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damoos91 · 3 November 2013, 07:27 AM

A Patek Aquanaut or a Yachtmaster II? Both being of comparable cost.

joe100 · 3 November 2013, 07:53 AM

Neither. That's me though.

The ym2 is my least favorite Rolex. I'd rather have a DLC'd GMT2 SANR than a ym2. The PP I've worn, thought i'd like it, but didn't. The tropical straps are very underwhelming as is the dial. The nautilus is a different story but still not something I really desire.

The VC Overseas is more my taste

sampelligrino · 3 November 2013, 08:13 AM

If your wrist can handle it I would go with the YMII, my wrist IMO is too small. While I prefer other Rolex models if it is an explicit choice between the two that's what I would pick, especially as I'm not a big fan of the aquanaut on a bracelet. Now if your looking at a nautilus or willing to consider that, that's a different story.

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salem65 · 3 November 2013, 09:23 AM

Aquanaut all the way because the Yachtmaster II has never appealed to me. The Aquanaut is just so subtle and nice.

Art 1 · 3 November 2013, 09:26 AM

Don't really care for either. Patek by default.

SLS · 4 November 2013, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Don't really care for either. Patek by default.

+1
Scott

ltmgeller · 3 November 2013, 09:32 AM

YMII for me yellow gold 100%. That's my grail.

travisb · 3 November 2013, 08:18 PM

Aquanaut. Discrete, classy and just sporty enough.

East Bay Rider · 3 November 2013, 09:08 PM

Of the two I'd prefer the Yachtmaster II

Lion · 3 November 2013, 10:20 PM

Either watch would be fine by me...as I like most all the watches out there.....unless we are talking about counterfeit/look alike watches!!!

watchf · 3 November 2013, 10:32 PM

Aquanaut's design lends itself to two unique factors. One is of course the simplistic yet uncommon design, the other is contributed by the same design but as a factor of its price point in a 'Are you kidding me, that watch can't be worth that much!!!!'

YM II seems more fitting to its price point to most people.

If I were to decide between the two I would consider if I already have a watch/watches in similar styled (Precious metal bracelet, size etc.) as the YM II and if I do I would get the Aquanaut for a change.

Personally if cost is not taken into consideration I would get a Nautilus instead without even considering Aquanaut or YM II! Nautilus is on a whole other level in elegance and design.

kxux · 3 November 2013, 10:32 PM

They are totally different watches. Which one do you prefer?

My pick would be Aquanaut by the way.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 November 2013, 11:08 PM

I like the YM-II but it's too big for my wrists, I'd go with the Aquanaut on this one.

dddrees · 3 November 2013, 11:19 PM

Either would be a great choice. However I tend to like watches that don't wear so big nor so heavy. The Aquanaut at 40mm is big enough to see, but yet it's so light you'll barely realize your wearing a watch. That is until you need to check the time or you just want to look or stare at it.

MitchSteel · 3 November 2013, 11:50 PM

The Aquanaut would be my choice.

bayerische · 3 November 2013, 11:59 PM

Patek.

See no point for the average man sporting a YM2.

kilyung · 4 November 2013, 12:08 AM

I'd get the YM2 first then the Aquanaut. Hmmm.

FrankNYC · 4 November 2013, 12:49 AM

Aquanaut, hands down.

Brushpup · 4 November 2013, 02:27 AM

Easy for me. I would get the YM hands down, no question. To me, that is not what I think of when I think of Patek.

HL65 · 4 November 2013, 02:35 AM

Easy choice for me however they are far from equal cost.....Cheers,

Kobayashi · 4 November 2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Easy choice for me.....Cheers,

Wow! Absolutely stunning! Those colors work very well.

I had the chance to try on the SS Yachtmaster II and if I were to get one it would have to be the gold version. SS is nice but the watch IMO should be in gold.

Racerdj · 4 November 2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Easy choice for me.....Cheers,

This one!

Jake B · 4 November 2013, 02:36 AM

Nope.

Cc1966 · 4 November 2013, 02:37 AM

Ym...

Urosfan · 4 November 2013, 02:44 AM

between those two the ymii for me

sea-dweller · 4 November 2013, 02:50 AM

YMII for me

Jack T · 4 November 2013, 03:00 AM

For me, the Aquanaut, but reluctantly. The YMII is colorful, but a bit over the top for my taste. The PP is lower profile, but not crazy about the design, despite its impeccable mechanicals.

Trouble15 · 4 November 2013, 03:03 AM

Between those two choices, YMII.

padi56 · 4 November 2013, 03:30 AM

Not a fan of most Patek watches especially the Aquanaut,not a huge fan of the YM11 but given the choice would choose the YM.

Andrés G · 4 November 2013, 03:33 AM

Aquanaut. I'm not a fan of YG watches.

3 November 2013, 07:27 AM	#1
damoos91 Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jordan M. Location: winter park, fl Watch: 1962 Speedmaster Posts: 75	Would you get....... A Patek Aquanaut or a Yachtmaster II? Both being of comparable cost.

3 November 2013, 07:53 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Neither. That's me though. The ym2 is my least favorite Rolex. I'd rather have a DLC'd GMT2 SANR than a ym2. The PP I've worn, thought i'd like it, but didn't. The tropical straps are very underwhelming as is the dial. The nautilus is a different story but still not something I really desire. The VC Overseas is more my taste __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

3 November 2013, 09:23 AM	#4
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	Aquanaut all the way because the Yachtmaster II has never appealed to me. The Aquanaut is just so subtle and nice. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

3 November 2013, 09:08 PM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Of the two I'd prefer the Yachtmaster II __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

3 November 2013, 10:20 PM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Either watch would be fine by me...as I like most all the watches out there.....unless we are talking about counterfeit/look alike watches!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

3 November 2013, 08:13 AM	#3
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	If your wrist can handle it I would go with the YMII, my wrist IMO is too small. While I prefer other Rolex models if it is an explicit choice between the two that's what I would pick, especially as I'm not a big fan of the aquanaut on a bracelet. Now if your looking at a nautilus or willing to consider that, that's a different story. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2013, 09:26 AM	#5
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Don't really care for either. Patek by default.

3 November 2013, 09:32 AM	#7
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	YMII for me yellow gold 100%. That's my grail.

3 November 2013, 08:18 PM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Aquanaut. Discrete, classy and just sporty enough.

3 November 2013, 10:32 PM	#11
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Aquanaut's design lends itself to two unique factors. One is of course the simplistic yet uncommon design, the other is contributed by the same design but as a factor of its price point in a 'Are you kidding me, that watch can't be worth that much!!!!' YM II seems more fitting to its price point to most people. If I were to decide between the two I would consider if I already have a watch/watches in similar styled (Precious metal bracelet, size etc.) as the YM II and if I do I would get the Aquanaut for a change. Personally if cost is not taken into consideration I would get a Nautilus instead without even considering Aquanaut or YM II! Nautilus is on a whole other level in elegance and design.

3 November 2013, 10:32 PM	#12
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	They are totally different watches. Which one do you prefer? My pick would be Aquanaut by the way.

3 November 2013, 11:08 PM	#13
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I like the YM-II but it's too big for my wrists, I'd go with the Aquanaut on this one. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

3 November 2013, 11:19 PM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Either would be a great choice. However I tend to like watches that don't wear so big nor so heavy. The Aquanaut at 40mm is big enough to see, but yet it's so light you'll barely realize your wearing a watch. That is until you need to check the time or you just want to look or stare at it. Attached Images __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 November 2013, 11:50 PM	#15
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	The Aquanaut would be my choice. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

3 November 2013, 11:59 PM	#16
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Patek. See no point for the average man sporting a YM2. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

4 November 2013, 12:08 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd get the YM2 first then the Aquanaut. Hmmm.

4 November 2013, 12:49 AM	#18
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	Aquanaut, hands down.

4 November 2013, 02:27 AM	#19
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Easy for me. I would get the YM hands down, no question. To me, that is not what I think of when I think of Patek. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

4 November 2013, 02:35 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Easy choice for me however they are far from equal cost.....Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT* Last edited by HL65; 4 November 2013 at 08:28 AM..

4 November 2013, 02:36 AM	#23
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Nope. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

4 November 2013, 02:37 AM	#24
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Ym... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

4 November 2013, 02:44 AM	#25
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	between those two the ymii for me

4 November 2013, 02:50 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	YMII for me

4 November 2013, 03:00 AM	#27
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	For me, the Aquanaut, but reluctantly. The YMII is colorful, but a bit over the top for my taste. The PP is lower profile, but not crazy about the design, despite its impeccable mechanicals. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

4 November 2013, 03:03 AM	#28
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Between those two choices, YMII.

4 November 2013, 03:30 AM	#29
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Not a fan of most Patek watches especially the Aquanaut,not a huge fan of the YM11 but given the choice would choose the YM. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 November 2013, 03:33 AM	#30
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Aquanaut. I'm not a fan of YG watches.

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