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djtheot · 25 February 2015, 07:07 PM

Narrowed down my next acquisition to these two, genuinely torn. Please help.

I have an Omega DSOTM and GMT iic.

I have had this going round in my head for two days. Was set on the Daytona but have an opportunity to pick up the AP at a good price.

Driving myself nuts.

Anyone own both and can tell there thoughts?

Thanks!

AllFlexZone · 25 February 2015, 07:08 PM

ttiwwp

BLACKHORSE 6 · 25 February 2015, 07:33 PM

Daytona!

fmc000 · 25 February 2015, 07:33 PM

You couldn't narrow the choice to two more different watches. The 15400 wears a lot bigger then the Daytona, almost as it were twice the size. Therefore, I suggest you try them on before pulling the trigger.

djtheot · 25 February 2015, 07:59 PM

I know - tried both on, Daytona is small, that puts me off a little as like watches with wrist presence, that said I think there is something about the Daytona that sings to me,its so iconic. AP, love on my wrist, I worry about how fragile it is as I like to wear my watches, but its shakes up my collection to 3 different brands.

djtheot · 25 February 2015, 08:01 PM

ap and Daytona (didn't have the white dial to try on) on my wrist.

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fmc000 · 25 February 2015, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtheot

ap and Daytona (didn't have the white dial to try on) on my wrist.

I am partial to the Daytona. That said, that AP looks too big for you IMHO, the lugs cover all your wrist, whilst the Daytona look much more proportioned.

But, hey, I said I am partial to the Daytona...

rayt · 25 February 2015, 08:03 PM

Daytona the sentimental choice

Sal_UKSheffield · 25 February 2015, 08:08 PM

daytona

zama · 25 February 2015, 08:11 PM

I have both and like each equally so no help at all, my only advice is I would take the dial you have in the picture over the white every day of the week, but again that is just me!

djtheot · 25 February 2015, 08:35 PM

Thanks Zama, love that dial too. Worried it was a bit blingy

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Snow-Dweller · 25 February 2015, 09:07 PM

I've had a Daytona and didn't like it. Found it to be small and shiny. I have a 15400 in black, and love it.

kaiserphoenix · 25 February 2015, 09:13 PM

Let me throw a curve ball and say 16520! Zenith Daytona! haha I owned both, sold the AP, just found it uncomfortable and design, dare i say abit clunky dunno, the screws never grew on me. Daytona is so coooool. I also prefer the 5711 to the AP RO.

travisb · 25 February 2015, 09:23 PM

15400 would be my choice and from your pics, it looks great on you.
Daytona is a definite winner as well. If you didn't have a Rolex in the collection already I would have gone that way but you've got that covered with the GMT.

rangercadre · 25 February 2015, 09:21 PM

ap 15400

Rogdogg · 25 February 2015, 09:30 PM

I would go with the AP 15400 due to how ot wears. I love the Daytona but would prefer if it wore a little bigger

Majin Buu · 25 February 2015, 10:12 PM

AP here, although Basel is around the corner ...

Cheers!

MB

djtheot · 25 February 2015, 10:17 PM

Here is the white on my wrist

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watchwatcher · 25 February 2015, 10:17 PM

The AP is a looker, for sure...but you said the Daytona sings to you? Plus the fact that they are completely different in function...hmm that's a tough one. I think the nod goes to the AP this time...but if I were you I would sleep on it some more.

AK797 · 25 February 2015, 10:44 PM

I think the 400 looks fine on you, but at this level, just go with your heart. Maybe even sell the Omega and get both.

ap1 · 26 February 2015, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I think the 400 looks fine on you, but at this level, just go with your heart. Maybe even sell the Omega and get both.

This!

Racerdj · 25 February 2015, 11:24 PM

My advise is go with the Daytona.

jjnd08 · 25 February 2015, 11:31 PM

Tough call.

AP would give you the brand diversity, and give you a GMT, Chrono, and Daily watch.

But I've been spoiled by Rolex bracelets, and I wouldn't want another watch on a bracelet that didn't have microadjusting capabilities.

Go Daytona. I love mine!

Vivalas · 25 February 2015, 11:33 PM

White dial Daytona is THE watch of watches :-)

capote · 25 February 2015, 11:33 PM

Considering that you already have the auto chrono DSOTM I would get the AP.

jthop · 25 February 2015, 11:34 PM

Daytona! Never been a fan of the APs myself though.

fai9al · 25 February 2015, 11:34 PM

If it was me, I would 1000% go with the RO

kilyung · 25 February 2015, 11:34 PM

I've had both - well close with a 15300 and a dial swapped Daytona. I much prefer the AP.

xeal · 25 February 2015, 11:40 PM

I would go for the Daytona.
I prefer the look of the Daytona, that watch is just something else.
I also hate the fact that the AP is extremely non durable.
A friend of mine had a scratches and eventually a light dent as well within months of use.
Maybe just me, but it matters to me when I am putting a lot of money into a watch. I don't like to be overly cautious and feel the need to baby the watch because it is very delicate. This is also keeping in mind the fact that just like you I don't have so many other watches, and inevitably your next purchase will get a lot of wrist time.
I would go for the Daytona.

Both are good choices though, all the best!

agsstructures · 25 February 2015, 11:36 PM

15400

25 February 2015, 07:07 PM	#1
djtheot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 614	AP 15400 or White SS daytona Narrowed down my next acquisition to these two, genuinely torn. Please help. I have an Omega DSOTM and GMT iic. I have had this going round in my head for two days. Was set on the Daytona but have an opportunity to pick up the AP at a good price. Driving myself nuts. Anyone own both and can tell there thoughts? Thanks!

25 February 2015, 08:11 PM	#10
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	I have both and like each equally so no help at all, my only advice is I would take the dial you have in the picture over the white every day of the week, but again that is just me! __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

25 February 2015, 09:07 PM	#12
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I've had a Daytona and didn't like it. Found it to be small and shiny. I have a 15400 in black, and love it. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

25 February 2015, 09:13 PM	#13
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,709	Let me throw a curve ball and say 16520! Zenith Daytona! haha I owned both, sold the AP, just found it uncomfortable and design, dare i say abit clunky dunno, the screws never grew on me. Daytona is so coooool. I also prefer the 5711 to the AP RO. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

25 February 2015, 09:30 PM	#16
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I would go with the AP 15400 due to how ot wears. I love the Daytona but would prefer if it wore a little bigger __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

25 February 2015, 07:08 PM	#2
AllFlexZone Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 113	ttiwwp

25 February 2015, 07:33 PM	#3
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,678	Daytona!

25 February 2015, 07:33 PM	#4
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	You couldn't narrow the choice to two more different watches. The 15400 wears a lot bigger then the Daytona, almost as it were twice the size. Therefore, I suggest you try them on before pulling the trigger.

25 February 2015, 07:59 PM	#5
djtheot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 614	I know - tried both on, Daytona is small, that puts me off a little as like watches with wrist presence, that said I think there is something about the Daytona that sings to me,its so iconic. AP, love on my wrist, I worry about how fragile it is as I like to wear my watches, but its shakes up my collection to 3 different brands.

25 February 2015, 08:01 PM	#6
djtheot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 614	ap and Daytona (didn't have the white dial to try on) on my wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2015, 08:03 PM	#8
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	Daytona the sentimental choice

25 February 2015, 08:08 PM	#9
Sal_UKSheffield "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 1,284	daytona

25 February 2015, 08:35 PM	#11
djtheot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 614	Thanks Zama, love that dial too. Worried it was a bit blingy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2015, 09:23 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,405	15400 would be my choice and from your pics, it looks great on you. Daytona is a definite winner as well. If you didn't have a Rolex in the collection already I would have gone that way but you've got that covered with the GMT.

25 February 2015, 09:21 PM	#15
rangercadre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 189	ap 15400

25 February 2015, 10:12 PM	#17
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 927	AP here, although Basel is around the corner ... Cheers! MB

25 February 2015, 10:17 PM	#18
djtheot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 614	Here is the white on my wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2015, 10:17 PM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	The AP is a looker, for sure...but you said the Daytona sings to you? Plus the fact that they are completely different in function...hmm that's a tough one. I think the nod goes to the AP this time...but if I were you I would sleep on it some more.

25 February 2015, 10:44 PM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I think the 400 looks fine on you, but at this level, just go with your heart. Maybe even sell the Omega and get both.

25 February 2015, 11:24 PM	#22
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	My advise is go with the Daytona. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

25 February 2015, 11:31 PM	#23
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Tough call. AP would give you the brand diversity, and give you a GMT, Chrono, and Daily watch. But I've been spoiled by Rolex bracelets, and I wouldn't want another watch on a bracelet that didn't have microadjusting capabilities. Go Daytona. I love mine!

25 February 2015, 11:33 PM	#24
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,644	White dial Daytona is THE watch of watches :-)

25 February 2015, 11:33 PM	#25
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Considering that you already have the auto chrono DSOTM I would get the AP.

25 February 2015, 11:34 PM	#26
jthop "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Jamie Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 224	Daytona! Never been a fan of the APs myself though. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LN Rolex GMT 116710BLNR Rolex Daytona 116520 (White Dial)

25 February 2015, 11:34 PM	#27
fai9al "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jeddah, KSA Posts: 413	If it was me, I would 1000% go with the RO

25 February 2015, 11:34 PM	#28
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've had both - well close with a 15300 and a dial swapped Daytona. I much prefer the AP.

25 February 2015, 11:40 PM	#29
xeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: In a bubble Posts: 379	I would go for the Daytona. I prefer the look of the Daytona, that watch is just something else. I also hate the fact that the AP is extremely non durable. A friend of mine had a scratches and eventually a light dent as well within months of use. Maybe just me, but it matters to me when I am putting a lot of money into a watch. I don't like to be overly cautious and feel the need to baby the watch because it is very delicate. This is also keeping in mind the fact that just like you I don't have so many other watches, and inevitably your next purchase will get a lot of wrist time. I would go for the Daytona. Both are good choices though, all the best!

25 February 2015, 11:36 PM	#30
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,390	15400

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