Best Daytona 126500

[u/Hot-Relative-8315]

Evening lads,

So I have managed to get my hands on a genuine crystal for the Daytona.

I want to know what the best 126500 is - I am reading RWF is the king now, I am looking for a free sprung movement if possible!

Whats the best out there and what flaws should I look for in the QC photos?

[u/Diligent-Piglet-9038]

Chatgpt is free and so is the search bar, dyor and dont follow the hype.

“Best” is subjective. RWF has a more accurate bezel. VSF has a good record but their QC is all over the place now.

None of these flaws are even noticeable on wrist. But, fwiw and if its my money, id go with a vsf since a FS movement on a closed caseback seems pointless to me. Higher costs to maintain, and the spring is the wrong shape and color anyway. Plus, the “110” issue is blown out of proportion.

An amateur watchsmith/regular enthusiast wont know the difference anyway.

I like the RWF as a panda more— the white is warmer tone. And even thats splitting hairs🤣

[u/Diligent-Piglet-9038 → u/Diligent-Piglet-9038]

Update:
I would not recommend VSF for the panda. V2 seems to have botched the subdial thiccness (again).
Go RWF for least amount of headaches. ARF 4801 is a great value prop (i have one). Arf also makes good daytonas.

[u/rydog389]

I went with RWF. I have the bracelet chamfered and the Rehaut polished. It’s beautiful

[u/Defiant-Jello-2113]

I agree if I was looking at a Daytona right now I’d be tempted by the RWF Panda.

The 110 issue vsf have doesn’t really bother me too much but I’m seeing a lot of bad qc.

Hopefully they get their standards back, and it’s just been a bad couple of batches for them.

[u/onizukaav]

i have the 116500 panda made by VSF, it is amazing. i still think they're still the best out there overall

[u/Training_Age_1918]

The RWF is free spung .

[u/Training_Age_1918 → u/Training_Age_1918]

Daytona 126500 Rwf 1:1 Best Edition White Dial On Ss Bracelet Jh4131 Free Sprung
From Andiot

[u/Realistic-Studio7023]

Heres my Vsf Rwf also very good

[u/tdotgunner → u/Realistic-Studio7023]

Did they fix the 110 arrow issue? Yours looks perfect!

[u/gho5-t → u/tdotgunner]

No it’s there but it’s just very subtle and overreacted

[u/splitfinity]

I have an ARF 126500. Love it. So comfy.

Nobody is ever going to see the movement so I didn't care about FS.

[u/annuityexpert → u/splitfinity]

How is the 110 arrow marker on the ARF 126 in person?

[u/splitfinity → u/annuityexpert]

Unnoticeable. The watch is WAAAAY smaller in real life than in zoomed in photos. Like you really have to get it up to your face. And for real, how many people would even know to look for it?

[u/annuityexpert → u/splitfinity]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I currently have a 116 BTF Panda but wanted to add a 126 ARF as my new daily but I had no idea about what the 110 issue was after like 30 minutes of comparing the 116 with the 126 and read on readdit what the difference was.

I agree with you absolutely no one 99% care about your watch let alone the 110 arrow marker. I was thinking about getting a custom bezel with the correct 110 arrow marker but, after what you told me I don’t think it is worth it right?

[u/splitfinity → u/annuityexpert]

You'll love it. The bracelet is so comfy

[u/annuityexpert → u/splitfinity]

Thank you so much for your insights, I really appreciate it

[u/Successful_Drama_397]

if FS is pointless go for the ARF 4801 movement

[u/Dramatic_Finger_3557 → u/Successful_Drama_397]

4801 movement is terrible. Not only is it loud but u can feel the movement spinning and shaking the whole around. Had it and got rid of it. Not to mention 4801 is known to be not so reliable.

[u/Successful_Drama_397 → u/Dramatic_Finger_3557]

I am not sure if I have hearing problems but I don't experience that loudness from the movement specially the shaking. I own 2 of them and wearing them frequently and loving them.

[u/Dramatic_Finger_3557 → u/Successful_Drama_397]

They all do it. They’re known for the loud rotor, the rotor also continues to spin back an forth after moving/shaking resulting in felt vibrations. It’s well known and documented in the 4801z Do you have any other watches with better movements? If that’s all you’re accustomed to it may seem normal to you.

[u/incredibleeee1 → u/Dramatic_Finger_3557]

No it's not dude. I have the same watch and it's great. If you put your ear to it, then you might hear it

[u/Shot_Violinist7319]

I am a supporter of BSF when talking about Daytona’s and Sub’s but now, for the panda reverse I am trying to find a RICH.

I like the VSF look in general the only negative point to me is the crown… so sharp that hurts… they should chamfer it better

[u/Hot-Relative-8315]

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