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SC11 · 11 July 2015, 03:38 AM

I have a wonderful dilemma..

I'm lucky enough to own three Rolex watches now, the 114060 lives on a nato and it fills the slot of my do anything watch, the 116600 is my current all time favourite watch I love the modern yet classic DNA

Now comes up my 116520 (white) well it's a Daytona what's not to love! However I just find it doesn't get the wrist time it deserves and I tend to grab the Sub or SD! I don't know why as sometimes I get it out of the watch box to just admire the beauty of it.

So I can see I'm drawn towards diving watches well maybe I should diverse my collection so I found myself looking at AP which until I started looking at them in detail I had never been a fan of...

Incomes the ROO SS Diver only had the chance to try on the older version for a short period and it looked and felt good.

Onto my 1st world problem, I don't want to flip the Sub or SD I have flipped both before and regretted it so bad with a week (SD) and a few months (Sub) I picked up another, I can't justify adding the Diver it would take a year to acquire funds and TBH I could use the funds better elsewhere as for the flip there isn't a huge jump from flipping the Daytona and topping up the funds a little for the SS Diver.

Am I silly adding another black face diver to the collection and losing the diversity of the white Daytona?!!!

GB-man · 11 July 2015, 03:52 AM

No. Save the diversity for your investment portfolio. But what you like.

Rolexbiker · 11 July 2015, 03:56 AM

I don't care for the Daytona at all. To "dainty" for a chronograph, so I would sell it and get a chunkier Chronograph. Maybe a Breitling Chronomat or DSOM

ap1 · 11 July 2015, 03:56 AM

personally I love the daytona but if its not being worn, that AP diver is amazing. make sure you have the wrists for it, APs wear big with the bezel design

tkerrmd · 11 July 2015, 04:03 AM

I personally as regards to your "collection" would keep the Daytona, plus I like the Daytona better than anything else you have or the watches you are considering. that said you seem to be a diver guy and are attracted to the AP diver so why not!?

Wllnv19 · 11 July 2015, 04:08 AM

I shipped out my Daytona...beautiful watch but not a Diver, go with what you really like.

djemmtee · 11 July 2015, 04:10 AM

Im a big fan of the AP diver. Im all for it!!

Brian Page · 11 July 2015, 04:15 AM

Sounds like you've answered your question already - and having another diver isn't a problem especially when it's one that is entirely different from the SD and Sub. Go for it!

watchwatcher · 11 July 2015, 07:06 AM

I wouldn't, but it sounds like you would. Take a little time to cool off and be sure.

Good luck,

beer · 11 July 2015, 07:14 AM

What about a ROO Chrono

Similar style to diver and diversity of a chrono

Cru Jones · 11 July 2015, 07:29 AM

What about the new SS Diver with white dial??

Eric Chan · 11 July 2015, 07:41 AM

Sounds like you made up your mind. Personally, I would keep the Daytona.

captainnice · 11 July 2015, 07:44 AM

Ship it out and get the AP SS Diver

Racerdj · 11 July 2015, 08:05 AM

Sounds like you have your mind made up but give it a little more time.

AK797 · 11 July 2015, 08:10 AM

Diver for me, love the SS brushed bezel and more than the Daytona's SS one which doesn't do it for me as I much prefer the ceramic or the PM ones. As for diversity not much in it really, one is a white chrono of same brand and other is black diver but of different brand and style and feel.

AP ROC may be a way to have a bit of both.

SC11 · 11 July 2015, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Diver for me, love the SS brushed bezel and more than the Daytona's SS one which doesn't do it for me as I much prefer the ceramic or the PM ones. As for diversity not much in it really, one is a white chrono of same brand and other is black diver but of different brand and style and feel.

AP ROC may be a way to have a bit of both.

Very nice but sadly YG doesn't suit me

Mr. K · 12 July 2015, 12:54 AM

my vote is go for the AP

HL65 · 12 July 2015, 01:32 AM

AP Diver a great choice!

1William · 12 July 2015, 10:55 PM

I would do it. If it does not work out you can always pick up another Daytona.

AK797 · 13 July 2015, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

Very nice but sadly YG doesn't suit me

You can get them in ss. Check them out.

SC11 · 14 July 2015, 03:09 AM

After a few enquires it looks like I can do the Daytona plus £2,500 ($3,900) to get into a BNIB Diver (latest version)

beshannon · 14 July 2015, 03:10 AM

I would not do this but if the watch is not being worn, then you likely have already decided.

texex91 · 14 July 2015, 03:12 AM

Daytona...hello AP

theken · 14 July 2015, 03:20 AM

As much as I like the AP Diver, I do not think it makes sense to trade for another black dial dive watch. I would keep the 3 Rolexes that you have.

Steel28 · 14 July 2015, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

After a few enquires it looks like I can do the Daytona plus £2,500 ($3,900) to set into a BNIB Diver (latest version)

I think it's a great deal for BNIB latest AP Diver.

Solo118 · 14 July 2015, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

After a few enquires it looks like I can do the Daytona plus £2,500 ($3,900) to get into a BNIB Diver (latest version)

You are getting a nice deal, but imho you are better off with the Daytona even if you wear it for fancier occasions. Your DSSD should fit the bill for diving

mzmonzon · 14 July 2015, 07:37 AM

Get a used ROO Panda rather than a BNIB diver! 🙈

You won't regret it!:)

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trackntrail · 14 July 2015, 08:33 AM

Personally don't really like the Offshore, however I love the regular Royal Oak.
As for your decision, I'd say just buy what you like and what you will actually wear.

View Poll Results: Flip the Daytona for the AP SS Diver
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11 July 2015, 03:38 AM	#1
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	To flip or not to flip!..... I have a wonderful dilemma.. I'm lucky enough to own three Rolex watches now, the 114060 lives on a nato and it fills the slot of my do anything watch, the 116600 is my current all time favourite watch I love the modern yet classic DNA Now comes up my 116520 (white) well it's a Daytona what's not to love! However I just find it doesn't get the wrist time it deserves and I tend to grab the Sub or SD! I don't know why as sometimes I get it out of the watch box to just admire the beauty of it. So I can see I'm drawn towards diving watches well maybe I should diverse my collection so I found myself looking at AP which until I started looking at them in detail I had never been a fan of... Incomes the ROO SS Diver only had the chance to try on the older version for a short period and it looked and felt good. Onto my 1st world problem, I don't want to flip the Sub or SD I have flipped both before and regretted it so bad with a week (SD) and a few months (Sub) I picked up another, I can't justify adding the Diver it would take a year to acquire funds and TBH I could use the funds better elsewhere as for the flip there isn't a huge jump from flipping the Daytona and topping up the funds a little for the SS Diver. Am I silly adding another black face diver to the collection and losing the diversity of the white Daytona?!!!

11 July 2015, 03:52 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,319	No. Save the diversity for your investment portfolio. But what you like. __________________

11 July 2015, 04:10 AM	#7
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	Im a big fan of the AP diver. Im all for it!! __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

11 July 2015, 07:41 AM	#12
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Sounds like you made up your mind. Personally, I would keep the Daytona. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

11 July 2015, 03:56 AM	#3
Rolexbiker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: CONUS Watch: 116610LN Posts: 301	I don't care for the Daytona at all. To "dainty" for a chronograph, so I would sell it and get a chunkier Chronograph. Maybe a Breitling Chronomat or DSOM

11 July 2015, 03:56 AM	#4
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,508	personally I love the daytona but if its not being worn, that AP diver is amazing. make sure you have the wrists for it, APs wear big with the bezel design

11 July 2015, 04:03 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I personally as regards to your "collection" would keep the Daytona, plus I like the Daytona better than anything else you have or the watches you are considering. that said you seem to be a diver guy and are attracted to the AP diver so why not!?

11 July 2015, 04:08 AM	#6
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	I shipped out my Daytona...beautiful watch but not a Diver, go with what you really like.

11 July 2015, 04:15 AM	#8
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,623	Sounds like you've answered your question already - and having another diver isn't a problem especially when it's one that is entirely different from the SD and Sub. Go for it!

11 July 2015, 07:06 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	I wouldn't, but it sounds like you would. Take a little time to cool off and be sure. Good luck,

11 July 2015, 07:14 AM	#10
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	What about a ROO Chrono Similar style to diver and diversity of a chrono

11 July 2015, 07:29 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	What about the new SS Diver with white dial??

11 July 2015, 07:44 AM	#13
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Ship it out and get the AP SS Diver

11 July 2015, 08:05 AM	#14
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Sounds like you have your mind made up but give it a little more time. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

11 July 2015, 08:10 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Diver for me, love the SS brushed bezel and more than the Daytona's SS one which doesn't do it for me as I much prefer the ceramic or the PM ones. As for diversity not much in it really, one is a white chrono of same brand and other is black diver but of different brand and style and feel. AP ROC may be a way to have a bit of both.

12 July 2015, 12:54 AM	#17
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	my vote is go for the AP

12 July 2015, 01:32 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	AP Diver a great choice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 July 2015, 10:55 PM	#19
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,566	I would do it. If it does not work out you can always pick up another Daytona.

14 July 2015, 03:09 AM	#21
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	After a few enquires it looks like I can do the Daytona plus £2,500 ($3,900) to get into a BNIB Diver (latest version)

14 July 2015, 03:10 AM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would not do this but if the watch is not being worn, then you likely have already decided. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 July 2015, 03:12 AM	#23
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Daytona...hello AP

14 July 2015, 03:20 AM	#24
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	As much as I like the AP Diver, I do not think it makes sense to trade for another black dial dive watch. I would keep the 3 Rolexes that you have.

14 July 2015, 07:37 AM	#27
mzmonzon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Marco Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: 116719, PP 5726A Posts: 201	Get a used ROO Panda rather than a BNIB diver! 🙈 You won't regret it!:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2015, 08:33 AM	#28
trackntrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco Watch: BLRO Posts: 502	Personally don't really like the Offshore, however I love the regular Royal Oak. As for your decision, I'd say just buy what you like and what you will actually wear.

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