Rolex Oyster steel models are hard to come by and are trading well above their original retail price. For just a bit more money you can purchase alternative models from Audemars Piguet?s Royal Oak line. Is it worth it"

The Royal Oak Chronograph measuring 38 mm is also available with blue counters.

Chronographs
The Rolex Daytona in steel has been a rarity for quite some time. But the confusing maelstrom of wanting something and not being able to get it has been spinning faster and faster in recent years. Retailers rarely keep waiting lists for this most desirable Rolex model, and resale values are almost twice as much as the retail price of a new watch ($13,150). So now the question is this: Instead of buying a pre-owned Rolex chronograph for $25,900, why not put in a little bit more and treat yourself to a Royal Oak Chronograph Automatic for $26,300" Even though it?s not available everywhere either, the extra cost is minimal.
Both watches have stainless-steel cases and bracelets. The Royal Oak is available in two sizes ? 38 mm and 41 mm ? while the Daytona falls right between them at 40 mm. Audemars Piguet wins the battle of thickness here, measuring only 11 mm high, which is 1.5 mm thinner than the Rolex. Water resistance of the Royal Oak is only 50 meters, however ? much less than the Rolex specs of 200 meters. And a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel also makes the Daytona a more robust watch. The screw-down pushers on the Daytona also provide enhanced du...