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Lindhuirst · 6 May 2020, 07:23 PM

Hi all!

I´m thinking (not sure) of trading the Daytona 116500LN panda for a 38mm AP ROC 26315, I want an AP and this looks just hotter than the Daytona imho. The Daytona is still the Daytona....thoughts?

Cheers!

Andad · 6 May 2020, 07:28 PM

Where is your DJ?

alpharulez · 6 May 2020, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindhuirst

Hi all!

I´m a huge watch enthusiast and spend way to much time thinking of watches.

I´m thinking (not sure) of trading the Daytona 116500LN panda for a 38mm AP ROC 26315, I want an AP in the collection and this looks just hotter than the Daytona imho. thoughts?

Cheers!

Photo of the collection...?

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sgwatchguy · 6 May 2020, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindhuirst

Hi all!

I´m thinking (not sure) of trading the Daytona 116500LN panda for a 38mm AP ROC 26315, I want an AP and this looks just hotter than the Daytona imho. The Daytona is still the Daytona....thoughts?

Cheers!

You would need to top up for sure if you’re getting the 26315 new so it’s not a straightforward trade.

AK797 · 6 May 2020, 08:44 PM

The Daytona is very cool and hard to replace so give it some more thought, if you still feel the lure of the AP in a couple of months then I'd go for it.

Tomas Eriksson · 6 May 2020, 08:48 PM

I definitely prefer 26315 to the daytona, I would do the trade.

1William · 6 May 2020, 09:11 PM

I would keep the Daytona. While I like the AP brand, I have never desired to own one and while price vary wildly in the pre-owned market I would make sure I was buying a model that retained value and could be sold or traded. Pass

NYG1121 · 6 May 2020, 10:00 PM

I have both. Entirely different watches. AP feels far more premium and special whereas the daytona feels more casual in comparison. If you can cash in on the inflated daytona value towards the AP I don't think you lose

chiscott_29 · 9 May 2020, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NYG1121

I have both. Entirely different watches. AP feels far more premium and special whereas the daytona feels more casual in comparison. If you can cash in on the inflated daytona value towards the AP I don't think you lose

I couldn't agree more with this. If I could only keep one, it would for certain be the 26315. For the time being, I'm enjoying both as I feel they offer quite different value propositions.

I also don't know what other watches you have, but it would be hard to get rid of the Daytona if it was your only Rolex. I think Rolex has a place in any collection, and the modern Daytona is the currently the face of the brand.

NYG1121 · 6 May 2020, 10:05 PM

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Chadridv · 6 May 2020, 10:09 PM

I prefer the Daytona personally, but there’s no wrong or right here. Both are fantastic. I found the size of the ROC to be on the small side but but not too small (7” wrist), however the bracelet, which is typically the masterpiece of a royal oak, seemed a little dainty to me, especially at the clasp.

Otherwise, the ROC seems more dressy while the Daytona more sporty. Just a matter of preference there.

Rocco21 · 6 May 2020, 10:10 PM

I would keep daytona but it sounds like you really want to do it.So go for it.

macrowatch · 7 May 2020, 12:36 AM

I'd do it for the white dial blue sub dials. But only if I still had something like a GMT for a daily beater. That bezel is a scratch magnet on the ROC.

subdateII · 7 May 2020, 01:01 AM

I absolutely love the Royal Oak but in this case I have to say Daytona. It is the more classic, timeless of the two. Also, the 4130 is just a better movement...

Big Green · 7 May 2020, 02:03 AM

Different worlds. That AP is SPECIAL. I can also attest that while I feel more special when wearing the AP, the Daytona is a lot more comfortable. I love the blue subdials on the AP...

Famz_01 · 7 May 2020, 09:00 AM

ap chrono is a much nicer watch coming from a Daytona and royal oak owner

rumnyc · 7 May 2020, 09:06 AM

AP is special but if you plan on daily wearing, something with a ceramic bezel is a better choice.

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7sins · 7 May 2020, 10:20 AM

No contest, AP. I had the ceramic daytona and was underwhelmed. Wore it for a few days and couldn't be happier to trade it back for my AP ROC. The fininishing and bracelet, are just on another level.

porschejeff · 7 May 2020, 11:49 AM

Go AP and don't look back. Hopefully you bought your Daytona at MSRP and can leverage your appreciation. TheAP is just such a stunning piece.

ijpx · 7 May 2020, 11:51 AM

Do it. I’m sick of 116500LN owners calling it a panda. Haha

sgwatchguy · 8 May 2020, 11:54 PM

This thread needed some pictures :)

macrowatch · 9 May 2020, 12:29 AM

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Whew! if that second photo doesn't answer the question, I don't know what will.

strettyend · 9 May 2020, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

Whew! if that second photo doesn't answer the question, I don't know what will.

The finishing is absolutely sensational on any RO but boy is it sometimes stressful to try and keep it pristine lol

soran · 13 May 2020, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

Whew! if that second photo doesn't answer the question, I don't know what will.

Agree... the level of detail is uncomparable to the tbh simple Rolex finish

Collector2019 · 9 May 2020, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

This thread needed some pictures :)

Daytona is great watch with rich history and enough said it’s the face of Rolex. But, this royal oak is definitely in a different league and there is no comparison here imho.

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juanwinston · 15 May 2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

This thread needed some pictures :)

May I know your wrist size? Looks great on you!

Is the 38mm chrono relatively available in AP boutique or do you have to wait quite a long time for it?

sgwatchguy · 15 May 2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by juanwinston

May I know your wrist size? Looks great on you!

Is the 38mm chrono relatively available in AP boutique or do you have to wait quite a long time for it?

Thanks a lot!
6.5” wrist here.
At the time when I was looking- I was told I could have the grey dial without a wait. White face wait time was indeterminate - however I got a call after two weeks for a watch promised to someone else when that person failed to turn up. I couldn’t tell you what the wait time is now however.

juanwinston · 15 May 2020, 05:46 PM

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Thanks a lot!
6.5” wrist here.
At the time when I was looking- I was told I could have the grey dial without a wait. White face wait time was indeterminate - however I got a call after two weeks for a watch promised to someone else when that person failed to turn up. I couldn’t tell you what the wait time is now however.

Thats lucky for you! Did you get the watch from a boutique in Singapore?

Is this your daily watch?

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sgwatchguy · 15 May 2020, 06:02 PM

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Thats lucky for you! Did you get the watch from a boutique in Singapore?

Is this your daily watch?

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Yes, as this is a boutique edition.
Been under lockdown so the panda hasn’t been getting enough wrist time sadly.

maciej · 8 May 2020, 11:58 PM

For what it's worth, after moving to AP I have a hard time wearing anything else without it just not feeling right.

6 May 2020, 07:23 PM	#1
Lindhuirst "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Belgium Watch: Too many Posts: 109	Daytona for AP ROC Hi all! I´m thinking (not sure) of trading the Daytona 116500LN panda for a 38mm AP ROC 26315, I want an AP and this looks just hotter than the Daytona imho. The Daytona is still the Daytona....thoughts? Cheers!

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Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I prefer the Daytona personally, but there’s no wrong or right here. Both are fantastic. I found the size of the ROC to be on the small side but but not too small (7” wrist), however the bracelet, which is typically the masterpiece of a royal oak, seemed a little dainty to me, especially at the clasp. Otherwise, the ROC seems more dressy while the Daytona more sporty. Just a matter of preference there. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The Daytona is very cool and hard to replace so give it some more thought, if you still feel the lure of the AP in a couple of months then I'd go for it.

6 May 2020, 09:11 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I would keep the Daytona. While I like the AP brand, I have never desired to own one and while price vary wildly in the pre-owned market I would make sure I was buying a model that retained value and could be sold or traded. Pass

6 May 2020, 10:00 PM	#8
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,898	I have both. Entirely different watches. AP feels far more premium and special whereas the daytona feels more casual in comparison. If you can cash in on the inflated daytona value towards the AP I don't think you lose

6 May 2020, 10:10 PM	#12
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I would keep daytona but it sounds like you really want to do it.So go for it.

7 May 2020, 12:36 AM	#13
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	I'd do it for the white dial blue sub dials. But only if I still had something like a GMT for a daily beater. That bezel is a scratch magnet on the ROC.

7 May 2020, 01:01 AM	#14
subdateII "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 161	I absolutely love the Royal Oak but in this case I have to say Daytona. It is the more classic, timeless of the two. Also, the 4130 is just a better movement...

7 May 2020, 02:03 AM	#15
Big Green "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Watch: BLNR/116500LN/APRO Posts: 161	Different worlds. That AP is SPECIAL. I can also attest that while I feel more special when wearing the AP, the Daytona is a lot more comfortable. I love the blue subdials on the AP... __________________ Current Collection, in order of wrist time Rolex326934/IWC500705/Rolex116710BLNR/Rolex116500LN/AP15400ST Wife: Rolex178274/BreitlingB13050 (My Father's)

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Famz_01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Francesco Location: Toronto Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 176	ap chrono is a much nicer watch coming from a Daytona and royal oak owner

7 May 2020, 09:06 AM	#17
rumnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 15202ST Posts: 280	AP is special but if you plan on daily wearing, something with a ceramic bezel is a better choice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 May 2020, 10:20 AM	#18
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,622	No contest, AP. I had the ceramic daytona and was underwhelmed. Wore it for a few days and couldn't be happier to trade it back for my AP ROC. The fininishing and bracelet, are just on another level. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

7 May 2020, 11:49 AM	#19
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Go AP and don't look back. Hopefully you bought your Daytona at MSRP and can leverage your appreciation. TheAP is just such a stunning piece. __________________ Rolex DD 228238 Daytona 116515 (sold) AP 15710 Rolex 116710 BLNR And a few others...

7 May 2020, 11:51 AM	#20
ijpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Japan Posts: 238	Do it. I’m sick of 116500LN owners calling it a panda. Haha

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sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	This thread needed some pictures :) __________________

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maciej 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	For what it's worth, after moving to AP I have a hard time wearing anything else without it just not feeling right.

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