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Mugszy27 · 26 February 2015, 10:13 AM

One's a time only piece with a chronograph. Remember the Daytona has screw-in and out chrono buttons. I agree it is an awesome watch but the screw buttons (and somewhat small chrono indications) have caused two Daytona's to come and go for me. The AP is much cleaner in my opinion plus the date and I don't think the movement is as fragile as you might think!

Good luck!

redsubby · 26 February 2015, 10:23 AM

I would flip the Omega and get both. I have both and wouldn't know which one to keep and which to let go.

wisguy · 26 February 2015, 02:52 PM

I have owned a Daytona and still own the 15400.

It's a hard decision, they are both great and different. I let the Daytona go and I miss it, it is probably the most comfortable watch I have ever owned.

I will probably get another one in the future if I have the chance.

Why choose? Get the 15400 preowned and save a bit of money up front. Then apply those "savings" and the DSOM and get a preowned Daytona.

Trust me, you won't miss the DOSM and if you buy the Daytona you will always want the 15400...

Cru Jones · 26 February 2015, 03:10 PM

GMTIIc + DSOTM + 15300 (not 15400) white = a killer trio.

Kokoshawnuff · 26 February 2015, 05:05 PM

You already have a great chrono. Go for brand/look diversity, get the AP!

TorToon · 26 February 2015, 05:10 PM

15400

Joearch · 26 February 2015, 05:35 PM

Faced similar decision a few weeks ago. I tried on a Royal Oak. I felt a real difference between the Rolex and an AP. AP appears to be much better crafted. Daytona just seemed to be more crude. Great watch but the AP works better in my opinion. Oddly enough I now want to add a Daytona.

LKK · 26 February 2015, 06:23 PM

I love Rolex but Between Daytona and Royal Oak....

I will say Royal Oak... Simply gorgeous.
(Let me warn you it's a scratch magnet)

I'm one of those that doesn't fancy daytona... Sorry

zama · 26 February 2015, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtheot

I can flip the DSOTM immediately for this plus cash

then get the AP in a couple of months

That would be a interesting move or adding more confusion.

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Sounds like a great idea, I like the Omega but the DSOTM is an expensive Omega in my mind, so I would jump on that dial Daytona I prefer it massively to the white SS but accept that is just me, all of us like different things (I think the gold gives more colour vs a pure SS, full gold another step up again). I concur with some of the comments with your wrist you might be better off with a 39mm not 41mm AP, but you will like the AP but they are prone to dings and scrapes. I have owned mine for a few months in rotation and it already has more scrapes and dings than my Rolex Sub that I have had for years. Not talking you out of the watch as I like it a lot...... watches are there to be worn and enjoyed.

Perrinyanna · 26 February 2015, 08:21 PM

I love both..but since i already have 3 rolexes il go for an AP to have one of their iconic models too..BUT i believe it costs more than a Daytona by around Euros 2,000? so that is, if money is not an issue..but it is, Il be happy with a white dialed Daytona...

willang · 26 February 2015, 09:42 PM

Unfortunately, I would have to say get BOTH!!

1995akcoop · 26 February 2015, 11:16 PM

damn!!! id get the paul newman dial daytona asap!!!

djtheot · 27 February 2015, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

damn!!! id get the paul newman dial daytona asap!!!

Have to admit, I could split the difference and go for the TT Paul Newman

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Skyrider01 · 27 February 2015, 12:54 AM

I prefer the AP, it looks great and classy. Daytona is nice too, but the one in your pic is a little too blingy for me. I would prefer a white dial Daytona.

djtheot · 1 March 2015, 03:30 AM

Thank you all! I have made a decision and pulled the trigger. Incoming on AP section shortly. It's NOT a 15400!

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MTROIS · 1 March 2015, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtheot

Thank you all! I have made a decision and pulled the trigger. Incoming on AP section shortly. It's NOT a 15400!

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Congrats in advance!! Diversity is great...

tomcorkery · 1 March 2015, 09:09 AM

ap its that good

Hairdude1 · 1 March 2015, 09:17 AM

AP all day

tkerrmd · 1 March 2015, 09:22 AM

This is a great place to share ideas and shows the large variations in taste

To me I would take the Daytona in a heartbeat the AP does absolutely nothing for me but still huge congrats!

Baco Noir · 1 March 2015, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtheot

Thank you all! I have made a decision and pulled the trigger. Incoming on AP section shortly. It's NOT a 15400!

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Interesting - I'm guessing the chrono version then.

Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs)

ZeKe · 1 March 2015, 10:08 AM

AP! U already have a good chrono and a rolex...an AP would be awesome imo.

Tokyo Time · 1 March 2015, 10:18 AM

I can't even see the registers well enough to time anything but she wears comfortable and is shiny as shat. I'd go with this now. It's the civilized thing to do.

djtheot · 1 March 2015, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Interesting - I'm guessing the chrono version then.

Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs)

Correct!

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Baco Noir · 1 March 2015, 04:24 PM

Nice! Congrats.

Sent from my iPhone and I blame autocorrect for any spellin' errs!

toph · 1 March 2015, 04:38 PM

15400st by a mile.
Got one yesterday:thumbsup:

zama · 1 March 2015, 06:15 PM

Well done on the AP Chrono a great choice and looks great on your wrist.

Toph well done to you as well for joining the 15400 world.

djtheot · 1 March 2015, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

15400st by a mile.

Got one yesterday

Congrats! Looks great!

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djtheot · 1 March 2015, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

Well done on the AP Chrono a great choice and looks great on your wrist.

Toph well done to you as well for joining the 15400 world.

Thanks so much, never obsessed so much about a new acquisition

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sea-dweller · 2 March 2015, 02:17 AM

Daytona, would be my choice!

TimeToWatch · 2 March 2015, 04:07 AM

AP is an easy choice for me. Check out the 15450 if you want something similar in size to the daytona.

26 February 2015, 02:52 PM	#63
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I have owned a Daytona and still own the 15400. It's a hard decision, they are both great and different. I let the Daytona go and I miss it, it is probably the most comfortable watch I have ever owned. I will probably get another one in the future if I have the chance. Why choose? Get the 15400 preowned and save a bit of money up front. Then apply those "savings" and the DSOM and get a preowned Daytona. Trust me, you won't miss the DOSM and if you buy the Daytona you will always want the 15400... __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

1 March 2015, 09:17 AM	#78
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	AP all day __________________ 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

1 March 2015, 04:24 PM	#84
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,961	Nice! Congrats. Sent from my iPhone and I blame autocorrect for any spellin' errs! __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

1 March 2015, 06:15 PM	#86
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Well done on the AP Chrono a great choice and looks great on your wrist. Toph well done to you as well for joining the 15400 world. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

2 March 2015, 02:17 AM	#89
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Daytona, would be my choice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 February 2015, 10:13 AM	#61
Mugszy27 Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: By the beach Watch: The wind blow! Posts: 340	One's a time only piece with a chronograph. Remember the Daytona has screw-in and out chrono buttons. I agree it is an awesome watch but the screw buttons (and somewhat small chrono indications) have caused two Daytona's to come and go for me. The AP is much cleaner in my opinion plus the date and I don't think the movement is as fragile as you might think! Good luck!

26 February 2015, 10:23 AM	#62
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	I would flip the Omega and get both. I have both and wouldn't know which one to keep and which to let go.

26 February 2015, 03:10 PM	#64
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,246	GMTIIc + DSOTM + 15300 (not 15400) white = a killer trio.

26 February 2015, 05:05 PM	#65
Kokoshawnuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Los Angeles Posts: 210	You already have a great chrono. Go for brand/look diversity, get the AP!

26 February 2015, 05:10 PM	#66
TorToon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bangkok Posts: 14	15400

26 February 2015, 05:35 PM	#67
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,832	Faced similar decision a few weeks ago. I tried on a Royal Oak. I felt a real difference between the Rolex and an AP. AP appears to be much better crafted. Daytona just seemed to be more crude. Great watch but the AP works better in my opinion. Oddly enough I now want to add a Daytona.

26 February 2015, 06:23 PM	#68
LKK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 99	I love Rolex but Between Daytona and Royal Oak.... I will say Royal Oak... Simply gorgeous. (Let me warn you it's a scratch magnet) I'm one of those that doesn't fancy daytona... Sorry

26 February 2015, 08:21 PM	#70
Perrinyanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 262	I love both..but since i already have 3 rolexes il go for an AP to have one of their iconic models too..BUT i believe it costs more than a Daytona by around Euros 2,000? so that is, if money is not an issue..but it is, Il be happy with a white dialed Daytona...

26 February 2015, 09:42 PM	#71
willang "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 489	Unfortunately, I would have to say get BOTH!!

26 February 2015, 11:16 PM	#72
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	damn!!! id get the paul newman dial daytona asap!!!

27 February 2015, 12:54 AM	#74
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	I prefer the AP, it looks great and classy. Daytona is nice too, but the one in your pic is a little too blingy for me. I would prefer a white dial Daytona.

1 March 2015, 03:30 AM	#75
djtheot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 614	Thank you all! I have made a decision and pulled the trigger. Incoming on AP section shortly. It's NOT a 15400! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 March 2015, 09:09 AM	#77
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	ap its that good

1 March 2015, 09:22 AM	#79
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	This is a great place to share ideas and shows the large variations in taste To me I would take the Daytona in a heartbeat the AP does absolutely nothing for me but still huge congrats!

1 March 2015, 10:08 AM	#81
ZeKe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Grandpa's Tissot Posts: 733	AP! U already have a good chrono and a rolex...an AP would be awesome imo.

2 March 2015, 04:07 AM	#90
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	AP is an easy choice for me. Check out the 15450 if you want something similar in size to the daytona.

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