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jason427 · 25 January 2008, 07:51 AM

beast of a watch.... :)

JBat · 25 January 2008, 07:57 AM

That does look huge. The case is supposed to be 42.6 mm, but it looks bigger than that in the pic.

blueface · 25 January 2008, 08:03 AM

I'll choose the YG blue sub over the YM. See my sig.

jason427 · 25 January 2008, 08:06 AM

The YMII is not for me, but I do appreciate the quality and movement. Awesome watch.

Jason

DoxaDavid · 26 January 2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason427

The YMII is not for me, but I do appreciate the quality and movement. Awesome watch.

Jason

I also agree that it's not for me either. I like big watches so the size is fine with me but something about the layout on the dial just aesthetically doesn't work for me. I also don't like the big YACHT MASTER II on the bezel. Too each their own so given the choice, I would take the Sub every time. Oh and let's also not forget the YM II is priced at 3 times the SUB!

Chris B · 25 January 2008, 08:14 AM

Jeez you'd never swim with that on your wrist

Great pics thanks for sharing

kcmo · 25 January 2008, 08:18 AM

Wowzers!!

frostie · 25 January 2008, 08:33 AM

The YM II is a huge watch for sure

but i would pic the 18k sub

veilstylez · 25 January 2008, 08:39 AM

YMII is suppose to be 44mm

JBat · 25 January 2008, 08:42 AM

The 42.6 was pulled right out of Watch Time magazine. Thickness: 13.9 mm, weight: a massive 250 grams. How accurate their figures are I do not know.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 08:45 AM

250 grams wow that's a lot. That's 109 grams heavier than the GMT II C. The movement should be massive

SSD · 25 January 2008, 08:55 AM

The YM II still looks silly. What was that Alcan said? Something about strutting around on the docks when you want to talk the talk but can't walk the walk? Gimme the Sub any day, that huge thing must go well with a mullett...

And yes, the movement IS incredible. Why put it in a case that extroverted?

Ed Rooney · 25 January 2008, 09:19 AM

Sailors wear subs.

unfortunately.

GoldenBear · 25 January 2008, 09:50 AM

I guess it is a "tool" watch and needs to be highly visible and it is functional for the purpose it serves...but still...(IMO) It doesn't translate to everyday wear. Kind of like those sky-diving altitude devices.

Texsubmariner · 25 January 2008, 09:51 AM

Man, the YM II sure deserves the "Clownmaster" nickname.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Texsubmariner

Man, the YM II sure deserves the "Clownmaster" nickname.

Wonder if there are any yachtmaster II owners here

Lubrifar · 25 January 2008, 10:07 AM

That is a fantastic looking Sub! I love it!

^fai^ · 25 January 2008, 10:10 AM

Both are NICE watches out there

Cheerio,

walds11 · 25 January 2008, 11:21 AM

Wow, the YM II sure is a beast.

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 January 2008, 10:08 PM

I would not be surprised if the Daytona gets the same kind of non-screw-down pushers like the YM II.

MAXI DIAL · 26 January 2008, 12:33 AM

I will take the YMII anytime. The sub is for fossils.

zak98 · 26 January 2008, 01:31 AM

YMII is really not for me as far as looks.. (and out of my price range) but it got a super review in watchtime! love a gold sub, always.

JBat · 26 January 2008, 01:47 AM

A lot of people have made complaints about the direction the GMT IIc has taken as far as being too "bling," but to me the YM II is the watch that is too gaudy. I don't like the bezel or the dial, and it's huge for a Rolex. The irony is that it got a terrific review in WatchTime, and the new movement sounds great. It's just nothing I'd ever put on my wrist. And $31,500 for the gold version? No thanks.

frostie · 26 January 2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

A lot of people have made complaints about the direction the GMT IIc has taken as far as being too "bling," but to me the YM II is the watch that is too gaudy. I don't like the bezel or the dial, and it's huge for a Rolex. The irony is that it got a terrific review in WatchTime, and the new movement sounds great. It's just nothing I'd ever put on my wrist.

Even if i liked it i could not buy it cause it's so expensive. I've seen one from close and trust me it doesn't suck that much from close. Still though it is an ugly watch but if you see it in person you sort of change your mind

JBat · 26 January 2008, 02:04 AM

It's a beautifully made piece, it's just not for me. Understated is the name of the game as far as I'm concerned, and the YM II would just draw too much attention. And, yes, it's way too expensive.

BlackpoolRolexCoaste · 26 January 2008, 02:08 AM

Definitely a case of beauty and the beast............

DSJ · 26 January 2008, 03:19 AM

The best part of the original photo on this thread is we get to catch a comparative glimpse of what a Blue Sub bezel color might be if they put the ceramic bezels on the 16613/16618 successors. I am VERY CURIOUS to see what a "116613" will/would look like!

JJ Irani · 26 January 2008, 03:21 AM

That all gold blue Sub looks absolutely out of this world!!

Ed Rooney · 26 January 2008, 03:47 AM

I think the YM II should have Mercedes hands.

25 January 2008, 07:51 AM	#1
jason427 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 221	YMII vs. SUB pic. beast of a watch.... :)

25 January 2008, 08:03 AM	#3
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	I'll choose the YG blue sub over the YM. See my sig. __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

25 January 2008, 08:33 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	The YM II is a huge watch for sure but i would pic the 18k sub __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

25 January 2008, 08:45 AM	#11
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	250 grams wow that's a lot. That's 109 grams heavier than the GMT II C. The movement should be massive __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

25 January 2008, 08:55 AM	#12
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	The YM II still looks silly. What was that Alcan said? Something about strutting around on the docks when you want to talk the talk but can't walk the walk? Gimme the Sub any day, that huge thing must go well with a mullett... And yes, the movement IS incredible. Why put it in a case that extroverted? __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

25 January 2008, 07:57 AM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	That does look huge. The case is supposed to be 42.6 mm, but it looks bigger than that in the pic.

25 January 2008, 08:06 AM	#4
jason427 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 221	The YMII is not for me, but I do appreciate the quality and movement. Awesome watch. Jason

25 January 2008, 08:14 AM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Jeez you'd never swim with that on your wrist Great pics thanks for sharing

25 January 2008, 08:18 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wowzers!!

25 January 2008, 08:39 AM	#9
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	YMII is suppose to be 44mm

25 January 2008, 08:42 AM	#10
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	The 42.6 was pulled right out of Watch Time magazine. Thickness: 13.9 mm, weight: a massive 250 grams. How accurate their figures are I do not know.

25 January 2008, 09:19 AM	#13
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Sailors wear subs. unfortunately.

25 January 2008, 09:50 AM	#14
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I guess it is a "tool" watch and needs to be highly visible and it is functional for the purpose it serves...but still...(IMO) It doesn't translate to everyday wear. Kind of like those sky-diving altitude devices. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

25 January 2008, 09:51 AM	#15
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Man, the YM II sure deserves the "Clownmaster" nickname. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

25 January 2008, 10:07 AM	#17
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	That is a fantastic looking Sub! I love it!

25 January 2008, 10:10 AM	#18
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	Both are NICE watches out there Cheerio,

25 January 2008, 11:21 AM	#19
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Wow, the YM II sure is a beast.

25 January 2008, 10:08 PM	#20
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I would not be surprised if the Daytona gets the same kind of non-screw-down pushers like the YM II. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

26 January 2008, 12:33 AM	#21
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	I will take the YMII anytime. The sub is for fossils. __________________ SS Explorer II SS Submariner C LV - SS DATEJUST II - MILGAUSS GV - SS GMT-MASTER II C - SS/P YACHT-MASTER

26 January 2008, 01:31 AM	#22
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	YMII is really not for me as far as looks.. (and out of my price range) but it got a super review in watchtime! love a gold sub, always. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

26 January 2008, 01:47 AM	#23
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	A lot of people have made complaints about the direction the GMT IIc has taken as far as being too "bling," but to me the YM II is the watch that is too gaudy. I don't like the bezel or the dial, and it's huge for a Rolex. The irony is that it got a terrific review in WatchTime, and the new movement sounds great. It's just nothing I'd ever put on my wrist. And $31,500 for the gold version? No thanks.

26 January 2008, 02:04 AM	#25
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	It's a beautifully made piece, it's just not for me. Understated is the name of the game as far as I'm concerned, and the YM II would just draw too much attention. And, yes, it's way too expensive.

26 January 2008, 02:08 AM	#26
BlackpoolRolexCoaste Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John T Location: Benidorm, Spain Watch: Blue sub & SS Sub Posts: 226	Definitely a case of beauty and the beast............

26 January 2008, 03:19 AM	#27
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	The best part of the original photo on this thread is we get to catch a comparative glimpse of what a Blue Sub bezel color might be if they put the ceramic bezels on the 16613/16618 successors. I am VERY CURIOUS to see what a "116613" will/would look like! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

26 January 2008, 03:21 AM	#28
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That all gold blue Sub looks absolutely out of this world!! __________________ 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!!

26 January 2008, 03:47 AM	#29
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I think the YM II should have Mercedes hands.

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