Like few people on this forum have already said it - It is relative and nothing is absolute. You saying Rolex is better me saying AP is better does not matter. It all comes down to parameters around which you build your definition of "better" and your perception about a watch being better.
I think for a price tag of $10K a daytona fits my needs of sleek design, mechanical time accuracy to some extent, chronograph feature, "Rolex" factor for the status symbol etc all of which make my definition of the best watch I can possibly own (important). That is because I know my limitations
At the same time I admire a AP and its complications but would never own one. If I had $10k to spend and all things being equal I would go for a Rolex. Its all relative my friend no matter who says what.