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stalenhag · 7 March 2013, 03:57 AM

Hi guys,

I have a 116520 Daytona, which I like. However, I still cant get over the RO, which was on my shortlist when buying the Daytona.

I finally decided to go for the Daytona based on rugged design, good value and the overall look of it (and of course the icon status...)

They are about the same price in the pre-loved market (Im thinking about the 116520 vs. AP 15300) so an even trade would be possible I guess

One of the reasons not chosing the AP was the high service cost and the more delicate feel of it (e.g. lower WR and more easily scratched) - but is this true or nothing to worry about?

To conlude my long rant - would you trade a Daytona for a Royal Oak?

(I guess I will get subjective answers here...)

kcmo · 7 March 2013, 04:02 AM

I wouldn't, but then again, AP doesn't do much for me.

Do you LOVE the Daytona? Would you miss it? If not, get the one that you will enjoy more.

bofon13 · 7 March 2013, 04:13 AM

I traded 15300 for daytona with NO regrets. I even paid something extra.

nick c · 7 March 2013, 04:16 AM

Rolex forum no AP forum yes

JP Chestnut · 7 March 2013, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stalenhag

One of the reasons not chosing the AP was the high service cost and the more delicate feel of it (e.g. lower WR and more easily scratched) - but is this true or nothing to worry about?

My colleague owns an APRO Chronograph and I have spent a good deal of time with that watch. Its build quality is clearly, and obviously, higher than any Omega/Rolex/IWC in my collection. With that said, the watch appears to be a scratch magnet. Also, the thing that makes the watch so lovely (complex surface textures and sharp edges) makes it extremely difficult to polish. I think even a marginally bad polish would ruin the charm of this watch and that would always nag at me.

IMO I would stick with the Daytona and it's easy to swap replaceable bezel, but make no mistake that the AP is a superb watch.

eric23 · 7 March 2013, 04:19 AM

Yes!

dddrees · 7 March 2013, 04:20 AM

It's just a matter of taste.

Whatever works for you.

Me, I'm just to weak to choose.

stalenhag · 7 March 2013, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

It's just a matter of taste.

Whatever works for you.

Me, I'm just to weak to choose.

If they didn't cost as much as they do, sure why not

wantonebad · 7 March 2013, 04:36 AM

AP is the "IT" watch, Daytona used to be the "IT" watch, can't go wrong with either one. I've owned a Daytona, wasn't practical enough for me. I prefer the AP currently. JMHO

CharlieSheen · 7 March 2013, 04:39 AM

I previously had the white dial daytona but now have the white dial 15400...

Although I liked the daytona, the AP is on another level..

dddrees · 7 March 2013, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stalenhag

If they didn't cost as much as they do, sure why not

Anyway, I can see people going one way or the other on this one. They're both fabulous watches in their own right. The APs finish is in a different league than the Daytona, but I surely love the way the Daytona looks and wears as well.

The bottom line is which one you think works best for you. It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Choose the one that works best for you.

karmatp · 7 March 2013, 04:40 AM

I would take any AP over the Daytona.

padi56 · 7 March 2013, 04:42 AM

Not a fan of the modern Daytona even less a fan of the RO range just do not like the style of watch so for me keep the Daytona.

Zed82 · 7 March 2013, 04:42 AM

Never. The AP doesn´t do anything for me. It´s just another fashion watch with lousy WR and ludacris service prices.

I rather go with an Aquanaut. Keep the Daytona!

Mystro · 7 March 2013, 04:43 AM

I love your sig pic. My sentiments as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I would take any AP over the Daytona.

h999r · 7 March 2013, 04:45 AM

As an owner of both brands, I will keep my daytona and buy AP. But if you have to pick one I will trade it for sure.
Take it to another level :)

SWISSAHOLICS · 7 March 2013, 04:49 AM

Nope, I would not trade the Daytona....I have on myself and have tried on the AP....great quality but definitely not worth the trade....Daytona is just a gorgeous watch in any form....SS, TT, or all gold....and it wears well.

kilyung · 7 March 2013, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed82

Never. The AP doesn´t do anything for me. It´s just another fashion watch with lousy WR and ludacris service prices.

I rather go with an Aquanaut. Keep the Daytona!

It's no more/less a fashion watch than modern Rolexes.

If you're getting a little money back, I'd do the trade otherwise keep the Daytona depending on condition. Used APs can be had in the low $9s but you may have to factor in a service and polish.

My 15300 has shown less wear than my Daytona and both were worn about the same amount over two years.

7 March 2013, 03:57 AM	#1
stalenhag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: planet earth Posts: 243	AP RO for a Daytona - would you trade? Hi guys, I have a 116520 Daytona, which I like. However, I still cant get over the RO, which was on my shortlist when buying the Daytona. I finally decided to go for the Daytona based on rugged design, good value and the overall look of it (and of course the icon status...) They are about the same price in the pre-loved market (Im thinking about the 116520 vs. AP 15300) so an even trade would be possible I guess One of the reasons not chosing the AP was the high service cost and the more delicate feel of it (e.g. lower WR and more easily scratched) - but is this true or nothing to worry about? To conlude my long rant - would you trade a Daytona for a Royal Oak? (I guess I will get subjective answers here...)

7 March 2013, 04:20 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It's just a matter of taste. Whatever works for you. Me, I'm just to weak to choose. Attached Images __________________ 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

7 March 2013, 04:36 AM	#9
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	AP is the "IT" watch, Daytona used to be the "IT" watch, can't go wrong with either one. I've owned a Daytona, wasn't practical enough for me. I prefer the AP currently. JMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

7 March 2013, 04:40 AM	#12
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I would take any AP over the Daytona. __________________ My grails:

7 March 2013, 04:42 AM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Not a fan of the modern Daytona even less a fan of the RO range just do not like the style of watch so for me keep the Daytona. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 March 2013, 04:02 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I wouldn't, but then again, AP doesn't do much for me. Do you LOVE the Daytona? Would you miss it? If not, get the one that you will enjoy more.

7 March 2013, 04:13 AM	#3
bofon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 146	I traded 15300 for daytona with NO regrets. I even paid something extra.

7 March 2013, 04:16 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Rolex forum no AP forum yes

7 March 2013, 04:19 AM	#6
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Yes!

7 March 2013, 04:39 AM	#10
CharlieSheen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: California Posts: 381	I previously had the white dial daytona but now have the white dial 15400... Although I liked the daytona, the AP is on another level..

7 March 2013, 04:42 AM	#14
Zed82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Zlatan Location: Sweden Posts: 357	Never. The AP doesn´t do anything for me. It´s just another fashion watch with lousy WR and ludacris service prices. I rather go with an Aquanaut. Keep the Daytona! __________________ "The world´s your oyster..."

7 March 2013, 04:45 AM	#16
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	As an owner of both brands, I will keep my daytona and buy AP. But if you have to pick one I will trade it for sure. Take it to another level :)

7 March 2013, 04:49 AM	#17
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Nope, I would not trade the Daytona....I have on myself and have tried on the AP....great quality but definitely not worth the trade....Daytona is just a gorgeous watch in any form....SS, TT, or all gold....and it wears well. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

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