The Rolex Daytona Le Mans Ref. 126529LN | A Week On (An Owner's) Wrist

[@gackerman99]

"I intend to pass down my engraved Daytonas" - hello, it's me, your son

[@stefanodefilippis2535]

Why cant we get a clymer talking watches on his own collection

[@joshlindquist834]

He did haha

[@Z411G]

There’s a two part one with Wei Koh from Revolution. He goes through the HODINKEE watch collabs then a bunch of his personal collection.

[@Comotellamas131]

@@Z411Ghe does but that is just a glimpse at a few watches in his collection. It’s much bigger than what he showed on that interview

[@Z411G]

​@@Comotellamas131 Agreed. That's the case for most big collectors on Talking Watchest though? I read/watched something where he mentioned he'd sold a of his collection. That said, I would love a current collection Hodinkee produced one. Perhaps Talking Watches 20th Anniversary... 😥

[@Z411G]

@@Comotellamas131 PS I see you're into skating. Do you like my nerdy obscure username reference to 411 Video Magazine? haha

[@1trife90]

Nice throwback to Ben's old Hodinkee videos. Nostalgia. I was also young and building a company when I first met Ben at an event at Material Good in NYC. Things seem to have good slightly better for him haha, but very glad to see. Bravo. Keep at it🤝🏾

[@HieuPham116]

"You know how rare a white dial Speedmaster is..." Omega: Hold my beer.

[@dinhtran-ld4hz]

Not rare yes, it’s available on walk in now

[@369MatteGrey]

Every body says how happy to see Ben and how good this watch is but they dint realised that this is not how A Week On the Wrist supposed to be.

[@prnuvsharma55]

More of this type of content, please. Loved the throwback with BC.

[@nicholasmesick4020]

Best part at 8:05. Even the pros miss some of the clear protective stickers

[@dominicc737]

Thank you. Glad to see and hear more from Ben. So far I am enjoying the new direction from Hodinkee - a great year of content.

[@nr1416]

Everyone thinks the subdials are just like the vintage Newman dials but only the indices are like those of the exotic Newman dials. This dial lacks the art deco font for the #s on the subdials. Regardless its the pinnacle of modern day Daytonas, amazing review and watch.

[@kevinbermingham3135]

Loved how gently you put down the 6239 on the scale. The others get chucked on, even if they are selling at big numbers. Obviously, it was a very special watch.

[@SolomonLi]

There are so many nuggets, story, and interesting points when Ben talks… it’s next level.

[@unoriginalperson11]

You know……. You can place tape on the jaws of your calipers and re-zero to reduce chances of scratching a freaking expensive watch. Great video!

[@cdm765]

Peak Hodinkee

[@iansegal]

I love listening to Ben talking watches and have a deep respect for what he's done for the watch community. But calling this model the most interesting watch in the last five years is a highly questionable statement.

[@michaeloneil3653]

Bill France Sr (NASCAR founder) and Rolex usa president Rene Dentan we're good friends. In 1964, Rolex started to award the chronograph to the winning drivers of the Daytona Continental which was a 3 hour not yet 24 hours. That's how it became the Daytona. It's really interesting timing of this watch with the FIA and imsa (NASCAR owned) coming together on the hypercar rule set with 10 manufacturers coming onboard and both tracks renaming corners after one another.

[@SpookyConcepts]

I think calling a white gold Daytona "the most interesting and talked about watch in the past five years" to be a biiiiiiiit of a stretch there lol

[@tonyl7000]

You're right. That goes to the C1 Bel Canto 😆.

[@salvadorHombre]

​@@tonyl7000honestly, it's probably the Tissot PRX or the Omega MoonSwatch. Yeah they're cheaper watches but they have definitely had the most hype and discussion around them.

[@bobmclennan1727]

@@salvadorHombre Yep. It's the MoonSwatch and it's not even close. Whether you like the watch or not (my feelings are mixed, not that anyone asked) to pretend it hasn't been a monumental marketing success is crazy talk. Perhaps Clymer, up in his "I and my friends can afford to own several Daytonas" atmosphere just doesn't hear as much about Swatch stuff as we do down here on earth.

[@bevans5611]

Hottest Daytona in a loooooong time. 🔥

[@jimf7654]

Great historical perspective, thanks for this insight..and wonderful collection 👍

[@sigma02chi]

I’m all about wearing them. Even that one. I’m on the list and hopefully get the call soon. But when he used metal calipers instead of plastic…. I winced EVERY time 😂

[@Driver_88]

That Ghost that keeps Capsizing just like mine does! haha

[@wuaw2011]

More of this please Why does it take so long to release this? Seems like it was recorded last year.

[@lendlneil]

Was this really A Week On The Wrist though?

[@bernal4444]

Great review from Ben! Keep them coming.

[@robertkusnyer4233]

@hodinkee Can you please measure the lug to lug on the new Daytona? Nobody I saw making a review is talking about that. Please please measure it. Thank you very much. Kind regards.

[@shakyzeg]

Thanks for a video on a watch that cannot be bought. My dealer still has not even seen one, and they are a not a small dealer. It would be nice if Rolex would offer that bracelet on a white gold with ceramic bezel Daytona that isn't a rubber strap. And yes, I do enough business with my dealer, that I'm on their short list if one comes in. Can you also get them to put a glide lock clasp on all Daytonas? Bizarre that they don't.

[@tastymorsel1249]

That Le Mans listing for $400k about to look like a bargain

[@peterkovacs2555]

I assume the makeing of the video was before the new speedy with white dial :D Intersting video, thanks!

[@shuycg]

That demonstrates Omega is less greedy.

[@JimmyA32]

My thought as well

[@tampapete7954]

Speedy Tuesday Limited (Fratello) on the omega steel bracelet certainly matches the looks with white sub dials, etc....and can be had for about $12000 plus the $750 (micro adjustable) bracelet.....a value play

[@gaffs82]

I would like to see Rolex release a new 6241 with the real retro styling.

[@jasonswitzer1748]

Easily my favorite Daytona. Under the radar? Absolutely. But the details are what matter. I love that the subdials aren’t “ringed.” I actually love the 24 hour counter. I wish it was stainless steel (because it would be cheaper, but also because it would be lighter weight). I’d also love a steel caseback and I wouldn’t mind if the bezel didn’t have the red number (but it doesn’t really bother me). Will we get lucky and watch as Rolex releases this in SS 10 years from now? No idea, but a guy can dream. :)

[@troyHD]

So if you're Ben, because of your position of influence you get a Le Mans that no one else can get, then you go on KZbin and hype it up to increase your watch's value and desirability.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Ok, youre waking up. Revolution pushing cartier.

[@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon]

He's not selling it so that's irrelevant. He literally makes videos on watches, so why would he make one on this one? Perhaps you're projecting what YOU would do, but Ben Clymer has zero reason to make a video on one of his watches (that he's likely never going to sell) in order to "hype it up" so that it's value increases. Low IQ take. 🙄

[@johnjuarez8005]

The watch that dreams are made of!

[@HRM.H]

Gonna need a episode like this on the original offshore vs the modern one

[@structurescience]

Second time watching this. Just a fantastic video.

[@peleti027]

Lets do a WotW on a watch only Ben and 3-10 folks out there can buy. Where is the Clymer casio Ben?

[@whodeycinbengals]

My favorite Daytona, and one of my grails. This watch is just perfect.

[@Ryansrangereport]

As a 116500LN owner 126529LN is my grail for sure.

[@Ryansrangereport]

Shut up nerd. @@RabbitWatchShop

[@dingmingzou9866]

I got 126500LN the new blk dial is super nice, but 126529LN is literally unobtainable

[@NikonFM2n]

Get a regular case back to ingrave and stick the other one in the box, and call it a day.❤

[@dakkmann]

Awesome video Ben! Thanks for sharing!

[@darellhunter2205]

Great review, thank you!! I love the full color subdials and really hope it makes its way to the stainless steel models very soon.

[@realricciardo85]

FYI, the new Agenhor built Singer chrono measures 24h... 😜 But thank you for the post! Now we all wait for Perezcope's comments on the date of the name change from Le Man's to Daytona... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@howenvin]

Ben, great video as always. Just wanted to point out that I noticed a slight error with the reference number of the 2016 Daytona in the video - it states 126500LN when it should be 116500LN.

[@jh-il5sb]

thought i was the only watch nerd to notice that too!! 😂

[@alignmediationltd1344]

Incorrect reference used when talking about the steel Daytona from 2016 👍

[@997carreradriver]

Is it still considered a "Paul Newman" dial without the art deco numerals?

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

You can use the hours subdial as a GMT.

[@Billywoo12]

I think the glass could still be engraved with hydrofluoric acid. That would be amazing, if that's your thing...

[@TheLocalDJ]

Wouldn't the watch at 5:04 be ref 116500LN instead of 126500LN? Great video though!

[@michaeloneil3653]

Really great video! Cool comparison plz do more!

[@FelixRodriguez-vg9pp]

This format is great, I like the “Week on the wrist” series, but sometimes they scripted… this is more digestible and feels genuine. And having the man himself talking about his collection and taking a look at the history in such a nonchalant way is just right.

[@bigc208]

Another Daytona 99.9% of the WIS community can’t get their hands on.🤷‍♂ Nice watch though and great review.

[@watch_dials]

Does the 24 hour counter, move 48 times? The reason I ask, the normal Daytona with the 12 hour counter moves every 30 mins, meaning it moves 24 times in 12 hours. I'm thinking how can you track time as the Le Mans Daytona only counts 30 mins.

[@Daytona89]

In platinum the watch would be perfect. Whitgold is nice but not more.

[@disaar3679]

"No one can get one, already discontinued" K thanks.

[@jsg199]

Adding ROLEXROLEXROLEX around the rehaut was unforgivable. Will never be able to wear a modern Rolex because of this.

[@nagelmane]

Bro is really just flexing all of his Daytonas

[@LeonXOV]

The white gold speedy doesn’t have a column wheel. That makes the daytona better than the speedy in this case.

[@LeonXOV]

@@working_mans_watches and looks more fancy. That's all I care if I'm spending white gold money.

[@offcamber]

Thanks for sharing all things Le Tona.

[@benedict3840]

I just love to listen to Ben Clymer talking watches. Would love to see a watches in the wild with Ben!

[@michaelh8854]

Good content. Heard the watch insurance is a bit of a scam though, that its mismanaged and poor customer service.

[@matthewwatt3650]

Great vid Ben

[@HiroYukimura07]

Spotted Moonswatch and Apple Ultra at 2:28 where they suppose wear Daytona, i mean they could afford one but don't know why.

[@willayton4950]

Ben Clymer unknowingly turned into Harry Enfield for a few moments there when mentioning how he and some other collectors acquired their new LM Daytona's!😂

[@77cmchong]

Nice Rolex Autavia

[@asphodeleus]

I think the original idea of “a week on the wrist” has become totally lost in recent years. Great video nonetheless.

[@allmanfowler3000]

Really enjoyed that thank you and now for the first time l would like a Daytona that one!!

[@danman9711]

Amazon has cheap plastic digital calipers so you don't run the risk of scratching a $50k watch.

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Congrats, beautiful watch. Still waiting for a stainless steel version. Staying positive lol

[@jh-il5sb]

if the white gold was impossible to get and the yellow gold will follow suit. a SS version will be even more desirable and harder to get from an AD than the panda

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

This is my daily. Great watch and a nice reminder that I have more money than brains.

[@lmur00]

There´s just something about watches and racing. Especially with the historic races like LeMans, Monaco, Daytona, etc.

[@masterwatch]

when Rolex called me about a Collaboration I was happy 😊

[@Pabloandresariza]

Mr. Porter & Hodinkee need to collaborate. Unless they have already.

[@Z411G]

They did some stuff back in the day. It's on KZbin

[@drlawyc]

Hodinkee is really killing it lately with top-notch watch content. I’m loving it

[@1099FinancialAdvise]

I love ❤️ this watch ⌚️

[@Watchfreak1]

Just a lot Money

[@markdance574]

I don’t see how Rolex can brand the watch Daytona but then nod to Le Mans - any motor racing fan will look at it like it’s some kind of oxymoron! This lemans variant looks a hatch it job it’s inconsistent and isn’t all that nice . The video from Ben on the other hand felt like a good segment and better than some of the recent content

[@ritul89]

most talked about watch of the last 5 years?? lol WHAT.. have you forgotten the Oris Cal 400, Seiko GMT 5, Tissot PRX and the Moonswatch?

[@audemarspiguet4237]

The Daytona shown in 5.05 is NOT the ref. 126500 LN

[@shuycg]

I'd buy a usual Daytona in steel and change the back with an aftermarket display one. Don't care about the red text and ill get over not having the 24h counter. I prefer steel. It can't be 35-40k worth of gold in a watch anyway.

[@Joe-xo3xy]

No one loves a speed master more than me, probably a lie. However, I would own both watches in a heart beat but to say the Speed master is on par with the Daytona and the Le Mans to be specific is just not true. The Rolex has a much better bracelet, ceramic bezel, more sophisticated movement, may be it can be contested, Rolex also has a much more intricate dial and the finishing of the movement seems more intricate. The new generation speed masters with the so called vintage bracelet is a term for a cheaper bracelet

[@muds1123]

How much was that Omega? That’s ridiculous. That should max be a third of the Rolex. Imagine the discount on that if you walked in to the boutique.

[@edlee7518]

ref on the steel black is 116 not 126

[@robynsjp]

I have 2 1960s reverse panda Heuer Autavias that look like that except that the old Heuers look more authentic than the 2023 Le Mans. Also Rolex is not a racing brand, it is a luxury brand, especially today. Similarly, Rolex tried space with the Daytona, but it did not work. I think the best place for a modern Daytona as a luxury piece is on a female wrist.

[@sackman1886]

I just realized how sick it would be if Rolex had put Le Mans on the dial instead of DAYTONA.

[@aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak]

Love watching Ben geek out. We need more Ben on Hodinkee. Less of these boring new people please. Ben is the best orator second only to Jack (he is missed). I don't even care about this watch but seeing Ben on Hodinkee is one of the last reasons I visit this site. This watch is nice but the secondary prices are absurd. The things you could do with that money. Matthew 19: 24.

[@retroluminico]

Hi I love the channel and the level of detail and passion that drives this content. Buy in this model in particular I found a very uncomfortable naming issue. It can't be Daytona Lemans. Imagine a watch called London 'New York' or a Nascar 'F1' or a Lakers 'Bulls'. The watch Is beautiful do. Still the only Rolex a Will buy would be a milgaus.

[@GrumblingForesight]

It bugs me in the same way too. It’s like Circuit de Catalunya ‘Kyalami’ or the 911 ‘Cayman’, or Terminator ‘Rambo’, I could go on and on… not that I could afford it though

[@structurescience]

Superb.

[@Sam.hylton]

Need more BC talking watches!

[@boombringer4078]

I know its a controversial opinion, but I think it would've been cool to swap the red daytona text for le mans........

[@user-fw2km5dx8d]

すごい勉強になります。ありがとうございます。

[@AlanMcDonald-u7g]

Ben you have a lot of money, get a wedding band that matches your Daytona color.

[@gentlewolf]

Wait, you are really colorblind?

[@webbezzy]

What does Le Mans mean?

[@dielalex89]

Thing is amazing - great video!! Really enjoyed seeing this

[@jamieopulence]

The Worlds Greatest LE MONS owner is MARCELOTIME from Tokyo

[@TimG--]

Nice video mate 🏌🏽‍♂️🥃

[@AIKXXVII]

Can't help but think that all this watch hoarding contributes to the lack of watches available for everyone else.

[@Geniusclicks]

gone are the days when Rolex was for the everyday man that paid for durability and quality…. hello Tudor

[@randolphcirilo4800]

Problem is too many C's still look down on you for owning a Tudor over a Rolex.. like you couldn't afford the Rolex.. ignorance is a disease

[@Geniusclicks]

@@randolphcirilo4800 so true but it is fading slowly as more Rolex owners have Tudor collections as well. A lot of snob language “entry level” or “starter watch” 😅 at watches that are $4K +

[@akmaster001]

@Ben Learn from Tim Mosso on how to measure watches, we wear watches across the wrist, not sideways, so nobody cares about case to crown size, just measure the lug to lug.

[@shuycg]

Engraving when and where you bought a watch, and your own name... Ok, better have an exhibition back.

[@edotedy]

And in less than a week, it'll be 10x retail. The rich gets richer 💵

[@edotedy]

What did I say? Typical hype fry fry discontinued already 💸