It’s been a while since I stepped away from the rep scene, happily enjoying my Explorer II. But like many others, I’ve continued to experience the ongoing saga of being snubbed by Rolex. After some reflection (and a bit of wrist envy), I finally decided it was time to treat myself, and what better way than with the iconic Daytona Panda 116500.
Of course, I turned to JTime, who were incredibly helpful the last time around. With seamless communication and trusted service, it just made sense to go with them again.
As I dived into the forums, I came across the release of Clean’s V1 of the new 126500. Visually, it’s an impressive piece. But after some deep-dive comparisons and feedback from fellow collectors, I noticed a few minor design quirks and inconsistencies (just nitpicking) that suggest this is still a maturing rep. That’s not to knock the 126500 V1, Clean is known for refining their releases, and I’m sure a sharper V2 (or even V3) is on the horizon.
I realised I might’ve jinxed myself by overanalysing. So, instead of chasing perfection, I went for proven excellence—the 116500 V3. It’s a tried-and-tested piece with mature refinements.
The Journey So Far -
More updates to follow.
Of course, I turned to JTime, who were incredibly helpful the last time around. With seamless communication and trusted service, it just made sense to go with them again.
As I dived into the forums, I came across the release of Clean’s V1 of the new 126500. Visually, it’s an impressive piece. But after some deep-dive comparisons and feedback from fellow collectors, I noticed a few minor design quirks and inconsistencies (just nitpicking) that suggest this is still a maturing rep. That’s not to knock the 126500 V1, Clean is known for refining their releases, and I’m sure a sharper V2 (or even V3) is on the horizon.
I realised I might’ve jinxed myself by overanalysing. So, instead of chasing perfection, I went for proven excellence—the 116500 V3. It’s a tried-and-tested piece with mature refinements.
The Journey So Far -
- Order Placed (via WhatsApp): 27 May 2025
- Payment Made: 28 May 2025
More updates to follow.