Xepa 0 Posted March 16, 2019 Everybody knows the white dial 116500LN. The ceramic panda dial (but is it really a panda dial? who cares) daytona. Seems a lot of people are willing to trade their left bollock for these, and they're naturally very popular in rep form. Like many I saw it, loved it, wanted it. Got the ARF version and was really pleased with it - but here's the twist!! In a rep world first, I decided a few months down the line that actually, I much prefer the classic steel bezel. Not only did I go backwards, I fully reversed and opted for the black dial while I was at it. The white wasn't great for telling the time at a quick glance, so this is more practical for me as well. BEHOLD!!! The ARF 116520: The bracelet doesn't feel as nice on this one but that's my only, very minor complaint... HUBBA HUBBA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted March 16, 2019 Glad u r pleased with what u have in mind. Nice shot. Wear it well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueoysterboy 17 Posted March 16, 2019 I agree, telling time at a glance on a white dial panda is challenging for those of use with older eyes. Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted March 16, 2019 Very nice pics ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xepa 0 Posted March 16, 2019 11 hours ago, blueoysterboy said: I agree, telling time at a glance on a white dial panda is challenging for those of use with older eyes. Enjoy Oi I'll have you know I'm barely 70!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperLory 59 Posted March 16, 2019 Consensus seem to think otherwise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xepa 0 Posted March 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, SuperLory said: Consensus seem to think otherwise The ceramic is certainly far more popular. I dunno, I just went off mine after a while. Maybe seeing them everywhere made it feel less special or something. I was originally deciding between the ceramic panda and this model, and at the time I just said fuck it and went with the newer one. Turns out I genuinely do like this one much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueoysterboy 17 Posted March 16, 2019 I had to get the hands painted on my white-faced panda so I could see them. ... and I’m only 60. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andreiadrian 0 Posted March 16, 2019 Great pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperLory 59 Posted March 18, 2019 The ceramic is certainly far more popular. I dunno, I just went off mine after a while. Maybe seeing them everywhere made it feel less special or something. I was originally deciding between the ceramic panda and this model, and at the time I just said fuck it and went with the newer one. Turns out I genuinely do like this one much better.I was referring to legibilityThe white dials (either 116500 or 116520) seem to be more legible than the black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silvire 0 Posted April 5, 2019 Where are you guys living that the ceramic bezels are so common? I live in a large city and I've only seen SS daytonas, never a ceramic daytona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHOSHO95 0 Posted April 11, 2019 Daytonas are soooo beautiful if I am buying a gen it will be a Daytona! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking95 3 Posted April 20, 2019 I still find the Chronograph hard to read on the black dial, the 126520 is slightly better as the tweaked the silver subdial rings on the ceramic version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redemskis 6 Posted April 20, 2019 Awesome! Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adit 642 Posted April 20, 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 00:35, Xepa said: .....actually, I much prefer the classic steel bezel. +1 I have the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossydfc 0 Posted April 25, 2019 Looking at purchasing a daytona, doing lots of research, looks awesome without the ceramic to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missa146 0 Posted April 26, 2019 We have the gen daytona with steel bezel, and it honestly is a scratch magnet if you wear it daily.I would exchange the bezel any day for a ceramic one if it was possible! Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
