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cholo1030 · 24 July 2016, 09:27 AM

Good day TRF,
I am posting this inquiry in the PAM forum to eliminate any bias response. I am eyeing both of these beautiful watches to add to my collection, Rolex Daytona WG 116509 Racing dial or AP ROO 44mm Panda dial steel. Both are similar in price points. My humble collection consist of a few Rolex (Daytona SS, YM and SubC) PAM (557 and 425)and an IWC BP. If I pick the Daytona WG Racing dial, I have to let go of my Daytona SS. If I end up with the AP ROO, I may let go of the YM. What are your thoughts between the two heavyweights? I value your opinion and would really appreciate your expert response. Thanks TRF.

ap1 · 24 July 2016, 10:03 AM

Why not panda so apples to apples. I'd take the Rolex.

Ruud Van Driver · 24 July 2016, 10:09 AM

Out of the two, I'd go Daytona; the dial of that AP would have me wanting to pour maple syrup over it every time I checked the time.

Don't be surprised if this thread gets moved out of the Panerai forum though. Might have been better placed in the 'General Diacussion' or 'Other Watches' sub-forums.

Good luck, nice problem to have

mfer · 24 July 2016, 11:38 PM

If I could pull off the AP size, that would be my choice. You can, so get it!

moonwolf · 24 July 2016, 11:57 PM

I personally like the look of AP and the movement of Daytona. :)

Hairdude1 · 25 July 2016, 07:43 AM

AP always gets my vote

AK797 · 25 July 2016, 08:41 AM

AP even over panda Dayt.

Coffes4closers · 29 July 2016, 02:39 AM

I would have to side with the AP. The Daytona always felt a bit.... Insignificant, on the wrist. Especially compared to a beast like the ROO or a PAM

Babolat · 29 July 2016, 03:49 AM

Ap

saxxman · 29 July 2016, 10:13 AM

AP all the way...

24 July 2016, 09:27 AM	#1
cholo1030 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cholo Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Daytona YM 425 312 Posts: 36	Daytona 116509 WG vs AP ROO Steel Good day TRF, I am posting this inquiry in the PAM forum to eliminate any bias response. I am eyeing both of these beautiful watches to add to my collection, Rolex Daytona WG 116509 Racing dial or AP ROO 44mm Panda dial steel. Both are similar in price points. My humble collection consist of a few Rolex (Daytona SS, YM and SubC) PAM (557 and 425)and an IWC BP. If I pick the Daytona WG Racing dial, I have to let go of my Daytona SS. If I end up with the AP ROO, I may let go of the YM. What are your thoughts between the two heavyweights? I value your opinion and would really appreciate your expert response. Thanks TRF. Attached Images

24 July 2016, 10:03 AM	#2
ap1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,636	Why not panda so apples to apples. I'd take the Rolex. Attached Images

24 July 2016, 10:09 AM	#3
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Out of the two, I'd go Daytona; the dial of that AP would have me wanting to pour maple syrup over it every time I checked the time. Don't be surprised if this thread gets moved out of the Panerai forum though. Might have been better placed in the 'General Diacussion' or 'Other Watches' sub-forums. Good luck, nice problem to have __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 July 2016, 11:38 PM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	If I could pull off the AP size, that would be my choice. You can, so get it! __________________ member#3242

25 July 2016, 07:43 AM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	AP always gets my vote __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

24 July 2016, 11:57 PM	#5
moonwolf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 25	I personally like the look of AP and the movement of Daytona. :)

25 July 2016, 08:41 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	AP even over panda Dayt.

29 July 2016, 02:39 AM	#8
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	I would have to side with the AP. The Daytona always felt a bit.... Insignificant, on the wrist. Especially compared to a beast like the ROO or a PAM

29 July 2016, 03:49 AM	#9
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	Ap

29 July 2016, 10:13 AM	#10
saxxman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 3	AP all the way...

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