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ra's ag · 14 February 2013, 08:41 AM

I just bought my grail watch last month. It's a Rolex YG DD II 218238 with ivory dial. I haven't even worn it yet, but I'm already considering swapping it for the AP ROO 44 stainless with panda face. I love the AP. However, I find it a little uncomfortable on my wrist. My question is: do you think the AP 44 will go out of style? I trade up watch's frequently and I'm concerned the large size of the AP will make it unattractive to many in the future.

My friends think I'm nuts for considering getting rid of the President for the AP. My wife thinks I have a sickness since as soon as I obtain a watch, I'm already thinking about the next one.

Submarino · 14 February 2013, 08:43 AM

I would never consider someone being nuts for swapping a DD for an AP. Just do it. AP is at another level!!!

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patrike · 14 February 2013, 08:45 AM

I would keep the president... for life!

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psv · 14 February 2013, 08:46 AM

Listen to your wife ;-)

Let's face it, the AP is a more interesting watch. As much as I like Rolex and have used them for over 15 years, it is not that exciting to own a watch is mass produced, regardless how good the quality is, and that you can buy at any mall in America or city in the world.

Your call, I estimate that you will get tired of the AP.

Soly20 · 14 February 2013, 09:49 AM

AP is on another level.

kilyung · 14 February 2013, 10:25 AM

If you're talking about a Sub, GMT, or another very common Rolex model, I'd recommend trading for the AP. However a YG DD2 is not something you see regularly. I'd keep the DD2 and save for the AP.

Rolex Freak · 14 February 2013, 12:00 PM

AP no question.

mldaytona · 14 February 2013, 12:16 PM

YG DD II for SS AP ROO? Not in a million years.

Manofsteelpt · 14 February 2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra's ag

I just bought my grail watch last month. It's a Rolex YG DD II 218238 with ivory dial. I haven't even worn it yet, but I'm already considering swapping it for the AP ROO 44 stainless with panda face. I love the AP. However, I find it a little uncomfortable on my wrist. My question is: do you think the AP 44 will go out of style? I trade up watch's frequently and I'm concerned the large size of the AP will make it unattractive to many in the future.

My friends think I'm nuts for considering getting rid of the President for the AP. My wife thinks I have a sickness since as soon as I obtain a watch, I'm already thinking about the next one.

You sound like me and your wife sounds like my wife... I love my 44mm and it's very comfy. I'm actually thinking of selling my WG Daytonda (Meteorite dial) for another AP ROO.
As for your dilemma... why would you get a watch that's not comfy to you?

WAK4 · 14 February 2013, 12:17 PM

That you find the AP uncomfortable would be a red flag for me. I am a big fan of the 44mm ROOs but if they were not comfortable I wouldn't own one.

Break out the DD and enjoy it!

As for the sickness, its normal around here

emagni · 14 February 2013, 12:27 PM

These two watches are on different ends of the spectrum. One is sporty and one is dressy. I personally would keep the YGDDII and save up for the SS AP ROO 44mm. Nothing wrong with these two watches and they are both having in a collection.

alexlt730512 · 14 February 2013, 01:01 PM

ap for sure.

ra's ag · 14 February 2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

You sound like me and your wife sounds like my wife... I love my 44mm and it's very comfy. I'm actually thinking of selling my WG Daytonda (Meteorite dial) for another AP ROO.
As for your dilemma... why would you get a watch that's not comfy to you?

Great question and you're right that it sounds odd. I guess for the same reason that women walk in christian louboutin heels. I'll suffer uncomfort because I love how it looks.

iLLGT2 · 14 February 2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

I would never consider someone being nuts for swapping a DD for an AP. Just do it. AP is at another level!!!

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Agreed !

Ap wears well no matter what size, and out of style?? Ummm it's not a fashion watch, people really need to stop confusing the two lol.. It's pure haute horlogerie

Hairdude1 · 14 February 2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Agreed !

Ap wears well no matter what size, and out of style?? Ummm it's not a fashion watch, people really need to stop confusing the two lol.. It's pure haute horlogerie

TSW · 14 February 2013, 04:23 PM

AP any day!

mb23 · 14 February 2013, 08:13 PM

AP all day any day!

travisb · 14 February 2013, 09:19 PM

My 2 forite brands....I'd keep the DDII.
AP will not go out of style, btw.

Sam Philip · 14 February 2013, 09:25 PM

I would keep the DDII it will never go out of style, AP 44mm may go out of style

AK797 · 15 February 2013, 01:02 AM

I would trade the YG DD for an RG RC, or Id keep it and save for a 42mm Panda.

Manofsteelpt · 15 February 2013, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra's ag

Great question and you're right that it sounds odd. I guess for the same reason that women walk in christian louboutin heels. I'll suffer uncomfort because I love how it looks.

Lol, awesome, great point!!!

simbal · 15 February 2013, 03:37 AM

AP ROO 44 is a beauty

ra's ag · 15 February 2013, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Agreed !

Ap wears well no matter what size, and out of style?? Ummm it's not a fashion watch, people really need to stop confusing the two lol.. It's pure haute horlogerie

Style was a poor choice of words on my part. I actually meant the 44mm size. Large watches are in-vogue but will we all laugh at them in 10 years? That's my concern.

Manofsteelpt · 15 February 2013, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra's ag

Style was a poor choice of words on my part. I actually meant the 44mm size. Large watches are in-vogue but will we all laugh at them in 10 years? That's my concern.

Honestly David, who cares? You won't have it in 10 months let alone 10 years if ur anything like me!

andromeda160 · 15 February 2013, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Agreed !

Ap wears well no matter what size, and out of style?? Ummm it's not a fashion watch, people really need to stop confusing the two lol.. It's pure haute horlogerie

I would say AP's are kind of fashion watches. they're always changing, and I can't see people wearing a "bumblebee" as much as a DD in 20 years.

Andrés G · 15 February 2013, 05:02 AM

AP for me.

ra's ag · 15 February 2013, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Honestly David, who cares? You won't have it in 10 months let alone 10 years if ur anything like me!

So true...

nick c · 15 February 2013, 08:21 AM

AP

kilyung · 15 February 2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andromeda160

I would say AP's are kind of fashion watches. they're always changing, and I can't see people wearing a "bumblebee" as much as a DD in 20 years.

Check back with me in 20 yrs (if I'm still alive). I'll still be rocking my DD2 and BB.

ra's ag · 15 February 2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Check back with me in 20 yrs (if I'm still alive). I'll still be rocking my DD2 and BB.

That's a nice pair. 2 completely different watches that cover just about any occasion.

14 February 2013, 08:41 AM	#1
ra's ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Location: NYC & Scottsdale Watch: The next one... Posts: 296	AP ROO 44 SS for a Rolex 218238? I just bought my grail watch last month. It's a Rolex YG DD II 218238 with ivory dial. I haven't even worn it yet, but I'm already considering swapping it for the AP ROO 44 stainless with panda face. I love the AP. However, I find it a little uncomfortable on my wrist. My question is: do you think the AP 44 will go out of style? I trade up watch's frequently and I'm concerned the large size of the AP will make it unattractive to many in the future. My friends think I'm nuts for considering getting rid of the President for the AP. My wife thinks I have a sickness since as soon as I obtain a watch, I'm already thinking about the next one.

14 February 2013, 08:43 AM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I would never consider someone being nuts for swapping a DD for an AP. Just do it. AP is at another level!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

14 February 2013, 08:45 AM	#3
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	I would keep the president... for life! Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk __________________

14 February 2013, 12:27 PM	#11
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	These two watches are on different ends of the spectrum. One is sporty and one is dressy. I personally would keep the YGDDII and save up for the SS AP ROO 44mm. Nothing wrong with these two watches and they are both having in a collection. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

14 February 2013, 04:23 PM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	AP any day! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

14 February 2013, 08:46 AM	#4
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Listen to your wife ;-) Let's face it, the AP is a more interesting watch. As much as I like Rolex and have used them for over 15 years, it is not that exciting to own a watch is mass produced, regardless how good the quality is, and that you can buy at any mall in America or city in the world. Your call, I estimate that you will get tired of the AP.

14 February 2013, 09:49 AM	#5
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	AP is on another level.

14 February 2013, 10:25 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If you're talking about a Sub, GMT, or another very common Rolex model, I'd recommend trading for the AP. However a YG DD2 is not something you see regularly. I'd keep the DD2 and save for the AP.

14 February 2013, 12:00 PM	#7
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	AP no question.

14 February 2013, 12:16 PM	#8
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	YG DD II for SS AP ROO? Not in a million years.

14 February 2013, 12:17 PM	#10
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	That you find the AP uncomfortable would be a red flag for me. I am a big fan of the 44mm ROOs but if they were not comfortable I wouldn't own one. Break out the DD and enjoy it! As for the sickness, its normal around here

14 February 2013, 01:01 PM	#12
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	ap for sure.

14 February 2013, 08:13 PM	#17
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	AP all day any day!

14 February 2013, 09:19 PM	#18
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	My 2 forite brands....I'd keep the DDII. AP will not go out of style, btw.

14 February 2013, 09:25 PM	#19
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I would keep the DDII it will never go out of style, AP 44mm may go out of style

15 February 2013, 01:02 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would trade the YG DD for an RG RC, or Id keep it and save for a 42mm Panda.

15 February 2013, 03:37 AM	#22
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	AP ROO 44 is a beauty Attached Images

15 February 2013, 05:02 AM	#26
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	AP for me.

15 February 2013, 08:21 AM	#28
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	AP

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