like the black dial attracts many more enthusiast vs the old ref.
My choice is 116500 black 126500 white as I prefer for the white dial the 126500 and for the black dial I really love the jubilee option on the old ref (no jubilee fits the new ref).

I will admit, the 116500 in Black is a cool changeup on Jubilee as you’ve got it configured!

This is actually one of the only/few polls where I’ve seen the 12 White ahead of the 11 White (on IG and elsewhere the 11 Series White usually wins). And, even here, it’s quite close.

I hadn’t really ever seen a specific poll comparing the 11 to 12 Black until now, and it’s so interesting how dial color can make such a big impact. The 12 Black in a landslide (an even greater landslide than Keir Starmer and the Labour Party!).

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by illiguy

Great photos. It’s interesting how close the poll is for the White dial, and how the Black 12 is significantly ahead in the other poll.

What’s everyone’s preferred comb? 11 White and 12 Black would be mine.

The Daytona is just a superlative reference!

Smart man. 11 white and 12 black wins by far

[Bazil]

Does not look right on a jubilee ..
11 or 12 in black or white, I would not refuse any ..

[Oytun]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

Smart man. 11 white and 12 black wins by far

Originally Posted by Bazil

Does not look right on a jubilee ..

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Does not look right on a jubilee ..
11 or 12 in black or white, I would not refuse any ..

Agreed. It does not look right on jubilee.

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by Oytun

[Redsub71]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

Smart man. 11 white and 12 black wins by far

[fats]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

I might look at a photo of a Daytona 6241 to get an idea of "how much future scratching" the 126500's metal bezel ring frame might get.

There are other models besides the Daytona 6241 that would be helpful.

Ref.6240
Ref.6241
Ref.6263
Ref.6264

These are equipped with steel rings as well as the 126500.
You may be able to reference the appearance of scratches left on the ring over the years of use.
However, it will take time to find them as there are only a few balls.
Since you are here, I will try to find images too.

[illiguy]

116500LN thirst traps courtesy of mario1971 and Mystro here - https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=953463






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[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by karleone

You can’t compare scratches on the 116520 that has the full bezel in polished steel vs the bezel ring on the 126500.

Yeah no one will be able to see the scratches on the 126 bezel. The ring is so thin. If you loop it into your then yes you’ll see hairline scratches

[archershot23]

I love both. I think 12 black is better than both. 116 white is next and then 126 white

[BigMala]

Originally Posted by 928ktgold

Yeah no one will be able to see the scratches on the 126 bezel. The ring is so thin. If you loop it into your then yes you’ll see hairline scratches

It is difficult to say that no one can see the scratches on the steel ring because it depends on the person.

There have been several Daytonas equipped with steel rings in the past, so it may be best to actually look for them yourself and view them.

However, if you say you don't care, that's all there is to it, and whether or not you care will depend on your personality. If you handle them roughly, you will get deep scratches.

Enjoy your wonderful watch life.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by BigMala

It is difficult to say that no one can see the scratches on the steel ring because it depends on the person.

There have been several Daytonas equipped with steel rings in the past, so it may be best to actually look for them yourself and view them.

However, if you say you don't care, that's all there is to it, and whether or not you care will depend on your personality. If you handle them roughly, you will get deep scratches.

Enjoy your wonderful watch life.

We have 2 of them. I have the white dial for 3 months now and under a loop yes you can see hairline scratches otherwise they’re not visible. A dent would catch an odd glimmer but I don’t have one yet. Someone here got his wife a new 126 oysterflex Daytona and got a dent in the ring very early on. They then got it replaced for not too much money


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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by watcheeze

You're right, it looks the same to 99% of people.
I think the 126500 looks flat overall, perhaps due to the 126500's huge case.
On the other hand, the 116500, coupled with the slimmer case, has a moderate "3D" look overall, and the overall balance is very appealing.

"126500's huge case"

Have you actually seen one in the metal? Yes the symmetrical cases wear slightly larger (and to me look much better), but having 6.75 inch wrists and owning a 116509 with almost exactly the same (but heavier) case than the SS 12 series Daytonas, I can assure you the case isn't "huge"

If it is, then an 11 series Submariner must be gargantuan

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

"Cringe"?

Can you explain this in non-zoomer speak please? I have no clue what you're saying.

he doesn't like them

[Qookie]

Originally Posted by Devildog

If it is, then an 11 series Submariner must be gargantuan

At least for me, the 11 series Submariner is big. Of course, each person has his or her own perception of the size of a wristwatch, and I do not intend to impose it on anyone.