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Servicing Luxury 1:1 Ultra-Rare Vintage Replica Rolex Submariner Ref. 6200 “King Sub” Watches UK

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Vintage Rolex is a treasure trove for dedicated collectors. Within that little sub-universe, there are grail watches that stand out above the rest. Today, we are looking at one that is pretty high up on many aficionados’ lists. This is the best UK replica Rolex Submariner ref. 6200 watches, also known as the King Sub. My friends at Tempus had one in for service and kindly provided a ton of great pictures of the process. This gives me a good excuse to have a closer look at this rare beast.

The perfect fake Rolex Submariner ref. 6200 watches is also referred to as the Explorer-dial Sub for its atypical numerals at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. With an estimated 300 produced almost 70 years ago, this is about as collectible as they come.

The Rolex Submariners leading up to ref. 6200

The first-ever Rolex to say “Submariner” on the dial had the reference number 6204. That top Rolex replica watches was presented to the public in 1954, but the earliest serial numbers date back to late 1953. You will easily recognize a 6204 as a Rolex Submariner, although many of its characteristic features hadn’t materialized. There was no Mercedes-style hour hand just yet, for instance. Rolex also used a small crown at first before getting into the big-crown era that would soon follow.

The Submariner ref. 6200 was produced from 1955 to 1956, putting it very close to the first model, ref. 6204. Paired with the fact that it has a lower reference number, it makes you wonder whether the original plans for it perhaps predate the 6204. I don’t think so because some of the aesthetic features here debuted on the 1954 ref. 6205. The Mercedes hand, for instance, was introduced during the 6205 window. The crown on that high quality UK Rolex copy watches had also started to grow, forming a perfect stepping stone between refs. 6204 and 6200.

In 1955, the 6200 made its debut, and it remains a bit of an outlier in the Submariner line thanks to its dial. The so-called “Explorer dial” features the 3-6-9 Arabic-numeral layout. This is usually reserved for the Explorer, with hashes in place of the numerals on most Submariners.

The Submariner ref. 6200

Early Submariner references follow each other in quick succession. As a result, the 6200’s production window only lasted from 1955 to 1956. The cheap replica Rolex 6200 watches measures 38mm across, but it is a bit thicker than its predecessors. This was also the first Sub to have its water resistance officially rated to 200 meters, though it is not printed on the dial as it would be on later models.

Speaking of the dial, it is a true gilt one. This means a brass blank is printed with a clear lacquer and then galvanized black. The black doesn’t adhere to the previously clear-lacquered dial features, which then appear as exposed brass lying “in” the black rather than gold paint on top of the black. If you take a loupe to these dials, you will see the text is lower than the surrounding black. There were likely two main dial variants — one with a small logo and one with a large logo. Some feature “Submariner” above 6 o’clock, and some don’t.

Another key characteristic of the Submariner ref. 6200 is the oversized crown without crown guards. This became iconic of early Submariners, although, as you can see, it took a while to get there. These crowns are signed “Brevet,” French for “Patented.” All of these unique features led to the “King Sub” nickname.

Hunting down a King Sub ref. 6200

The King Sub you see here belongs to a Dutch collector. Having already collected several rare Tudor watches, he set his sights on AAA online fake Rolex ref. 6200 watches. Now, we all set our sights on something ambitious now and then, but this is on another level. At the time of writing, there isn’t a single one on Chrono24, for instance. This isn’t surprising, though, as only an estimated 300 units were ever produced. This isn’t a vintage Rolex for the masses either. Good examples have sold for hundreds of thousands of euros when they’ve finally popped up.

The collector in question involved the watchmakers from Tempus early on to assist in the search. As you can imagine, you need an expert eye to purchase something like this. I can only assume having two extra pairs of expert eyes on board is very welcome.

The collector finally identified this 1954 specimen with a rare lollipop seconds hand as his grail watch and set out to acquire it. This big-logo example is in fantastic condition and looks highly original. It was then up to the team at Tempus to give it a proper revision with great respect for originality and condition.

Servicing the King Sub

As you can see from the images, this rare Swiss movements Rolex Submariner super clone watches was in excellent aesthetic condition. The case is nice and thick rather than over-polished, the dial has a lovely, even patina, and the lume, hands, and bezel insert look superb. Now, I am not getting into what is and isn’t 100% original, restored, or replaced before this service. I am no expert on these early Subs, and even if I were, I couldn’t judge it from a distance. Let me instead limit myself to what Tempus did this time.

The only thing Tempus did to the exterior was fit a new-old-stock replacement crystal and refit the bezel. The 1957-dated stretch Oyster bracelet and the case were left alone. I would say this is the only right decision with a watch like this. Speaking of the exterior, have a look at its beautiful bezel. It was plated brass, but the plating wore off. The exposed brass matches the gilt dial perfectly, almost as if designed this way. It is quite understandable that brands sometimes use bronze bezels to mimic this look today.

The movement did receive a full overhaul. This took some expert work. Jasper from Tempus adjusted the thread on the crown tube, for instance, to ensure perfectly smooth operation. As watches get older, such custom work is sometimes necessary. Luckily, people like Jasper are around to do it with great respect for the original watch.

Closing thoughts

Looking at these pictures reminds me why I love properly built mechanical watches. Just look at how perfect everything still is after a cleanup. These Rolex replica watches for men were rudimentary in the best possible sense of the word. If you regularly service them, they will just last and last. To me, this is a testament to the heirloom nature of great watches.

It is also good to see a fantastic watch like this end up with a dedicated collector and proper watchmakers. I am sure the new owner and the team at Tempus will ensure this beauty stays in working condition for the foreseeable future. I know Tempus is making a comprehensive report containing the smallest details about the best quality fake Rolex watches. The company also specializes in the hard work of tracking down rare parts needed for repairs like this. In short, it seems to be in good hands.

The best thing is that its new owner wears it all the time. Though it is rare and special, it will not disappear in some speculator’s safe.

Hands-On Review: Cheap Swiss Fake Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” Ref. 126710 BLRO Watches UK

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Coke or Pepsi? It’s a matter of taste, some say, and individual tastes always differ. But there’s only one right answer if you’re talking about the Rolex GMT-Master. Although the manufacturer made a version that had a GMT bezel in red and black, called “Coke,” the first GMT-Master from 1955 bore the red-and-blue scale for the 24-hour display and was nicknamed “Pepsi.” The top replica Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master II watches represents the reincarnation of the classic in its original form.

At first, the colors were used to distinguish between the day and night times of the second time zone. This and other specs for the watch came from Pan American Airways, at whose request this model was created. At the time, new jet airliners made intercontinental flights shorter and more popular. And the increased number of flights also increased the demand for high quality Rolex fake watches with a second time zone. In addition to having the aura of a pilots’ watch, the high level of recognition of the colored bezel contributed to the GMT-Master’s popularity.

Rolex modified the Pepsi very cautiously until 2007. But then, when it introduced a ceramic bezel on steel versions of the GMT-Master II, it became necessary to shelve the Pepsi. At that time, a two-color bezel made of ceramic appeared to be technically impossible, and the color red could not be created satisfactorily in this high-tech material. In 2013, Rolex solved one of these problems and the first two-tone ceramic scale appeared – in blue and black. This very popular GMT-Master II in steel became known as “Batman.” In 2014, Rolex was able to create the desired red color, and the company reintroduced the beloved red-and-blue Pepsi bezel – on a white-gold watch. The price of over $40,000 was too high for many fans of steel Swiss movements replica Rolex sports watches. In 2018, Rolex responded to its customers’ desires and again issued the Pepsi in steel.

So as not to be confused with the more expensive white-gold Pepsi, the steel Pepsi is the first UK 1:1 copy Rolex sports watches that has a five-piece-link Jubilee bracelet, previously reserved for Datejust models. But whether this is a consolation to owners of the white-gold version is debatable, since the multi-linked Jubilee bracelet has a more elegant appearance than the three-row Oyster one.

Rolex developed the Jubilee bracelet in 1945 for the Datejust, and the GMT-Master has been available with this bracelet option since 1959. Like the Oyster bracelet on the earlier AAA Rolex GMT-Master II replica watches, the center links are polished while the outer links have a brushed finish.

We found the Jubilee bracelet to be very comfortable to wear. The small links fit snugly against the wrist and did not pull fine hairs. Thanks to its curved links, the Oyster bracelet felt just as supple and comfortable. The bracelet and case are both made of saltwater-resistant stainless steel 904L, which Rolex calls “Oystersteel.”

Closing, Locking, Extending

Unlike the Datejust, the Jubilee bracelet for the Rolex GMT-Master II fake watches for sale does not have the Oysterclasp folding clasp but instead uses the Oysterlock folding clasp (which is usual for sports models, with an additional safety bar). The clasps look very similar. Both offer the Easylink extension piece that can lengthen the bracelet by 5 mm – practical when the wrist expands due to warmer temperatures or increased activity. Half a link can be folded out from the clasp to make the bracelet longer without making a visible difference to the bracelet.

The high-quality clasp on the Jubilee bracelet comes very close to optimum, in terms of workmanship and operation. The safety folding bar is barely noticeable when closed. Opening it by lifting the Rolex crown reveals a lever that is easy to raise to open the bracelet.

The winding crown is also simple to use. It must be unscrewed to wind the watch. In the first pulled-out position, the primary hour hand can be moved forward or back in hour increments to set a second time zone. The date will advance accordingly in either direction. In the second position, the minutes hand can be adjusted (and with it, the 24-hour and primary hour hand). The 24-hour hand is best used for home time or, for pilots, the all-important GMT, with the hour hand showing local time. The GMT-Master II is known for this function for travelers. Many other manufacturers only offer a quick-adjustment function for their second-time-zone Rolex super clone watches for men, which is less useful when traveling.

With the GMT-Master II, it is also possible to adjust the bezel (which ratchets in hour increments) temporarily to show another time zone – for example, if you are in the U.S. and are working with a German company. Turning the bezel so that the GMT hand shows the time in the desired time zone allows you to see immediately whether your business partners might be available or not. All in all, the GMT-Master II provides very practical time-zone functions.

Research, Color, Patents

Upon its launch in 1955, the Pepsi’s bezel was made of Plexiglas and the red-and-blue color and the white track were printed on the underside. From 1959 to 2007, Rolex replica watches shop produced the bezel in aluminum with colors created using an anodizing process. This was followed by a zirconium-oxide ceramic track (and the related problems with the color). Mineral pigments can be added to color the material, but there is no mineral pigment that can produce a saturated red color. After years of research, Rolex returned to ceramic with an aluminum-oxide basis and added chromium oxide, magnesium oxide, and a rare earth oxide. This resulted in the red ceramic bezel we have today. For the blue color, half of the bezel is impregnated with a metallic salt solution prior to the sintering process. You can see the blue layer on top of the red background using a loupe. Sintering at 1,600 degrees Celsius for more than 24 hours results in the final colors. However, because the scale shrinks slightly during this process, it must be milled into the proper shape.

In order to make the numerals permanently easy to read, the entire ring is coated with platinum in a PVD process and then polished so that the precious metal remains only in the recessed numerals and dots. Rolex has patented both processes. The faded colors often seen on older GMT-Master models will not occur with the new UV-resistant bezel.

And in contrast to the white-gold Pepsi and all previous GMT-Master II models, this version is the first to use the new Caliber 3285. With the exception of the chronographs, all wholesale fake Rolex self-winding watches are powered by the 31xx caliber (the old version) or the new 32xx caliber with a 70-hour power reserve instead of 48 hours. Although Caliber 3186 continues to be used in the other GMT-Master II models (except for the two new models in red Everose gold and in steel and Everose gold), the new movement now has a ball bearing instead of a plain bearing for the oscillating weight. The in-house Paraflex shock absorber is designed to slide back into its original position more smoothly in the event of an impact.

The greatest advantage for the wearer of the new Pepsi is the increased power reserve. Instead of two days, the watch provides almost three full days of uninterrupted power. The main contributor to the enhanced power reserve is the more efficient Chronergy escapement. The geometry of the pallet fork and escape wheel has been optimized, and the LIGA process, in which these parts are formed with a galvanic molding process, has allowed best quality Rolex replica watches to produce perforated and thus lighter components. And thanks to the nickel-phosphorous alloy used, the escapement is no longer affected by magnetic fields.

What has remained are the well-known advantages of Rolex movements: an extremely stable balance bridge instead of a single-sided balance cock, the free-sprung hairspring with Breguet overcoil and the adjustable fine regulator with Microstella weights on the balance.

Rolex has improved the caliber consistently in the core virtues of accuracy, longevity, and sturdiness. Decorations are present, like a sunburst finish, but there is no hand-applied engraving. The new movement can also be identified by a detail on the dial: a tiny Rolex crown is placed between the two words “Swiss Made” at the dial’s edge.

As always with Rolex, the official Swiss chronometer certification institute COSC confirms the movement’s high rate accuracy at various temperatures and positions. And online Rolex fake watches‘ own specifications require an even greater degree of regulation, with an average deviation of between -2 and +2 seconds per day. Our test watch met these high expectations on the timing machine and showed an average deviation of only +1 seconds. The rate remained in the range between 0 and +3 seconds in all six positions; accordingly, the greatest positional error was measured at only +3 seconds with a manageable amplitude drop between the horizontal and vertical positions.

Beloved, Desired, Unattainable

At $9,250, the steel GMT-Master II Pepsi is placed in the mid-level price range. There are more economical manufacture alternatives with a second time zone, as well as more expensive ones, but with regard to value retention, hardly anyone can compete with Rolex. Since June 2018, this new timepiece has been delivered in very limited numbers, and the few pieces that are resold through online auctions cost at least two times more than new. Demand exceeds supply to a huge degree. As the number of delivered Swiss perfect replica Rolex watches rises, the prices for pre-owned watches are expected to fall somewhat, and we expect that the prices will more or less follow the trends of the GMT-Master II Batman, which is being sold at about 10 percent more than the new price, even with signs of wear. However, in the next few years, it will be difficult to buy a Pepsi from a licensed dealer since the waiting lists are already full.

Rolex has hit the bullseye with its new reissue of the blue-and-red GMT-Master II in steel. While the design has changed very little over the last 60 years, the watch has become a classic with a timeless look rather than merely vintage. The Jubilee bracelet is a good fit with the watch. Rolex has improved the technology within and provides even greater value with a longer power reserve. Functionally, Rolex offers more than most other manufacturers – from the bracelet extension to the time-zone-adjustment function, plus the highest levels of accuracy, legibility and wearing comfort. A transparent caseback would be a welcome addition. And it would be great if Rolex could deliver orders to everyone who says, “I’ll have a Pepsi, please!”

The New Steel Cheap Replica Rolex Daytona 126500LN Watches UK And Everything That’s Changed

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The Rolex Daytona, the Crown’s emblematic chronograph since 1963, celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. Over the decades, everything has been said and written about this industry icon… Everything, up until now. Because for the first time in more than 20 years, the perfect Rolex Cosmograph Daytona replica watches undergoes a transversal update. Case, dial, hands, movement: everything has changed… Except for the design, that remains very much the same. And since the devil is in the details, as it was with the 2020 update of the Submariner, let’s take a closer look at the star of the show, the classic Rolex Daytona 126500LN with a steel case and white dial.

Because we are going to look at the changes of the new Daytona in close detail, this article isn’t the space to rewrite the history of the Daytona again. A vast amount of literature on the subject is available off- and online. However, an essential part of the history of the Rolex Daytona needs to be told again. The Cosmograph Daytona, as we knew it up until 27 March 2023, was actually one of the oldest AAA UK Rolex fake watches in the brand’s catalogue. If you think about it, the last major update on the Daytona, save for the introduction of a ceramic bezel on the steel model in 2016, occurred in 2000, when the Crown slightly redesigned the case, dial and bracelet and, most importantly, introduced its in-house calibre 4130 – which is still, 23 years later, one of the best integrated chronograph movements on the market. Most of the design elements of the previous generation Daytona were a gentle facelift of the 5-digit generation models – which were launched in 1988 when Rolex introduced the first automatic movement (Zenith-based) in the collection. So, all in all, the design was not the most innovative, to say the least.

Has it changed? Well, not much. The new 1:1 online replica Rolex Daytona watches is still, by all means, a Daytona as we’ve come to know it in the past 35 years. Or at least, the new reference 126500LN is very close visually to the previous reference 116500LN, which was nothing more than a ceramic bezel and black rings on the dial added to a steel reference 116520. The keyword at Rolex’s product development team is still evolution, not revolution. (P.S. This strategy has long been successful and applied to many other ranges, such as the Submariner… consistency is key to the brand’s desirability).

However, as is often the case with Rolex, a new generation comes with hundreds of subtle (sometimes almost imperceptible) updates and upgrades. The new Daytona is visually extremely close to the previous generation, but the reality is that virtually no components of the habillage are shared. You have certainly already noticed the new bezel or the redesigned dial, and of course, read in our previous article that the movement is now calibre 4131. But look closely, and you’ll see that the case is different in shape, the guards have been redesigned, the first link of the bracelet is new, the bracelet itself has changed, and the hands and indexes have been reshaped. Indeed, it’s all about incremental changes, but these are everywhere.

An Updated Case & Bezel

Let’s start with the basics and look at the case of the new Daytona 126500LN. At first, one might think that almost nothing has changed. Certainly, the Swiss movements Rolex copy watches is still 40mm in diameter. But look closely, and you’ll see that the entire case has been discreetly redesigned. While we’re on the topic of dimensions, it’s worth pointing out that the thickness is now 11.9mm, which is about 0.5mm less than the previous generation. The Daytona has always been thin among its peers – most modern automatic chronographs are 14mm or more, specifically when equipped with a vertical clutch. Rolex has done a great job here.

Then there’s the actual shape of the case. The updated design of the new top Rolex Daytona replica watches follows the same rules as previously updated collections. First, the lugs have been reshaped, with less difference between the left and right sides – the 1165xx generation always had an asymmetrical case with the thinner right lugs. This dissymmetry of the case has been reduced now. However, contrary to the recent Submariner and Explorer II updates, Rolex hasn’t shaved the inner part of the lugs, and the lug width is still 20mm. Another update concerns the shape of the crown guard, which is now longer and curved from top to bottom, making it better integrated within the overall design. Minimal touches, but once you know, you can’t unsee the differences.

Looking at the profile of the new steel Daytona 126500LN (and, as a matter of fact, the entire 2023 collection), the design is also different, with lugs that have been reshaped and now point downwards. While they used to be straight and pointy at the edge, the new lug design was made to improve the ergonomics of the case. The surface of the flanks is now flatter than in the past, as the Daytona used to have rounded casebands. The back is still a classic fluted, screwed element in solid steel – the see-through sapphire back is exclusive to the platinum edition. The crown screws down, the sapphire on top is flat but now has an anti-reflective coating, and, unfortunately for the practicality of the chronograph functions, the pushers are still screwed. Water-resistance is again comfortable at 100m.

Looking at the back, changes are visible on the newly shaped end links. We’ll come back to that later in the article. The major update on the new best Rolex Daytona super clone watches, or at least on all ceramic editions, concerns the bezel’s construction. In the past, the Daytona used to have a full-ceramic ring. Now, the bezel is edged with a thin polished band of the same metal as the middle case. Although Rolex mentions this change as a mere design choice, adding a metallic ring offers more resistance to possible shocks since ceramic tends to shatter.

The bezel itself isn’t an insert but a solid element, and the metallic ring is part of the case. It’s interesting to note that Rolex mentions that the design is a tribute to vintage high quality Rolex replica watches with bakelite inserts – and we know that Rolex rarely looks back to the past or admits to having retro-looking references. Besides that, we still find the same moulded, recessed tachymeter scale on a black polished surface, with markers and numerals coated with a thin layer of platinum via PVD. As for the looks, this decision elicits mixed feelings (I heard both sides during the fair, this new construction has its advocates and detractors).

All in all, it amounts to small touches everywhere on the case and bezel. Some are almost imperceptible; some are more obvious. I know that many will say that the update is typical of Rolex and that almost nothing has changed. But looking closely at this new 126500LN, you’ll see that there are a lot of differences. It feels a bit more slender, a bit sharper, a bit more modern… And yes, this thin 40mm fake Rolex watches for sale is still one of the most comfortable automatic chronographs on the market.

A More Refined Dial

In addition to the newly designed bezel, the updated dial is the second most obvious change on the 2023 replica Rolex Daytona watches shop. Then again, it’s not a revolution, and the facelift has been done with light touches. First, note that the steel Daytona 126500LN is still available in two editions, one with a black dial and silver rings and the most coveted of all, the white lacquered dial with black rings (photographed here).

The changes on the dial primarily concern the hands/markers and the sub-dials. Both have been reduced in size to bring a more modern, sleeker look without compromising legibility and contrast. The pointy hour markers are now smaller, far better defined than in the past and feature a thinner metallic ring, offering more space for the luminous Chromalight insert inside. The hands, still combining a black lacquered band and a luminous insert, are also slightly thinner to remain consistent with the rest of the dial.

Another change concerns the contrasting rings surrounding the sub-dials, which have been resized. The external diameter remains identical; however, the internal diameter has been increased, making the black textured element thinner. This, together with the smaller applied markers, brings more air to the dial, and the new graphics feel more harmonious.

Some minor details to consider are the small Coronet at 6 o’clock, indicating a new-generation movement, slightly thinner fonts all around, but no changes regarding the copious literature at 12 o’clock (5 lines… Please Rolex, move that Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified mention to the caseback), the position of the counters (still slightly higher than the central axle) or the red Daytona mention above the small seconds counter.

A Slightly Redesigned bracelet

As for the bracelet, it’s all about very small details. The new China fake Rolex Daytona 126500LN watches comes on a classic 3-link Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel, with satin-finished outer links and polished centre links (bracelet reference 78HA00). It is closed by an Oysterlock folding safety clasp with an Easylink comfort extension link (with about 5mm of adjustment).

While it still measures 20mm between the lugs, the bracelet, or at least the end links, seems to have a slightly updated profile. It isn’t obvious, but the end link felt a tad shorter to me than in the past, and the central element is less protruding and points downwards for improved ergonomics. As always with Rolex, the construction and comfort of the bracelet/clasp are superb.

The New Calibre 4131

While the movement is visible on the caseback of the platinum edition, the mechanical update is hidden in the steel Daytona 126500LN (and gold models). The new version of the Swiss made replica Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watches comes with calibre 4131. Again, an evolution more than a revolution, this new movement benefits from the latest technologies of the Crown, including its patented Chronergy escapement with its efficient geometry. Made of nickel-phosphorus, this escapement is resistant to magnetic fields and is combined with a blue Parachrom hairspring made from a paramagnetic alloy. It is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, and the oscillator is mounted on Paraflex shock absorbers.

Otherwise, the architecture is identical, with a column wheel and vertical clutch combination, automatic winding with a newly designed rotor on an (upgraded) ball bearing, and a single barrel capable of storing 72h of power reserve. And even if it’s hidden under a solid back, calibre 4131 has a new, more refined decoration with Rolex Côtes de Genève, which differs from traditional Côtes de Genève with the addition of a slightly polished groove between each band (the sapphire back should be standard on the entire collection). The movement is, of course, Superlative Chronometer certified (both by the COSC and then by Rolex after casing) with an accuracy of -2/+2 seconds/day.

My Take on the New Daytona 126500LN

The new steel wholesale replica Rolex Daytona 126500LN watches is a case study of evolution without revolution. It’s the iPhone or 911 of the watch industry. While almost everything has changed, almost none of the evolutions are perceptible at first sight. This strategy will, as always, have its detractors. But this consistency is also a significant part of the brand’s success. That being said, the new Daytona comes with several very interesting upgrades.

I personally think that the new dial, with its more refined markers and thinner rings, really rejuvenates the style of the Daytona – the dial of the older generation now looks dated. Sleeker, more modern, more aerial, it feels even more luxurious, too, in a pleasant way. Sometimes less is more. The updates on the case are minimal, but then again, a comparison between the old generation and the new model reveals the upgrade in elegance and modernity. The work done to improve the ergonomics (case thinness and bracelet) is undeniably a plus, and the revised movement is also appreciated – even though I had no complaints about the calibre 4130.

The new framed bezel is the one element that remains questionable. I’m still not entirely sure if I love it or if it’s a bit overdone. We debated this topic among the MONO team members more than once during the fair, and I know that our own founder Frank prefers the old one. On my side, I don’t have a clear position yet. Finally, what I disliked in the previous generation hasn’t been corrected – the screwed pushers and the crazy amount of text on the dial are still there.

(Non)Availability & Price

The new Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN in Oystersteel is now part of the permanent collection; the older generation has been officially discontinued. This new model is priced at EUR 14,950 (300 euros more than the 116500LN in early 2023). And as for the ability to get one at retail price, the situation won’t change overnight because there’s a new reference. It is still a unicorn that is almost impossible to get. Even if Rolex is increasing its production, and plans have been released for the opening of a new manufacture in Bulle (scheduled for 2029), the steel Daytona has long been among the most sought-after luxury Rolex fake watches on the market. And the new 126500LN is not going to change this… sadly!