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Embarrassing marketing, not just Rolex.
Some of us were born in an analog world, but now the world is digital, so nowadays who cares about functionality when choosing a watch? The watches used to be tools for many different needs that today does not exist anymore. Maybe a perpetual calendar, maybe a minute repeater, and just because they are so cool, not because we need them to tell us what day is today, or sing what time it is when it`s dark. I buy a watch mostly because I like the way it looks.
About which Daytona version I would choose, I think it's mandatory to see them live and feel them on the wrist to get the correct idea. I guess you already have seen them live, if not, I suggest you to do so.
The Oysteflex models look great but I'm not sure about them, I'm aware of some strap issues with the right fitting. The SS versions are very nice, from pictures I'd say I prefer the black one, but once you see them live, the white one looks much better to me. The black one, depending on the light conditions, has a lack of contrast and some times it's not easy to read.
In the end, it's just a matter of taste.
Best,
Vte
Rolex Daytona - 116500LN..... "whattya gonna do"?
I have taken the decision to add a modern chronograph to my collection and decided to take a look within Rolex. In making that decision, I decided to have a read through the official Rolex literature describing their Cosmograph Daytona range. To quote the...
if the price isn't an issue I'd go for the 116519LN
From my side, I've ordered 116500 with white dial since I like the contrast it gives. Maybe this is why I'd go for the 116519LN
as my wife once said to me.......
....."You are extremely good at making decisions. Some of them are right."
Haha!!😂😂
I’m dying over here. I love knowing that someone else gets ribbed like I do!
I don't give a sh$$$ to the bla bla. What appeals me most is the coolness of that watch, which is extremely well made, too.
I am more into the white dialed version, which caught all my attention and interest. And as I said many times, I am not a Daytona guy. I really love my white 16520 and will not trade it for the 116500, but I would like to add a 116500 to my 16520. Best, N...
the "bla bla" that is on their website is quite amusing.....
....but is total "bla bla". The watch is cool....yes.....i have no modern Daytona....so interesting to consider.
But on the other hand you can't blame Rolex for trying to move some product...
Can you imagine if their marketing material only consisted of the third section? Sure everybody here will get it but the vast majority of Rolex customers need the first two sections to open their wallets. Think about all those Wall Street, Hollywood execu...
If
i were you, i would Always go for the bracelet. When buying a watch that is the way to go.
Hehe...the timelessness of the marketing spiel 😆
Devil’s advocate: Let’s say economics is not in play, then why not get both the SS and WG and wear each over a few weeks and let your thoughts settle down in favor of whichever it is??? I believe it is more difficult to find the SS so you’ve already beste...
Joe, the black dial SS version is the way to go, IMO.
In the beginning, I liked the white dial SS version better and got it, as you know. But now, I very much prefer the black dial SS version; it’s just very cool, simple and beautiful. I have now also placed an order for this one. As regards the WG version, ...
the decision between black v white.....
......that one wasn't so tricky for me. Well...i visit my AD next week.....time will tell.
How can one display 1/8th of a second with five marks between each second?
Unless I am wrong about the number of marks, which I do not think to be. That is a Training anoying (!) about this chrono and many, many others. However: I would love to own a whithe one ... or any of the ones on Oysterflex ... even the WG one on an Oyste...
the marketing is a joke....
......and the "for purpose" angle is very tenuous. As Nicolas put it so well...its all "bla bla". But aesthetically, just stunning.....
do you think that .....
.....to accurately measure 1/8 of a second, it specifically requires the marking to be in 1/8th segments? Clearly, if the second hand moves at intervals that is way less than 1/5th, it will still be an accurate measure but just harder to differentiate exa...
Four markings is all the trick:
First mark shall be this: I the space inbetween to tge next mark: I is also a "mark" and the actual First mark, then comes the second mark: I which is actually the second mark to read (!), then the comming space is the third mark, and so on ... . Example:...
i understand your point and agree with you to an extent....however....
.....all i am saying is that technically they are not mis-stating anything. It would certainly make it easier to read the accurate reading if they were to follow your prescription....but your prescription wouldn't actually make the watch any more accurate...
Your choice: LN black dial
is better, more harmonious looking than the one without the ceramic bezel insert.
You would be an absolute, irrefutable, donkey's ass if you purchased the white one. Err, the black one. Err, the one on a strap. Clearly
Having written that, I prefer the gold version 😉
116519LN would be the one to go for
the rubber strap and that grey dial in my opinion triumphs over the 116500LN with a black dial and bracelet. My personal preference however is the 116500 with the white dial which I fortunately now own but as my friend Kamal Rostov told me, the black dial...
That is totally understandable
especially after seeing your admiration for the 5370P with its black dial!!
Are you stalking me sir?!
Hahahahaha you know me too well Sham! My preference would be the WG, black and lastly the white dial version and in that order. Although, beggars aren’t supposed to be so anal... I’d buy yours off you! It’s too big on you anyways 😬
I better go resize it so that
I can flaunt it in front of you when we do meet next! And you had better decide on that white gold Daytona because it has your name written all over it!!
Well, you may tell your lovely AD that I’m ready if either
the WG or black dial is available... Thing is, and seeing how the current modus operandi works, I may not even dare to dream of one. Sigh 😔
I shall inform her gladly on your behalf
The white gold Daytona will be yours hopefully soon! Soon being in the next two years!!
You didn't have to wait for a long time
after placing the order. In my opinion all Daytona's looks great and which one of them you choose you cannot go wrong. There are many who prefers precious metal over the SS but naturally the SS is the original metal as to comes when the Daytona was launch...
great debate and choice to make
Having never seen one in the flesh , I feel totally qualified nay obligated to chip in here Both look stunning But what about mr Platona??? Metal strap, stealth watch ...
You picked one....
..... that I really do not like. I don’t like the shade of blue. I also really dislike combining brown and blue. For me, this feels more blingy than I am comfortable with.
Difficult decisions indeed...
As you already know we have quite an overlap in our Patek collections as we are both suckers for dark dials and white metal. I’m definitely a Patek and not a Rolex guy. However beginning of 2017 I bought the 116500LN Black Dial as my first Rolex (to my gr...
Interesting dilemma...
I am a big fan of many the new Daytona offerings. These two no exceptions. When I first saw the renditions of the ceramic bezel precious metal pieces of the oysterflex I got really excited. Perfect blend of elegance and sportiness and captures the spirit ...
It is made to Rolex exacting standards for sure, but in essence I have to say you do have some merit, I wonder how many people buy it because of it technical merits and
history, or simply buy it because it is "the" watch to have and because you can't buy the bloody thing- i.e. hype overdrive Its probably bought more by "A" list wannabee then watch collector. However the caveat here is that people on this forum will fall ...
Of course what we really might want is not on the menu
I.e. the sunburst panda dial of the 519 on the 500. As you know from my previous posts, I had the exact same conundrum. In the end I got the SS, but if the timing would have been slightly different I would be wearing the white gold. Upside of the WG would...
Get the steel one first...
Get the steel one first. You can always get the white gold one later, should you be so inclined to have a second after the steel one.
The white gold looks better
The dial looks better and the rubber strap is way better than the shiny middle link strap and lighter,At least for me. Best, Ahmed
Embarrassing marketing, not just Rolex.
Some of us were born in an analog world, but now the world is digital, so nowadays who cares about functionality when choosing a watch? The watches used to be tools for many different needs that today does not exist anymore. Maybe a perpetual calendar, ma...