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Thor95 · 30 March 2023, 07:48 AM

Has anyone published the actual measurements yet?

silvertip · 30 March 2023, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Thor95

Has anyone published the actual measurements yet?

Adrian Barker (Bark & Jack) on Youtube just released a video where he claims the new Daytona is now really 40mm, not the 38-39mm of the old Daytona, despite marketing it was 40mm.

I'd post a link to the video, but I don't yet have enough comments here.

Big Tex Rolex · 30 March 2023, 08:06 AM

Not even mentioned by Rolex, as far as I know.

I’ll be anxious for someone to get one in hand, with a caliper.

rmlovett1 · 30 March 2023, 08:09 AM

No caliper measurements yet but several who’ve seen it ‘said’ 40mm…I’m of the belief it’s the exact same size as the previous WG/RG/PT case…..somewhere around 39mm, lug width already established as the same, lug length a touch longer I believe. Evidenced by…

Driver8 · 30 March 2023, 08:14 AM

Not definitive, but according to Adrian of Bark & Jack (watch from 2mins 10secs in the video below) who was at W&W, the steel Daytona has been increased by about a millimetre to now be a genuine 40mm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCoA9r180jk

I really hope that's the case.

RichardBartlett · 30 March 2023, 09:35 AM

Always felt the Daytona was too small to appeal to me.

train-time · 30 March 2023, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardBartlett

Always felt the Daytona was too small to appeal to me.

Couldn't agree more. Hopefully they did it at true 40 this time.

Good Golly · 30 March 2023, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver8

Not definitive, but according to Adrian of Bark & Jack (watch from 2mins 10secs in the video below) who was at W&W, the steel Daytona has been increased by about a millimetre to now be a genuine 40mm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCoA9r180jk

I really hope that's the case.

Nice pun at the end there.

CarlOver · 30 March 2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardBartlett

Always felt the Daytona was too small to appeal to me.

You are not the only one. I know that some have passed it it because of this size which supposedly about 38.5mm.

samuel019 · 30 March 2023, 12:24 PM

Yeah but isn’t 1mm the same thickness of a credit card?

Does that really make that much of a difference

watchik · 30 March 2023, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardBartlett

Always felt the Daytona was too small to appeal to me.

Same, I agree…

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ArtNouveau · 30 March 2023, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel019

Yeah but isn’t 1mm the same thickness of a credit card?

Does that really make that much of a difference

This.

goldboy · 30 March 2023, 12:45 PM

I mean people preferring a slightly smaller or slightly larger Daytona is just going to come down to personal wrist size. Those with a wrist 7 inches and smaller will most likely prefer the 11 series that wears smaller, and those 7 inches + will probably enjoy the new 12 series and any of the PM Daytonas.

I have a 6.5 inch wrist and own the 116500 black dial, it's taken nearly 100% of my wrist time. Absolute perfection in all aspects, not only fit.

huba01 · 30 March 2023, 12:53 PM

Same, 6,5 inch and my 116520 fits perfectly

nr1416 · 30 March 2023, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by goldboy

I mean people preferring a slightly smaller or slightly larger Daytona is just going to come down to personal wrist size. Those with a wrist 7 inches and smaller will most likely prefer the 11 series that wears smaller, and those 7 inches + will probably enjoy the new 12 series and any of the PM Daytonas.

I have a 6.5 inch wrist and own the 116500 black dial, it's taken nearly 100% of my wrist time. Absolute perfection in all aspects, not only fit.

Same, I have just over a 7" wrist and the 116500LN is my most comfortable sport Rolex by a mile.

The 11 series we'll be remembered like the old 5 digit Subs and GMTs for for and feel but with a much better bracelet. The new Daytona will go down like the first gen ceramic Subs and share the term "super Case".

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goldboy · 30 March 2023, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nr1416

Same, I have just over a 7" wrist and the 116500LN is my most comfortable sport Rolex by a mile.

The 11 series we'll be remembered like the old 5 digit Subs and GMTs for for and feel but with a much better bracelet. The new Daytona will go down like the first gen ceramic Subs and share the term "super Case".

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It's an incredible watch, there's a reason why the hype is so strong. Not many watches nail every category from fit, aesthetics, rolex build quality, history, fascinating movement etc... the list goes on.

rolexboy66 · 15 January 2024, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

Not even mentioned by Rolex, as far as I know.

I’ll be anxious for someone to get one in hand, with a caliper.

I hope someone will actually measure it!

EEpro · 15 January 2024, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexboy66

I hope someone will actually measure it!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=930989

Also see post 37

brandrea · 15 January 2024, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=930989

Also see post 37

SnackCracker · 15 January 2024, 11:31 PM

Was recently deciding between the 116 and 126 and saw a comment somewhere that said "the real reason we love the 116 is because it's actually a 38-39mm watch" and after that I could never unsee it. Went with the 116.
I have large wrists, but Iove wearing a 38-40mm slightly off to the side.

samson66 · 16 January 2024, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardBartlett

Always felt the Daytona was too small to appeal to me.

Agree. Everytime I see one at an AD (exhibition of course) I'm always struck by how small it looks in-person. I think the moonwatch dimensions work better.

EEpro · 16 January 2024, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Agree. Everytime I see one at an AD (exhibition of course) I'm always struck by how small it looks in-person. I think the moonwatch dimensions work better.

7.5" wrist for comparison.

seosub · 16 January 2024, 02:28 AM

Hafiz J Mehmood did measurements in his latest review - he said at the end next video will be a comparison but I am pretty sure he already has the 11 video up from years ago with measurements so you can probably just watch both

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMsdaBoAN7E

Bazil · 16 January 2024, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by seosub

Hafiz J Mehmood did measurements in his latest review - he said at the end next video will be a comparison but I am pretty sure he already has the 11 video up from years ago with measurements so you can probably just watch both

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMsdaBoAN7E

I really enjoy his content ..

Calatrava r · 16 January 2024, 04:28 AM

To me the narrower black rings on the sub dials is the most noticeable change. Doubt 1mm in diameter will mean that much.

brandrea · 16 January 2024, 04:32 AM

For those who didn’t. Click the link in Brads post#18 ..

Clasp width at locking side: 17.62 mm for both

Clasp length: 36.64 mm for both

Sizeable links: 15.48 mm for both

Sapphire glass:
116500: 30.31 mm
126500: 30.24 mm

Thickness (caseback to crystal):
116500: 12.16 mm
126500: 12.0 mm

Bezel (full extents of bezel/metal ring):
116500: 38.48 mm
126500: 38.76 mm

Span across watch SEL to SEL (12 to 6):
116500: 50.40 mm
126500: 49.34 mm

Span across watch crown to case (9 to 3):
116500: 42.6 mm
126500: 43.0 mm

avidflyer · 16 January 2024, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

For those who didn’t. Click the link in Brads post#18 ..

Clasp width at locking side: 17.62 mm for both

Clasp length: 36.64 mm for both

Sizeable links: 15.48 mm for both

Sapphire glass:
116500: 30.31 mm
126500: 30.24 mm

Thickness (caseback to crystal):
116500: 12.16 mm
126500: 12.0 mm

Bezel (full extents of bezel/metal ring):
116500: 38.48 mm
126500: 38.76 mm

Span across watch SEL to SEL (12 to 6):
116500: 50.40 mm
126500: 49.34 mm

Span across watch crown to case (9 to 3):
116500: 42.6 mm
126500: 43.0 mm

and there you have it

brandrea · 16 January 2024, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by avidflyer

and there you have it

Credit to Brad who really did an excellent job of measuring them

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Coffes4closers · 16 January 2024, 01:41 PM

Have a 116500 white and 126500 black. The 126500 does really wear broader and slimmer at the same time. IMO the numbers look negligible, but on the wrist, it’s actually quite different, and the 126500 has a far more retro/vintage feel to it. I honestly think the 116500 wears slightly better, and I’m used to wearing larger watches, so I’m not overly sensitive to big case sizes.

JSolution · 16 January 2024, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

7.5" wrist for comparison.

That doesn’t look small to me on you one bit.

I think Daytona works on all size wrists personally - 36mm I have outgrown as time has evolved.

30 March 2023, 08:09 AM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	New Daytona dimensions No caliper measurements yet but several who’ve seen it ‘said’ 40mm…I’m of the belief it’s the exact same size as the previous WG/RG/PT case…..somewhere around 39mm, lug width already established as the same, lug length a touch longer I believe. Evidenced by…

30 March 2023, 08:14 AM	#5
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	Not definitive, but according to Adrian of Bark & Jack (watch from 2mins 10secs in the video below) who was at W&W, the steel Daytona has been increased by about a millimetre to now be a genuine 40mm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCoA9r180jk I really hope that's the case. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

30 March 2023, 12:24 PM	#10
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	Yeah but isn’t 1mm the same thickness of a credit card? Does that really make that much of a difference __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

30 March 2023, 07:48 AM	#1
Thor95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: WA Watch: SubC date Posts: 88	New Daytona dimensions Has anyone published the actual measurements yet?

30 March 2023, 08:06 AM	#3
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,574	Not even mentioned by Rolex, as far as I know. I’ll be anxious for someone to get one in hand, with a caliper.

30 March 2023, 09:35 AM	#6
RichardBartlett "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Tenerife Posts: 681	Always felt the Daytona was too small to appeal to me.

30 March 2023, 12:45 PM	#13
goldboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: canada Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 471	I mean people preferring a slightly smaller or slightly larger Daytona is just going to come down to personal wrist size. Those with a wrist 7 inches and smaller will most likely prefer the 11 series that wears smaller, and those 7 inches + will probably enjoy the new 12 series and any of the PM Daytonas. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and own the 116500 black dial, it's taken nearly 100% of my wrist time. Absolute perfection in all aspects, not only fit.

30 March 2023, 12:53 PM	#14
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,449	Same, 6,5 inch and my 116520 fits perfectly

15 January 2024, 11:31 PM	#20
SnackCracker "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5	Was recently deciding between the 116 and 126 and saw a comment somewhere that said "the real reason we love the 116 is because it's actually a 38-39mm watch" and after that I could never unsee it. Went with the 116. I have large wrists, but Iove wearing a 38-40mm slightly off to the side.

16 January 2024, 02:28 AM	#23
seosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 310	Hafiz J Mehmood did measurements in his latest review - he said at the end next video will be a comparison but I am pretty sure he already has the 11 video up from years ago with measurements so you can probably just watch both https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMsdaBoAN7E

16 January 2024, 04:28 AM	#25
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,416	To me the narrower black rings on the sub dials is the most noticeable change. Doubt 1mm in diameter will mean that much.

16 January 2024, 04:32 AM	#26
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	For those who didn’t. Click the link in Brads post#18 .. Clasp width at locking side: 17.62 mm for both Clasp length: 36.64 mm for both Sizeable links: 15.48 mm for both Sapphire glass: 116500: 30.31 mm 126500: 30.24 mm Thickness (caseback to crystal): 116500: 12.16 mm 126500: 12.0 mm Bezel (full extents of bezel/metal ring): 116500: 38.48 mm 126500: 38.76 mm Span across watch SEL to SEL (12 to 6): 116500: 50.40 mm 126500: 49.34 mm Span across watch crown to case (9 to 3): 116500: 42.6 mm 126500: 43.0 mm

16 January 2024, 01:41 PM	#29
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	Have a 116500 white and 126500 black. The 126500 does really wear broader and slimmer at the same time. IMO the numbers look negligible, but on the wrist, it’s actually quite different, and the 126500 has a far more retro/vintage feel to it. I honestly think the 116500 wears slightly better, and I’m used to wearing larger watches, so I’m not overly sensitive to big case sizes.

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