2 APs for 1 Rolex?

[Hkexpat183]

Thinking of selling my 44mm RG ROO and 40th anniversary Jumbo to fund a platona. Am I crazy?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

Thinking of selling my 44mm RG ROO and 40th anniversary Jumbo to fund a platona. Am I crazy?

Well myself not a fan of any of the RO range and not crazy fond of any of the modern Daytona range ,so you must do what you want to do. But be warned if paying retail price for the Platinum Daytona,I would expect you to lose quite a bit of the retail price paid if you ever wanted to sell.

[Hkexpat183]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself not a fan of any of the RO range and not crazy fond of any of the modern Daytona range ,so you must do what you want to do. But be warned if paying retail price for the Platinum Daytona,I would expect you to lose quite a bit of the retail price paid if you ever wanted to sell.

Thanks! I do not intend to pay full retail. I have found many sources for a brand new one at around US$55k

[Racerdj]

Not in my opinion considering the Platinum Daytona is the new replacement!

[up2nogood]

Padi speaks the truth.

[www777]

Not at all. I used to own a few ap and don't own any now. I do own a platona though. Great watch.

[Hkexpat183]

Originally Posted by www777

Not at all. I used to own a few ap and don't own any now. I do own a platona though. Great watch.

Thanks for the input from personal experience. So you don't miss the APs at all? No regrets losing 2 APs for 1 Rolex? If I go ahead I will be exiting AP as well.

[texex91]

NO WAY!!

Are you kidding me--the two best AP's made.

Not a chance.

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Good idea, especially since buying new at a favorable discount.

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

Thinking of selling my 44mm RG ROO and 40th anniversary Jumbo to fund a platona. Am I crazy?

If you're crazy then I am crazy too! I'll do it in a hurry.

[JJG]

Flip the 44mm RG ROO but keep the 40th anniversary Jumbo. It doesn't hurt to have a nice AP in the collection. You may have regrets if you flip both.

[Ramiks]

Originally Posted by jjg

flip the 44mm rg roo but keep the 40th anniversary jumbo. It doesn't hurt to have a nice ap in the collection. You may have regrets if you flip both.

x2

[Brushpup]

For me, this is easy. I too am no big fan of those watches being very narrow in preferences, so I would trade in a heartbeat. Provided I didn't take too big a soaking.

[Hkexpat183]

Originally Posted by Brushpup

For me, this is easy. I too am no big fan of those watches being very narrow in preferences, so I would trade in a heartbeat. Provided I didn't take too big a soaking.

I bought both brand new but at very good discounts. I already have a trade value offer towards a platona where I would lose only about US$1.5k total across the two pieces. Of course I would have to top up a little to get the platona.

[BLACKHORSE 6]

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

I bought both brand new but at very good discounts. I already have a trade value offer towards a platona where I would lose only about US$1.5k total across the two pieces. Of course I would have to top up a little to get the platona.

Not sure if this would be a factor for you, but look at the cost of servicing two APs compared to one Rolex. It won't be long before you make up that $1.5k.

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

Not sure if this would be a factor for you, but look at the cost of servicing two APs compared to one Rolex. It won't be long before you make up that $1.5k.

If you can afford a Platona $1.5k over 7 years is no big deal. A lot less than servicing a Porsche that's for sure!

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

Not sure if this would be a factor for you, but look at the cost of servicing two APs compared to one Rolex. It won't be long before you make up that $1.5k.

What about the depreciation of the Pt Daytona? Won't be long before they're going for $40-45k if they can be had for $55k new.

[sturgeon123456]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

What about the depreciation of the Pt Daytona? Won't be long before they're going for $40-45k if they can be had for $55k new.

Why does depreciation matter? And when the Platona sells for 40k sir I thing pigs will be flying.

[rolex_DateJust]

I would get the platona in a heart beat

[Le Chef]

That's certifiable behavior. You have two watches with superior movements, and one, the Jumbo, is an absolute all time icon.

Why buy a watch in pt that has the same movement as its $10k ss equivalent completely beats me. If you really want a chronograph at least get one with a superior movement and look at Patek 5170, 5980, or look at Lange and the Datograph or 1815 Chrono.

[Brushpup]

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

I bought both brand new but at very good discounts. I already have a trade value offer towards a platona where I would lose only about US$1.5k total across the two pieces. Of course I would have to top up a little to get the platona.

Not a big deal if it makes you happier. Just be sure of the move.

Originally Posted by Le Chef

That's certifiable behavior. You have two watches with superior movements, and one, the Jumbo, is an absolute all time icon.

Why buy a watch in pt that has the same movement as its $10k ss equivalent completely beats me. If you really want a chronograph at least get one with a superior movement and look at Patek 5170, 5980, or look at Lange and the Datograph or 1815 Chrono.

No, it is not certifiable. It's about what someone wants to do and what moves them.

If he was trading your watches in, then you could say that.

[travisb]

I'd want to keep the Jumbo and do whatever you need to add the Platona!

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Not a big deal if it makes you happier. Just be sure of the move.



No, it is not certifiable. It's about what someone wants to do and what moves them.

If he was trading your watches in, then you could say that.

He's asking for an opinion. At the very least the OP should go and handle the chrono's I mentioned at an AD and then decide. I would hate to buy the Platona and then discover how wonderful the Pateks and Lange's are.

[Brushpup]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

He's asking for an opinion. At the very least the OP should go and handle the chrono's I mentioned at an AD and then decide. I would hate to buy the Platona and then discover how wonderful the Pateks and Lange's are.

Saying it's certifiable is an insult. He asked about trading for a Daytona.

Your suggestions may be good ones but he didn't ask about those watches.

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Saying it's certifiable is an insult. He asked about trading for a Daytona.

Your suggestions may be good ones but he didn't ask about those watches.

You can answer the question in broader terms, not just the narrow one. But if you want the simple answer it's "NO!"

[improviz]

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Saying it's certifiable is an insult. He asked about trading for a Daytona.

Your suggestions may be good ones but he didn't ask about those watches.

OP asked if he was crazy, and certifiable is a synonym for crazy.

[sturgeon123456]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

That's certifiable behavior. You have two watches with superior movements, and one, the Jumbo, is an absolute all time icon.

Why buy a watch in pt that has the same movement as its $10k ss equivalent completely beats me. If you really want a chronograph at least get one with a superior movement and look at Patek 5170, 5980, or look at Lange and the Datograph or 1815 Chrono.

Well at least the daytona has an in house movement. Last time I checked the ROO were made by someone else....

And what makes the Patek movement superior? The Daytona has one of the most respected chrono movements in existence. Or does it have to be pretty to be good.

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

Well at least the daytona has an in house movement. Last time I checked the ROO were made by someone else....

And what makes the Patek movement superior? The Daytona has one of the most respected chrono movements in existence. Or does it have to be pretty to be good.

If you're happy believing what you obviously believe then there's no need to do anything. But if you have any curiosity you should check out the Patek design and manufacturing process vs. those of Rolex.

And btw the ROO movements made today are in house. Not that there's anything wrong with bought in movements as owners of older Daytonas will testify.

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by davvman

Hahahahahahahaha!

Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

Well at least the daytona has an in house movement. Last time I checked the ROO were made by someone else....

And what makes the Patek movement superior? The Daytona has one of the most respected chrono movements in existence. Or does it have to be pretty to be good.

There is no way any Daytona can be compared to this...

[sturgeon123456]

Originally Posted by FremStar

Hahahahahahahaha!



There is no way any Daytona can be compared to this...

Compared to what? The back of a watch? I don't understand the comment?