15500ST vs 116509 blue dial Daytona...

[mile2424]

With other sport Rolex models and Daytona's in the collection. Thinking about diversifying a bit and intrigued by some other brands.

Would you rather have a 116509 blue dial or the 15500ST blue dial AP? I have never owned an AP, but do love the classic looks of the Royal Oak and think the bracelet is really nice.

[Bazil]

Daytona .. but you definitely need to try both on ...

[Vince_76]

Ap

[Audevache]

The 41mm RO wears really quite big, much bigger from than the Daytona, you really need to see it on your wrist before you buy.

That’s why I personally went with the 16202 39mm Jumbo, the proportions work so much better than the 41mm on my wrist, but pre owned that’s a different price point.

Overall, the AP Is clearly in a much higher league than Rolex, but I wouldn’t buy it just blindly.

[l_chissle]

The daytona, and this comes from a big AP fan.
As already mentioned, 15500ST wears big, the dial is very empty

[eonflux]

The blue WG Daytona has one of my favorite dials on a Daytona.
Nice blue color and love the red details.

But tried on a friend's blue 116509 and it was really difficult to read the time with the main hands and the chrono subdials.

[TheHolyLuck]

Royal Oak >>> Daytona
But it wears a lot bigger than the Daytona.
Try both and pick what you like

[911cz]

Daytona is the better long term pick.

[7sins]

I've owned both in many various configurations. If you are comparing a Daytona to an AP it should be compared to the ROC. Want blue dial, go with either of the two below, would take any day over the daytona - you also have the optionality of 38mm ROC. The finishing and quality of the AP is on another level, the bracelet is unmatched. If I were to do it all over again, I would go with the 38mm ROC or older 39mm ROC, as I find the 39mm jumbo perfect for my wrist and the 41mm a tad too big.

[dkg1616]

I have 116500 black and 26240 white…to me they are totally different watches. AP wears a lot bigger than Daytona.

[salnuaimi]

15510ST blue dial AP

[MENZREA]

I have had both. I would go with the AP. I would personally go for a different dial color on the Daytona but that is personal preference. Can't beat a blue dial on an AP. Other than my Chronograph panda :)

[DarthSimon]

I’ve have both. They are both equally spectacular watches. Don’t get me wrong The Daytona is great, but when you put that AP on, it’s just feels amazing… My Daytona is a Black older racing dial for the record :)





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[DarthSimon]

Also the bracelet on the AP kills the oyster bracelet ! Light reflects off it like sun beams! Stunning again you need to try it on to understand.
These photos don’t really show it but…




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[westoque]

Originally Posted by DarthSimon

Also the bracelet on the AP kills the oyster bracelet ! Light reflects off it like sun beams! Stunning again you need to try it on to understand.

This is a pro/con for me. Is it stunning in most ways but sometimes you just don't want that attention. That's why I always keep mine on the rubber strap especially when traveling. Do know that it is an option as well. But to each his own.

[Audevache]

Originally Posted by westoque

This is a pro/con for me. Is it stunning in most ways but sometimes you just don't want that attention. That's why I always keep mine on the rubber strap especially when traveling. Do know that it is an option as well. But to each his own.

Not sure that a Daytona is a watch that flies under the radar these days either, if safety is your main concern.

[Jake Sully]

Been a Rolex wearer for 40+ years. I have had dozens of all the models in every color and metal. I love Rolex but lately I needed a change. I have always admired the RO and recently picked up a 15500 Grey dial and I am in love. The honeymoon is going on 2 months now and still going strong. I say go for the AP for the win and for a change.