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Mixed feelings for Daytona 116500LN...
Daytona. I wanted it so badly when it was launched back in 2016, but the hype and therefore waitlist made it impossible and so...I move on.
Fast forward to 2020 and I was presented the opportunity to purchase the 116500LN at MSRP. The love is no longer as strong, I took it nonetheless.
I am still undecided, not that I want to sell (sorry dealers, I’m not selling this piece, please do not DM me) but whether I enjoy wearing it, probably only wore it twice since.
Anyone has the same feelings about the 116500LN?
Fast forward to 2020 and I was presented the opportunity to purchase the 116500LN at MSRP. The love is no longer as strong, I took it nonetheless.
I am still undecided, not that I want to sell (sorry dealers, I’m not selling this piece, please do not DM me) but whether I enjoy wearing it, probably only wore it twice since.
Anyone has the same feelings about the 116500LN?
Yeah.
My AD asked me if I wanted either a white or black one and after considering and trying both on, I passed. It should have been something I craved but honestly, the hype and the actual look and feel was underwhelming. I was happy to let the next folks have the opportunity. Too many other watches that excite me more.
Kent
Kent
Wow...really?!?! Can you have your AD call me :)) I'll take both :)P [nt]
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Nice shots of your Daytona !
I was the other way round - I wasn’t into Daytonas and other sports Rolexes years ago (was a dress watch, Lange/Montblanc Villeret/JLC/indies guy) but the herd instincts got into me (yes I’m weak minded lol).
After I started getting my sports Rolexes from my AD, I was initially feeling “what’s the hype?!”
But after wearing the steel Daytona, Pepsi, Sub for months and months, I grew to appreciate them a lot. They are very good “go anywhere do anything” kind of watches. Very solidly built, accurate and fuss free. And they look good to me - enduring in design and I don’t get bored of them as easily as some other fancier haute horology watches. In some parts of the world and even in safe Singapore, I won’t wear or flaunt them though.
Probably the only thing I dislike about my Daytona is that is is too recognizable (maybe less so than the sub) and “in demand” - I had someone in public following me and then asking me “ Is your Daytona real - do you wanna sell your Daytona ?” That is the key drawback when it comes to enjoying a Daytona !
Mine says Hi.
Enjoy yours! Wear it more often and you might like it more 
Cheers
Robin
Thanks for the compliment Robin!
I will have to give it a bit more time and see if I can develop a feeling for this.
I admit it’s a really a lovely timepiece in terms of color combination, ceramic bezel and curvy case, but there’s a bit too much hype and being recognizable isn’t a fun thing, even posting here, I am getting DMs asking if I were to consider selling (sorry guys, not selling this piece, just that I don’t have the urge to wear it often).
Enjoy your beauty too!
I admit it’s a really a lovely timepiece in terms of color combination, ceramic bezel and curvy case, but there’s a bit too much hype and being recognizable isn’t a fun thing, even posting here, I am getting DMs asking if I were to consider selling (sorry guys, not selling this piece, just that I don’t have the urge to wear it often).
Enjoy your beauty too!
Most welcome my friend
Keep the Daytona ! Enjoy it from time to time and it will grow on you
I thought I’m the only one with this feelings!
“The Daytona”, the watch that most want!
I went trough all modern models starting with the Zenith all the way to the recent one, I couldn’t bond with eider.
All had faults that at the time couldn’t accept or matched with my expectations.
The Zenith with the anorexic hands, rattling bracelet and cheap clasp lasted one month in my collection, the 116520, did better awesome solid case, bracelet, clasp, but too shiny a scratch magnet and unreadable time, also left, but I gave it another try because the Hype for Daytona’s started and the forums and social media convinced me, so I bought it again.
Owned it for a couple of months the feelings didn’t changed, off it went again(I made $1K profit).😂
Fast forward the new one got released!
My AD offered me the first one he received (huge fight over it with a famous celebrity), I got it , and in the almost four years of ownership I wore it maybe fifteen times.
I can deal with the watch, I love the movement(I think is a benchmark of the modern automatic chronograph) but the dial and the screw down pushers are a huge turnoff for me.
The time is hard to read due to the sundial dark circles and the screw downs are annoying.So I’m in the same camp as you, and as many times I decide to sell it, the price jumps up and up again! I Even have the stickers on the clasp!
With the prices this things are fetching this days, I feel like running to a wall and bang my head in it, but as a timepiece I have no regrets, at least I have my own experience with them not someone else’s.
Now I wish I would own all this models, because I understand the evolution of the line...
So same as you after four years I still have in the watchbox, and while I love Rolex(the divers and the GMT’s), the Daytona is just a dust collector at best!
My advice is that if you don’t need to sell it or you didn’t find something better, just keep it and think of it as an achievement!
Now the new Sub date, its a different ball game!
Want, want, want!😂
As always, this is my opinion only and everyone’s mileage may vary...
I went trough all modern models starting with the Zenith all the way to the recent one, I couldn’t bond with eider.
All had faults that at the time couldn’t accept or matched with my expectations.
The Zenith with the anorexic hands, rattling bracelet and cheap clasp lasted one month in my collection, the 116520, did better awesome solid case, bracelet, clasp, but too shiny a scratch magnet and unreadable time, also left, but I gave it another try because the Hype for Daytona’s started and the forums and social media convinced me, so I bought it again.
Owned it for a couple of months the feelings didn’t changed, off it went again(I made $1K profit).😂
Fast forward the new one got released!
My AD offered me the first one he received (huge fight over it with a famous celebrity), I got it , and in the almost four years of ownership I wore it maybe fifteen times.
I can deal with the watch, I love the movement(I think is a benchmark of the modern automatic chronograph) but the dial and the screw down pushers are a huge turnoff for me.
The time is hard to read due to the sundial dark circles and the screw downs are annoying.So I’m in the same camp as you, and as many times I decide to sell it, the price jumps up and up again! I Even have the stickers on the clasp!
With the prices this things are fetching this days, I feel like running to a wall and bang my head in it, but as a timepiece I have no regrets, at least I have my own experience with them not someone else’s.
Now I wish I would own all this models, because I understand the evolution of the line...
So same as you after four years I still have in the watchbox, and while I love Rolex(the divers and the GMT’s), the Daytona is just a dust collector at best!
My advice is that if you don’t need to sell it or you didn’t find something better, just keep it and think of it as an achievement!
Now the new Sub date, its a different ball game!
Want, want, want!😂
As always, this is my opinion only and everyone’s mileage may vary...
+1 I have the same thoughts Robin. Nothing horological about a Daytona but the whole package is inimitable and reassuring so far. [nt]
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I got one for my son's 30th...
...but haven't had the chance to play with it (Covid). But I was very surprised at how slim it was...
It really is a beautiful watch. Were I to get a Rolex to complement my old Sub this might be it.
I know many people who don't like the new Daytona, and many who love it...It just comes down to one's taste, so if you don't love it you can easily move it, else enjoy it to the fullest! :-)
Here's my one and only Daytona, which I'll never sell....I believe it's the prior generation to yours. Cheers.
Thanks René, the shirts were Etro...and actually my friend in picture #2 had a much more special Rolex Tiffany that evening, great piece🙏🥂 [nt]
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Thanks for the additional info Fabrice!
Yes, your friend’s 1675 is also very beautiful 😍😍😍
And special. As also his taste for clothing. But I tend to like more the one like yours. More outspoken or bold. I can’t find the right term to describe it. But I find it more to my taste.
Best regards and have fun!
René
And special. As also his taste for clothing. But I tend to like more the one like yours. More outspoken or bold. I can’t find the right term to describe it. But I find it more to my taste.
Best regards and have fun!
René
Lovely shots!
Yes, that’s the prior generation and that’s the color combination to get! Many years back, it was being displayed at the AD, unfortunately a lady 20 seconds ahead of me sat down and bought it right away for her husband. He’s a lucky man!
Enjoy your watch in good health!
Enjoy your watch in good health!
You have 1 or 2 Daytona ? :-), your first photo shows that you have it on a fluted bezel ;-)
Nice photo.
Let's name it this Daytona, The Dallas Style ;-)
Let's name it this Daytona, The Dallas Style ;-)
Alas only one, but it probably means I keep the bezel clean and shiny..😂😉 [nt]
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It is a beautiful watch
And also your pictures are superb!
Just remember what happened with the original Paul Newman Daytonas. At first nobody wanted them, now they are grails!
I think eventually it will grow more and more into you, until you can’t take it off. But if not, you will have absolutely no problem finding a happy new owner.
Enjoy it!
René
Just remember what happened with the original Paul Newman Daytonas. At first nobody wanted them, now they are grails!
I think eventually it will grow more and more into you, until you can’t take it off. But if not, you will have absolutely no problem finding a happy new owner.
Enjoy it!
René
Thank you for your kind words!
Time will tell if I can develop a strong feel for this watch again but I won’t sell it, perhaps one of my sons may like it more.
Look forward..it is a great piece
I understand your woes fully.
You are lucky to get such a wonderful piece directly from the AD. Hope to see more wristshots of it.
This piece will likely always be in demand, and scarce.
Should it stay or should it go.....
I personally do not use watches an investment vehicles. I acquire watches that I find interesting, and I wear them. If I find I’m not wearing one of my watches often or if my eyes get tired of looking at its lines then off it goes to a new owner.
But this is a Daytona, which I’m sure you know is a watch that many currently view as a growth-potential investment.
So Even if you don’t love it anymore you may still want to hang onto it as an investment vehicle...
There seems to still be investors that feel comfortable trying to grow wealth through purchasing, sometimes holding and selling current production model watches.
But then again it ties a relatively large amount of capital up in a watch - and I’m not sure that watches are always long term reliable investments and the “perceived value” world of watches seems to be in a state of change.
But not too worry because you can always sell it and use your profits to buy the new Oyster Perpetual in either turquoise or that awesome silver
Whatever you do I hope that you enjoy your new watch in the best of health!
But this is a Daytona, which I’m sure you know is a watch that many currently view as a growth-potential investment.
So Even if you don’t love it anymore you may still want to hang onto it as an investment vehicle...
There seems to still be investors that feel comfortable trying to grow wealth through purchasing, sometimes holding and selling current production model watches.
But then again it ties a relatively large amount of capital up in a watch - and I’m not sure that watches are always long term reliable investments and the “perceived value” world of watches seems to be in a state of change.
But not too worry because you can always sell it and use your profits to buy the new Oyster Perpetual in either turquoise or that awesome silver
Whatever you do I hope that you enjoy your new watch in the best of health!
I want one. But at the end of the day; it's just a watch...
Many people ask me if I would get one of these Rolex Daytonas if given the opportunity. I say unequivocally YES! And I'd wear it too! Some people only want to wear Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin timepieces, they think why wear a Rolex when you've got something better. But I just like the Daytona.
My exact sentiments!
I had mine for a month and could not fall in love with it despite the hype. A fellow purist is now the proud owner of the watch