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Clean new 126529LN 'Le Mans' release [actual photos]
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Clean wont have tungsten, just SS, discussed already
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Unfortunately I have to imagine we won’t get a gen vs. rep review on this one just based off how expensive the gen is. Similar to the platinum Daytona
DarthVader1
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muiramas
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So folks are fawning over this as it's CF, but objectively, what is better than the QF - which is weighted and plated?
DarthVader1
If you want the ultimate, you've to pay...(Bodhi)
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If we compare the two non tungsten versions :
I can only see that the dial is better, coronet is better, markers better polished, printing is better (note the 3d raised effect) on the markers of the subdials. Maybe it's also the excellent CTime lighting but the subdials have a nice shimmer to them as well.
Rehaut is better finished as with most CF replicas compared to competitors.
The movement engraving is better on CF as well. QF engravings are very thick, Clean is more appropriate. Neither are like gen I believe, looking at gen pictures Clean lacks the thickness and depth, but QF is a little messy.
Won't make a comment about the case shape because people have argued about long pushers and crownguards, personally I see it but we need side by side to make a comment.
Important note is that the Rhodium Plating on the QF tungsten, while impressive is not per gen, as gen has a warm/grey glow to it while the QF is more platnium-esque (aka shinier) without the warm tone to it. So it's impressive but maybe we don't say it's close to gen.
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Maybe just the dial here… looks like it has a sunburst? I guess it remains to be seen.
You could ask the same questions about CF vs factories like ZF. Sometimes ZF and CF watches seem nearly equivalent, down to the movement, but ZF gets no consideration. People go with the tried and true. I have never been one for brand loyalty - that type of thing should be constantly re-evaluated.
The ZF subs seem particularly promising, but there isn’t much info on them. I’m planning to buy one soon and compare it to my VSF side by side.
Dial does look to have subtle sunburst, look at the "lines" that are ever so subtle that is gathering towards the center :
muiramas
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I recall on the ZF Sub the lume on the indices / hands was not a good match. I don't know if they ever fixed it, but VSF is king of the hill in the Sub game anyway.
scarface1926
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Lol show me someone who owns a gen and ill show you my feet
The CF looks better than QF, the subdials are meant to be shimmering dots not concentric rings
Le Mans Daytona 126529LN-0001
Step into the world of horological excellence with the Rolex Le Mans Daytona 126529LN-0001, a timepiece that celebrates two monumental anniversaries..
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C factory new product Daytona Le Mans.Rolex Daytona Series 126529-0001 New Le Mans
True 24-hour timing function, the upper limit of ordinary 4131 Daytona is 12 hours.
Transparent glass bottom cover, of all Daytona models, only Le Mans and Ice Blue Day have transparent bottom cover.
The three eyes on the dial are made of pearl white frosted technology, not pure white. It is consistent with the real thing.
Does anyone know the timeline on when the DD movement will be available? I'm pretty sure I read that they are working on it.... ?