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DK2 · 7 October 2022, 09:45 AM

Always lurking around each day and have polled this forum from time to time but here is my latest dilemma: I was offered a straight trade: my 2019 AP ROC 26331ST (Blue dial) for a 2018 116509 (Blue dial). No cash. Thoughts?

I have a AP 15500 (grey), Patek 5172 (Blue) and a few Rolex, include a 116500 (black), in the collection at this moment in time. I had a 116519LN but could never make the oysterflex work quite right. The full bracelet of the 116509 makes it very tempting. I do have concerns about the non-ceramic bezel but I desk dive most days and enjoy my pieces (carefully, if required). Welcome any feedback.

Wcdhtwn · 7 October 2022, 09:51 AM

As much as I like the blue Daytona, a lot, I’d keep that AP. Or get cash your way, at least $8K.

Benzsiam · 7 October 2022, 09:57 AM

You already have SS Daytona and OF Daytona, so it's better to keep your 26331ST.

But if you don't really love 26331ST anymore, may be it's good trade for you (but if's mine, I would not).

Calatrava r · 7 October 2022, 10:06 AM

I would keep the AP. Too hard to replace.

7sins · 7 October 2022, 10:15 AM

No contest, keep the blue AP, those contrasting silver sub dials are outstanding.

DK2 · 7 October 2022, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the thoughts. Tough one. I am leaning towards keeping the AP.

The other opportunity is to trade the 26331 and $10K cash and get the 126719BLRO Meteorite Dial. I recently got from my AD the 126720VTNR (and I have a 116710LN). Thus, lot of GMTs but Meteorite dial?
--Full disclosure: I previously had 126719BLRO (blue dial) but the bezel and dial never worked. Bezel looked purple against the dial.

huncho · 7 October 2022, 10:27 AM

keep the AP, it's much more special than a WG daytona. AP for meteorite blro is a bit more of a dilemma but i think you're right with saying you'd have too many gmts

inadeje · 7 October 2022, 11:27 AM

I would not trade that AP for that Daytona. I have the same AP in Panda and it’s a keeper.

Roger Lococco · 7 October 2022, 11:52 AM

Keep AP

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Willyjo · 7 October 2022, 12:13 PM

I have the 26331 and the BLRO Meteorite. Keep the AP

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KY.. · 7 October 2022, 05:02 PM

I think you should get a minimum of 5k back for that trade to feel fair at current values and I really like Daytona’s.

GWL2 · 7 October 2022, 06:35 PM

Keep the AP for sure

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travisb · 7 October 2022, 08:01 PM

I'd keep the AP. You already have the SS black Daytona which I actually prefer over the WG.

Champagnepapi · 7 October 2022, 09:39 PM

Keep the AP for sure imo.

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ozwatchguy · 7 October 2022, 10:10 PM

I would definitely keep the AP and I love Daytonas

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mykii · 8 October 2022, 04:26 AM

You're insane for even THINKING about trading an AP for any Rolex, period.

T.Stanley · 8 October 2022, 04:59 AM

I have a ROC and the 116509 Blue. Keep the AP.

eespi003 · 8 October 2022, 05:32 AM

Keep the AP

bullies · 8 October 2022, 05:33 AM

Another vote to keep the AP

faimag · 8 October 2022, 06:18 AM

Although I would not argue with most here suggesting to keep the AP because it's clearly the better watch of the two, I also think it depends on what type of watches you like to wear. For my wrist size and liking, I would prefer the Daytona over this AP (41mm). The Daytona wears more like the 26315ST (38mm).

DK2 · 8 October 2022, 11:52 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. Pretty resounding advice. I have struggled with this trade proposal. I enjoy the 26331 (had the 26315 too). The PM Daytona on a full bracelet is intriguing. However, I think I am going to hold onto the AP. It feels exciting to put on each time I wear it. That is what collecting is all about.

7 October 2022, 09:45 AM	#1
DK2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 28	Trade AP 26331ST (Blue) for 116509 (Blue) Always lurking around each day and have polled this forum from time to time but here is my latest dilemma: I was offered a straight trade: my 2019 AP ROC 26331ST (Blue dial) for a 2018 116509 (Blue dial). No cash. Thoughts? I have a AP 15500 (grey), Patek 5172 (Blue) and a few Rolex, include a 116500 (black), in the collection at this moment in time. I had a 116519LN but could never make the oysterflex work quite right. The full bracelet of the 116509 makes it very tempting. I do have concerns about the non-ceramic bezel but I desk dive most days and enjoy my pieces (carefully, if required). Welcome any feedback.

7 October 2022, 09:57 AM	#3
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,011	You already have SS Daytona and OF Daytona, so it's better to keep your 26331ST. But if you don't really love 26331ST anymore, may be it's good trade for you (but if's mine, I would not). __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

7 October 2022, 10:15 AM	#5
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,692	No contest, keep the blue AP, those contrasting silver sub dials are outstanding. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

7 October 2022, 11:27 AM	#8
inadeje 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 6,092	I would not trade that AP for that Daytona. I have the same AP in Panda and it’s a keeper. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671, 111 & 183, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

7 October 2022, 11:52 AM	#9
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 3,007	Keep AP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

7 October 2022, 09:51 AM	#2
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,079	As much as I like the blue Daytona, a lot, I’d keep that AP. Or get cash your way, at least $8K.

7 October 2022, 10:06 AM	#4
Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,883	I would keep the AP. Too hard to replace.

7 October 2022, 10:19 AM	#6
DK2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 28	Thanks for the thoughts. Tough one. I am leaning towards keeping the AP. The other opportunity is to trade the 26331 and $10K cash and get the 126719BLRO Meteorite Dial. I recently got from my AD the 126720VTNR (and I have a 116710LN). Thus, lot of GMTs but Meteorite dial? --Full disclosure: I previously had 126719BLRO (blue dial) but the bezel and dial never worked. Bezel looked purple against the dial.

7 October 2022, 10:27 AM	#7
huncho 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,816	keep the AP, it's much more special than a WG daytona. AP for meteorite blro is a bit more of a dilemma but i think you're right with saying you'd have too many gmts

7 October 2022, 12:13 PM	#10
Willyjo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,338	I have the 26331 and the BLRO Meteorite. Keep the AP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2022, 05:02 PM	#11
KY.. "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,415	I think you should get a minimum of 5k back for that trade to feel fair at current values and I really like Daytona’s. __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy—https://imgur.com/INllK4U— ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

7 October 2022, 06:35 PM	#12
GWL2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Columbus Watch: 116610ln, 116710ln Posts: 873	Keep the AP for sure Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 October 2022, 08:01 PM	#13
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,908	I'd keep the AP. You already have the SS black Daytona which I actually prefer over the WG.

7 October 2022, 09:39 PM	#14
Champagnepapi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 393	Keep the AP for sure imo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2022, 10:10 PM	#15
ozwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Worldwide Posts: 715	I would definitely keep the AP and I love Daytonas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 October 2022, 04:26 AM	#16
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	You're insane for even THINKING about trading an AP for any Rolex, period. __________________

8 October 2022, 04:59 AM	#17
T.Stanley "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 159	I have a ROC and the 116509 Blue. Keep the AP.

8 October 2022, 05:32 AM	#18
eespi003 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: US Posts: 90	Keep the AP

8 October 2022, 05:33 AM	#19
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,444	Another vote to keep the AP __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

8 October 2022, 06:18 AM	#20
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	Although I would not argue with most here suggesting to keep the AP because it's clearly the better watch of the two, I also think it depends on what type of watches you like to wear. For my wrist size and liking, I would prefer the Daytona over this AP (41mm). The Daytona wears more like the 26315ST (38mm).

8 October 2022, 11:52 AM	#21
DK2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 28	Thanks for all the feedback. Pretty resounding advice. I have struggled with this trade proposal. I enjoy the 26331 (had the 26315 too). The PM Daytona on a full bracelet is intriguing. However, I think I am going to hold onto the AP. It feels exciting to put on each time I wear it. That is what collecting is all about.

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