About two months ago I finally caved in and bought a Rolex that doesn't look like a Rolex. It is the 116000. Mine is stainless steel, smooth bezel and inside all the way around is inscribed Rolex and the serial number. The dial is what caught my eye. Smooth black with two inner concentric circles in orange. In the space between the two circles " offically certified oyster chronometer perpetual chronometer". The five minute markers are Arabic with the 3-6-9 in a larger font. There is no date nor day. The crystal is smooth and free from distractions. The bracelet is a 19mm and comfortable. Rolex says it is a new design, it is, but I won't even attempt to describe it. The end pins are concealed, it looks like a typical oyster bracelet except in the clasp design. I really like this watch of every Rolex I've owned. Understated, yes for a regular Rolex. But I'm spared the embarassment of having some idiot making a grab for my wrist and asking, is that a Rolex? It sits nicely with my Rolex Oysterquartz ref 17000 and a ref 17013, 18 kt silver bezel. In this information age I really don't need a date or day in my watch(s).
