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Al1969 · 28 October 2016, 10:59 AM

OP, As others have mentioned. 1K plus Daytona make it a really good deal. Obviously, you did get "caught up" in the Daytona hype and are looking elsewhere.

The Diver is a great watch and you should go for it, if you can negotiate a better deal.

Bruins7 · 28 October 2016, 12:31 PM

No

derekstlmo · 28 October 2016, 12:33 PM

Yes

cda555 · 28 October 2016, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

The BOOKLETS are important, you said they're there. The boxes are not married to a particular watch like the booklets are. Buy a box on eBay if u need one.

Straight trade? Good luck with that one.

The boxes alone on eBay are $500+... I think offering $1000 and his Daytona is a fair trade.

aleeboy · 28 October 2016, 02:51 PM

I would not give up a Daytona black dial for the AP in question. If I were to do the trade, I would add no more than USD 500.

rodo · 28 October 2016, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the responses guys. I offered straight trade, he declined and wants 2k, so no deal.

csi-n · 28 October 2016, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

My wife wears a Daytona and it looks cool on her but now I don't really see it as a mans watch. A Diver is 100% a mans watch.

I've heard a lot of things said about the Daytona over the years but not this. It's kind of funny.

AshAP · 29 October 2016, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csi-n

I've heard a lot of things said about the Daytona over the years but not this. It's kind of funny.

Really? 80% of the people I know who wear a Daytona are women. The couple of guys I know with Daytonas wish they had an AP. Maybe its a UK thing?

Bruins7 · 29 October 2016, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

Really? 80% of the people I know who wear a Daytona are women. The couple of guys I know with Daytonas wish they had an AP. Maybe its a UK thing?

That's cute

masterserg · 29 October 2016, 01:11 AM

I don't understand those saying that this should be an even or a $500 trade ... 1.5 to 2k sounds about right for an I (solid case back) as far as I know.

slaughterer · 29 October 2016, 01:37 AM

Problem is: Diver is the most boring AP ROO. Keep the Daytona. Save for a 44mm.

AK797 · 29 October 2016, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughterer

Problem is: Diver is the most boring AP ROO. Keep the Daytona. Save for a 44mm.

It's not a problem, it is for those who want a sporty ROO but without a chrono and/or who swim/dive, plenty of fans.

slaughterer · 29 October 2016, 01:51 AM

It was a problem for me: My Diver was so boring I bought a new watch in the middle of my scuba-diving vacation to replace it.

masterserg · 29 October 2016, 02:25 AM

I owned the steel Diver twice and could never warm up to it.

Soarer · 29 October 2016, 02:51 AM

100% I will keep the Daytona. Not a fan of the AP Diver, definitely not for that kind of money!

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subtona · 29 October 2016, 03:05 AM

Had both, both gone.

I very much prefer the Daytona fit, function and size over the diver but that black dial Daytona sure was difficult for me to see in low light....

I would keep looking.

subtona · 29 October 2016, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

My wife wears a Daytona and it looks cool on her but now I don't really see it as a mans watch. A Diver is 100% a mans watch.

That's silly.

billnj · 29 October 2016, 03:45 AM

I've been thinking about getting a diver actually.

Last I looked it took around $13K to buy one. I haven't watched Daytona prices in a while but a SS Daytona is, what, $11K?

Seems like a reasonable ask.. What's a box set worth, $2-300 I suppose?

Manofsteelpt · 29 October 2016, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

The couple of guys I know with Daytonas wish they had an AP. Maybe its a UK thing?

Omg, I LOVE THIS!!!

speedmaster73 · 30 October 2016, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodo

Hey guys, would you trade a random serial, March 2015, complete kit, SS 116520 black dial for an AP diver I serial? The AP has papers but no box. Would you trade straight? Would you add money on top of the daytona? Would you not trade? Appreciate some opinions and thoughts! Never owned an AP before...

go for it. all day every day.

improviz · 30 October 2016, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughterer

It was a problem for me: My Diver was so boring I bought a new watch in the middle of my scuba-diving vacation to replace it.

Oh, you're just saying that to bore us.

zack777es · 30 October 2016, 06:04 PM

I would not.

You have to consider whether you want to make the trade just because.

The Daytona wears very differently than the Diver.

Keep the Daytona and start saving up for an AP that really sings to you.

DCheeta · 30 October 2016, 08:12 PM

Like Zack stated above, the two watches couldn't wear more differently than they do. Make sure you've tried on the Diver plenty of times before making the trade.

That said, I would do it.

masyv6 · 1 November 2016, 05:16 AM

If it were a flat trade, yes. Otherwise, no way.

Bobajobbob · 3 November 2016, 03:24 AM

I have both. I'm wear the Diver more.

SamGMT · 3 November 2016, 08:40 AM

Why isn't the box comes with the diver? I mean in most cases we will keep the papers together in the box. Ok, nevermind about the box, what papers are those? The AP instructions and warranty booklets? Or, the seller's invoice which they will claims that watch with papers. Be very careful as the fake diver are very very well copied! Unless, you are buying from a reputable preowned dealer then there is nothing to be worried about, it's only the price you need to consider on how much you need to top up and are you getting a good trade-in value for your Daytona. Other then that, it's a Big Yes to swap your Daytona to AP diver!

Left wrist · 13 November 2016, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

The BOOKLETS are important, you said they're there. The boxes are not married to a particular watch like the booklets are. Buy a box on eBay if u need one.

Straight trade? Good luck with that one.

+1 re: booklets/ boxes

I woudl do the trade.

The Diver is one of my favorite APs. Wears larger than the Rubber Clad btw, sit's little more flat on the wrist, nice chunky bad ass AP

Left wrist · 13 November 2016, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

Really? 80% of the people I know who wear a Daytona are women. The couple of guys I know with Daytonas wish they had an AP. Maybe its a UK thing?

I think it depends on the ladies you roll with. I know a lot of women who wear the SS or RG daytona... It's become a unisex watch. But, still, it's very much a mans watch, no doubt... Sexy as hell on a woman - "good enough for a man, but PH Balance for a woman" that was a commercial for women's deodorant here in the US

Left wrist · 13 November 2016, 03:24 PM

Just to enable you... My old G serial diver, with the wet dial.. During my "Bracelet phase" get a diver, get a diverrrrr, you can change the straps and get the bralcet, so many options here

Will need to re-buy this one..

28 October 2016, 10:59 AM	#31
Al1969 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,655	OP, As others have mentioned. 1K plus Daytona make it a really good deal. Obviously, you did get "caught up" in the Daytona hype and are looking elsewhere. The Diver is a great watch and you should go for it, if you can negotiate a better deal. Attached Images __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

29 October 2016, 01:11 AM	#40
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I don't understand those saying that this should be an even or a $500 trade ... 1.5 to 2k sounds about right for an I (solid case back) as far as I know. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

29 October 2016, 02:25 AM	#44
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I owned the steel Diver twice and could never warm up to it. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

29 October 2016, 02:51 AM	#45
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	100% I will keep the Daytona. Not a fan of the AP Diver, definitely not for that kind of money! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

29 October 2016, 03:05 AM	#46
subtona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,744	Had both, both gone. I very much prefer the Daytona fit, function and size over the diver but that black dial Daytona sure was difficult for me to see in low light.... I would keep looking. __________________

28 October 2016, 12:31 PM	#32
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	No

28 October 2016, 12:33 PM	#33
derekstlmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: St. Louis Watch: A. Lange & Sohne Posts: 518	Yes

28 October 2016, 02:51 PM	#35
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	I would not give up a Daytona black dial for the AP in question. If I were to do the trade, I would add no more than USD 500.

28 October 2016, 09:20 PM	#36
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Thanks for the responses guys. I offered straight trade, he declined and wants 2k, so no deal.

29 October 2016, 01:37 AM	#41
slaughterer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 9	Problem is: Diver is the most boring AP ROO. Keep the Daytona. Save for a 44mm.

29 October 2016, 01:51 AM	#43
slaughterer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 9	It was a problem for me: My Diver was so boring I bought a new watch in the middle of my scuba-diving vacation to replace it.

29 October 2016, 03:45 AM	#48
billnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 9	I've been thinking about getting a diver actually. Last I looked it took around $13K to buy one. I haven't watched Daytona prices in a while but a SS Daytona is, what, $11K? Seems like a reasonable ask.. What's a box set worth, $2-300 I suppose?

30 October 2016, 06:04 PM	#52
zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	I would not. You have to consider whether you want to make the trade just because. The Daytona wears very differently than the Diver. Keep the Daytona and start saving up for an AP that really sings to you.

30 October 2016, 08:12 PM	#53
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	Like Zack stated above, the two watches couldn't wear more differently than they do. Make sure you've tried on the Diver plenty of times before making the trade. That said, I would do it.

1 November 2016, 05:16 AM	#54
masyv6 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,793	If it were a flat trade, yes. Otherwise, no way.

3 November 2016, 03:24 AM	#55
Bobajobbob "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 29	I have both. I'm wear the Diver more.

3 November 2016, 08:40 AM	#56
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	Why isn't the box comes with the diver? I mean in most cases we will keep the papers together in the box. Ok, nevermind about the box, what papers are those? The AP instructions and warranty booklets? Or, the seller's invoice which they will claims that watch with papers. Be very careful as the fake diver are very very well copied! Unless, you are buying from a reputable preowned dealer then there is nothing to be worried about, it's only the price you need to consider on how much you need to top up and are you getting a good trade-in value for your Daytona. Other then that, it's a Big Yes to swap your Daytona to AP diver!

13 November 2016, 03:24 PM	#59
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	Just to enable you... My old G serial diver, with the wet dial.. During my "Bracelet phase" get a diver, get a diverrrrr, you can change the straps and get the bralcet, so many options here Will need to re-buy this one.. Attached Images

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