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DMVRolex · 27 October 2023, 04:34 AM

Posted in the Rolex Forum and wanted to share it here as well...

Option 1) Buy a Daytona OF (126518/116518ln) Pikachu/YML in the grey market for roughly $41-43K.

Option 2) Proceed with Option 1 + sell my AP 15500 Black Dial for $32-33K to help offset the cost.

I love my RO a lot and it's a beautiful piece. But often times find myself wearing my Hulk more. I did get my RO directly from an AD so there's a sentimental aspect to the watch, due to how difficult it is to acquire one and was the watch I wore on our wedding day.

But if and when I'm able to get the Daytona, I envision myself wearing that and the Hulk more than I would the AP. My dilemma is do I hold onto a watch that would probably get worn the least or sell it and have an extra $30K to invest or play with.

Thanks!

chaucer · 27 October 2023, 08:33 AM

If you don’t love the RO bracelet then unload it. I wouldn’t trade a RO for a Daytona though.

NB614 · 27 October 2023, 08:49 AM

I have a 116518LN and a blue 15510ST. I would NOT trade the AP towards the Daytona.

I love both pieces, but the AP is truly something special. The overall craftsmanship and finish on the watch from the dial to the bracelet is absolutely tremendous.

You might wear the Daytona more often and you don't have to be as mindful with it on your wrist compared to a bracelet AP, but I think you would miss it if you parted ways with it. Especially with your sentimental connection and the fact that you were lucky enough to acquire it from a boutique!

Vince_76 · 27 October 2023, 09:17 AM

Depends on your preference of course, but I would never do this.

Akacoke · 27 October 2023, 03:20 PM

It should be the other way around IMO

mickyd329 · 27 October 2023, 05:08 PM

I wouldn't do it, but ultimately you should do what fits you best.

EEpro · 27 October 2023, 06:58 PM

In this market you might be further apart than you think.

I wouldn't trade a really good bracelet watch for strap Daytona and I'm a 3 Daytona guy.

DMVRolex · 27 October 2023, 10:32 PM

Thank you for the insight. My worst fear would be having sellers remorse after the fact. The AP is a beautiful piece and I do enjoy it when it's on the wrist. But lucky you for having both pieces!

DMVRolex · 27 October 2023, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EEpro

In this market you might be further apart than you think.

I wouldn't trade a really good bracelet watch for strap Daytona and I'm a 3 Daytona guy.

Great point and thank you. Means a lot coming from a Daytona guy.

crispyness87 · 28 October 2023, 01:14 AM

My 116500ln white dial came first, following by my black 15500st. After getting my 15500st, I’ve since given my 116500ln to my wife. The value proposition of a RO suits my wants more than a Daytona.

But you should do as you please.

johnsonsxusfrt · 28 October 2023, 02:10 AM

daytona wears real small, especially on a strap, it wears more like a 38mm. Personally, the RO is on another level and has far more presence on the wrist.

17noir · 6 November 2023, 12:14 PM

Personally I wouldn't, as AP is on a different level compared to a Rolex. I have 38, 39, 41mm AP as well as multiple Daytona (SS, YML, WG). Although I wear Daytona more often, but the AP is special.

If you are in HK, you know there are multiple Daytonas at every corner.

John Doyle · 6 November 2023, 04:01 PM

I would do it in a heartbeat tbh

DK7 · 13 November 2023, 06:20 PM

no way i would do it.
i only would "trade" my RO for Nautilus with bracelet but not OF Daytona.

Palex · 13 November 2023, 06:42 PM

I owned both, sold the Daytona and bought another RO, Nuf said

Steele · 14 November 2023, 10:27 AM

Today I got offered a Panda Daytona but I have to buy the new Ulysse Nardin 1183-170 titanium Beau lake limited edition. 11,900 includes the paddle board

I tried on the Daytona and it’s just underwhelming for me after my newest AP allocation

27 October 2023, 04:34 AM	#1
DMVRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: AP \| Rolex Posts: 40	15500ST for Daytona OF 116518? Posted in the Rolex Forum and wanted to share it here as well... Option 1) Buy a Daytona OF (126518/116518ln) Pikachu/YML in the grey market for roughly $41-43K. Option 2) Proceed with Option 1 + sell my AP 15500 Black Dial for $32-33K to help offset the cost. I love my RO a lot and it's a beautiful piece. But often times find myself wearing my Hulk more. I did get my RO directly from an AD so there's a sentimental aspect to the watch, due to how difficult it is to acquire one and was the watch I wore on our wedding day. But if and when I'm able to get the Daytona, I envision myself wearing that and the Hulk more than I would the AP. My dilemma is do I hold onto a watch that would probably get worn the least or sell it and have an extra $30K to invest or play with. Thanks!

27 October 2023, 09:17 AM	#4
Vince_76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,633	Depends on your preference of course, but I would never do this. __________________ AP 15500ST (Silver) // ♛ Rolex 126334 (Blue Roman, Fluted, Jubilee) // Ω Moonswatch (Mission to Pluto) // G-Shock GA2100-1A1

27 October 2023, 03:20 PM	#5
Akacoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Z Location: Bay area Watch: A few Posts: 366	It should be the other way around IMO __________________

27 October 2023, 05:08 PM	#6
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 1,805	I wouldn't do it, but ultimately you should do what fits you best. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk /Daytona C White/Rolex SS BLRO / Rolex Sub Green / Rolex Explorer II/ Rolex DJ Blue

27 October 2023, 06:58 PM	#7
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,111	In this market you might be further apart than you think. I wouldn't trade a really good bracelet watch for strap Daytona and I'm a 3 Daytona guy. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

27 October 2023, 08:33 AM	#2
chaucer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: US Posts: 112	If you don’t love the RO bracelet then unload it. I wouldn’t trade a RO for a Daytona though.

27 October 2023, 08:49 AM	#3
NB614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Texas Watch: AP / PP / Rolex Posts: 63	I have a 116518LN and a blue 15510ST. I would NOT trade the AP towards the Daytona. I love both pieces, but the AP is truly something special. The overall craftsmanship and finish on the watch from the dial to the bracelet is absolutely tremendous. You might wear the Daytona more often and you don't have to be as mindful with it on your wrist compared to a bracelet AP, but I think you would miss it if you parted ways with it. Especially with your sentimental connection and the fact that you were lucky enough to acquire it from a boutique!

27 October 2023, 10:32 PM	#8
DMVRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: AP \| Rolex Posts: 40	Thank you for the insight. My worst fear would be having sellers remorse after the fact. The AP is a beautiful piece and I do enjoy it when it's on the wrist. But lucky you for having both pieces!

28 October 2023, 01:14 AM	#10
crispyness87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 455	My 116500ln white dial came first, following by my black 15500st. After getting my 15500st, I’ve since given my 116500ln to my wife. The value proposition of a RO suits my wants more than a Daytona. But you should do as you please.

28 October 2023, 02:10 AM	#11
johnsonsxusfrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: USA Posts: 245	daytona wears real small, especially on a strap, it wears more like a 38mm. Personally, the RO is on another level and has far more presence on the wrist.

6 November 2023, 12:14 PM	#12
17noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: HK Watch: Daytona Posts: 152	Personally I wouldn't, as AP is on a different level compared to a Rolex. I have 38, 39, 41mm AP as well as multiple Daytona (SS, YML, WG). Although I wear Daytona more often, but the AP is special. If you are in HK, you know there are multiple Daytonas at every corner.

6 November 2023, 04:01 PM	#13
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 594	I would do it in a heartbeat tbh

13 November 2023, 06:20 PM	#14
DK7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 328	no way i would do it. i only would "trade" my RO for Nautilus with bracelet but not OF Daytona.

13 November 2023, 06:42 PM	#15
Palex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: --- Posts: 616	I owned both, sold the Daytona and bought another RO, Nuf said

14 November 2023, 10:27 AM	#16
Steele "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Florida Watch: All of them Posts: 376	Today I got offered a Panda Daytona but I have to buy the new Ulysse Nardin 1183-170 titanium Beau lake limited edition. 11,900 includes the paddle board I tried on the Daytona and it’s just underwhelming for me after my newest AP allocation

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