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Clean 126500 Daytona review
- Thread starter m5smg2
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- 27/8/18
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Gen crystal fitted, pushers given a slightly satin finish like gen (might still need to tone it down a bit with cape cod), polish rehaut and address the crunchy pusher and some of the noisy rotor noise. Solution noticed a fair bit of fibers and poor finishing around the pusher area. Here's some pics!
- 23/8/07
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Wow nice upgrades. Thanks for the detailed pics. Looks like the gen crystal shows more on the black dial photos. Would you k ow if the pushers are gen fit, construction?
I believe much like the 116500 they are not interchangeable with gen, the threads are different. You can cut new threads into the case and use gen though, but not a straight swap.Wow nice upgrades. Thanks for the detailed pics. Looks like the gen crystal shows more on the black dial photos. Would you k ow if the pushers are gen fit, construction?
Pushers are different between 116500 and 126500 too, the button is the same but the part that screws in to the case is different from my understanding.
Some pics I took today, click the pics to see full res!
- 8/6/20
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Also the engravings on your white 126 bezel seem different from the ones on your black 126 bezel. Interesting to see how these vary between batchesHi all,
got my Clean 126500 white and Clean 126500 black several days ago.
Feedback from my side:
The 126500 white outbeats the black one for me in every aspect, also in comparision to the 116500 white. For me, the white model is the clear winner, supporting the long lasting premium that white models ask for.
I am surprised how bad the 126500 black looks at my wrist. I have expected something totally different, as I like the watch on pictures. Confirming once again, you need to see the watches on your wrist. It appears way bigger than the white one, looking disproportionate on my wrist.
Regarding the quality, a lot has been said. I do agree, that it is impossible to spot a difference when wearing the watch on your wrist. When it comes to feeling and especially winding the watch, at least I can immediate tell that those are non genuine watches. Still, unbeatable price performace ratio.
However, I seem to have bad luck with my 126500 white, as I can hear a clear noise from the rotor when shaking the watch since yesterday. Accuracy and power reserve are also poor and nowhere near the values you guys are having.
Also, the at my model, the color of the indexes seems to be slightly different and do not perfectly match the color of the dial. So I assume there are minor differences in the batch. Pictures attached, no filters
How much the gen xtal cost? And where you bought it?Gen crystal fitted, pushers given a slightly satin finish like gen (might still need to tone it down a bit with cape cod), polish rehaut and address the crunchy pusher and some of the noisy rotor noise. Solution noticed a fair bit of fibers and poor finishing around the pusher area. Here's some pics!
After full service from my watch maker, the movement is dry from factory.. He clean all of the gears with ultrasonic cleaner, oiling them properly, regulate in few positions.. Now it's keep very good timing accuracy, only +1 second after 4 day of using.. The winding also become buttery smooth.
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Looks awesome buddy!
After full service from my watch maker, the movement is dry from factory.. He clean all of the gears with ultrasonic cleaner, oiling them properly, regulate in few positions.. Now it's keep very good timing accuracy, only +1 second after 4 day of using.. The winding also become buttery smooth.
After full service from my watch maker, the movement is dry from factory.. He clean all of the gears with ultrasonic cleaner, oiling them properly, regulate in few positions.. Now it's keep very good timing accuracy, only +1 second after 4 day of using.. The winding also become buttery smooth.
I sent my 116500 CF for a service at a local watchsmith, what a huge difference it made. Before my watch would stop working after I put it down for a few hours, it was horrible at keeping time. Has been very accurate now.
- 27/8/18
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Just got my qc pics from trusty. Ive green lighted it. Do all white batches have the big O on the rolex crown now?
9 marker looks slightly wonky but wont notice on the wrist. Cant wait to get it
9 marker looks slightly wonky but wont notice on the wrist. Cant wait to get it
- 23/7/24
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Ordered another 126500 Clean with a white dial from another dealer some weeks ago. Am excited, once it arrives. Extra paid for a watch smith service to see and feel a difference to my first watch. Cannot wait to put both watches side by side and spot potential differences. Will keep you guys updated
You paid for that service through the dealer? I suggest just finding a local one.