Clean 126500 Daytona review

[offroadfreak]

100% spot on.

Personally I would not consider the deep crystal on these CF 12 series. The stock CF crystal is not incredible (like it is on the VSF subs) but does not need to be replaced as such was the case with the CF 11 series where the stock crystal was absolute crap. There is too much to trade off (not gen like look and edge profile, rainbow/creamy shade on the outer ring, fragile outer AR layer that is subject to scratches...) for the extra clarity you get.

Honestly, I'd save the money and service the movement instead as it seems to me that this is where the extra care is needed on these CF 12 series.

Now, when it comes to the gen crystal, ignorance is bliss. You don't know you need one until you get one. So if you've never felt the absolute need to upgrade the crystal on your reps then save yourself the trouble and don't as going with a gen crystal is like opening Pandora's box. Once you see it, you can't unsee it and it's probably only in your mind but you'll feel compelled to put a gen crystal on almost every other Rolex rep even when there's absolutely no objective reason to do it. You've been warned!

Speaking of service. Where do you guys service your reps? I have a couple of 7750 from some older V6 hublots and also two daytona’s. But dont know where to service i am located in NL.

Ant tips are welcome. Thanks!

 

[KGZ]

Speaking of service. Where do you guys service your reps? I have a couple of 7750 from some older V6 hublots and also two daytona’s. But dont know where to service i am located in NL.

Ant tips are welcome. Thanks!

There are many trusted watchmakers on RWI to chose from in Europe. https://forum.replica-watch.info/categories/service-and-parts-providers.10835951/

I have used Natas78 (on a DD4130, a couple of clone 324s and on a gen speedmaster) and I am very satisfied. Not sure if he works on 7750s though.

 

[m5smg2]

 

[Tompa]

Wow love the black one
If someone whats to trade there black dial for a white dial pm me, or Maybe i need to buy a black dial to in future..

 

[m5smg2]

Wow love the black one
If someone whats to trade there black dial for a white dial pm me, or Maybe i need to buy a black dial to in future..

I think you answered your own question

 

[Mark1937]

...but is the gen crystal used to better see the underlying dial rep? Hahahahaha

don't worry about the crystal, this time cf did a good job, and it is certainly not with a gen crystal that the watch will seem authentic to you ;-)

 

[m5smg2]

Crystal looks….crystal clear

 

[scarface1926]

Crystal looks….crystal clear

for you more because you have both white and black more of the two is the most complete? Thanks

 

[offroadfreak]

Its stunning i even like the bevels on the movement.

 

[Karbon74]

ok just saw the 126500 in the flesh at the airport.
This thing is just superb.

Strange how they seem to have slimmed down everything on the dial. Very delicate, almost dainty

 

[19SGT82]

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but do BTF have any plans to release this reference?

 

[Dexxter]

Finally spotted the crown on the gen clean glass

 

[m5smg2]

Finally spotted the crown on the gen clean glass

gen clean glass? What’s that mean

 

[m5smg2]

ok just saw the 126500 in the flesh at the airport.
This thing is just superb.

Strange how they seem to have slimmed down everything on the dial. Very delicate, almost dainty

Which dial was it?

 

[Karbon74]

panda

 

[eBoy]

My CF 126500

 

[Karbon74]

My CF 126500

what do you mean "your 126500" ?
You mean "my" CF126500

ok ok, you can take some pics, but please ship it back asap

 

[eBoy]

what do you mean "your 126500" ?
You mean "my" CF126500

ok ok, you can take some pics, but please ship it back asap

 

[Bobi01]

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but do BTF have any plans to release this reference?

I bet they will not release anything more because their selling is not the best, clean just killed them in sales of daytonas…

 

[Dexxter]

gen clean glass? What’s that mean

I mean the glass that comes with the clean daytona nothing modded here