Would you trade Daytona 116520 for AP 15450ST?

[Gotgolf52]

My Daytona 116520 in like new condition and hardly worn in my rotation. It just sat in the case for me to stare at it. I tend to wear my other watches most of the time and SubC seem to be the most useful for my case. Anyway, I found a brand new AP 15450ST grey dial in new condition. Thinking about offer $3k cash on top of my like new white dial Daytona 116520. What you guys think? Should o do it? Also, what is the fare trade in term of cash adding to the deal? Thanks TRF

[Gotgolf52]

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[othertbone]

Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

My Daytona 116520 in like new condition and hardly worn in my rotation. It just sat in the case for me to stare at it. I tend to wear my other watches most of the time and SubC seem to be the most useful for my case. Anyway, I found a brand new AP 15450ST grey dial in new condition. Thinking about offer $3k cash on top of my like new white dial Daytona 116520. What you guys think? Should o do it? Also, what is the fare trade in term of cash adding to the deal? Thanks TRF

If I may ask, why did you buy the Daytona in the first place then brother?

Anyhow, trading with a dealer never makes sense. You will sell at wholesale and buy at full market. So don't do it. Enjoy the Daytona, most people would give a finger for one. And buy the AP with new funds, thats a nice one too.

[Vipes]

The AP 15450 looks too small especially with the bracelet taper. I prefer the 15300. I prefer the Daytona in this scenario.

[Gotgolf52]

Originally Posted by othertbone

If I may ask, why did you buy the Daytona in the first place then brother?

Anyhow, trading with a dealer never makes sense. You will sell at wholesale and buy at full market. So don't do it. Enjoy the Daytona, most people would give a finger for one. And buy the AP with new funds, thats a nice one too.

The Daytona was my first Rolex but shortly after that I bought a few more watches then it just sat in the case. I also have a ceramic Daytona, hence one gotta go. Plus I never own any AP ever.

[Gotgolf52]

Originally Posted by Vipes

The AP 15450 looks too small especially with the bracelet taper. I prefer the 15300. I prefer the Daytona in this scenario.

Thank you

[GoingPlaces]

No. The two aren't equals. I think you will regret selling the Daytona (either of them).

[ecdc]

At these prices, you should love what you have. I wouldn't trade my 116520 (black) for that AP, but I prefer my Daytona to the AP by a long ways. Get what you like and don't worry about the internet's opinion. We'll like you either way.

[1665fan]

If your 116520 was beat up like most I would trade....in that condition he’ll no

[pepsiretail]

Audemars Piguet 15300 or 15202 is a better move imho. Sure I'm biased, I have a 15300 and no way that Daytona tempts me in the slightest.

[locutus49]

If you don't wear a watch, then sell it (IMO).

[StackLexus17]

Don't trade it. Esp if it's your first

[Gotgolf52]

Originally Posted by StackLexus17

Don't trade it. Esp if it's your first

That was my biggest dilemma over the years, I kept it because it was my first. But I rarely ever use it because I tend to do a lot of heavy duty equipments and using my hands banging on metal a lot. Thanks for put some senses in me guys.
Also, I would love the jumbo AP but can’t justify the markup lately.

[huncho]

for a 15450 i wouldn't and not because of the size (i actually want a 15450), but because the price for it has skyrocketed recently due to the other models. it wasn't holding its value like the others during this entire crazy watch market up until like 2 months ago. a year ago a bnib white dial was 15k (while the 41s were above retail) and now its like 19 so i feel like it'll be the first (and probably only) royal oak to go back to under retail once the craze dies down

i would do this trade but not now

[pkincy]

My favorites are the 15202 and the 15400 but certainly any good AP and the Daytona would make a reasonable value trade at this time. So the value is there. If you don't wear the Daytona and would wear the AP go do it.

[Phrank]

Can see your thinking behind the trade.

One thing stands out - if you don't wear your Daytona for fear of damaging it, why would an AP be any different? Especially given the bezels on these tend to pick up scratches quite easily.

Wouldn't you be trading one watch box dweller for another?

[Gotgolf52]

Originally Posted by Phrank

Can see your thinking behind the trade.

One thing stands out - if you don't wear your Daytona for fear of damaging it, why would an AP be any different? Especially given the bezels on these tend to pick up scratches quite easily.

Wouldn't you be trading one watch box dweller for another?

No it’s not because the fear of damaging it, it just doesn’t fit me for current situation. I wear my daytonaC for weekend and vacation, SubC for daily and others in the rotation when I feel like it. The AP would be weekend dining with the wife or out with the guys. I certainly don’t wear Daytona or AP or SkyD going to the boat or fishing. Each watch have a purpose and a role for each occasion but that’s just me bro.

[japenney]

Yes. Yes I would. The 15450 a great piece. It is one of the only AP that still can be had for decent prices. Wears closer to 39mm.

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

No it’s not because the fear of damaging it, it just doesn’t fit me for current situation. I wear my daytonaC for weekend and vacation, SubC for daily and others in the rotation when I feel like it. The AP would be weekend dining with the wife or out with the guys. I certainly don’t wear Daytona or AP or SkyD going to the boat or fishing. Each watch have a purpose and a role for each occasion but that’s just me bro.

Got it - then makes sense.

The AP is a beautiful watch, my plan was always my DD, Daytona, TT Submariner, then the Patek Aquanaut (or Patek 5135) and that AP as my perfect 5 watches (and the number of slots in my watchbox lol).

In that case, I'd go for it, if it's one you want and will wear, and for fine dining, nice evenings out, it's certainly a spectacular piece.

My vote then is I'd make the trade.

[thekman]

If you have two daytonas and you never wear this one then I would definitely do it. My only advice would be to make sure you try both the 37 and 41mm APs and decide beofre you buy either.

[beshannon]

I have that Daytona in my collection which I enjoy owning and wearing.

I would not trade it for an AP even without adding cash.

If you are not wearing yours then perhaps you should?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by japenney

Yes. Yes I would. The 15450 a great piece. It is one of the only AP that still can be had for decent prices. Wears closer to 39mm.

Yes, very similar to the Daytona in size, probably wears bigger.

[David5807]

I would not do this trade.

[GuiltunderGlass]

The 15450 is a really nice RO for those with smaller wrists, but not necessarily the best $ bet among the various iterations, if that is a concern. Also, you said you would love a jumbo and wear a SubC, so you might find it too small. Grey is nice, but at these prices, if I go RO its blue or nothing. Ultimately, you're gonna do what you're gonna do, but if you already have an 116500 moving this one seems to make sense, I would sell on my own tho.

[Collector2019]

if you don't wear your daytona definitely sell it. AP is in a different league and would suit your purpose "dinner outs, outing with the guys etc.," Perfect. Why don't you sell your daytona at market price and obtain 15450 from AD / boutique. It's quite reasonable to obtain at MSRP within short waiting period.

[Alan111]

This is a bad trade and definitely not equal. You should buy the 15450 if you want it. Your 116520 is a classic and will be worth much more in the near future. Plus it's your first Rolex.

[jinikari01]

I personally wouldn't do this trade. Why not sell the watch yourself?
You'd def. make a lot more than a trade. Then add additional fund to get the watch that you really want.

[MichelleP]

If you are not wearing the Daytona I would sell it but not trade. You should be able to get the grey dial 15450 at a boutique without a very long wait. I would contact the boutique and put my name down and then sell the 116520 in the interim.

[StackLexus17]

Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

No it’s not because the fear of damaging it, it just doesn’t fit me for current situation. I wear my daytonaC for weekend and vacation, SubC for daily and others in the rotation when I feel like it. The AP would be weekend dining with the wife or out with the guys. I certainly don’t wear Daytona or AP or SkyD going to the boat or fishing. Each watch have a purpose and a role for each occasion but that’s just me bro.

Just now realizing that you also have the DaytonaC as stated above.

I would still not do this trade.
The 37mm AP is WAY too small.

Would only trade it for a bigger MM AP Royal oak.

[Collector2019]

Originally Posted by StackLexus17

Just now realizing that you also have the DaytonaC as stated above.

I would still not do this trade.
The 37mm AP is WAY too small.

Would only trade it for a bigger MM AP Royal oak.

the guy has small wrist and 37mm RO "which wears 39mm" would sit on his wrist perfectly.