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jdegg · 22 November 2016, 04:08 AM

I'm looking for a daily wearer and have it narrowed between these two watches. Which do you think?

Also, which one gets more attention? One that flies under the radar would be nice.

Tourbeon · 22 November 2016, 04:13 AM

I would say the AP would be more under the radar over the Rolex.

Presa canary · 22 November 2016, 04:13 AM

Ap more under the radar. Daytona is the better looking watch

stolpioni · 22 November 2016, 04:15 AM

I love the AP, one of my favorite watches under $15k. I also think the Daytona is overrated, it's too small. If it were 42mm, maybe I'd say otherwise.

I'd go with the RO (in White dial).

behardt · 22 November 2016, 05:46 AM

Love APs but they scratch like crazy because of all the brushed surfaces and the steel hardness.

My 2 cents

GB-man · 22 November 2016, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by presa canary

ap more under the radar. Daytona is the better looking watch

+1

donut · 22 November 2016, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presa canary

Ap more under the radar. Daytona is the better looking watch

Watch Rob · 24 November 2016, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by presa canary

ap more under the radar. Daytona is the better looking watch

x2

Maybelline · 22 November 2016, 04:17 AM

I always considered the ap a finer watch than Rolex but if I were choosing between those two I'd probably get the Daytona. It speaks to me more.

myc ritz · 22 November 2016, 04:22 AM

AP wears much bigger and is more fragile. Also, the AP chrono is still not very under the radar due to the amazing finish on the bracelet, it has a life of it's own. That being said, the Daytona is such a perfect watch. Go Daytona.

brettpaul · 23 November 2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by myc ritz

AP wears much bigger and is more fragile. Also, the AP chrono is still not very under the radar due to the amazing finish on the bracelet, it has a life of it's own. That being said, the Daytona is such a perfect watch. Go Daytona.

Completely agree - the Daytona is much more under the radar than the AP. I've got a Daytona and a 15400 and the bracelet on the AP is more eye-catching in comparison.

douglasf13 · 23 November 2016, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Completely agree - the Daytona is much more under the radar than the AP. I've got a Daytona and a 15400 and the bracelet on the AP is more eye-catching in comparison.

I would imagine it makes a difference where one lives. In Dubai, I'd guess that AP is a bit more of a known entity than it is here in Oregon, US. Non-watch people here probably would just think the AP is from a department store.

douglasf13 · 22 November 2016, 04:25 AM

In a vacuum, I'd probably choose the AP, as it's haute horology on another level. That being said, I wear my watches to do everything, so I'd probably go Daytona for durability's sake. If I babied my watches (or if I made so much money that it didn't matter,) I'd probably go AP.

Chewbacca · 22 November 2016, 04:48 AM

tough one...

AP by a hair.

r8t3d_M · 22 November 2016, 04:50 AM

Tough choice as I feel that both would be great for daily wearers but I think the AP is more under the radar.

Hollister · 22 November 2016, 04:50 AM

AP for me, although to be fair, I don't like either watch.

locutus49 · 22 November 2016, 05:02 AM

Which looks best on your wrist? That is how I would decide. And factor in durability: do you need a watch that is durable, then go Rolex. If you baby your watches, and the AP fits, go AP.

Gerardus · 22 November 2016, 05:03 AM

I like this AP!

Gomler · 22 November 2016, 05:05 AM

AP... Different league!

Psmith · 22 November 2016, 05:13 AM

Ap

karim786 · 22 November 2016, 05:17 AM

AP is a nicer looking watch, Daytona is still stunning though

tifosi · 22 November 2016, 05:50 AM

For a daily, I'd probably pick the Daytona (as much as I love AP)

AK797 · 22 November 2016, 06:48 AM

Tough call, I'd probably go with the Daytona here, altho the blue dial ROC or 15400 would win.

watchwatcher · 22 November 2016, 06:57 AM

For a daily wearer, the Daytona. Not sure how "under the radar" either one of these beauties would be, but really, I could care less.

Rolex addict · 22 November 2016, 10:06 AM

Between those two, I say Daytona.

The Libertine · 22 November 2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Between those two, I say Daytona.

Agreed.

blue lion · 22 November 2016, 10:22 AM

Most people won't notice your watch. And fewer will know what an AP is.
I'd choose the Daytona every time.

beer · 22 November 2016, 10:09 AM

roc bracelet is definitely not under the radar

as soon as you move your wrist, in any kind of indoor light, you might as well be wearing diamonds

TimeOnHand · 22 November 2016, 10:29 AM

Daily Wear = Daytona!

Rocco21 · 22 November 2016, 10:29 AM

Daytona

22 November 2016, 04:08 AM	#1
jdegg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northville Posts: 7	Which one: Daytona or Royal Oak I'm looking for a daily wearer and have it narrowed between these two watches. Which do you think? Also, which one gets more attention? One that flies under the radar would be nice. Attached Images

22 November 2016, 05:46 AM	#5
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	Love APs but they scratch like crazy because of all the brushed surfaces and the steel hardness. My 2 cents __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

22 November 2016, 05:03 AM	#18
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,202	I like this AP! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

22 November 2016, 05:13 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Ap __________________

22 November 2016, 05:17 AM	#21
karim786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Karim Location: Calgary Posts: 81	AP is a nicer looking watch, Daytona is still stunning though __________________ 116515LN 116500LN 116710BLNR 126710BLNR 116610LN 228235

22 November 2016, 04:13 AM	#2
Tourbeon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 162	I would say the AP would be more under the radar over the Rolex.

22 November 2016, 04:13 AM	#3
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Ap more under the radar. Daytona is the better looking watch

22 November 2016, 04:15 AM	#4
stolpioni "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 93	I love the AP, one of my favorite watches under $15k. I also think the Daytona is overrated, it's too small. If it were 42mm, maybe I'd say otherwise. I'd go with the RO (in White dial).

22 November 2016, 04:17 AM	#9
Maybelline Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gone Posts: 448	I always considered the ap a finer watch than Rolex but if I were choosing between those two I'd probably get the Daytona. It speaks to me more.

22 November 2016, 04:22 AM	#10
myc ritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	AP wears much bigger and is more fragile. Also, the AP chrono is still not very under the radar due to the amazing finish on the bracelet, it has a life of it's own. That being said, the Daytona is such a perfect watch. Go Daytona.

22 November 2016, 04:25 AM	#13
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,627	In a vacuum, I'd probably choose the AP, as it's haute horology on another level. That being said, I wear my watches to do everything, so I'd probably go Daytona for durability's sake. If I babied my watches (or if I made so much money that it didn't matter,) I'd probably go AP.

22 November 2016, 04:48 AM	#14
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,110	tough one... AP by a hair.

22 November 2016, 04:50 AM	#15
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Tough choice as I feel that both would be great for daily wearers but I think the AP is more under the radar.

22 November 2016, 04:50 AM	#16
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	AP for me, although to be fair, I don't like either watch.

22 November 2016, 05:02 AM	#17
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	Which looks best on your wrist? That is how I would decide. And factor in durability: do you need a watch that is durable, then go Rolex. If you baby your watches, and the AP fits, go AP.

22 November 2016, 05:05 AM	#19
Gomler "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Manchester Posts: 104	AP... Different league!

22 November 2016, 05:50 AM	#22
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	For a daily, I'd probably pick the Daytona (as much as I love AP) __________________ Russ

22 November 2016, 06:48 AM	#23
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Tough call, I'd probably go with the Daytona here, altho the blue dial ROC or 15400 would win.

22 November 2016, 06:57 AM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,214	For a daily wearer, the Daytona. Not sure how "under the radar" either one of these beauties would be, but really, I could care less.

22 November 2016, 10:06 AM	#25
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Between those two, I say Daytona.

22 November 2016, 10:22 AM	#27
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Most people won't notice your watch. And fewer will know what an AP is. I'd choose the Daytona every time.

22 November 2016, 10:09 AM	#28
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	roc bracelet is definitely not under the radar as soon as you move your wrist, in any kind of indoor light, you might as well be wearing diamonds __________________

22 November 2016, 10:29 AM	#29
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Daily Wear = Daytona! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

22 November 2016, 10:29 AM	#30
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Daytona

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