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theken · 4 April 2016, 12:48 AM

Which would you choose with a budget of $12000 to $13000...a used stainless steel Yachtmaster II 116680 or a new Deepsea Deep Blue?

PARCITY1224 · 4 April 2016, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by theken

Which would you choose with a budget of $12000 to $13000...a used stainless steel Yachtmaster II 116680 or a new Deepsea Deep Blue?

D-Blue

adawil2002 · 4 April 2016, 12:56 AM

D-Blue is stunning.

rebel_1 · 4 April 2016, 01:03 AM

I'd go with the YM II.

ltmgeller · 4 April 2016, 01:09 AM

DSSD for me

hoanghung45 · 4 April 2016, 01:10 AM

Not a big fan of the way DSSD sits on the wrist but i still go with D Blue

gtnator · 4 April 2016, 01:12 AM

Deep Blue or even a regular DSSD. Both are fantastic watches that I personally love.

sea-dweller · 4 April 2016, 01:36 AM

YMII for me...

Watch This · 4 April 2016, 01:48 AM

Your budget is VERY VERY close to a new SS YMII from a trusted seller. I can't begin to explain how cool the YMII is. It's a buy and hold piece. And I have owned probably a dozen different Rolex. Nothing else like it in the lineup. The integrated bezel as part of the mechanism is the way of the future. YMII and Sky Dweller only two, for now. The significance of that innovation particularly for a company like Rolex is huge.

The DS BLUE is nice but I would not pay a premium over a regular DSSD for a glitzy dial. The DSSD also wears quite top heavy. So... YMII all day. But BNIB since you are soooo close money wise. Best of luck with your choice.

Nidal · 4 April 2016, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch This

Your budget is VERY VERY close to a new SS YMII from a trusted seller. I can't begin to explain how cool the YMII is. It's a buy and hold piece. And I have owned probably a dozen different Rolex. Nothing else like it in the lineup. The integrated bezel as part of the mechanism is the way of the future. YMII and Sky Dweller only two, for now. The significance of that innovation particularly for a company like Rolex is huge.

The DS BLUE is nice but I would not pay a premium over a regular DSSD for a glitzy dial. The DSSD also wears quite top heavy. So... YMII all day. But BNIB since you are soooo close money wise. Best of luck with your choice.

This man knows what he is saying

yannis · 4 April 2016, 01:50 AM

Deep Blue!

minute_man · 4 April 2016, 01:56 AM

D-Blue

Not a big fan of the inscriptions but I'd rather have them on the rehaut than on the bezel...

bio guyver · 4 April 2016, 03:25 AM

Both are great but surely the YM2 wins one of the best looking watch in the world.

DeeTee · 4 April 2016, 03:31 AM

YM2 is infinitely more comfortable and fun to wear.
The blue DSSD has an amazing dial, but other than that....

DeeTee · 4 April 2016, 03:33 AM

Don't mind me, just throwing some more fuel on the fire!

AK797 · 4 April 2016, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Don't mind me, just throwing some more fuel on the fire!

DeeTee · 4 April 2016, 03:35 AM

More Yachtmaster!

DeeTee · 4 April 2016, 03:38 AM

We can close this thread now
OP doesn't want a DSSD anymore

BNA/LION · 4 April 2016, 05:03 AM

Yachtmaster II 116680 for me... DSSD is way big on my wrist.

Horology.life · 4 April 2016, 06:43 AM

Would have to be DSSD for me

Chadridv · 4 April 2016, 07:23 AM

I got a lot of help from members when a while back when I start a similar thread!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=439276

Wcdhtwn · 4 April 2016, 07:29 AM

I Like the YMII better, more unique with the chrono. But I'd never use the chrono as I don't time regattas. I'll vote for it but in reality one is a tool for on the water and the other for under the water. Where will you spend your time? On land still isn't under water so that would lead me to the YM II.

jbsmith · 4 April 2016, 10:26 AM

D blue, then save and buy the YMII later. I use a date function a lot more than timing regattas. :) Both are very cool watches.

albmich · 4 April 2016, 10:38 AM

This

kirksingleton · 4 April 2016, 11:12 AM

I have gone back and forth between these two myself. I think I will go with the ss ym2. Both are really cool but I can't get over how tall the dssd is on my wrist. I have only tried it on at the ad though so no time to get used to it.

rollthedice · 4 April 2016, 11:15 AM

ss ym2

maton12 · 4 April 2016, 12:16 PM

SS Yachtmaster - it's the double take looking at what the functions do

If you can get a new Deep Blue, grab it, as they are commanding a healthy premium used, but for how much longer?

Ruud Van Driver · 4 April 2016, 12:47 PM

D-Blue all day, every day. Apart from my obvious bias, the dial of the YM II is as busy as it is pointless.

Ckci · 5 April 2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

D-Blue all day, every day. Apart from my obvious bias, the dial of the YM II is as busy as it is pointless.

This is my sentiment as well! I don't need a dial and bezel that is dominated by a feature that counts down from 10 even if I was on Oracle Team USA.

DCheeta · 4 April 2016, 01:02 PM

D-Blue for me. I love the DSSD, although the YMII is definitely an interesting piece.

View Poll Results: Yachtmaster II or Deep Blue
Yachtmaster II 116680	59	34.10%
Deepsea Deep Blue	114	65.90%
Voters: 173. You may not vote on this poll

4 April 2016, 12:48 AM	#1
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Poll: Deep Blue or Yachtmaster II 116680 Which would you choose with a budget of $12000 to $13000...a used stainless steel Yachtmaster II 116680 or a new Deepsea Deep Blue?

4 April 2016, 12:56 AM	#3
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	D-Blue is stunning. Attached Images __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

4 April 2016, 01:09 AM	#5
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	DSSD for me Attached Images __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 April 2016, 01:36 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	YMII for me... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

4 April 2016, 01:03 AM	#4
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I'd go with the YM II.

4 April 2016, 01:10 AM	#6
hoanghung45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Watch: AP Posts: 253	Not a big fan of the way DSSD sits on the wrist but i still go with D Blue

4 April 2016, 01:12 AM	#7
gtnator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	Deep Blue or even a regular DSSD. Both are fantastic watches that I personally love.

4 April 2016, 01:48 AM	#9
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Your budget is VERY VERY close to a new SS YMII from a trusted seller. I can't begin to explain how cool the YMII is. It's a buy and hold piece. And I have owned probably a dozen different Rolex. Nothing else like it in the lineup. The integrated bezel as part of the mechanism is the way of the future. YMII and Sky Dweller only two, for now. The significance of that innovation particularly for a company like Rolex is huge. The DS BLUE is nice but I would not pay a premium over a regular DSSD for a glitzy dial. The DSSD also wears quite top heavy. So... YMII all day. But BNIB since you are soooo close money wise. Best of luck with your choice.

4 April 2016, 01:50 AM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Deep Blue! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

4 April 2016, 01:56 AM	#12
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	D-Blue Not a big fan of the inscriptions but I'd rather have them on the rehaut than on the bezel...

4 April 2016, 03:25 AM	#13
bio guyver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kuwait Posts: 273	Both are great but surely the YM2 wins one of the best looking watch in the world.

4 April 2016, 03:31 AM	#14
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	YM2 is infinitely more comfortable and fun to wear. The blue DSSD has an amazing dial, but other than that.... Attached Images

4 April 2016, 03:33 AM	#15
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Don't mind me, just throwing some more fuel on the fire! Attached Images

4 April 2016, 03:35 AM	#17
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	More Yachtmaster! Attached Images

4 April 2016, 03:38 AM	#18
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	We can close this thread now OP doesn't want a DSSD anymore Attached Images

4 April 2016, 05:03 AM	#19
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	Yachtmaster II 116680 for me... DSSD is way big on my wrist. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

4 April 2016, 06:43 AM	#20
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Would have to be DSSD for me __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

4 April 2016, 07:23 AM	#21
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I got a lot of help from members when a while back when I start a similar thread! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=439276

4 April 2016, 07:29 AM	#22
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,059	I Like the YMII better, more unique with the chrono. But I'd never use the chrono as I don't time regattas. I'll vote for it but in reality one is a tool for on the water and the other for under the water. Where will you spend your time? On land still isn't under water so that would lead me to the YM II.

4 April 2016, 10:26 AM	#23
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	D blue, then save and buy the YMII later. I use a date function a lot more than timing regattas. :) Both are very cool watches.

4 April 2016, 10:38 AM	#24
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	This Attached Images __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

4 April 2016, 11:12 AM	#25
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I have gone back and forth between these two myself. I think I will go with the ss ym2. Both are really cool but I can't get over how tall the dssd is on my wrist. I have only tried it on at the ad though so no time to get used to it.

4 April 2016, 11:15 AM	#26
rollthedice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: All over Posts: 65	ss ym2

4 April 2016, 12:16 PM	#27
maton12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 400	SS Yachtmaster - it's the double take looking at what the functions do If you can get a new Deep Blue, grab it, as they are commanding a healthy premium used, but for how much longer?

4 April 2016, 12:47 PM	#28
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	D-Blue all day, every day. Apart from my obvious bias, the dial of the YM II is as busy as it is pointless. Attached Images __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 April 2016, 01:02 PM	#30
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	D-Blue for me. I love the DSSD, although the YMII is definitely an interesting piece.

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