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thecrownprince · 29 September 2022, 05:01 PM

Heck no, hard pass - keep the AP, wait for Daytona at retail - win win

SLWoodster · 29 September 2022, 05:24 PM

Nah, i'd just take add the AP bc you already have the white daytona.

The 15550ST in white is a starter piece in that family. It's like the white datejust 36. But you gotta get started somewhere.

sigma089 · 29 September 2022, 07:02 PM

I wouldn't do this trade.

If you keep secondary market prices out of the equation here you can quickly see that this wouldn't be a good deal. You won't be paying anywhere near the presumed "value" for the 15550st anyway and I don't believe anyone is actually shelling out 30k for a Daytona or 40k for a 37mm RO atm.

If you look at MSRP (I only know European prices), you would be losing from the get-go - not by much, but still - and you wouldn't even swap BNIB from what I can tell.

From a horological as well as exclusivity perspective this is absolutely no contest. AP is simply in another league. Hype aside I sincerely believe that the Daytona is pushing it at MSRP already, more so than the AP does.

From a collection standpoint, I'd also pass. You already own a Daytona. In addition the black one is a lot less desirable than the white one. So if you are not dead set on collecting a matching set of Daytonas, I see no point in getting another one. The AP is also more versatile imo, being less sporty than the Daytona, without it being too formal.

Granted I do see times returning, where you don't have to pay MSRP for 37mm ROs, but then again, if they do, you'd probably also be able to bag a Daytona for considerably less money. In case you have good rapport with your AD you might even be able to get one from them at some time, you might even want to think about upgrading to a PM then.

espanol · 29 September 2022, 07:21 PM

Awesome trade IMO

lilokito · 29 September 2022, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecrownprince

Heck no, hard pass - keep the AP, wait for Daytona at retail - win win

I think this is the way to go.

Awesome insights from everyone!

travisb · 29 September 2022, 09:46 PM

Fair trade. I love AP but prefer the black Daytona over the 15500.

watchwatcher · 30 September 2022, 12:25 AM

Tough one. As others have stated, it boils down to which one you want on your wrist.

Since the wife has commandeered the white (lol), that might sway me toward the Daytona. Might.

melhk · 30 September 2022, 05:39 AM

I have a 15500 silver dial and I would definitely not trade it for a Daytona - it's just a different animal on the wrist. You may want to wear it for few days/weeks and then reconsider before doing the trade.

If somehow you need the cash, then that's another question...

Ballzzz · 30 September 2022, 06:28 AM

Don't do it

AEV · 30 September 2022, 06:53 AM

Keep the RO, it's much more special & don't risk your relationship with AP.
You could still get a Daytona at retail but the RO with that rotor will be gone in a couple of months.

eespi003 · 30 September 2022, 09:34 AM

Go for it!

Forty6nTwo · 30 September 2022, 04:14 PM

The AP looks so boring, I’d keep the Daytona

knighty88 · 30 September 2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Forty6nTwo

The AP looks so boring, I’d keep the Daytona

I agree, although I would say looks bland rather than boring :)

Colnick · 1 October 2022, 05:30 AM

Make sure you see the AP in person, it’s hard to capture how spectacular this watch is in pictures. AP future secondary market valuation hard to predict. The 15500 will most likely be discontinued and replaced by the 15510. Daytona is a completely different watch compared to the RO.

JRell · 1 October 2022, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Forty6nTwo

The AP looks so boring, I’d keep the Daytona

I think it is boring and odd looking. I don’t get the nuts and bolts look. I think they are one of the ugliest watches out there. I have seen them in person. Yes the finish is amazing. But a great finished set of nuts and bolts doesn’t do anything for me. The dial looks like outdated bathroom tile as well. It is a status symbol and well built though, I’ll give it that.

Benzsiam · 1 October 2022, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JRell

I think it is boring and odd looking. I don’t get the nuts and bolts look. I think they are one of the ugliest watches out there. I have seen them in person. Yes the finish is amazing. But a great finished set of nuts and bolts doesn’t do anything for me. The dial looks like outdated bathroom tile as well. It is a status symbol and well built though, I’ll give it that.

Your comment is so funny, you need to post on AP forum.

I love both brands. I feel that Rolex give us a lot more for the money that we pay for.

JRell · 1 October 2022, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Your comment is so funny, you need to post on AP forum.

I love both brands. I feel that Rolex give us a lot more for the money that we pay for.

LOL hard to hold back sometimes! All just opinions. Many more love it than not.

AJMarcus · 2 October 2022, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangeface

Put $10k in your pocket and a black Rolex on your wrist.

That’s what I’d do.

Ioandoa · 7 October 2022, 05:37 PM

Hello, may I ask how long did it take for the 15550 to arrive? I am waiting for one
Myself.

Thank you

dubins930 · 8 October 2022, 03:07 AM

No chance I trade a royal oak for any rolex

prnceofpersia23 · 8 October 2022, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

The dial looks like outdated bathroom tile as well.

My ex used to call it "the swimming pool" dial. Lol.

dawalsh · 8 October 2022, 03:19 AM

Nope. Daytona does nothing for me so no way I’d do that.

JRell · 8 October 2022, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

My ex used to call it "the swimming pool" dial. Lol.

Yes! Using that, perfect lol.

moting · 8 October 2022, 12:17 PM

If you don't have any other AP, it's a nice sport watch to add in your collection. Especially that you already have a white Daytona. You can always a black dial Daytona down the road when price will be will even lower.

lilokito · 27 October 2022, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ioandoa

Hello, may I ask how long did it take for the 15550 to arrive? I am waiting for one
Myself.

Thank you

I put my interest down in March and got the watch in July. I visited the AD a few times in between, just had a conversation with the SA and was honest that I just really want one in my collection. I also think they want new customers to own some pieces.

JRell · 27 October 2022, 05:48 AM

This thread got bumped, any update?

VogelPhoenix · 27 October 2022, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilokito

... just had a conversation with the SA and was honest that I just really want one in my collection.

well, about that...

Ioandoa · 13 November 2022, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

well, about that...

:)))))))))

mykii · 13 November 2022, 04:36 AM

I would NEVER trade an AP for a Rolex.

Not at all in the same league.

HMHM · 13 November 2022, 04:48 AM

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Between the two watches, the last one to leave would be the Daytona.
The AP is really beautiful, very well finished and well made but there’s something mythical about the Daytona. Perhaps I’m a sucker for the Daytona hype, but its link to racing and its history dating back to 1963 do make my heart skip a beat sometimes. I enjoy wearing both though so there’s no right or wrong decision tbh.

30 September 2022, 06:28 AM	#39
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,476	Don't do it __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

27 October 2022, 05:48 AM	#56
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,538	This thread got bumped, any update? __________________ 126610LN

13 November 2022, 04:36 AM	#59
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP + PP + Rolex Posts: 1,775	I would NEVER trade an AP for a Rolex. Not at all in the same league. __________________

29 September 2022, 05:01 PM	#31
thecrownprince "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Posts: 354	Heck no, hard pass - keep the AP, wait for Daytona at retail - win win

29 September 2022, 05:24 PM	#32
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,257	Nah, i'd just take add the AP bc you already have the white daytona. The 15550ST in white is a starter piece in that family. It's like the white datejust 36. But you gotta get started somewhere.

29 September 2022, 07:02 PM	#33
sigma089 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Germany Watch: Rolex, GS, PP Posts: 183	I wouldn't do this trade. If you keep secondary market prices out of the equation here you can quickly see that this wouldn't be a good deal. You won't be paying anywhere near the presumed "value" for the 15550st anyway and I don't believe anyone is actually shelling out 30k for a Daytona or 40k for a 37mm RO atm. If you look at MSRP (I only know European prices), you would be losing from the get-go - not by much, but still - and you wouldn't even swap BNIB from what I can tell. From a horological as well as exclusivity perspective this is absolutely no contest. AP is simply in another league. Hype aside I sincerely believe that the Daytona is pushing it at MSRP already, more so than the AP does. From a collection standpoint, I'd also pass. You already own a Daytona. In addition the black one is a lot less desirable than the white one. So if you are not dead set on collecting a matching set of Daytonas, I see no point in getting another one. The AP is also more versatile imo, being less sporty than the Daytona, without it being too formal. Granted I do see times returning, where you don't have to pay MSRP for 37mm ROs, but then again, if they do, you'd probably also be able to bag a Daytona for considerably less money. In case you have good rapport with your AD you might even be able to get one from them at some time, you might even want to think about upgrading to a PM then.

29 September 2022, 07:21 PM	#34
espanol 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST, EAT Watch: Trusty Explorer Posts: 891	Awesome trade IMO

29 September 2022, 09:46 PM	#36
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Fair trade. I love AP but prefer the black Daytona over the 15500.

30 September 2022, 12:25 AM	#37
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Tough one. As others have stated, it boils down to which one you want on your wrist. Since the wife has commandeered the white (lol), that might sway me toward the Daytona. Might.

30 September 2022, 05:39 AM	#38
melhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Online Posts: 102	I have a 15500 silver dial and I would definitely not trade it for a Daytona - it's just a different animal on the wrist. You may want to wear it for few days/weeks and then reconsider before doing the trade. If somehow you need the cash, then that's another question...

30 September 2022, 06:53 AM	#40
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,450	Keep the RO, it's much more special & don't risk your relationship with AP. You could still get a Daytona at retail but the RO with that rotor will be gone in a couple of months.

30 September 2022, 09:34 AM	#41
eespi003 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: US Posts: 90	Go for it!

30 September 2022, 04:14 PM	#42
Forty6nTwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Dallas Posts: 170	The AP looks so boring, I’d keep the Daytona

1 October 2022, 05:30 AM	#44
Colnick "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Nick Location: Florida Watch: 15500 6119R DJ41 Posts: 51	Make sure you see the AP in person, it’s hard to capture how spectacular this watch is in pictures. AP future secondary market valuation hard to predict. The 15500 will most likely be discontinued and replaced by the 15510. Daytona is a completely different watch compared to the RO.

7 October 2022, 05:37 PM	#49
Ioandoa "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: IOAN DOBRE Location: Bucharest, Romani Watch: AP 15450 Posts: 8	Hello, may I ask how long did it take for the 15550 to arrive? I am waiting for one Myself. Thank you

8 October 2022, 03:07 AM	#50
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 796	No chance I trade a royal oak for any rolex

8 October 2022, 03:19 AM	#52
dawalsh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Midwest Posts: 361	Nope. Daytona does nothing for me so no way I’d do that.

8 October 2022, 12:17 PM	#54
moting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Watch: addict Posts: 331	If you don't have any other AP, it's a nice sport watch to add in your collection. Especially that you already have a white Daytona. You can always a black dial Daytona down the road when price will be will even lower.

13 November 2022, 04:48 AM	#60
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,356	85EF80AE-44B3-4D6D-A52A-314FCB2B5A98.jpeg Between the two watches, the last one to leave would be the Daytona. The AP is really beautiful, very well finished and well made but there’s something mythical about the Daytona. Perhaps I’m a sucker for the Daytona hype, but its link to racing and its history dating back to 1963 do make my heart skip a beat sometimes. I enjoy wearing both though so there’s no right or wrong decision tbh.

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