AP16202 or DD40 Platinum or Platona

[Cinquecento]

Hey all, looking for some advice. I currently own and daily wear a steel AP16202 with blue dial. I’ve been debating about possibly trading it for a DD40 platinum or a platinum Daytona. The trade for the DD would cost approx me approx 10-12k out of pocket and the platona roughly 30k

I currently have the following watches in my collection.

PP 5712 RG
Omega Speedmaster
Daytona oyster white gold.
AP16202 (on the chopping block)

Just curious on some other members opinions.

Thank you.

[rmlovett1]

Given your collection, I’d go DD if you love your current Daytona. If the Daytona is an easy release, I’d go PT Daytona. And yes, I’d make the trade to either of those two for that particular AP. For context…I am an AP RO fan as well.

[sambb]

you already have 2 chronos - speedy, whcih is the best chrono out there, and the daytona. i woudl go for DD, but i would also consider not doing anything and keeping your diverse collection intact. no need to trade the AP, save the money and invest elsewhere

[BriansRolex]

I love AP but I'd go with the DD40 in this scenario but I'd look to add a different AP next

[Cinquecento]

Thx guys. Decisions decisions

[7sins]

I would keep the jumbo, you will miss that bracelet and design. Take the delta in funds and buy a WG presidential instead of the platona - you already have an oyster bracelet anyways.

[MDR143]

Originally Posted by sambb

you already have 2 chronos - speedy, whcih is the best chrono out there, and the daytona. i woudl go for DD, but i would also consider not doing anything and keeping your diverse collection intact. no need to trade the AP, save the money and invest elsewhere

Why do you say Speedmaster is best chrono? I am considering getting one if we hit a big deal I’m working on. New white dial on steel bracelet…

[dmash]

Originally Posted by MDR143

Why do you say Speedmaster is best chrono? I am considering getting one if we hit a big deal I’m working on. New white dial on steel bracelet…

It’s the best bang for buck WATCH on the market period in my opinion. Nothing else touches it in value and aesthetics for $6k on a brand new one grey, with full warranty. The history, the aesthetics, the see through case and/movement, nothing comes close.

However, after getting a Daytona, I think it’s a better watch. Now worth 4x more grey value? Definitely not, but the heart wants what the heart wants. The Speedy reads better though, Daytona is a touch cumbersome for quick glances.

[subtona]

While not quite as robust as the Rolex, I far and away Prefer the AP.

The only thing that might sway the choice is if they AP just didn’t fit you well for whatever reason?

[MDR143]

Originally Posted by dmash

It’s the best bang for buck WATCH on the market period in my opinion. Nothing else touches it in value and aesthetics for $6k on a brand new one grey, with full warranty. The history, the aesthetics, the see through case and/movement, nothing comes close.

However, after getting a Daytona, I think it’s a better watch. Now worth 4x more grey value? Definitely not, but the heart wants what the heart wants. The Speedy reads better though, Daytona is a touch cumbersome for quick glances.

Thanks for the response. That’s my reasoning(s) for it as well. Even if I could get a 🐼 for retail it would be almost twice as much.

I think I will get mine through AD though for the relationship.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by MDR143

Thanks for the response. That’s my reasoning(s) for it as well. Even if I could get a 🐼 for retail it would be almost twice as much.

I think I will get mine through AD though for the relationship.

An omega? Don’t even waste your time. A single speedy purchase equates to nothing on the totem pole and you’re just wasting thousands. My 2c. I’d never ever pay retail for Omega

[MDR143]

Originally Posted by dmash

An omega? Don’t even waste your time. A single speedy purchase equates to nothing on the totem pole and you’re just wasting thousands. My 2c. I’d never ever pay retail for Omega

Best place to get one grey NIB at that discount?

[Cinquecento]

Originally Posted by subtona

While not quite as robust as the Rolex, I far and away Prefer the AP.

The only thing that might sway the choice is if they AP just didn’t fit you well for whatever reason?

After two 1 1/2 links it fits perfectly. But it was a challenge to get a perfect fit on the AP

[MDR143]

Follow up. DavidSW selling that for $1k over retail…

[Cinquecento]

Originally Posted by 7sins

I would keep the jumbo, you will miss that bracelet and design. Take the delta in funds and buy a WG presidential instead of the platona - you already have an oyster bracelet anyways.

I have a white gold oyster flex Daytona. Comfiest watch I own.

I find it hard for self to own more the 4 watches. I like one full watch roll and one on the wrist.

[swedishsteel]

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