Poll: Sell/Trade my AP ROO 42mm for Rolex DD40

[Chadridv]

Hey folks,

Back at it again lol!

Back Story:
I've recently complete owning a decent bucket list of steel watches I felt like I needed to experience before jumping into the realm of PM Rolex. I didn't ever imagine that I would venture outside the line of true sports watches (smurf, BLRO, YM, etc.) as my first PM Rolex, but lately the combination of wanting a dressier watch and my affirmation of LVC "Hulk" love, has lead me to think I might really want mix it up with a Day-date.

I know the next watch I get will be a bit more of a "special occasions" watch, but I do love the idea of being able to wear my next watch on let's say a vacation without ever having to take it off. I feel like the DD40 checks those boxes and more. Of course a Gold Submariner or GMT can also do that, but since I have no plans to get rid of my LVC I feel like it might be time to try a new design.

As for my AP, I do love it and will with out a doubt miss it, but for whatever reason I almost feel as if my AP was the girl I hook up with all summer but not the girl I marry (if that makes sense). Anyway, I'm still thinking it all over of course but would love to get some insights from my fellow watch nuts!?

Another consideration is to simply add an AP 15400 in steel to my existing collection and wear it for dressier occasions.


Here's the Poll:
A. Trade/Sell my ROO42 for a Rolex DD40
B. Keep My ROO and potenitally add an AP15400 to the group
C. Trade/Sell my ROO42 for a different "dressier" type watch (please indicate what watch you suggest in a comment)
D. Keep what I have and do nothing

Here's some inspiration (FYI the DD pics are not mine, all others are)...







Potential/Current Collection:
Current

Potential

Potential

[Etschell]

do not sell that AP, you will regret it.

my opinion is to add an 18238 or a 2001 118238 instead.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Etschell

do not sell that AP, you will regret it.

my opinion is to add an 18238 or a 2001 118238 instead.

Thanks for the input!

I share a lot of watches with my dad and he's got a bunch of 36mm Daydates I can wear, but I have little love for the 36mm line. They just don't sing to me and never have. It'd have to be a DD40.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Thanks for the input!

I share a lot of watches with my dad and he's got a bunch of 36mm Daydates I can wear, but I have little love for the 36mm line. They just don't sing to me and never have. It'd have to be a DD40.

if it must be a dd 40 then i get that.

i still wouldnt let go of that AP. i would add the other AP though. i guess the main question is do you use the chrono or not?

[hoanghung45]

Originally Posted by Etschell

do not sell that AP, you will regret it.

my opinion is to add an 18238 or a 2001 118238 instead.

I agree, do not sell any AP, just add

[daytonaTBR]

I like your current collection the best out of those mentioned

[Flex368]

In all three collections you´ve posted I feel there´s a Hulk that needs to go.

I think a DD40/ROO/BB collection would be very nice.

[brandrea]

Chadri, I'd say bye to the Roo42 and pick up the PM DD40. I think it compliments your current collection, as you already have 2 professional sport Watches. With the DD40 you're adding a dressier sport watch and it's a beauty!

[Al1969]

I think I'd get rid off the hulk/Tudor or both and definitely keep the AP. Either The DD40 or 15400 will "round out" your collection. My preference would go towards the DD since I already had a 15400 and traded it.

[Etschell]

one more thought, sell the AP and get a sky dweller. dressy and classy. but you may not like the watch.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Flex368

In all three collections you´ve posted I feel there´s a Hulk that needs to go.

I think a DD40/ROO/BB collection would be very nice.

That would be a great trio, but the Hulk isn't going anywhere :)

Originally Posted by Al1969

I think I'd get rid off the hulk/Tudor or both and definitely keep the AP. Either The DD40 or 15400 will "round out" your collection. My preference would go towards the DD since I already had a 15400 and traded it.

Never owned a 15400, not sure why you thought that. Maybe from the picture I post? That was just me trying it on once at the AD.

Originally Posted by Etschell

one more thought, sell the AP and get a sky dweller. dressy and classy. but you may not like the watch.

I love the SD but don't think it would last. I have a feeling it'd be a summer fling watch. Too complicated for my liking.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

That would be a great trio, but the Hulk isn't going anywhere :)



Never owned a 15400, not sure why you thought that. Maybe from the picture I post? That was just me trying it on once at the AD.



I love the SD but don't think it would last. I have a feeling it'd be a summer fling watch. Too complicated for my liking.

No OP, I had a 15400 and traded it for the AP Diver.

[DECR]

Your ROO looks beautiful. Great casual watch. I will definitely keep it

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Al1969

No OP, I had a 15400 and traded it for the AP Diver.

DOh! my bad. I'm with you now. lol.

Originally Posted by Vaxe

I like your ROO a lot more than the DD, would not flip. Have you looked at Lange for PM?

Never really looked into Lange, and honestly don't know anything about them. I'm not closed to it but it's not a likely transition for me at this time.

Originally Posted by AK797

Damn Chadri that's a tough one. I really like the AP and the DD40, esp in RG, in fact the only reason I haven't picked one up was because I wasn't quite sure of the size having come from a DD2, and then I tried on the AP 44 RG and that blew me away and didn't feel too big. However that was in RG, so I probably would get the DD40 over an SS ROO.

haha that's a lot for my learning disabled, partially dyslexic mind to take in. I'm visualizing crossing watches off in your comment to follow. Well DD2 never really looked right to me, gone. AP 44 RG is amazing but out of my price range even with trade ins, gone. So basically you're saying it's a tough call, but since my AP is SS you'd lean towards the RG DD40? lol. Am I reading that right.

Originally Posted by ozozoz

GO for an AP15202 the ultra thin one its blue is beautiful. I love the DD40 but AP15202 is just insanely beautiful

So you're saying to trade my ROO42 for a 15202? or just buy it? Here's the deal with this. Although I would love to own a 15202 one day here's my con list:
Expensive - in fact it's almost 7k more than a 15400 and for the price range I could probably work my way into PM Rolex.
Size - Although the size and proportions are among the most attractive aspects of this watch, I feel it's slightly too small for my liking, which makes the 15400 that more more appealing.

Originally Posted by DECR

Your ROO looks beautiful. Great casual watch. I will definitely keep it

Thanks! It would be really hard to let go. Definitely not giving up my Hulk and my BB is a drop in the bucket to the list of watches I'm considering. Unfortunately giving up my ROO would be the only way to work my way into PM Rolex.

[ozozoz]

GO for an AP15202 the ultra thin one its blue is beautiful. I love the DD40 but AP15202 is just insanely beautiful

[Vaxe]

I like your ROO a lot more than the DD, would not flip. Have you looked at Lange for PM?

[AK797]

Damn Chadri that's a tough one. I really like the AP and the DD40, esp in RG, in fact the only reason I haven't picked one up was because I wasn't quite sure of the size having come from a DD2, and then I tried on the AP 44 RG and that blew me away and didn't feel too big. However that was in RG, so I probably would get the DD40 over an SS ROO.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Hey folks,

Back at it again lol!

Back Story:
I've recently complete owning a decent bucket list of steel watches I felt like I needed to experience before jumping into the realm of PM Rolex. I didn't ever imagine that I would venture outside the line of true sports watches (smurf, BLRO, YM, etc.) as my first PM Rolex, but lately the combination of wanting a dressier watch and my affirmation of LVC "Hulk" love, has lead me to think I might really want mix it up with a Day-date.

I know the next watch I get will be a bit more of a "special occasions" watch, but I do love the idea of being able to wear my next watch on let's say a vacation without ever having to take it off. I feel like the DD40 checks those boxes and more. Of course a Gold Submariner or GMT can also do that, but since I have no plans to get rid of my LVC I feel like it might be time to try a new design.

As for my AP, I do love it and will with out a doubt miss it, but for whatever reason I almost feel as if my AP was the girl I hook up with all summer but not the girl I marry (if that makes sense). Anyway, I'm still thinking it all over of course but would love to get some insights from my fellow watch nuts!?

Another consideration is to simply add an AP 15400 in steel to my existing collection and wear it for dressier occasions.


Here's the Poll:
A. Trade/Sell my ROO42 for a Rolex DD40
B. Keep My ROO and potenitally add an AP15400 to the group
C. Trade/Sell my ROO42 for a different "dressier" type watch (please indicate what watch you suggest in a comment)
D. Keep what I have and do nothing

Here's some inspiration (FYI the DD pics are not mine, all others are)...







Potential/Current Collection:
Current

Potential

Potential

Easy choice. Go gold.

[Ckci]

I would never trade that AP for that DD. I think the AP looks good on you. If you wear a suit and tie a lot then maybe but from your pictures you don't look like a suit and tie guy. I'm not one either so certainly not meant as any kind of insult.

[WAK4]

It's not a PM watch, but I'd add the AP. Possibly 15202 if you can stretch the budget over the 15400. I'm not much for YG or RG so I admit to being a little biased in my choice.

[fskywalker]

I would say let the AP go and buy the DD

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Ckci

I would never trade that AP for that DD. I think the AP looks good on you. If you wear a suit and tie a lot then maybe but from your pictures you don't look like a suit and tie guy. I'm not one either so certainly not meant as any kind of insult.

I'm definitely not a suit and tie guy, but even if i was I wouldn't be offended.

So here's the initial thought process. Although I don't baby my AP, I also don't wear it the same way I wear my sub or tudor. I used to wear my Tudor exclusively when I worked (which involves moving cases, carrying and handling camera equipment, lights, stands, tripods etc.) Lately I've been wearing my sub to do it too.

My AP has turned into a 95% leisure watch. It might be the most casual looking sporty watch I own, but I wear it like it's a special occasions watch which I know probably makes a lot of you cringe, but that's just how things have unfold. That said, I don't have a dress watch, and part of me feels like as much as love my AP, if I'm gonna have a special occasions watch, it might as well be dressy and PM if possible.

There is the option to stretch the budget though and just add the 15400 and put that in my dress watch slot.

That obviously brings us to this thread...

Originally Posted by WAK4

It's not a PM watch, but I'd add the AP. Possibly 15202 if you can stretch the budget over the 15400. I'm not much for YG or RG so I admit to being a little biased in my choice.

Unfortunately I can't. As most can imagine I'm already stretched past my "toy budget". Adding the 15400 would quite the liberal move on my part, so going anything past that would just not be possible. Also this...
"So you're saying to trade my ROO42 for a 15202? or just buy it? Here's the deal with this. Although I would love to own a 15202 one day here's my con list:
Expensive - in fact it's almost 7k more than a 15400 and for the price range I could probably work my way into PM Rolex.
Size - Although the size and proportions are among the most attractive aspects of this watch, I feel it's slightly too small for my liking, which makes the 15400 that more more appealing."

[Vaxe]

Then I'm all for the option of BB + LV + ROO + 15400.

The AP is gorgeous and I wouldn't flip it at a loss to buy one of the most ubiquitous gold Rolex. However, if it's the Smurf, BLRO, or any gold Daytona, then maybe - these can all fly as dress watches just as much as the DD can.

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I'm definitely not a suit and tie guy, but even if i was I wouldn't be offended.

So here's the initial thought process. Although I don't baby my AP, I also don't wear it the same way I wear my sub or tudor. I used to wear my Tudor exclusively when I worked (which involves moving cases, carrying and handling camera equipment, lights, stands, tripods etc.) Lately I've been wearing my sub to do it too.

My AP has turned into a 95% leisure watch. It might be the most casual looking sporty watch I own, but I wear it like it's a special occasions watch which I know probably makes a lot of you cringe, but that's just how things have unfold. That said, I don't have a dress watch, and part of me feels like as much as love my AP, if I'm gonna have a special occasions watch, it might as well be dressy and PM if possible.

There is the option to stretch the budget though and just add the 15400 and put that in my dress watch slot.

That obviously brings us to this thread...



Unfortunately I can't. As most can imagine I'm already stretched past my "toy budget". Adding the 15400 would quite the liberal move on my part, so going anything past that would just not be possible. Also this...
"So you're saying to trade my ROO42 for a 15202? or just buy it? Here's the deal with this. Although I would love to own a 15202 one day here's my con list:
Expensive - in fact it's almost 7k more than a 15400 and for the price range I could probably work my way into PM Rolex.
Size - Although the size and proportions are among the most attractive aspects of this watch, I feel it's slightly too small for my liking, which makes the 15400 that more more appealing."

[joli160]

I'd go for the DD40 and sell the AP. The DD40 with its new movement and ceramic sleeves in the bracelet. This new President bracelet is by far the most beautiful and best constructed bracelet on the market today.
As for the watch itself, it is simply THE ultimate Rolex.
(Perhaps I am biased, because I simply have zero affection for any AP, just don't like them )
Happy choosing

[Ckci]

Hi Chadri,
That's a good explanation. Thanks. Just to clarify I meant to say if you are a suit guy I didn't mean to say you aren't and insult you. One thought comes to mind. Have you considered an AP SS bracelet for your Chrono APRO? I was wearing my AP diver today which I really like. I bought an AP SS bracelet for it to be able to dress it up more. You may not like the idea but I think it could look pretty sharp. I'm guilty of not putting mine on yet so I don't have any pictures of it on a bracelet. There is obviously nothing wrong with a RG DD. I just prefer the sports watches. I also prefer SS at this point.

[Byrdguy]

Me, I'd keep the AP. You already have two fine Rolexes.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Ckci

Hi Chadri,
That's a good explanation. Thanks. Just to clarify I meant to say if you are a suit guy I didn't mean to say you aren't and insult you. One thought comes to mind. Have you considered an AP SS bracelet for your Chrono APRO? I was wearing my AP diver today which I really like. I bought an AP SS bracelet for it to be able to dress it up more. You may not like the idea but I think it could look pretty sharp. I'm guilty of not putting mine on yet so I don't have any pictures of it on a bracelet. There is obviously nothing wrong with a RG DD. I just prefer the sports watches. I also prefer SS at this point.

We're on the same page! No insult taken in anyway, and didn't think you were trying to insult in anyway either.

So it's funny you mention the bracelet. I've been in touch with APSC, have the part number and email ready to send to order the bracelet. I just keep going back and forth about it as well is these other ideas so i never pulled the trigger. I think the bracelet would definitely dress the watch up and with out a doubt breath new life into the watch. Just not sure it will check all boxes.

If I end up going with "D" (Do nothing and keep what I have) I will definitely be at least buying the bracelet. If I end up adding the 15400 then I almost certainly won't get the ROO a bracelet, as I would (should) be quite content with one bracelet AP and one Strap AP.

Get that bracelet mounted man!!!! I want to see some pics lol.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

We're on the same page! No insult taken in anyway, and didn't think you were trying to insult in anyway either.

So it's funny you mention the bracelet. I've been in touch with APSC, have the part number and email ready to send to order the bracelet. I just keep going back and forth about it as well is these other ideas so i never pulled the trigger. I think the bracelet would definitely dress the watch up and with out a doubt breath new life into the watch. Just not sure it will check all boxes.

If I end up going with "D" (Do nothing and keep what I have) I will definitely be at least buying the bracelet. If I end up adding the 15400 then I almost certainly won't get the ROO a bracelet, as I would (should) be quite content with one bracelet AP and one Strap AP.

Get that bracelet mounted man!!!! I want to see some pics lol.

I just ordered one but it's going from Clearwater to the ny boutique and then to me. Convoluted but I walked into ap ny and asked for one. I'm having second thoughts because so many people seem to dislike the bracelet on the diver. Thing is, I usually go against the grain so I think it's probably right up my alley

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I just ordered one but it's going from Clearwater to the ny boutique and then to me. Convoluted but I walked into ap ny and asked for one. I'm having second thoughts because so many people seem to dislike the bracelet on the diver. Thing is, I usually go against the grain so I think it's probably right up my alley

really? I love the way it looks on both diver and ROO chrono. Do you have a white or black dial?

My concern is more about how it will fit on my wrist. It's a bit of an unknown for me and I feel as if my wrist is about as small as you can comfortably get for my 42mm ROO. On the strap it seems to work well, but on bracelet... who knows?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

really? I love the way it looks on both diver and ROO chrono. Do you have a white or black dial?

My concern is more about how it will fit on my wrist. It's a bit of an unknown for me and I feel as if my wrist is about as small as you can comfortably get for my 42mm ROO. On the strap it seems to work well, but on bracelet... who knows?

Black dial.

When I was researching the diver on bracelet the overwhelming responses were "no." I think this is because of how superb the Diver strap is. I know what you mean regarding how it will wear with the bracelet. Tough to find a 42 on bracelet to try on. I should have tried on the 42 RG on bracelet at ap ny when I was there.