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illiguy · 13 December 2020, 10:11 AM

WatchTime magazine’s latest issue briefly does a comparison. Their thesis was that given the secondary market value/hype of the DaytonaC, it might make sense to put a little cash on top for the ROC.

All things being equal, which would you choose? Will set this as a poll, but all comments welcome.

illiguy · 13 December 2020, 10:15 AM

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Tanuki · 13 December 2020, 10:27 AM

Not even close. In person ROC trumps the Daytona all day long. At MSRP Daytona is a great deal and I would buy it. AP ROC is more comparable to the gold Daytona.

Token74 · 21 December 2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

Not even close. In person ROC trumps the Daytona all day long. At MSRP Daytona is a great deal and I would buy it. AP ROC is more comparable to the gold Daytona.

Agree totally, not even close. And I have the 116519 which i love, but if i had to choose between it and the AP, I’d go AP.

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Johnny Crystal · 13 December 2020, 12:40 PM

ROC no question unless the Daytona was a SS at MSRP

sgwatchguy · 13 December 2020, 12:57 PM

If it’s at market price, definitely the ROC. Voted ROC.

The black dial Daytona is an excellent all rounder.

For fans of SS chronos, both have their merits to be in a collection.

macrowatch · 17 December 2020, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

If it’s at market price, definitely the ROC. Voted ROC.

The black dial Daytona is an excellent all rounder.

For fans of SS chronos, both have their merits to be in a collection.

+1. This. Wise words here.

EEpro · 13 December 2020, 01:02 PM

In house movement someday would push ROC to the stratosphere for me.

Ichiran · 13 December 2020, 01:08 PM

I voted for the one with a date complication.

chiscott_29 · 13 December 2020, 01:47 PM

As much as I’m an AP fanboy, I had to go with the Daytona. There’s just something about the white dial on the 116500 that always, always makes me smile.

That said, the 38mm ROC’s are stars as well.

khunpepe · 13 December 2020, 03:00 PM

ROC wins by miles.

fullofboats · 13 December 2020, 04:41 PM

I imagine if this poll was in the rolex section that the results would be the opposite

MrEleven · 13 December 2020, 06:22 PM

I would pick a speedy pro over a daytona so no way i would pick daytona over roc

ts3 · 13 December 2020, 07:22 PM

Can't have a date at 4:30... No date on it and I'd have voted ROC.

1William · 13 December 2020, 11:17 PM

The Daytona-C. A classic.

ap1 · 13 December 2020, 11:52 PM

I have both of these watches. If I could only have one it would be the D5. It’s more wearable. I’d want the Daytona to wear and the ROC to look at.

Tanuki · 14 December 2020, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I have both of these watches. If I could only have one it would be the D5. It’s more wearable. I’d want the Daytona to wear and the ROC to look at.

I think we all agree that the SS Daytona is a fantastic watch and a classic. But the question is would you pick a SS Daytona at $28,000?

dbfagan · 14 December 2020, 01:24 AM

I picked one:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=605114

Mainewatchman · 15 December 2020, 01:35 AM

Come on, is this really a question? AP all day!

///armin · 15 December 2020, 02:33 AM

This new 38mm is pretty special, if I had to choose in between I would have to go with the ROC but as an enthusiast, these are both some of the best from both brands, gotta own both.

raclaims · 15 December 2020, 04:17 AM

Funny I think that 38 is too small for me and I love daytonas

No question that the Daytona is overpriced right now second hand tho that said, not sure I'd sell mine for $28k so I guess maybe the market is correct?

TankTom · 16 December 2020, 03:21 AM

At the same price = AP. At RRP = Daytona (by miles)

sgwatchguy · 16 December 2020, 10:57 PM

Only one of them is a panda

salnuaimi · 16 December 2020, 11:03 PM

bias much

Vivalas · 16 December 2020, 11:22 PM

I’ve got Daytona but if I could only have two watches these two would be pretty close to that although for me it would be 41mm.

Lindhuirst · 16 December 2020, 11:38 PM

I own both the 116500 white and the 41mm (26331ST) chrono.

I don´t honestly know what to answer to this one....
Both please!

Benzsiam · 17 December 2020, 12:24 AM

At MSRP, 116500ln Daytona white dial is the best buy.

At Grey, 26331st is more reasonable price than Daytona.

wiswrist · 17 December 2020, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

At MSRP, 116500ln Daytona white dial is the best buy.

At Grey, 26331st is more reasonable price than Daytona.

Agreed.

Waiting for the in house chrono movement to make it into the ROC. Would definitely change my feelings about it. Still don't love the date placement though.

GoingPlaces · 17 December 2020, 01:36 AM

At MSRP, Daytona. Legacy piece.

Watchristic · 19 December 2020, 10:41 AM

I have both but this is my favorite

View Poll Results: Which Chronograph?
AP ROC (38mm)	81	62.31%
DaytonaC (White or Black)	49	37.69%
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13 December 2020, 10:11 AM	#1
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	Pick One - ROC 38mm v. DaytonaC WatchTime magazine’s latest issue briefly does a comparison. Their thesis was that given the secondary market value/hype of the DaytonaC, it might make sense to put a little cash on top for the ROC. All things being equal, which would you choose? Will set this as a poll, but all comments welcome.

13 December 2020, 12:57 PM	#6
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	If it’s at market price, definitely the ROC. Voted ROC. The black dial Daytona is an excellent all rounder. For fans of SS chronos, both have their merits to be in a collection. __________________

13 December 2020, 01:02 PM	#8
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	In house movement someday would push ROC to the stratosphere for me. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

13 December 2020, 01:47 PM	#10
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	As much as I’m an AP fanboy, I had to go with the Daytona. There’s just something about the white dial on the 116500 that always, always makes me smile. That said, the 38mm ROC’s are stars as well. __________________ __________________

13 December 2020, 10:15 AM	#2
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13 December 2020, 10:27 AM	#3
Tanuki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 757	Not even close. In person ROC trumps the Daytona all day long. At MSRP Daytona is a great deal and I would buy it. AP ROC is more comparable to the gold Daytona.

13 December 2020, 12:40 PM	#5
Johnny Crystal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 134	ROC no question unless the Daytona was a SS at MSRP

13 December 2020, 01:08 PM	#9
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	I voted for the one with a date complication.

13 December 2020, 03:00 PM	#11
khunpepe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thailand Posts: 41	ROC wins by miles.

13 December 2020, 04:41 PM	#12
fullofboats "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 528	I imagine if this poll was in the rolex section that the results would be the opposite

13 December 2020, 06:22 PM	#13
MrEleven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Uk Watch: Omega-Rolex-AP Posts: 240	I would pick a speedy pro over a daytona so no way i would pick daytona over roc

13 December 2020, 07:22 PM	#14
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,517	Can't have a date at 4:30... No date on it and I'd have voted ROC.

13 December 2020, 11:17 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	The Daytona-C. A classic.

13 December 2020, 11:52 PM	#16
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	I have both of these watches. If I could only have one it would be the D5. It’s more wearable. I’d want the Daytona to wear and the ROC to look at.

14 December 2020, 01:24 AM	#18
dbfagan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: David Location: NOVA Posts: 558	I picked one: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=605114

15 December 2020, 01:35 AM	#19
Mainewatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Maine Watch: AP & Patek Posts: 462	Come on, is this really a question? AP all day!

15 December 2020, 02:33 AM	#20
///armin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Armin Location: USA Posts: 533	This new 38mm is pretty special, if I had to choose in between I would have to go with the ROC but as an enthusiast, these are both some of the best from both brands, gotta own both.

15 December 2020, 04:17 AM	#21
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,624	Funny I think that 38 is too small for me and I love daytonas No question that the Daytona is overpriced right now second hand tho that said, not sure I'd sell mine for $28k so I guess maybe the market is correct?

16 December 2020, 03:21 AM	#22
TankTom Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 489	At the same price = AP. At RRP = Daytona (by miles)

16 December 2020, 10:57 PM	#23
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Only one of them is a panda __________________

16 December 2020, 11:03 PM	#24
salnuaimi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dubai Posts: 767	bias much

16 December 2020, 11:22 PM	#25
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	I’ve got Daytona but if I could only have two watches these two would be pretty close to that although for me it would be 41mm.

16 December 2020, 11:38 PM	#26
Lindhuirst "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Belgium Watch: Too many Posts: 109	I own both the 116500 white and the 41mm (26331ST) chrono. I don´t honestly know what to answer to this one.... Both please!

17 December 2020, 12:24 AM	#27
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	At MSRP, 116500ln Daytona white dial is the best buy. At Grey, 26331st is more reasonable price than Daytona. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

17 December 2020, 01:36 AM	#29
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	At MSRP, Daytona. Legacy piece.

19 December 2020, 10:41 AM	#30
Watchristic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 91	I have both but this is my favorite __________________ IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchristic/

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