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Jace · 13 October 2018, 10:41 PM

So… Here is a first world problem. I’ve been wearing a Rolex platinum day date 40 for about 1 1/2 years. Prior to this I wore an AP perpetual calendar Royal Oak in stainless.

I have enjoyed wearing my Rolex for several reasons. It’s pretty straightforward, very tough and of course it’s platinum. There is something special about a precious metal.

However my regular guy has the new version AP Royal Oak perpetual calendar in stainless steel with the white face, which I prefer, which is calling my name.

So the question becomes, which? No I don’t want both.

Would you rather have one of the holy Trinity with a high complication in stainless steel or would you rather have one of the ultimate Rolexes and a precious metal? I am not looking for a what would you do and you are you like answer but rather what you think specifically.

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rebel_1 · 13 October 2018, 10:44 PM

Flip the DD40.

PJitz · 13 October 2018, 10:45 PM

Personally I'd stick with the DD in this case

JR16 · 13 October 2018, 10:50 PM

I would keep the DD for sure

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LuminousMaximus · 13 October 2018, 10:51 PM

I Love Love the Platinum DD!

If you got the cash to go back and forth, meaning sale the DD buy the AP, and if you don't like it and want to go back, then Re-Buy the P DD...

At least with the above scenario you would never have to wonder.

By the way, I would not do it, but I like wondering even less...

greeneyedguy · 13 October 2018, 10:53 PM

I like AP. The heritage of the company, the finishing on the watches. But damn! That day date is a better looking watch. Rolex rocks the crown for a reason. Their watches are a thing of beauty. I would keep both.

tyler1980 · 13 October 2018, 10:54 PM

IMO complications > metal ...regardless of the brand

Case61 · 13 October 2018, 10:56 PM

I would definitely keep the DD. A classic look and feel, and that AP has an awfully busy dial, IMO.

arturob · 13 October 2018, 11:00 PM

keep the DD!

brandrea · 13 October 2018, 11:05 PM

I’m not a Chrono fan, so it’s easy for me.

The other thing you may need to consider is the “feeling” you get from wearing either ... that’s a very personal user experience, but I’m sure one must evoke more of that than the other.

kneedeep · 13 October 2018, 11:06 PM

Keep that DD.

rw2008 · 13 October 2018, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jace

So… Here is a first world problem. I’ve been wearing a Rolex platinum day date 40 for about 1 1/2 years. Prior to this I wore an AP perpetual calendar Royal Oak in stainless.

I have enjoyed wearing my Rolex for several reasons. It’s pretty straightforward, very tough and of course it’s platinum. There is something special about a precious metal.

However my regular guy has the new version AP Royal Oak perpetual calendar in stainless steel with the white face, which I prefer, which is calling my name.

So the question becomes, which? No I don’t want both.

Would you rather have one of the holy Trinity with a high complication in stainless steel or would you rather have one of the ultimate Rolexes and a precious metal? I am not looking for a what would you do and you are you like answer but rather what you think specifically.

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I’m having a similar dilemma with my 5712 vs Pt DD40.

travisb · 13 October 2018, 11:09 PM

I almost always say Rolex but AP is the answer here without hesitation.

Fat_ninja · 13 October 2018, 11:36 PM

Id keep the DD. If you were flipping for a Patek ...flip away.

peterpl · 13 October 2018, 11:46 PM

Keep the DD.

Chadridv · 13 October 2018, 11:53 PM

I like the DD. It’s incredible. It’s the type of watch you never have to take off the wrist for any reason. I don’t know much about the AP (aside from that it’s a beautiful and I’m sure expensive). But it doesn’t look like the type of watch you want to keep on the wrist for everything you could imagine under the sun.

rmlovett1 · 13 October 2018, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m not a Chrono fan, so it’s easy for me.

The other thing you may need to consider is the “feeling” you get from wearing either ... that’s a very personal user experience, but I’m sure one must evoke more of that than the other.

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agree....I recently contemplated trading a PM Rolex for a SS Patek. I just couldn’t do it...like Brian said, it’s a feeling evoked. I really like PM, and prefer the feeling it gives me personally.
I like the AP, but wouldn’t make that trade ever...my .02

enjoythemusic · 13 October 2018, 11:54 PM

Both... yet IF one or the other, DD40 is sooo classic.

rcambrid · 13 October 2018, 11:55 PM

AP, but I’ve never been a big fan of the glacier dials, but that’s just me...I got a white dialed DJ recently....I thought I was going to get the blue until I went to the AD and tried on both; there is something special about a white dial.

Roll the Lex · 13 October 2018, 11:59 PM

I’m gonna go with the Rolex PM. Although there is a lot to admire with the engineering of the AP, the dd40 is going to be more reliable. That is hugely important to me.

Also there is the simple beauty of the platinum. It’s a natural material. I liken it to looking at a Van Gogh vs looking at some digital artwork on a 4K display.

I had the same issue when I got my pm Rolex- I thought about getting a jlc perpetual calendar. No regrets since then. The beauty of the metal is timeless.

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Houston77 · 14 October 2018, 12:12 AM

DD easy. That AP does nothing for me.

strettyend · 14 October 2018, 12:13 AM

Tough one. An AP PC is incredible. I would try it.

AK797 · 14 October 2018, 12:30 AM

I'd actually stick with the DD. AP PC is a little busy for my liking and not an ideal dial set up either.

nikesupremedunk · 14 October 2018, 12:35 AM

Another vote for DD, but if you are thinking about it then it means you want the AP. Is there a possibility to buy the AP yet keep the DD, try out both and then sell whichever one you like less?

Tony-GB · 14 October 2018, 12:38 AM

Keep the Rolex- it's all in house, will work reliably and will last a lifetime.

The AP will be problematic, require frequent servicing and not all of it is in house.

HK Islandboy · 14 October 2018, 12:40 AM

Ap qp

Rp930 · 14 October 2018, 12:43 AM

That DD is memorizing. Too beautiful to trade away.

Sorry the AP just doesn’t do it for me.

Hollie_Rollie · 14 October 2018, 12:51 AM

I love the Platinum DD. I could live with that as my one watch after I retire. So I would do the flip

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schoolboy · 14 October 2018, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

The AP will be problematic, require frequent servicing and not all of it is in house.

Never heard this before

Can you elaborate for this newbie?

Is it because it is a more complicated watch?

For the record, I’d keep the DD as well

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Nikrnic · 14 October 2018, 12:58 AM

I'd stick with the "Ultimate Precious Metal"
It's too beautiful to let go.

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13 October 2018, 10:41 PM	#1
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	Precious metal/complication dilemma So… Here is a first world problem. I’ve been wearing a Rolex platinum day date 40 for about 1 1/2 years. Prior to this I wore an AP perpetual calendar Royal Oak in stainless. I have enjoyed wearing my Rolex for several reasons. It’s pretty straightforward, very tough and of course it’s platinum. There is something special about a precious metal. However my regular guy has the new version AP Royal Oak perpetual calendar in stainless steel with the white face, which I prefer, which is calling my name. So the question becomes, which? No I don’t want both. Would you rather have one of the holy Trinity with a high complication in stainless steel or would you rather have one of the ultimate Rolexes and a precious metal? I am not looking for a what would you do and you are you like answer but rather what you think specifically. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 October 2018, 10:44 PM	#2
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Flip the DD40. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

13 October 2018, 10:51 PM	#5
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	I Love Love the Platinum DD! If you got the cash to go back and forth, meaning sale the DD buy the AP, and if you don't like it and want to go back, then Re-Buy the P DD... At least with the above scenario you would never have to wonder. By the way, I would not do it, but I like wondering even less... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

13 October 2018, 10:54 PM	#7
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	IMO complications > metal ...regardless of the brand __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

13 October 2018, 11:06 PM	#11
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Keep that DD. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

13 October 2018, 10:45 PM	#3
PJitz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: North Posts: 333	Personally I'd stick with the DD in this case

13 October 2018, 10:50 PM	#4
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	I would keep the DD for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

13 October 2018, 10:53 PM	#6
greeneyedguy Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: suffolk Posts: 419	I like AP. The heritage of the company, the finishing on the watches. But damn! That day date is a better looking watch. Rolex rocks the crown for a reason. Their watches are a thing of beauty. I would keep both.

13 October 2018, 10:56 PM	#8
Case61 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,131	I would definitely keep the DD. A classic look and feel, and that AP has an awfully busy dial, IMO.

13 October 2018, 11:00 PM	#9
arturob "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SpaceX Watch: GMT2 BLNR Posts: 147	keep the DD!

13 October 2018, 11:05 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	I’m not a Chrono fan, so it’s easy for me. The other thing you may need to consider is the “feeling” you get from wearing either ... that’s a very personal user experience, but I’m sure one must evoke more of that than the other.

13 October 2018, 11:09 PM	#13
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	I almost always say Rolex but AP is the answer here without hesitation.

13 October 2018, 11:36 PM	#14
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Id keep the DD. If you were flipping for a Patek ...flip away.

13 October 2018, 11:46 PM	#15
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Keep the DD.

13 October 2018, 11:53 PM	#16
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	I like the DD. It’s incredible. It’s the type of watch you never have to take off the wrist for any reason. I don’t know much about the AP (aside from that it’s a beautiful and I’m sure expensive). But it doesn’t look like the type of watch you want to keep on the wrist for everything you could imagine under the sun. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

13 October 2018, 11:54 PM	#18
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	Both... yet IF one or the other, DD40 is sooo classic. __________________ __________________ “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.

13 October 2018, 11:55 PM	#19
rcambrid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 238	AP, but I’ve never been a big fan of the glacier dials, but that’s just me...I got a white dialed DJ recently....I thought I was going to get the blue until I went to the AD and tried on both; there is something special about a white dial.

13 October 2018, 11:59 PM	#20
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	I’m gonna go with the Rolex PM. Although there is a lot to admire with the engineering of the AP, the dd40 is going to be more reliable. That is hugely important to me. Also there is the simple beauty of the platinum. It’s a natural material. I liken it to looking at a Van Gogh vs looking at some digital artwork on a 4K display. I had the same issue when I got my pm Rolex- I thought about getting a jlc perpetual calendar. No regrets since then. The beauty of the metal is timeless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 October 2018, 12:12 AM	#21
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,604	DD easy. That AP does nothing for me.

14 October 2018, 12:13 AM	#22
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,648	Tough one. An AP PC is incredible. I would try it. __________________ AP ROC 26315or; AP RO 15450st; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Daytona YG 116528; Daytona YG Oysterflex 116518; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold; Panerai PAM 0048; IWC Portofino Chrono; Girard-Perregaux Richeville

14 October 2018, 12:30 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I'd actually stick with the DD. AP PC is a little busy for my liking and not an ideal dial set up either.

14 October 2018, 12:35 AM	#24
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Another vote for DD, but if you are thinking about it then it means you want the AP. Is there a possibility to buy the AP yet keep the DD, try out both and then sell whichever one you like less? __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

14 October 2018, 12:38 AM	#25
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Keep the Rolex- it's all in house, will work reliably and will last a lifetime. The AP will be problematic, require frequent servicing and not all of it is in house. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

14 October 2018, 12:40 AM	#26
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Ap qp

14 October 2018, 12:43 AM	#27
Rp930 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 194	That DD is memorizing. Too beautiful to trade away. Sorry the AP just doesn’t do it for me.

14 October 2018, 12:51 AM	#28
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,096	I love the Platinum DD. I could live with that as my one watch after I retire. So I would do the flip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 October 2018, 12:58 AM	#30
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	I'd stick with the "Ultimate Precious Metal" It's too beautiful to let go. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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