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| To make it look retro |
  
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70 | 43.21% |
| To ensure no parts swap from 115600LN to 126500LN & vice versa |
  
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17 | 10.49% |
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4 November 2024, 11:31 AM
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The 126500LN Daytona outer steel bezel ring debate?
Why did Rolex add the outer steel bezel ring to the new Daytona?
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4 November 2024, 11:32 AM
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You have to change something when revamping a model. Do you like the steel edge on the bezel? Some do and some don’t.
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4 November 2024, 11:39 AM
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4 November 2024, 12:35 PM
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I don’t think it was to make it look retro, but rather to resemble the Daytona as it was pre-2013. I think it was the right choice. It now looks less like the Zenith El Primero - at least until Zenith adds a bezel ring to their watches too.
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4 November 2024, 01:24 PM
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Steve, I think you’re missing an option. To make the details more refined. I always thought the bezel edge on the Daytona looked too soft. I like the edge captured by the metal edge.
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4 November 2024, 01:43 PM
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It makes sense to add the ring to differentiate it from the previous model. I still don't know how I feel about it.
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4 November 2024, 01:57 PM
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I don’t mind the steel ring on bezel but think I do prefer the thicker sub dials for more contrast.
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4 November 2024, 02:47 PM
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You can't argue with the dark outer ring on the sub-dials and that synchronicity with the plain dark ceramic bezel.
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4 November 2024, 03:17 PM
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The option you didn’t give is “just to make it different.”
The incremental changes to to the 12 series are not enough to make me seek one. Like you Steve, my 116500 is just fine. |
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4 November 2024, 03:55 PM
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Maybe it helps protect ceramic from getting damage?
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4 November 2024, 06:40 PM
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To show everyone that you have the new model?
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4 November 2024, 06:44 PM
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Because it looks good...
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4 November 2024, 06:51 PM
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Added it so we can all bitch and moan about it .. another thing to scratch ..
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4 November 2024, 07:52 PM
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I have the new model and for sure it does add a little shine to the watch but honestly after a while you don't really pay too much attention to it.
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4 November 2024, 07:56 PM
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It elevates the aesthetics IMO
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4 November 2024, 10:19 PM
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I'll add a choice "d": to make it more refined/make it look better
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4 November 2024, 10:22 PM
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4 November 2024, 10:26 PM
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I like both the new and last generation model. I have not seen a new model in person but would like to see one.
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4 November 2024, 10:32 PM
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5 November 2024, 12:13 AM
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I have a 126506-0002 - and the platinum ring is a nice touch around the VERY brown bezel.
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5 November 2024, 02:36 AM
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The 126500LN Daytona outer steel bezel ring debate?
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Actually, the metal ring is a ding/dent magnet. It suddenly makes the new 126500 show wear like the 116520 and 16520. Ask any Daytona buyer … what’s the first thing you look at to determine wear? It’s the bezel edge. It shows all dents and dings and polishing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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5 November 2024, 02:37 AM
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5 November 2024, 02:45 AM
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I have both, and I'm not sure how anyone could like the 116 better than the 126, unless they just are nostalgic for the piece the already own.
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5 November 2024, 02:55 AM
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5 November 2024, 03:57 AM
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Change for the sake of it
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5 November 2024, 03:58 AM
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The new bezel edge is to make it look overly busy. Goes well with the too-thin subdials to clutter up what was a clean and attractive design.
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5 November 2024, 04:12 AM
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I like the look of the new model with the outer ring.
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