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It passed the on-water test with ease.
Yes, there’s a display back now.
Some say: unnecessary for a Rolex.
And they may be right — the movement is excellent, like all Rolex calibres, but not exactly a showcase.
But let’s be fair:
The plates are beautifully finished, the rotor runs as smooth as ever, and the case — well, it’s Rolex. Solid, clean, confident.
I don’t treat my watches like porcelain dolls.
They were made to be worn — and that’s exactly what I do.
No „pampering“, no hiding. Just letting it do what it was built for.
By the way and to be honest (I wrote it already): I didn’t expect to ever get this watch. Despite being a (rather good) long-time customer at my AD, I went through the same thing as everyone else – waitlist, radio silence, nothing happening.
At some point, I had written it off.
When the call came more than two years later, I could hardly believe it. I wasn’t even planning to buy it anymore. Until I tried it on… 
More pics coming soon — unless the lake decides to keep it.
(Like it happened to my iPhone three summers ago. The shock was so deep I drove home in total silence — for 45 minutes. Just staring ahead. Only the lake was talking.)
All the best, my dear watch friends!
Thomas
It passed the on-water test with ease.
Yes, there’s a display back now. Some say: unnecessary for a Rolex. And they may be right — the movement is excellent, like all Rolex calibres, but not exactly a showcase. But let’s be fair: The plates are beautifully finished, the rotor runs as smooth as...
Great pictures of à great watch.
I like how you describe it, I would call it even “honest”. It just does what it says. So for this kind of watch the finishing ist just spot on in my opinion. And keep enjoying your time on the water, you never can spend enough time on the water! Cheers, D...
Thanks a lot, mon ami 🙏
There’s also an upside to it: you get a little glimpse behind the scenes at Rolex. And the watch is probably a touch lighter than the previous model. I find it extremely comfortable to wear. ...
I feel the same.
Without offending anyone (it's always a matter of personal taste, and there's no right or wrong): as a general "non-Daytona fan," this is the only version that truly blew me away and, after three weeks of almost continuous wear, turned me into a Daytona f...
I have learned that
the new 126506 feels a bit lighter than the „old“ version 116506 due to its sapphire glass on the case back. Have a great Sunday, mon ami!
This is a powerful yet subtle watch...at least it's making sure I'm aware of its presence :)
I cannot describe it well enough...it's special. Congrats again and glad to see you're enjoying it, Thomas.
Powerful yet subtle…
An exzellent description of this watch. It has a certain presence on your wrist, but IMHO it’s not shouting. And I like the weight. Since it’s not my first platinum watch, it’s no surprise for me. It would be interesting to compare this new reference with...
I hope you‘re heart will never stop, my friend!!
As you stated in another thread: „This hobby/passion haunts us.“ Will there ever be peace???!?! P.S.: Because you wrote that this watch was made for me – I have to say, I was never a big Daytona fan, and for some reason, this Rolex line always left me rat...
I'm on vacation until next Monday,
and this time I've deliberately only brought two watches with me: the PAM 721 and this particular gem. And it's true, you can enjoy a watch much more and keep discovering new details if you don't change it manically, daily, or even less frequently. I'll t...
I’ve done some major house cleaning regarding my collection in the last month or so. I’ve had the same three watches and rotation for the last couple of weeks. It certainly takes a lot of stress out of decision-making.
Enjoy the remainder of your vacation, my dear friend, all the best, Tony
Beautiful photo essay,
thank you. And that watch… is something else! In a league of its own, really. Cheers Marc
Wonderful post.
Chocolate and ice blue complement each other very well in the sunlight. Looking forward to your future posts. Regards Kurt.
Thanks a lot, dear penfriend!
I have always been a great admirer of the DD in Platinum, especially in your version with the non-fluted bezel.
Everything on this earth was created with a purpose and have to be used and enjoyed.
I share your philosophy and all dough not (yet) a PT Daytona owner, I can assure you that I would do the same! Great photos of a great watch.
It looks awesome! 🤤🤤🤤
I have yet to find the perfect Daytona version for me, but I think that this one could do it quite nicely 😅
For me this IS the perfect „one and only“ Daytona. 🙏
You should definitely try this model out. For most people here, every new watch purchase isn't probably their first 😎. Therefore, the waiting times are (more) bearable. They might even get better, since the market isn't booming … exorbitantly at the momen...
Thanks for the advice Thomas!
I did try it on some time ago, and I loved it, but it didn't really sing to me in the wrist as loud.
Then of course: forget it!
A while ago I reached a point where I became very radical. I'm lucky enough to own a few beautiful watches that I'm very happy with. One of my rules up until now was: one in - one out. But that doesn't work anymore because I've already sold everything I d...
I think we're exactly in the same boat here 😄
I consider that the size of my collection is already big enough, not only in number of watches but also in financial terms. Therefore, if I want to get something in, something equivalent has to go out. And this is getting tougher and tougher, as my collec...
I think it's a very wise idea
to consider in advance how often and for what purposes you'll wear a watch. As for selling at a massive loss, I know that hurts. I console myself with, for example: I at least wore the watch for a while. I can use the money to finance another watch. And l...
Beautiful Daytona! Thank you for sharing the wrist shots
Glad the watch survived a water test. Very heavy on the wrist hahaaha
My pleasure. ☺️🙏
But beware: the watch has so far passed a test ON the water, not IN the water. Because the case back is made of sapphire glass, the watch is not that heavy to wear. At least compared to the previous model. ...
Gorgeous wrist shot and boat, Thomas. Very happy for you to acquire this beauty. Wish I could be as lucky as you one day....
Enjoy it often in good health! Cheers, Henry
Thanks a lot for your kind words, dear Henry! 🙏
But I think you ARE lucky. Because you really do have some heavy hitters in your collection.