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mpkRolex · 26 April 2025, 08:19 AM

I know it is a Rolex section but it wouldn't hurt to ask. I am choosing between Rolex 228239 DayDate President WG 40 slate dial full set VS AP Royal Oak 15500ST. Both are around the same price.

What would you go for and why? I know what I want but just wanted to see what would watch enthusiasts choose

rmlovett1 · 26 April 2025, 10:03 AM

Would depend on what else I had in the collection. If a one and only….DD

mpkRolex · 26 April 2025, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Would depend on what else I had in the collection. If a one and only….DD

I have few other Rolexes. Sub, GMT and Daytona. Thanks for your input.

rmlovett1 · 26 April 2025, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mpkRolex

I have few other Rolexes. Sub, GMT and Daytona. Thanks for your input.

In that scenario I'd personally go DD, and round out what I consider a pretty perfect Rolex 4some.

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Kenny G · 26 April 2025, 10:51 AM

I voted AP based on personal preference but it depends on how that DD configuration came about....was it a configuration that's on the top of your list or was it just what you were offered?

If it is the one you were after, then I would go DD.

BogdanS · 26 April 2025, 06:19 PM

The dial of the 15500 is too empty. I’m currently looking for a 26240 and then I’ll move the 15500. Too much space there.
So DayDate for me.

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Cru Jones · 26 April 2025, 06:38 PM

I could maybe consider a Jumbo over this DD (I would rather a version with the deconstructed Romans), but in this comparison, the DD without a seconds hesitation.

Good luck with your choice.

1William · 26 April 2025, 10:38 PM

The DD hands down for me. A robust and classic watch.

AK797 · 26 April 2025, 11:48 PM

PM DD would trump this SS RO for me.

Stupot · 26 April 2025, 11:59 PM

Both lovely watches, I don’t think you could go wrong with either.

They are very different aesthetically, and also gold vs steel, so I would think you would know which one is going to do it more for your own taste.

Given you already have a fair few Rolex I’m going to go against the general consensus and say go with the AP.

Datejust a bit old man vibe, AP a bit sharper and different from what you have, and in theory in the watch world, on another level.

If I seen either in the wild, I’d big respect them both.

MrMercedes · 27 April 2025, 12:18 AM

always DD

PandaLover · 27 April 2025, 07:04 AM

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pm dd would trump this ss ro for me.

+1

Skyrider01 · 27 April 2025, 07:47 AM

The DD, especially if they are around the same price.

Chute · 27 April 2025, 09:01 AM

I’m not a fan of the DD due to a lack of micro adjustment but I would rather have a DD than a 41mmAPRO. I had the black 15400ST for 8 years and it needed service due to poor time keeping three times in that period. If it was 15202/16202 vs Day Date I might reconsider the AP, but the 41mm RO looks tough but it’s kinda fragile.

Vince_76 · 27 April 2025, 09:49 AM

SS RO. Especially since I’m not particularly a fan of the WG DDs

agsstructures · 27 April 2025, 11:06 AM

DD in this case but 36mm, I'm not personally a fan of the newer (larger RO's). It would be tougher if compared to a 15300/15202 but would still go DD.

mpkRolex · 27 April 2025, 12:19 PM

Thank you all for the comments. Sorry to break it to you but I don't have the "I got the call" moment this time :)

Both watches under consideration are preowned / mint from open market. Both are close in pricing for the models I am looking at. Will let you all know what I ended up getting including pictures very soon.

mpkRolex · 3 May 2025, 07:19 AM

Finally received it. My first PM and first DayDate. Went gray for a full set and over 30% less than current retail. I liked the rhodium striped dial and its understated look. And the heft is real. Couldn’t be happier

Happy Friday all!!!

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JRell · 3 May 2025, 07:30 AM

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Finally received it. My first PM and first DayDate. Went gray for a full set and over 30% less than current retail. I liked the rhodium striped dial and its understated look. And the heft is real. Couldn’t be happier

Happy Friday all!!!

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Really love the dial and you had me at 30% less. Winning? Congrats!

mpkRolex · 3 May 2025, 07:36 AM

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Really love the dial and you had me at 30% less. Winning? Congrats!

yes it is 2017 dated card. And someone bought it on my birthday that year

JRell · 3 May 2025, 08:26 AM

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yes it is 2017 dated card. And someone bought it on my birthday that year

Freakin love this for you. Enjoy!

fluffybunny · 4 May 2025, 07:00 AM

Congrats! Really attractive dial there.

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View Poll Results: Which one would you choose if both were the same price?
Rolex DayDate President 40 WG 228239 Rhodium Dial	40	67.80%
AP Royal Oak 15500 ST Black dial	19	32.20%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

26 April 2025, 08:19 AM	#1
mpkRolex 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,396	Rolex DayDate WG 40 vs AP Royal Oak 41 I know it is a Rolex section but it wouldn't hurt to ask. I am choosing between Rolex 228239 DayDate President WG 40 slate dial full set VS AP Royal Oak 15500ST. Both are around the same price. What would you go for and why? I know what I want but just wanted to see what would watch enthusiasts choose __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

27 April 2025, 09:49 AM	#15
Vince_76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Orange County Posts: 2,004	SS RO. Especially since I’m not particularly a fan of the WG DDs __________________ AP 15500ST (Silver) // AP 15510ST (Black) // ♛ Rolex 126334 (Blue Roman, Fluted, Jubilee) // Ω Moonswatch (Mission to Pluto) // G-Shock GA2100-1A1

27 April 2025, 12:19 PM	#17
mpkRolex 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,396	Thank you all for the comments. Sorry to break it to you but I don't have the "I got the call" moment this time :) Both watches under consideration are preowned / mint from open market. Both are close in pricing for the models I am looking at. Will let you all know what I ended up getting including pictures very soon. __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

3 May 2025, 07:19 AM	#18
mpkRolex 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,396	Finally received it. My first PM and first DayDate. Went gray for a full set and over 30% less than current retail. I liked the rhodium striped dial and its understated look. And the heft is real. Couldn’t be happier Happy Friday all!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

26 April 2025, 10:03 AM	#2
rmlovett1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 24,195	Would depend on what else I had in the collection. If a one and only….DD

26 April 2025, 10:51 AM	#5
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 1,145	I voted AP based on personal preference but it depends on how that DD configuration came about....was it a configuration that's on the top of your list or was it just what you were offered? If it is the one you were after, then I would go DD.

26 April 2025, 06:19 PM	#6
BogdanS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EUROPE Posts: 898	The dial of the 15500 is too empty. I’m currently looking for a 26240 and then I’ll move the 15500. Too much space there. So DayDate for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 April 2025, 06:38 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,259	I could maybe consider a Jumbo over this DD (I would rather a version with the deconstructed Romans), but in this comparison, the DD without a seconds hesitation. Good luck with your choice.

26 April 2025, 10:38 PM	#8
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 50,363	The DD hands down for me. A robust and classic watch.

26 April 2025, 11:48 PM	#9
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,448	PM DD would trump this SS RO for me.

26 April 2025, 11:59 PM	#10
Stupot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 122	Both lovely watches, I don’t think you could go wrong with either. They are very different aesthetically, and also gold vs steel, so I would think you would know which one is going to do it more for your own taste. Given you already have a fair few Rolex I’m going to go against the general consensus and say go with the AP. Datejust a bit old man vibe, AP a bit sharper and different from what you have, and in theory in the watch world, on another level. If I seen either in the wild, I’d big respect them both.

27 April 2025, 12:18 AM	#11
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,649	always DD

27 April 2025, 07:47 AM	#13
Skyrider01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,325	The DD, especially if they are around the same price.

27 April 2025, 09:01 AM	#14
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex Posts: 1,574	I’m not a fan of the DD due to a lack of micro adjustment but I would rather have a DD than a 41mmAPRO. I had the black 15400ST for 8 years and it needed service due to poor time keeping three times in that period. If it was 15202/16202 vs Day Date I might reconsider the AP, but the 41mm RO looks tough but it’s kinda fragile.

27 April 2025, 11:06 AM	#16
agsstructures 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,498	DD in this case but 36mm, I'm not personally a fan of the newer (larger RO's). It would be tougher if compared to a 15300/15202 but would still go DD.

4 May 2025, 07:00 AM	#22
fluffybunny "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 291	Congrats! Really attractive dial there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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