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Incoming: 116500LN Black Dial Daytona

 


After literally years....., one link carefully removed by me rather than the dealer and on it goes.




You guys and gals know the kind of story it takes to get here so I won't bore you with that.  It was worth it.  Peeling off the stickers is like underdressing your new partner for the first time.  smile

It's stunning, both understated and yet dressy at the same time.  More subdued than the white dial version I prefer the silver and sunburst subdials that match the steel colour (I think white here would be 'too far'.  I remember that Amanico made the exact opposite observation preferring the white dial and commenting that the black dial might be better with white subdial rings.)  The legibility is way above expectations and better than my 2998-6 (same combo of steel hands on black dial where certain lighting made the hands disappear) but anti reflective coating is completely absent.

More details as things develop.  Timing results etc.

Velociphile



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Congratulations!

 
By: Joepny : April 17th, 2018-05:51
I cannot imagine one could do wrong with either dial color on this steel Daytona. I do like the black more, a natural preference to black dials.

Tim Tim Tim... BRAVO!

 
By: amanico : April 17th, 2018-07:14
Black or white, it is nothing else than a matter of personal preference. Which matters is that you have a TOP cool Rolex, Chronograph and Watch. It is all of that. My friend, huge congratulations. I dream of the day I will initiate the same post than your... 

Looks perfect on your wrist

 
By: emcquillan : April 17th, 2018-08:10
I got the same December last year and am still waiting patiently for the white dial as well. I like both.

I got the white dial version back in November because I liked it better at that time.

 
By: Pretty Boy : April 17th, 2018-09:17
Now, I tend to prefer the black dial version. I think it’s cooler and better balanced. This sucks. Huge congrats on yours, and I’m absolutely sure that you will enjoy it a lot. Best, Volker ...  

Hello Volker

 
By: renerod : April 17th, 2018-09:51
But yours looks like it is developing a cream patina on the dial Cheers! René

First timing results are in.... it's no Tudor lol!

 
By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : April 17th, 2018-09:49
Average of 5 positions (no 12H or Vertical Droit VD): 1.38s/d (so inside +/- 2s/d)* Max dev across all pos: 5.7 s/d* Shows how far things have come. This used to be an amazing result; and still is for old tech, but I think 4130 is starting to show its age... 

I love that watch!

 
By: ripper444 : April 17th, 2018-18:32
I remember selling my 116520 (which has since sky rocketed in price)! I had the money ready to buy this watch and well it’s 2018 and have since spend the money on other pieces! Someday someday in the next 10 years i hope to find one at an AD without a wai... 

Day 2's timings - more detail.

 
By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : April 18th, 2018-14:13
Thanks for everyone's kind words. here's some data. Pos Rat Amp BE 3h 2.4 260 0.6 9h -1.9 274 0.6 6h 2.2 270 0.4 DU 3.1 300 0.4 DD 1.1 300 0.6 Average 1.38 s/d -2/+2 limit Average of 9h 6h and DU 1.1 s/d (these 3 pos my personal favourite guide for me) ma... 

His brother says hi!

 
By: pat1964 : April 25th, 2018-07:58
Whilst I can see the attraction of the black dial I am still in love with this one. Been with me a few months now and puts a smile on my face every time I strap it on!! Patrick ...