24670IO vs 116519LN

[DTNSS]

Hello everyone,

A little torn between these two. I’m next at my Rolex dealer for the Daytona (been waiting a few months just to place order). AP Boutiques all have several 26470IO available. Looking for some objective advise. Thanks.

[edo]

Originally Posted by DTNSS

Hello everyone,
A little torn between these two. I’m next at my Rolex dealer for the Daytona (been waiting a few months just to place order). AP Boutiques all have several 26470IO available. Looking for some objective advise. Thanks.

When they will have it available?

As no one have seen this watch live, so we call it The Ghost :)...

[DTNSS]

Originally Posted by edo

When they will have it available?

As no one have seen this watch live, so we call it The Ghost :)...

I know... I’ve been told arriving June/July this year. Supposedly they have about 4 coming in, and I can get one by just putting deposit.

[LAFLARE]

Originally Posted by DTNSS

I know... I’ve been told arriving June/July this year. Supposedly they have about 4 coming in, and I can get one by just putting deposit.

You are on the AP sub so I will say the ghost..

Had you posted on the Rolex sub I would've still said the ghost

Different look and feel but personally I would take an AP on rubber strap over the Rolex on rubber strap any day of the week. I like the Daytona much more in full bracelet be it SS or PM. You would also potentially be one of the firsts on this board with a live shot of the ghost.

[strettyend]

Personally prefer the Daytona but hard to go wrong here

[Trailboss516]

Sight unseen for the ghost...in person might be a different story.
That said I'm moving AP. I might be the outlier here but I have never warmed up to the Daytona on anything except a bracelet. The back clasp is the deal breaker for me

[1William]

Not a big fan of either but based on the choices I would go with the Daytona.

[DeeTee]

I’m an AP fan, but much prefer the WG Daytona OF.

[AK797]

I would see the Grey Ghost first.

[duc888]

Generally I like the Daytona but in this case I don´t like the WG oysterflex version.
So my vote for AP.

[Kimber007]

These are two of my favorite watches but I'm going with the AP on this one due to the date function, not having to unscrew the chrono pushers, the exhibition case-back, and the price.

On the other hand, I can't really think of any advantages the Daytona has over the ROO. Sure you could say service cost/reliability but the price difference far makes up for that at least for the PM models.

[Kjp061987]

Love the AP, but that’s my favorite Daytona at the moment so it’d be hard for me to pass on it.


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[DTNSS]

Thanks for the feedback. Put deposit on the Daytona today. Logic is both look great, but it's WG for just a $1000 more, more durable movement (is that a fair assessment?), and proved to hold its value better than previous 26470's. Worse case, I can always get the AP later fairly quickly and perhaps even at a discount?

[strettyend]

Congrats its an awesome watch

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by DTNSS

Thanks for the feedback. Put deposit on the Daytona today. Logic is both look great, but it's WG for just a $1000 more, more durable movement (is that a fair assessment?), and proved to hold its value better than previous 26470's. Worse case, I can always get the AP later fairly quickly and perhaps even at a discount?

i would have done the same thing. I didn't buy the WG daytona last year and got the Ti 44 instead. I wish i didn't as i still really want the WG OF daytona. Im not normally a daytona fan either but its awesome and its still very high on my wish list.

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i would have done the same thing. I didn't buy the WG daytona last year and got the Ti 44 instead. I wish i didn't as i still really want the WG OF daytona. Im not normally a daytona fan either but its awesome and its still very high on my wish list.

do you not still love the Ti, as well?

[DTNSS]

Originally Posted by strettyend

Congrats its an awesome watch

Thanks. Been looking forward to it. Was lucky enough to see it in person about a year ago and felt great on the wrist.

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i would have done the same thing. I didn't buy the WG daytona last year and got the Ti 44 instead. I wish i didn't as i still really want the WG OF daytona. Im not normally a daytona fan either but its awesome and its still very high on my wish list.

That’s what I feared could happen to me. Hope you get it.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by DTNSS

Thanks for the feedback. Put deposit on the Daytona today. Logic is both look great, but it's WG for just a $1000 more, more durable movement (is that a fair assessment?), and proved to hold its value better than previous 26470's. Worse case, I can always get the AP later fairly quickly and perhaps even at a discount?

Doubt it, now greys and ADs know we call this the ghost it will be priced as exclusive, esp in this market.

[DTNSS]

Originally Posted by AK797

Doubt it, now greys and ADs know we call this the ghost it will be priced as exclusive, esp in this market.

I’m sure it could be a “hot” watch at first (and minimally disconnected at first), but it’ll likely die down within 6 months later.

[Timelover]

I always have a problem associating Rolex with rubber bands - it just doesn't sink in me...I would go for the AP or full gold Daytona

[AK797]

Originally Posted by DTNSS

I’m sure it could be a “hot” watch at first (and minimally disconnected at first), but it’ll likely die down within 6 months later.

Make that a year as greys don't lower prices easily, but I suspect AP will slow release this to keep it exclusive and price high with greys. Won't be like the normal 42s and price will only fall when other more popular CEs are released.

[DTNSS]

So now that some of us have seen the Ghost in the flesh or live pics, what do you all now think about these two? (Pics by other TRF members)

[HK Islandboy]

Really tough call.

I’m not a big Daytona fan, but like the WG a lot. I’d say that piece takes it by a slim margin

[benlee]

Between these two ghost for me.

[Hard_Six]

If I had to pick one watch and sell all others, I’d go with my 116500. So I’m definitely a Daytona fan. That said, between these two, I’d pick the ghost. I like the WG Daytona on OF but if I’m going rubber, I’d have to take the ROO.

[tie19858]

I was facing the same dilemma in that afternoon in Paris. I found 116519 in one shop, and the Ghost in another. Eventually I went for the grey ceramic. Part of the reason is that I have a 116500 which makes 116519 a bit duplicated, also I am not a fan of the black oysterflex strap.






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[diegohwang]

ghost all the way

[kentheevil]

Tough call for me. Personally I'm not an WG fan and a big AP fan. I have the greytheme and a Full RG daytona. I personally would go with the WG daytona if the you don't already have one as it's really a well balance watch and can be worn everyday with anything. Then add the AP later. The WG weight is really a nice feeling as well.

[ragsk]

Daytona all day long.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by AK797

Make that a year as greys don't lower prices easily, but I suspect AP will slow release this to keep it exclusive and price high with greys. Won't be like the normal 42s and price will only fall when other more popular CEs are released.

Well I wasn't wrong about a slow and very late release... this is a very hard call for me, I think I would go for the AP just because I have had Daytonas, and SS is best pound for pound, and the 42 ROO is a really nice and substantive piece.