Daytona Zenith or AP Royal Oak ultra thin

[ksing]

Very tough, I have both (15202st and 16520 A series white dial) and I must say the AP looks real good and the dial color very nice, but there is also something about the zenith daytonas that make them special. I wouldn’t be able to choose between the two so I would say get both!

[TimeOnHand]

No wrong decision! However, Jumbo easier to get than a full set, mint Zenith Daytona!

[yoast]

I owned a black a series zenith Daytona and sold it because I couldn’t see what time it was and I am in my mid 30s :)
So I’d take the AP

[locutus49]

I own a Daytona and would pick the AP as I think the Zenith is over-rated.

[gaeleus]

As an owner of both, I keep the Zenith Daytona if I only had to keep one. The hand finishing may be better on the AP but as others have said, the AP is a lot harder to keep in perfect shape . Very delicate watch. Keep in mind, a well used Rolex always looks great. Little marks and scratches add character . On the other hand, a well used AP RO with scratches and dings looks like crap. The Daytona is a better investment as well. Look at AP in the secondary market. They don’t do quite as well.

[lpolito415]

My choice would be the AP in this situation

[vette boy 52]

15202 It's a piece of art.

[Tony-GB]

Zenith doesn't hack and isn't an in house movement (hence name) so get a proper Daytona.

AP looks a amazing but much less water resistance, scratches more easily and is less robust. AP servicing will bankrupt you and may not be done by AP themselves as they sometimes get a third party to do it.

You pays your money...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Zenith doesn't hack and isn't an in house movement (hence name) so get a proper Daytona.

AP looks a amazing but much less water resistance, scratches more easily and is less robust. AP servicing will bankrupt you and may not be done by AP themselves as they sometimes get a third party to do it.

You pays your money...

AP service on a RO is £800, much cheaper than Rolex comparatively, and you get a 5 year warranty as well.

[descartes]

AP no contest

[rebel_1]

I’d go with the Daytona. I owned an AP Jumbo for a few years. IMHO, it’s too delicate for my lifestyle, so I flipped it and haven’t looked back. The Jumbo is a great watch, but it wasn’t for me.

[Daytonaman799]

15202 is amazing but in terms of future value I think the A serial Daytona is the ha Cs diw. Winner. If you decide AP and the 16520 is a white dial Pm me as I might be interested!!

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by DGB

Many thanks for everyone ,

I see a majority going for the AP in a Rolex forum, that must mean something...

Today i tried it on my wrist, it is a pity I can’t attach a picture. It is stunning, the bracelet and the links are absolutely fantastic.

One thing though, the ultra thin isn’t than thin after all,

I am going for it, I’ll attach a picture when a get, I promise.

Thanks again folks.

Congrats!! Can’t wait to see it!! The jumbo is one of my most favorite APs hands down. Such a classic!


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[David cote]

16520 all the way


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[kn_watches]

15202 for me.

[AzHadEnuf]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Zenith doesn't hack and isn't an in house movement (hence name) so get a proper Daytona.

AP looks a amazing but much less water resistance, scratches more easily and is less robust. AP servicing will bankrupt you and may not be done by AP themselves as they sometimes get a third party to do it.

You pays your money...

“Proper Daytona”? Guess that means none of the 4 digit models are proper either.

Oh...I’d get the AP.