Thinking of trading Daytona on AP ROO

[tranny]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

That IS a beaut of a Daytona... If your not wearing it and scared to mess it up, then trade it. No sense having a nice watch like that sit around unused.

That's totally my thinking. I know it's a gorgeous watch, and I love it. But it's been sitting in the safe deposit box for months! MONTHS!

Not only am I afraid of scuffing it up, but it just wouldn't look right wearing it in my uber-casual work environment. I mean, most days, I wear cargo shorts and a t-shirt. Think about it.

So she sits... and sits... and I'm sad. :( At the same time, maybe it's best that I keep her tucked away for formal events? Kind of makes me appreciate the watch more...?

[tranny]

Originally Posted by boursachi

whoa.. mother of pearl, roman numerals
hmmmmmmmmm :) that changes things

tbh i would only trade for an AP from that if i loved a certain watch specifically and had to have it

Best change of heart ever!

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by transio

That's totally my thinking. I know it's a gorgeous watch, and I love it. But it's been sitting in the safe deposit box for months! MONTHS!

Not only am I afraid of scuffing it up, but it just wouldn't look right wearing it in my uber-casual work environment. I mean, most days, I wear cargo shorts and a t-shirt. Think about it.

So she sits... and sits... and I'm sad. :( At the same time, maybe it's best that I keep her tucked away for formal events? Kind of makes me appreciate the watch more...?

My work gear is even LESS formal then yours... That being said, a few years ago I used keep my only Rolex (SS/PT Yachty) "tucked away for formal events". Problem was, not that many events came around for me. Then I decided, I spent all this $$$ on this nice watch (prolly only 1/4 of what you spent on yours) why should I NOT wear it?
And so it began... Ive been wearing a nice watch every day since! I'm the guy in gym clothes rocking a Rolex or AP.
TBH, I appreciate my watches way more now then I did when I wasn't wearing them.
My one exception to the above was my Patek that was strictly a traditional "dress" watch... I wore it for my engagement photos, let my good friend wear it for his wedding, wore it for MY wedding, then got rid of it for my first AP... And I NEVER looked back or second guessed my decision to dump it.

[eric23]

Do it!

[Submarino]

Watches are meant to be worn. You need to step up and get an AP. Done!!!

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Watches are meant to be worn. You need to step up and get an AP. Done!!!

'nuff said!

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by 2th DR

'nuff said!

Mark, I think you need to PM him and share your story!!! As expected you did what you have to do and now you are part of the AP Club.

[h999r]

If you want to have a Rolex , Daytona is the watch. Its always good to add a new collection and keep the daytona. But if you have to have one only, then step up to AP. That my 5 cents.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Mark, I think you need to PM him and share your story!!! As expected you did what you have to do and now you are part of the AP Club.

And PROUD of it!

[jared535]

Just do it.

[B. Doggy]

My Daytona was flipped for a ROC.

[tranny]

Originally Posted by h999r

If you want to have a Rolex , Daytona is the watch. Its always good to add a new collection and keep the daytona. But if you have to have one only, then step up to AP. That my 5 cents.

Well, to be honest, I originally thought about saving up and adding a RO early next year, but I got to thinking I could get one today if I dumped the Daytona.

Now you've kind of got me on the fence again... I definitely want a Daytona in my collection. Just not sure if WG would serve me as well as SS given my fears about scuffing.

[tranny]

Originally Posted by seattle1978

You can see how RG Daytona looks next to some APs, I have both and love both equally. I would say Daytona is more versatile watch but AP is a different level, once you have AP its hard to go back to Rolex

That's an awesome collection you have there! The 116688 is on my long-list of must-haves, too! IMO it's the best looking YG Rolex ever made.

[boursachi]

Originally Posted by transio

That's totally my thinking. I know it's a gorgeous watch, and I love it. But it's been sitting in the safe deposit box for months! MONTHS!
Not only am I afraid of scuffing it up, but it just wouldn't look right wearing it in my uber-casual work environment.

rubber/ceramic bezel ROO will take care of all worries :)

[bahbahani]

Originally Posted by transio

Well, to be honest, I originally thought about saving up and adding a RO early next year, but I got to thinking I could get one today if I dumped the Daytona.

Now you've kind of got me on the fence again... I definitely want a Daytona in my collection. Just not sure if WG would serve me as well as SS given my fears about scuffing.

Flip your Daytona and get an AP, then save up and get yourself a SS Daytona.

[FightOnSC!]

Originally Posted by bahbahani

Flip your Daytona and get an AP, then save up and get yourself a SS Daytona.

Couldn't agree more. Got an AP on the way to add to my collection but a stainless Daytona is on my radar. Can't go wrong with a SS Daytona.

[exchange83]

Fantastic collection Seattle.

[emagni]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Check out the newer 44mm SS ROO model 26400so... Great looking watch if your looking for steel. They're newer 44mm models are mostly Carbon cases instead of SS.
You can try to sell yours on your own, post on TRF sales. Or call a dealer that has the watch you want and see what kind of trade deal they can work you.

x2

[nickng]

I once had a Daytona sitting in the safe for six moths since i bought it and wore it only twice, cos it's a bit to small as compared with the rest of my collections. Hence, the inevitable, and sold it. Not that I have anything against Rolex, I still wear my DSSD & Sub on rotation basis.

I am now aiming for a new ROO 44mm ceramic.

Go for it! It will surely look great on your wrist.
Trade for the ROO ceramic version to ease your scuffing fears.