SS Daytona vs. AP RO 15300

[Sixshooter]

Originally Posted by sarir97

Maybe its just me, but I don't consider either to be a dress watch (though between the two, the AP is dressier). Perhaps you should consider something less bulky for your dress watch? A PP perhaps?

I guess dressy isn't the right word I'm looking for. I just want a watch with a little less "tool feel" to it. A little more elegant or refined than my Sub for instance. I still want a sports watch, just something a little nicer. It will still be need to be worn with jeans and a polo!

I'm thinking the AP would fit the bill perfectly, and the more pictures you guys post the more I'm diggin' it! I still need to find one to try on though. It's funny, I always thought the Royal Oak was a strange looking watch, and I never gave it any thought. Now I want one so bad its all I think about, tastes do change!

Thanks again for all the help!

[Starwalker]

By the daytona new now...and then get the AP LNIB/BNIB further down the line. You will save cash, and get the best of both!

[S``]

AP RO for sure...

I don't think the suggestion for a PP makes sense $$-wise... the $$ difference between a 15300 or 116520 vs 5711 is wayyyyy too wide...

I am a ROC (26300) owner...

[Sixshooter]

Originally Posted by Szer

AP RO for sure...

I don't think the suggestion for a PP makes sense $$-wise... the $$ difference between a 15300 or 116520 vs 5711 is wayyyyy too wide...

I am a ROC (26300) owner...

Yeah the PP is out if my league for sure. Maybe someday down the road, and I feel I'm too young to successfully pull off a Patek (25yo). But I think the AP would fit the bill nicely.

[AJMarcus]

I think the Daytona has a more classic and modern look. It easily makes the transition from sporty to dress with style and class.

[DucS2R]

I have and love the 15300, it fills a different space than my Sub C which I also love. The next two watches on my buy list, when I can afford them, are the SS white Daytona and the blue dial PP 5711.

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[gwalker]

Originally Posted by danberger

AP but factor in their servicing costs (if that is an issue for you), albeit the way Rolex have recently increased theirs that may not be such a differential now

The Daytona is going to be about the same as the AP. I'm almost positive a basic routine service is $800ish for either model.