Panda Daytona 116500 GEN VS NOOB, Clean V2, BT V2, Full comparison

[aHero]

Thanks for the tip, I already scratched the hell out of the link, the screwdriver keeps slipping out because it’s too tight. Other side was no problem though. And I have to check why one link is missing, I counted them on my gens and the pcl bracelets all have 12 links. This one came with 11

I’m assuming you’re not using a hollow ground tip screwdriver. That’s the absolute key to any Rolex link screw.

 

[Cheesegrater]

Just received my QC photo, this is supposedly v3 with the better crystal. Anyone see any difference?

Is this BTF ?

 

[spaceman007]

Is this BTF ?

Clean

 

[d3xophen]

Pics of my V1 next to my V3 for reference on dial color, print, etc (V1 on the left).


Warmer Tone is correct according to Ctime comparisons video.

 

[Bobi01]

Oh yes the new hands are definetly better, cf new hands are 3D now as you can see on pic bellow

 

[mmaggi]

Looks like the CF 116500 V3 in either white or black is the way to go if you're not planning on doing any mods

 

[spaceman007]

Looks like the CF 116500 V3 in either white or black is the way to go if you're not planning on doing any mods

I just ordered the white and am super excited to get it. If its as great as I am hoping I will probably order the black also. throw it on an oysterflex for extra flexing

 

[Bobi01]

Looks like the CF 116500 V3 in either white or black is the way to go if you're not planning on doing any mods

I just pulled the thrigger for the black one, recieved first qc pics but i got shiny subdials on v3 which was weird and i rejected, waiting for another one

 

[Bobi01]

I just ordered the white and am super excited to get it. If its as great as I am hoping I will probably order the black also. throw it on an oysterflex for extra flexing

Yeah i also have white and now waiting for black, will put rubber b on one of them, cant wait

 

[mmaggi]

Shiny sub-dials on a CF? I never saw shiny sub dials on a CF 116500 Daytona. That was the case with BTF V1.

 

[spaceman007]

Yeah i also have white and now waiting for black, will put rubber b on one of them, cant wait

Try the CF oysterflex, i hear its good. Please post your feedback once you receive it, im very curious.

 

[Bobi01]

Try the CF oysterflex, i hear its good. Please post your feedback once you receive it, im very curious.

I already have black white and red rubber b and i love the rubber b look to be honest

 

[Bobi01]

Try the CF oysterflex, i hear its good. Please post your feedback once you receive it, im very curious.

Brother, btf v1 , v2 and every version on btf are all shiny… cf v1 shiny and fat , cf v2 shiny and corrected thickness , v3 matte and best sudbial finish ever on black daytonas

 

[Bobi01]

Shiny sub-dials on a CF? I never saw shiny sub dials on a CF 116500 Daytona. That was the case with BTF V1.

 

[mmaggi]

Ok. I see the outer sliver ring being shiny. I understood the issue was with the black inner part. Got it. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Shinobidaone]

I’m assuming you’re not using a hollow ground tip screwdriver. That’s the absolute key to any Rolex link screw.

I’ve got a dozen gen Rolexes and never had this issue. I’ve been using the same generic Amazon screw driver for years. Like I wrote, one side was easy to adjust but on the other side all screws are impossible to open. Will let a jeweller have a try tomorrow.

 

[J22HRP]

Gen 116500 Dial all ready to go into my Ceramic Daytona Franken build…

 

[Shinobidaone]

So after a day wear, so far I can only say the bracelet feels and looks a little different than the gen, not as silky. Also the Chrono pushers have less resistance. Apart from that this is one perfect rep. Bezel, hands, dial. Almost perfect. The clasp is a bit harder to close, and the micro adjustment also needs more force to click in.

 

[Bobi01]

So after a day wear, so far I can only say the bracelet feels and looks a little different than the gen, not as silky. Also the Chrono pushers have less resistance. Apart from that this is one perfect rep. Bezel, hands, dial. Almost perfect. The clasp is a bit harder to close, and the micro adjustment also needs more force to click in.

Try to wash complete bracelet nicely with the some baby shampoo and it will become muuch more silky

 

[Cheesegrater]

So after a day wear, so far I can only say the bracelet feels and looks a little different than the gen, not as silky. Also the Chrono pushers have less resistance. Apart from that this is one perfect rep. Bezel, hands, dial. Almost perfect. The clasp is a bit harder to close, and the micro adjustment also needs more force to click in.

We’re talking about your clean panda?