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JJ Irani · 15 January 2010, 06:25 AM

Hi guys,

Yes, that's right........want my beloved BLUE beauty all over again and there's only ONE way I can get it - one of my 4 watches has to go.......and it can only be the "high maintenance" SS/Pt. YM.

What say you guys? A little help and good advice would be welcome!!

Thanks - JJ

Please think and vote - cheers!!

wantonebad · 15 January 2010, 06:26 AM

Wow!! I thought you were kidding!!

would this be bluesy number three? do you want ceramic or old style? OY!! I suppose its better to flip watches then wives

Warnsboy · 15 January 2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Wow!! I thought you were kidding!!

would this be bluesy number three? do you want ceramic or old style? OY!! I suppose its better to flip watches then wives

Flipping both sounds good to me, younger model each time

spuds · 15 January 2010, 06:26 AM

Please excuse my ignorance JJ but why's the YM "High Maintenance"?

JJ Irani · 15 January 2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

Please excuse my ignorance JJ but why's the YM "High Maintenance"?

Trust me, buddy.......you don't want to scratch that Pt. bezel!! Will cost a bomb to fix!!

sakuraba · 15 January 2010, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me, buddy.......you don't want to scratch that Pt. bezel!! Will cost a bomb to fix!!

$1000 to replace, right?

JJ Irani · 15 January 2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

$1000 to replace, right?

Something like that!!

sakuraba · 15 January 2010, 06:32 AM

I voted to hang on to the Platty. With the TT GMT, another TT would be redundant IMO.

spuds · 15 January 2010, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

$1000 to replace, right?

is that (only) one thousand dollars?

I'm sure I've heard banter that the current ceramic's aren't that far away??

if that IS the case I'd keep the YM!

Jocke · 15 January 2010, 06:51 AM

Just forget about it my friend.

We both know all the blue ones you have got have give you bad luck. Now when everything looks good for you
and your family why this model gives you an idea? And how do you dare to thinking of flipping your YM? So just
try to come down to earth again and try to be happy with what you got.

If you do such a deal then do not start to whine after a few months because I know that will happends.

Just my 2 cents and you know this is wise words from me for once.

kcmo · 15 January 2010, 07:00 AM

JJ, JJ, JJ......I'm glad I'm not the ONLY with 'new ideas'!!!

I voted that the final decision is yours, only because I could really advise you either way

Truth be told, I'm not a big fan of the ss/plat YM, because it has no contrast. I know it's a popular model around here, but it's never done anything for me personally. That being said, I think it suits you better than the TT blue Sub in appearance.

BUT.....I know how 'bluesy' gets you every time! I'd go for the 'older' version over the newer one as well, because of the coloring. As far as luck, I didn't give much credit to your previous TT Subs giving you bad vibes....it was just a coincidence IMO.

By the way, I don't think the TT blue Sub is similar at all to your GMTII-C.

Take some time and mull it over some more. Perhaps put your YM away in a drawer for a few weeks and see if you really miss it. It's a good test.

pz93c · 15 January 2010, 08:18 AM

Up to you, buddy.

haakon59 · 15 January 2010, 11:54 AM

Honestly, I thought the Platinum would be more difficult to scratch, not easier. The choice of course is yours, but please clear up this issue--I would appreciate it--thanks!

1000ftSub · 15 January 2010, 12:02 PM

Just keep what you have JJ, your already lucky to have 4 rolexs

spuds · 15 January 2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me, buddy.......you don't want to scratch that Pt. bezel!! Will cost a bomb to fix!!

aha!!

I guess I'd swop then simply because I wouldn't want a watch that I was almost too scared to enjoy wearing.

wantonebad · 15 January 2010, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me, buddy.......you don't want to scratch that Pt. bezel!! Will cost a bomb to fix!!

Yes but if you're getting the updated SuperCase/Max-Dial 116613 version you don't want to replace the ceramic bezel either

sakuraba · 15 January 2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Yes but if you're getting the updated SuperCase/Max-Dial version you don't want to replace the ceramic bezel either

Marc has a point.

Dan Pierce · 15 January 2010, 06:35 AM

JJ, my friend, only you can decide.

How's that for help.

dP

JJ Irani · 15 January 2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Yes but if you're getting the updated SuperCase/Max-Dial 116613 version you don't want to replace the ceramic bezel either

Good point, but I was thinking more along the lines of the older 16613.

JJ

wantonebad · 15 January 2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Good point, but I was thinking more along the lines of the older 16613.

JJ

Then you have my blessing and may proceed...

Gerardus · 15 January 2010, 06:38 AM

ey JJ,
Please do not leave our Yacht-club.
How many scratches you have on your bezel now at this moment?
Probably none, after having it a while.
So do not go out from a worse-case scenario

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me, buddy.......you don't want to scratch that Pt. bezel!! Will cost a bomb to fix!!

JJ Irani · 15 January 2010, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

ey JJ,
Please do not leave our Yacht-club.
How many scratches you have on your bezel now at this moment?
Probably none, after having it a while.
So do not go out from a worse-case scenario

Don't panic, my friend........I need time to think this one out - no irrational moves!!

Gerardus · 15 January 2010, 06:43 AM

That is exactly the reason of the "panic" reaction.
To get you of this wrong idea
But i know you are going to make the right decision

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Don't panic, my friend........I need time to think this one out - no irrational moves!!

gmh1013 · 17 January 2010, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me, buddy.......you don't want to scratch that Pt. bezel!! Will cost a bomb to fix!!

I backed off buying a YM after what you said and the guy selling said the same thing YM's bezel scratches real easy and its better just to buy another insert if it gets scratched up like in a GMT or Blue SM etc.
When he said it would cost around 350/400 bucks to get it refinished (Bezel) I forgot the YM real fast

Tony-GB · 15 January 2010, 06:27 AM

JJ my friend- ARE YOU MAD??!!

Please keep the yacht-Master. Do you remember the last bluesy you had? You said it brought you nothing but bad luck. Don't start 2010 like that. The Yacht-Master is sooooo comfy!

Wait til Jocke gets hold of this thread!

B Square · 15 January 2010, 06:28 AM

I vote flip. JJ + Blue Sub = perfection

Boyd

Renoir · 15 January 2010, 06:29 AM

I vote for bluesy. You previously had one and are longing for it...the second time's a charm!

Good luck with your decision!

Joey_V · 15 January 2010, 06:29 AM

I thought the bluesy was bad luck, you swore against it. Why risk karma??

JJ Irani · 15 January 2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

I thought the bluesy was bad luck, you swore against it. Why risk karma??

I know, I know...........but maybe that was all BS!! Who knows? Haven't had very good luck with my health (my eyes and some dental bills) since I sold my other Blue Sub.......so not sure what the hell's happening.

JJ

ersnyder · 15 January 2010, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I know, I know...........but maybe that was all BS!! Who knows? Haven't had very good luck with my health (my eyes and some dental bills) since I sold my other Blue Sub.......so not sure what the hell's happening.

JJ

Well of COURSE it was all BS! Geeze, don't even give that stuff a thought!! But, when I think JJ (aside from the ear to ear smile) I think Platty YM.

View Poll Results: Hey JJ.....
Hang on to the SS/Pt. YM	76	24.76%
Sell Platty & get the Bluesy	115	37.46%
Do nothing - just sit tight!!	43	14.01%
Final decision is yours, buddy!!	73	23.78%
Voters: 307. You may not vote on this poll

15 January 2010, 06:25 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Craving BLUESY all over again - should I flip PLATTY for it? Hi guys, Yes, that's right........want my beloved BLUE beauty all over again and there's only ONE way I can get it - one of my 4 watches has to go.......and it can only be the "high maintenance" SS/Pt. YM. What say you guys? A little help and good advice would be welcome!! Thanks - JJ Please think and vote - cheers!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 January 2010, 06:26 AM	#2
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Wow!! I thought you were kidding!! would this be bluesy number three? do you want ceramic or old style? OY!! I suppose its better to flip watches then wives __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

15 January 2010, 06:26 AM	#4
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Please excuse my ignorance JJ but why's the YM "High Maintenance"? __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

15 January 2010, 06:51 AM	#10
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Just forget about it my friend. We both know all the blue ones you have got have give you bad luck. Now when everything looks good for you and your family why this model gives you an idea? And how do you dare to thinking of flipping your YM? So just try to come down to earth again and try to be happy with what you got. If you do such a deal then do not start to whine after a few months because I know that will happends. Just my 2 cents and you know this is wise words from me for once. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

15 January 2010, 06:32 AM	#8
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I voted to hang on to the Platty. With the TT GMT, another TT would be redundant IMO.

15 January 2010, 07:00 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	JJ, JJ, JJ......I'm glad I'm not the ONLY with 'new ideas'!!! I voted that the final decision is yours, only because I could really advise you either way Truth be told, I'm not a big fan of the ss/plat YM, because it has no contrast. I know it's a popular model around here, but it's never done anything for me personally. That being said, I think it suits you better than the TT blue Sub in appearance. BUT.....I know how 'bluesy' gets you every time! I'd go for the 'older' version over the newer one as well, because of the coloring. As far as luck, I didn't give much credit to your previous TT Subs giving you bad vibes....it was just a coincidence IMO. By the way, I don't think the TT blue Sub is similar at all to your GMTII-C. Take some time and mull it over some more. Perhaps put your YM away in a drawer for a few weeks and see if you really miss it. It's a good test.

15 January 2010, 08:18 AM	#12
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Up to you, buddy.

15 January 2010, 11:54 AM	#13
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Honestly, I thought the Platinum would be more difficult to scratch, not easier. The choice of course is yours, but please clear up this issue--I would appreciate it--thanks!

15 January 2010, 12:02 PM	#14
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Just keep what you have JJ, your already lucky to have 4 rolexs

15 January 2010, 06:35 AM	#18
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	JJ, my friend, only you can decide. How's that for help. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 January 2010, 06:27 AM	#25
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	JJ my friend- ARE YOU MAD??!! Please keep the yacht-Master. Do you remember the last bluesy you had? You said it brought you nothing but bad luck. Don't start 2010 like that. The Yacht-Master is sooooo comfy! Wait til Jocke gets hold of this thread! __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

15 January 2010, 06:28 AM	#26
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	I vote flip. JJ + Blue Sub = perfection Boyd __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

15 January 2010, 06:29 AM	#27
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	I vote for bluesy. You previously had one and are longing for it...the second time's a charm! Good luck with your decision!

15 January 2010, 06:29 AM	#28
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I thought the bluesy was bad luck, you swore against it. Why risk karma?? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

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