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Dr.A · 5 October 2011, 12:41 PM

Which one would you rather have? Thanks for all your inputs.

Pep04 · 5 October 2011, 12:44 PM

You can always get a SS Daytona and change the dial. That's what I would do and save a ton of $

MortgageGuy · 5 October 2011, 12:54 PM

AP for me... Love the panda

wulu · 5 October 2011, 01:04 PM

Why not both. I haven't wore my AP much since I got my daytona.
Here's an old pic... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=146064

Singslinger · 5 October 2011, 01:06 PM

The AP. Its dial is easier to read and although the Daytona is a handsome watch, I never liked the ease with which the bezel collected scratches.

dalip · 5 October 2011, 01:09 PM

As much as I see (and like) the change of dial in an SS to make it look like the WG - Believe me there is nothing like wearing a WG Daytona IMO.

They are a beautiful watch.....wear so comfortably - and the weight/balance/aesthetic is tough to beat.

Love the AP also....but secondary to the Daytona for me. It's just a more everyday wearable watch that oozes class

These may help:

Fiddy · 5 October 2011, 01:23 PM

Panda !

DD GT3 RD · 5 October 2011, 01:24 PM

I have a WG Daytona, also want a panda or safari. But if I could only have one it would be the WG Daytona, but now I am falling in love with the WG Daytona with the silver face, even the panda face as well.

Mickey® · 5 October 2011, 01:26 PM

[QUOTE=Dr.A;2782825]Which one would you rather have? Thanks for all your inputs.

I must be a low class bum as I have never seen a AP that I like....so I voted Rolex. I don't really like the new Daytona's either.

Dr.A · 5 October 2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wulu

Why not both. I haven't wore my AP much since I got my daytona.
Here's an old pic... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=146064

yes currently own the wg daytona and was tried the ap on and really liked it. I believe parting with the daytona will be a big mistake

psv · 5 October 2011, 01:33 PM

I really like that Panda and it many ways it is a "finer" watch, but I wouldn't give up a WG Daytona for it. I think the latter is much more wearable and discrete. One option would be to "downgrade" the Daytona to a ss version and then use that money towards a minty used AP ROO Panda. The best of both worlds!

Dr. Robert · 5 October 2011, 01:34 PM

Rolex.

psv · 5 October 2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

As much as I see (and like) the change of dial in an SS to make it look like the WG - Believe me there is nothing like wearing a WG

Absolutely right, brother Dalip. I had a ss Daytona with a slate WG dial. A ss watch is a ss watch. You don't own a WG Rolex for the look, but rather the feel. Do try on a ss Datejust and then a WG Day-Date/President and it will become very clear.

MY-WATCH · 5 October 2011, 01:46 PM

Daytona

sig-x · 5 October 2011, 02:02 PM

I like the look of that AP. Pretty much the nicest AP out.

rossi46 · 5 October 2011, 02:06 PM

?!

AP all the way.

JUSTROLEXES · 5 October 2011, 02:12 PM

It's not an easy vote but Daytona gets my vote

after all Dalip wears one

TSW · 5 October 2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

i really like that panda and it many ways it is a "finer" watch, but i wouldn't give up a wg daytona for it. I think the latter is much more wearable and discrete. One option would be to "downgrade" the daytona to a ss version and then use that money towards a minty used ap roo panda. The best of both worlds!

x2

dalip · 5 October 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Absolutely right, brother Dalip. I had a ss Daytona with a slate WG dial. A ss watch is a ss watch. You don't own a WG Rolex for the look, but rather the feel. Do try on a ss Datejust and then a WG Day-Date/President and it will become very clear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

It's not an easy vote but Daytona gets my vote

after all Dalip wears one

Well...it was from your stable Tony

normandy · 5 October 2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Absolutely right, brother Dalip. I had a ss Daytona with a slate WG dial. A ss watch is a ss watch. You don't own a WG Rolex for the look, but rather the feel. Do try on a ss Datejust and then a WG Day-Date/President and it will become very clear.

WG daytona blows away the SS version in every aspect: weight, feel, and look, IMO.
or just ask Mr.Dalip

but on the other hand, that AP is also a beautiful piece...

glimmer · 5 October 2011, 03:00 PM

I'd keep the Daytona...the AP's don't do much for me, I find them too bulky and strange looking.

toph · 5 October 2011, 03:03 PM

of these two i actually prefer that daytona

siewmaiwatch · 8 October 2011, 06:27 PM

the daytona would be my personal choice.

Fiery · 8 October 2011, 07:02 PM

I'd pick a 3rd one: AP ROC 26300ST Panda:

More refined and IMHO more attractive than the ROO Panda.

Sirowhite · 8 October 2011, 07:21 PM

both....both of them is perfect watch ....

praha335ci · 8 October 2011, 07:21 PM

Daytona looks great.

mjrennie · 8 October 2011, 07:35 PM

Neither do much for me. APs are neither here or there, I've not handled one that I really like. The Daytona is too small, in my opinion. A choice, though? Easy, Rolex every time.

dddrees · 8 October 2011, 08:42 PM

Tough choice. Since I already have a SS Daytona I might just have to go for the AP, however if I didn't already have a Daytona I would go for the WG Daytona.

Yoda · 8 October 2011, 08:53 PM

You may want to look at the newer shape AP ROO with the square pusher buttons. Now that one I like. Out of your choice I would go for a wg Daytona like Dalips.

Dsaltydog · 8 October 2011, 09:02 PM

ROO, easily more distinct.

View Poll Results: Keep WG or flip for the AP?
Rolex WG daytona	105	63.64%
AP Panda	60	36.36%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 165. You may not vote on this poll

5 October 2011, 12:41 PM	#1
Dr.A "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Watch: WG116509,YG116528 Posts: 168	WG daytona or AP panda? Which one would you rather have? Thanks for all your inputs.

5 October 2011, 12:44 PM	#2
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	You can always get a SS Daytona and change the dial. That's what I would do and save a ton of $ __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

5 October 2011, 12:54 PM	#3
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	AP for me... Love the panda __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

5 October 2011, 01:04 PM	#4
wulu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canada Posts: 118	Why not both. I haven't wore my AP much since I got my daytona. Here's an old pic... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=146064 __________________ Rolex Daytona Z 116509, Day-Date, Deepsea Tudor Heritage Black Dial AP ROO Panda JLC Master Compressor Diver Chrono

5 October 2011, 01:06 PM	#5
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The AP. Its dial is easier to read and although the Daytona is a handsome watch, I never liked the ease with which the bezel collected scratches.

5 October 2011, 01:09 PM	#6
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	As much as I see (and like) the change of dial in an SS to make it look like the WG - Believe me there is nothing like wearing a WG Daytona IMO. They are a beautiful watch.....wear so comfortably - and the weight/balance/aesthetic is tough to beat. Love the AP also....but secondary to the Daytona for me. It's just a more everyday wearable watch that oozes class These may help: __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 October 2011, 01:23 PM	#7
Fiddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Asia Watch: PP AP PAM ROLEX Posts: 495	Panda ! __________________ *TRF AP OWNERS CLUB*

5 October 2011, 01:24 PM	#8
DD GT3 RD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431	I have a WG Daytona, also want a panda or safari. But if I could only have one it would be the WG Daytona, but now I am falling in love with the WG Daytona with the silver face, even the panda face as well.

5 October 2011, 01:26 PM	#9
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	[QUOTE=Dr.A;2782825]Which one would you rather have? Thanks for all your inputs. I must be a low class bum as I have never seen a AP that I like....so I voted Rolex. I don't really like the new Daytona's either.

5 October 2011, 01:33 PM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I really like that Panda and it many ways it is a "finer" watch, but I wouldn't give up a WG Daytona for it. I think the latter is much more wearable and discrete. One option would be to "downgrade" the Daytona to a ss version and then use that money towards a minty used AP ROO Panda. The best of both worlds!

5 October 2011, 01:34 PM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	Rolex. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 October 2011, 01:46 PM	#14
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	Daytona

5 October 2011, 02:02 PM	#15
sig-x "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	I like the look of that AP. Pretty much the nicest AP out.

5 October 2011, 02:06 PM	#16
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	?! AP all the way. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

5 October 2011, 02:12 PM	#17
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	It's not an easy vote but Daytona gets my vote after all Dalip wears one __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

5 October 2011, 03:00 PM	#21
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	I'd keep the Daytona...the AP's don't do much for me, I find them too bulky and strange looking.

5 October 2011, 03:03 PM	#22
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	of these two i actually prefer that daytona __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 October 2011, 06:27 PM	#23
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	the daytona would be my personal choice.

8 October 2011, 07:02 PM	#24
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'd pick a 3rd one: AP ROC 26300ST Panda: More refined and IMHO more attractive than the ROO Panda. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

8 October 2011, 07:21 PM	#25
Sirowhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 343	both....both of them is perfect watch .... __________________ Super fans: Watcholic....

8 October 2011, 07:21 PM	#26
praha335ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Watch: GMT2C;TT Daytona Posts: 261	Daytona looks great.

8 October 2011, 07:35 PM	#27
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	Neither do much for me. APs are neither here or there, I've not handled one that I really like. The Daytona is too small, in my opinion. A choice, though? Easy, Rolex every time.

8 October 2011, 08:42 PM	#28
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Tough choice. Since I already have a SS Daytona I might just have to go for the AP, however if I didn't already have a Daytona I would go for the WG Daytona. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 October 2011, 08:53 PM	#29
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	You may want to look at the newer shape AP ROO with the square pusher buttons. Now that one I like. Out of your choice I would go for a wg Daytona like Dalips.

8 October 2011, 09:02 PM	#30
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	ROO, easily more distinct. __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

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