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illiguy · 3 July 2024, 10:47 PM

To square the circle, we now focus on the Black Dial Stainless Steel Daytona.

You can only pick one, which do you take? Numbers don’t lie.

116500LN

126500LN

Big_Red · 3 July 2024, 10:51 PM

The choice is made!

brandrea · 3 July 2024, 10:54 PM

12xx for me, for the same reasons I prefer the 12xx white. I love the bezel surround and slimmer sub dials

Cru Jones · 4 July 2024, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

12xx for me, for the same reasons I prefer the 12xx white. I love the bezel surround and slimmer sub dials

Driver8 · 4 July 2024, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

12xx for me, for the same reasons I prefer the 12xx white. I love the bezel surround and slimmer sub dials

This ^.

(and also the symmetrical lugs

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Kenny G · 5 July 2024, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

12xx for me, for the same reasons I prefer the 12xx white. I love the bezel surround and slimmer sub dials

Totally agree. These seemingly minor changes make for such a sophisticated differentiation.

Nothing wrong with an 11xx though…

illiguy · 3 July 2024, 10:56 PM

Karleone - I started with wrist shots this time around for you, my friend!

Please feel free to add your amazing photographs here!

karleone · 4 July 2024, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

Karleone - I started with wrist shots this time around for you, my friend!

Please feel free to add your amazing photographs here!

Amazing man! And you chose real pictures and not renders well done!
While on the white dial I much prefer the 126500, on the black dial I like the 126500 equally vs the 116500.
I have voted 116500 for the jubilee option!
Here are a few pics.

Bambooshoot · 4 July 2024, 12:06 AM

Both are great watches but I think the newer reference edges it slightly. Subtle differences but change the watch aesthetics considerably in my view.

amphr1 · 4 July 2024, 12:31 AM

I can never tell on photo, but for the black dial, the subdial has more detail than the white dial in the old reference. Is it the same in the new reference? If it's exactly the same and it's just thinner, then I prefer the newer reference.

swish77 · 4 July 2024, 12:45 AM

I've owned both. The black dial on the newer version definitely pops more. Perhaps it's the newer AR crystal or a difference in the way Rolex makes the black dial.

Either way, the newer black dial is more striking, plus you have the aesthetic changes and the fatter case. I'm indifferent about the metal surround on the bezel.

928ktgold · 4 July 2024, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I've owned both. The black dial on the newer version definitely pops more. Perhaps it's the newer AR crystal or a difference in the way Rolex makes the black dial.

Either way, the newer black dial is more striking, plus you have the aesthetic changes and the fatter case. I'm indifferent about the metal surround on the bezel.

There was already AR on the prior model since introduction. The new 12 has chrome rings around the sundials, thus making it pop more

Redsub71 · 4 July 2024, 01:30 AM

I voted for the new model, which in black version has definitely been improved. Unfortunately, the discontinued model was not as successful as the panda model. Between black and panda 12, I always prefer black.

karleone · 4 July 2024, 01:42 AM

Side by side pics

archershot23 · 12 July 2024, 06:40 AM

My vote

Bazil · 4 July 2024, 01:58 AM

126 - it’s stunning ..

karleone · 4 July 2024, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bazil

126 - it’s stunning ..

Great pair!

Blanch · 4 July 2024, 02:02 AM

12 series

JRell · 4 July 2024, 03:04 AM

Again the 12 because that is the only one I will be able to get at retail now from my AD. Differences are too small to my eyes to have a favorite.

rolesor2022 · 4 July 2024, 04:04 AM

12 series gets my vote and it's not even close IMO.

Neil McCauley · 4 July 2024, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rolesor2022

12 series gets my vote and it's not even close IMO.

Get those stickers off and enjoy it!

worldofoyster · 4 July 2024, 04:37 AM

new for black

BBRAYS · 4 July 2024, 08:53 AM

It's the 11 series for me.

Redsub71 · 4 July 2024, 07:54 PM

Although I voted for the new one, the proportions and shape of the case of the discontinued model are better

1William · 4 July 2024, 09:46 PM

The 11 series for me. Not enough difference to justify the price difference.

ArtNouveau · 8 July 2024, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

The 11 series for me. Not enough difference to justify the price difference.

This. I had the chance to compare my 116500 side by side with a 126500 at the Wynn Boutique in Las Vegas. The changes are so subtle I don’t see a case for me waiting on another one.

garyk · 8 July 2024, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

This. I had the chance to compare my 116500 side by side with a 126500 at the Wynn Boutique in Las Vegas. The changes are so subtle I don’t see a case for me waiting on another one.

I agree. The outer ring on the new bezels don’t seem to make a major difference in the watches overall appearance. I have the old model 116500 and I’m totally satisfied with it!

Neil McCauley · 4 July 2024, 10:06 PM

I much prefer the 126500LN, personally.

The thinner hour markers are more refined and hark back to the older Zenith reference, and the steel ring around the bezel frames the watch beautifully. I prefer the "maxi case" with symmetrical lugs too.

karleone · 4 July 2024, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

I much prefer the 126500LN, personally.

The thinner hour markers are more refined and hark back to the older Zenith reference, and the steel ring around the bezel frames the watch beautifully. I prefer the "maxi case" with symmetrical lugs too.

Great shot man!

Neil McCauley · 5 July 2024, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by karleone

Great shot man!

Cheers Karl ;)

View Poll Results: Pick One to Own
116500LN (Black)	53	29.28%
126500LN (Black)	128	70.72%
Voters: 181. You may not vote on this poll

3 July 2024, 10:47 PM	#1
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,661	[Poll] 116500LN (Black) or 126500LN (Black) To square the circle, we now focus on the Black Dial Stainless Steel Daytona. You can only pick one, which do you take? Numbers don’t lie. 116500LN 126500LN

4 July 2024, 01:58 AM	#16
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	126 - it’s stunning .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

4 July 2024, 03:04 AM	#19
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,076	Again the 12 because that is the only one I will be able to get at retail now from my AD. Differences are too small to my eyes to have a favorite. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

3 July 2024, 10:51 PM	#2
Big_Red "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 261	The choice is made!

3 July 2024, 10:54 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,932	12xx for me, for the same reasons I prefer the 12xx white. I love the bezel surround and slimmer sub dials

3 July 2024, 10:56 PM	#7
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,661	Karleone - I started with wrist shots this time around for you, my friend! Please feel free to add your amazing photographs here!

4 July 2024, 12:06 AM	#9
Bambooshoot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: World Posts: 29	Both are great watches but I think the newer reference edges it slightly. Subtle differences but change the watch aesthetics considerably in my view.

4 July 2024, 12:31 AM	#10
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,234	I can never tell on photo, but for the black dial, the subdial has more detail than the white dial in the old reference. Is it the same in the new reference? If it's exactly the same and it's just thinner, then I prefer the newer reference.

4 July 2024, 12:45 AM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,988	I've owned both. The black dial on the newer version definitely pops more. Perhaps it's the newer AR crystal or a difference in the way Rolex makes the black dial. Either way, the newer black dial is more striking, plus you have the aesthetic changes and the fatter case. I'm indifferent about the metal surround on the bezel.

4 July 2024, 01:30 AM	#13
Redsub71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Antonio Location: NY/Milan Posts: 106	I voted for the new model, which in black version has definitely been improved. Unfortunately, the discontinued model was not as successful as the panda model. Between black and panda 12, I always prefer black.

4 July 2024, 01:42 AM	#14
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	Side by side pics

12 July 2024, 06:40 AM	#15
archershot23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: San Fran Posts: 20	My vote

4 July 2024, 02:02 AM	#18
Blanch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 587	12 series

4 July 2024, 04:37 AM	#22
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,346	new for black

4 July 2024, 08:53 AM	#23
BBRAYS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: USA Posts: 61	It's the 11 series for me.

4 July 2024, 07:54 PM	#24
Redsub71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Antonio Location: NY/Milan Posts: 106	Although I voted for the new one, the proportions and shape of the case of the discontinued model are better

4 July 2024, 09:46 PM	#25
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	The 11 series for me. Not enough difference to justify the price difference.

4 July 2024, 10:06 PM	#28
Neil McCauley Banned Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 613	I much prefer the 126500LN, personally. The thinner hour markers are more refined and hark back to the older Zenith reference, and the steel ring around the bezel frames the watch beautifully. I prefer the "maxi case" with symmetrical lugs too.

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