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rolexgs · 10 July 2023, 12:55 AM

from this picture, i think the daytona is the better one, more contrast, and even the bracelet looks magnificent.

R35GTR · 10 July 2023, 12:59 AM

ROC from a finish perspective. Daytona from durability. Overall the AP wins.

cotway · 10 July 2023, 01:01 AM

AP by far…

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jb335 · 10 July 2023, 01:13 AM

Intellectually, I’d go AP, but my heart prefers the Daytona. Maybe if I had a bigger wrist I’d prefer the AP.

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GreatScott · 10 July 2023, 01:33 AM

Zenith, oh wait, that wasn't in the picture. Ok, AP then.

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swish77 · 10 July 2023, 01:34 AM

Guys buy watches mostly because of the way they look. That's No. 1. So, I don't care how well that AP is finished. The design is bulky and awkward to my eye, with a crooked date wheel.

Subjective to a degree, but the Daytona is far prettier.

Vince_76 · 10 July 2023, 01:51 AM

AP for sure

enjoythemusic · 10 July 2023, 01:53 AM

Daytona for sure. The date wheel utterly ruins the AP for me. If Bell&Ross can 'upright' the date.... Besides, the Bvlgari Octo makes a better 'modern' Genta style imho. Love the thinness too

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Calatrava r · 10 July 2023, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Guys buy watches mostly because of the way they look. That's No. 1. So, I don't care how well that AP is finished. The design is bulky and awkward to my eye, with a crooked date wheel.

Subjective to a degree, but the Daytona is far prettier.

This sums it up for me. And the RO is way too big for most people.

MrMercedes · 10 July 2023, 02:50 AM

Daytona for me! 10 atm water res. !

rockysw · 10 July 2023, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Guys buy watches mostly because of the way they look. That's No. 1. So, I don't care how well that AP is finished. The design is bulky and awkward to my eye, with a crooked date wheel.

Subjective to a degree, but the Daytona is far prettier.

Agree. Its the bulky design that make me prefer the daytona between the two. If it was time only RO then I would probably prefer the RO (very sleek watch - only downside being lower WR rating).

PenDelicate · 10 July 2023, 02:53 AM

Daytona.

Pw92676 · 10 July 2023, 02:54 AM

Not too long ago daytona vs speedmaster comparisons were en vogue and the past few years seems to have shifted to Daytona vs roc. “Better” is a tricky word amongst watch enthusiasts.

Cru Jones · 10 July 2023, 03:17 AM

Other than being watches and chronos and in SS, these watches have very little in common. That’s not a criticism of either of them. I just wouldn’t compare them.

That being said, since the Black Panther and Spider-Man watches, it’s hard for me to take AP seriously. Yes, still great quality, but, for me, the desire to spend (lots and lots of) my money on one is gone.

So, I’d take the Daytona for sure.

Kreyzhorse · 10 July 2023, 03:19 AM

Better is fairly subjective. But if money were no object, AP for sure based on looks alone.

huncho · 10 July 2023, 03:40 AM

APs are very polarizing and people either love them or hate them. for me, i would almost always take an AP over a rolex, and that's nothing against the daytona in this case

GWL2 · 10 July 2023, 03:45 AM

AP for sure

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Rolex1982 · 10 July 2023, 03:45 AM

I like the looks of the Daytona more than the ROC. Never owned an AP so just judging the looks.

news · 10 July 2023, 03:58 AM

AP mops the floor with the poseur watch.

Rmoor · 10 July 2023, 03:59 AM

Daytona is more comfortable to wear. AP is on another level. Both are some of my favorite chronographs.

Bazil · 10 July 2023, 04:06 AM

Daytona for me ….

dubins930 · 10 July 2023, 04:20 AM

Hard to compare watches that aren’t in the same ballpark

ltmgeller · 10 July 2023, 04:28 AM

Daytona would be my choice.

KatGirl · 10 July 2023, 04:33 AM

I’m not much of a Daytona fan, but it’s a heck of a lot more pleasing to the eye, than the AP!

Kat

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Lew_Ashby · 10 July 2023, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMercedes

Daytona for me! 10 atm water res. !

How often are you diving remotely close to 55 Fathoms and how often while wearing a non-computer, non self-luminescent wristwatch? Does the Daytona fit around your drysuit, thermal and gloves (it can be quite chilly at 100 meters under the surface)?

How many dive profiles does the Daytona save and does it connect to a PC via Bluetooth or USB?

Does the Daytona calculate deco times based on gas mixtures, depth, and total dive time? Does the Daytona calculate your RNT and surface intervals?

Wouldn’t something like a modern Sherwood, Shearwater, Aqua Lung, Atmos, etc be a far better candidate as a 10 ATM capable SCUBA/Freediving watch?

Asking for a friend…

MrMercedes · 10 July 2023, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lew_Ashby

How often are you diving remotely close to 55 Fathoms and how often while wearing a non-computer, non self-luminescent wristwatch? Does the Daytona fit around your drysuit, thermal and gloves (it can be quite chilly at 100 meters under the surface)?

How many dive profiles does the Daytona save and does it connect to a PC via Bluetooth or USB?

Does the Daytona calculate deco times based on gas mixtures, depth, and total dive time? Does the Daytona calculate your RNT and surface intervals?

Wouldn’t something like a modern Sherwood, Shearwater, Aqua Lung, Atmos, etc be a far better candidate as a 10 ATM capable SCUBA/Freediving watch?

Asking for a friend…

However, you should not swim with a watch that is only 5 atm water resistant, as that is just the resting pressure with no movement. You can take a shower with a maximum of 5 atm. For swimming the watch needs to be at least 10 atm and since I leave my watch on while swimming it needs to be at least 10 atm.

brandrea · 10 July 2023, 05:43 AM

In this duo I’d take the Daytona,

Laostuh · 10 July 2023, 05:46 AM

Coming from the owner of a black ceramic Daytona.. I think AP takes this round.

Turpentine · 10 July 2023, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by R35GTR

ROC from a finish perspective. Daytona from durability. Overall the AP wins.

Are you from Finland?

vliberman · 10 July 2023, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgs

from this picture, i think the daytona is the better one, more contrast, and even the bracelet looks magnificent.

Neither is the best, not even close… between these, Daytona… APs movements are terrible

10 July 2023, 01:53 AM	#8
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,566	Daytona for sure. The date wheel utterly ruins the AP for me. If Bell&Ross can 'upright' the date.... Besides, the Bvlgari Octo makes a better 'modern' Genta style imho. Love the thinness too Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronographjpg.jpg __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

10 July 2023, 04:06 AM	#21
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Nicknames � Posts: 1,411	Daytona for me …. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every minute* “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Some people cause happiness wherever they go ; and others whenever they go ..

10 July 2023, 04:28 AM	#23
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,451	Daytona would be my choice. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 July 2023, 12:59 AM	#2
R35GTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: NYC Posts: 128	ROC from a finish perspective. Daytona from durability. Overall the AP wins.

10 July 2023, 01:01 AM	#3
cotway Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: Zeitwerk Date Posts: 287	AP by far… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2023, 01:13 AM	#4
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,903	Intellectually, I’d go AP, but my heart prefers the Daytona. Maybe if I had a bigger wrist I’d prefer the AP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2023, 01:33 AM	#5
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 837	Zenith, oh wait, that wasn't in the picture. Ok, AP then. Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

10 July 2023, 01:34 AM	#6
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,800	Guys buy watches mostly because of the way they look. That's No. 1. So, I don't care how well that AP is finished. The design is bulky and awkward to my eye, with a crooked date wheel. Subjective to a degree, but the Daytona is far prettier.

10 July 2023, 01:51 AM	#7
Vince_76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,619	AP for sure

10 July 2023, 02:50 AM	#10
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,499	Daytona for me! 10 atm water res. !

10 July 2023, 02:53 AM	#12
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: P-serial 116518 Posts: 1,127	Daytona.

10 July 2023, 02:54 AM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,147	Not too long ago daytona vs speedmaster comparisons were en vogue and the past few years seems to have shifted to Daytona vs roc. “Better” is a tricky word amongst watch enthusiasts.

10 July 2023, 03:17 AM	#14
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,536	Other than being watches and chronos and in SS, these watches have very little in common. That’s not a criticism of either of them. I just wouldn’t compare them. That being said, since the Black Panther and Spider-Man watches, it’s hard for me to take AP seriously. Yes, still great quality, but, for me, the desire to spend (lots and lots of) my money on one is gone. So, I’d take the Daytona for sure.

10 July 2023, 03:19 AM	#15
Kreyzhorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: NKY Watch: "05" Air-King Posts: 1,068	Better is fairly subjective. But if money were no object, AP for sure based on looks alone.

10 July 2023, 03:40 AM	#16
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,357	APs are very polarizing and people either love them or hate them. for me, i would almost always take an AP over a rolex, and that's nothing against the daytona in this case

10 July 2023, 03:45 AM	#17
GWL2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Columbus Watch: 116610ln, 116710ln Posts: 858	AP for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2023, 03:45 AM	#18
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,203	I like the looks of the Daytona more than the ROC. Never owned an AP so just judging the looks.

10 July 2023, 03:58 AM	#19
news Banned Join Date: Jul 2023 Real Name: sol Location: ny Posts: 29	AP mops the floor with the poseur watch.

10 July 2023, 03:59 AM	#20
Rmoor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: North East Posts: 229	Daytona is more comfortable to wear. AP is on another level. Both are some of my favorite chronographs.

10 July 2023, 04:20 AM	#22
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 803	Hard to compare watches that aren’t in the same ballpark

10 July 2023, 04:33 AM	#24
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,567	I’m not much of a Daytona fan, but it’s a heck of a lot more pleasing to the eye, than the AP! Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

10 July 2023, 05:43 AM	#27
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,925	In this duo I’d take the Daytona,

10 July 2023, 05:46 AM	#28
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	Coming from the owner of a black ceramic Daytona.. I think AP takes this round.

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