Rolex Daytona Comparison New 2023 vs Old - 116505 vs 126505 vs 116508 vs 116500LN vs 126500LN (4K)

Comparing the recently discontinued Daytona range, particularly the 116505, 116508 and 116500LN to the new Daytonas released in 2023, specifically the 126505, 126508 and 126500LN. Looking at the obvious and not so obvious details that have changed.
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[@TwentyOne_Five]

Great to get a video out

[@michaelfierman3256]

Hey! You’re back. Listen, I’m gonna watch this on my TV but I wanted to make sure I left you a comment. I always appreciate your stuff.

[@watchyouare]

Thanks Michael for the kind words, much appreciated!

[@olivierc3131]

Très intéressant ❤

[@JG-OK]

Love the yellow gold champagne/black dial. Not sure if i prefer the new or old ref

[@atxbasic]

Great review. Definitely come back to this when you can show steel 116500LN x 126500LN

[@edotedy]

One of the only videos in TH-cam that cover the case profile change correctly 👏

[@watchyouare]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@tg14764]

Great video. I was a always a fan of the red second hand, sad to see it gone on the 126508

[@Daniel-w5q2w]

Schönes Vergleichsvideo! Ich bin mit dir einig, dass die alte Gehäuseform der 116508 eleganter aussieht. Bei der WG- und RG-Variante halte ich die neue Variante hingegen für besser gelungen, da die Endlinks nicht mehr über die Hörner herausstehen, was nicht nur optisch unschön ist, sondern die Uhr unnötig um 2mm länger macht.

[@coronetmag]

Great video! For that bezel edge you mentioned on the new models, do you think Rolex is trying to find a way to strengthen ceramic bezels which have been reported to crack during removal/servicing? Rolex tends to build watches with servicing in mind, a reason watchmakers say Rolex are easier to service (fewer screws, etc...). If edging the bezel with another material than ceramic isn't exclusively for pure looks but has a practical reason, should we expect it on future models like the GMT, in your opinion?

[@watchyouare]

Thanks Danny! I personally don‘t think so. The outer ring (which I mistakenly called a bezel) seems purely an optical feature, I don‘t see how this would help when removing the bezel for servicing. The feature already exists on Submariners and GMTs but there it actually serves a purpose, as the whole construction is different, being a rotatable steel/gold bezel with a ceramic inlay.

[@808Stevie]

Previous version was too small for bigger wrists. Now it fits better for a wider range of wrists. It’s a truer 40mm watch now. Old one was 38.8 mm, newer one is 39.8mm

[@watchyouare]

Thanks for your input. I think I have to disagree with you, having worn both versions the difference is negligible. Also the previous steel version was and still is a proven design, going back to 2000 or even 1989 and fitting a wide variety of wrists. Back in the 60ies the 4-digit references were 37mm and people have not become bigger so there‘s no real need for larger watches. Even more so as the „bigger is better“ era of the 2000s is now more than gone.

[@victor8794]

Do they fit the exact same for you? I always had trouble getting the right fit with the 116500, one microadjust was slightly loose and next one down was slightly tight. Wondering if I should give the 126500 a shot, does the fit differ at all with both bracelets adjusted to the same size?

[@watchyouare]

Really hard to tell, I would argue there‘s a slight difference but maybe worth just to play with the microadjust and easylink again on the 116500.

[@victor8794]

@@watchyouare is the slight difference that the 126500 fits slightly tighter? Since the end links are 1mm shorter on the 126500

[@watchyouare]

@@victor8794 I would tend to agree but pls don‘t quote me on that. There are so many nuances that come together, the shape of your wrist also plays a role, etc

[@victor8794]

@@watchyouare thanks!