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Update: I saw this one today and I’m convinced

Dropped by my local Rolex AD today and as luck would have it, they had both this Daytona WG Oysterflex that you like and the older 116509 WG blue dial as well as a few other gold models.

The Daytona WG Oysterflex dial is livelier and more vibrant in the metal. Really cool. I thought it might seem passive and too restrained. But it has a vibrant quality. I handled it under the store’s lights and it made the rhodium dial a tiny bit creamy. But I think in outdoors direct sunlight, it will be a true silvery glow. The cerachrom bezel is beautiful and I have changed my mind about it, I think the new bezel is better. It does make the watch profile seem less high/tall. I’m not completely convinced by the Oysterflex bracelet — obviously it felt lighter but I’m not sure it fits my bony wrist well. It flares out a bit on the sides due to the inner design. I think it is better for a meatier wrist than mine.

The 116509 WG blue dial is as gorgeous as advertised. The blue color is everything about this watch. The red accents within the dual are just noticeable enough to create a pleasing contrast against the sea of blue. It is a hefty watch but not an overwhelming bulkiness to me and I think I could deal with it. The WG bracelet has a slight yellow tint under the store’s artificial lights. I still like the overall complete all-metal look of this reference. It feels to me more in keeping with the emotions of a Daytona to have a metal oyster bracelet. However, the bezel is not cerachrom and originally I didn’t think that would bother me but in real life, I feel the lack of cerachrom bezel is now a big deal. It is the curse of comparing the new vs. the recent past.

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Thoughts on Daytona in WG and Oysterflex

By: CastorKrieg : July 9th, 2018-05:25

Looking into making a new watch purchase, narrowed it down to a few brands but probably the most coveted is the Daytona. Here's the thing - I don't want the SS one. The ADs in Paris do not have waiting lists, and the watch sells at 40-50% premium online -...

It is gorgeous

By: Gelato Monster : July 9th, 2018-06:11

I honestly think this is better than steel

I own this one. It's fantastic.

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 9th, 2018-06:24

Dial is fantastic to see. I also own the black dial steel. Both lovely watches but the WG is my choice between the two.

+1

By: Gelato Monster : July 10th, 2018-05:35

you have a very nice eye. I also adored the WG and Black Dial Stainless Steel

I'm following your thread too because I like the 116519LN

By: Joepny : July 9th, 2018-06:37

and also the full WG bracelet/steel bezel models 116509 (in blue dial as well) I would love to know if you considered either of the 116509 models and any thoughts you have. I have not been able to see one in the metal at any ADs yet. I don't think I am to...

For some reason I want the rubber bracelet :-)

By: CastorKrieg : July 9th, 2018-06:54

I know the full PM versions each have a different dial, however the weight would be an issue, plus as I mentioned having full SS Nautilus makes full SS Daytona a bit redundant in my eyes.

yes the heavy weight is something I need to try on at dealer and feel if it is a dealbreaker

By: Joepny : July 9th, 2018-07:05

But typically I like a heavier watch in the fall and winter. So that is why I was thinking you could change to the rubber bracelet for comfort & lighter weight when necessary. and then have the option of WG bracelet for when you want all precious metal fe...