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Old 19 April 2017, 03:38 AM   #1
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yachtmaster 2 s.s or BNLR

Cant decide which is the better long term watch and for daily use.

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Old 19 April 2017, 03:38 AM   #2
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blnr imo, unless you do regatta's daily.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:41 AM   #3
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If I could afford the Yachtmaster 2; I'd get it. But, the BNLR seems to be the way most would go.


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Old 19 April 2017, 03:43 AM   #4
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Two thoughts: The BLNR is beautiful and iconic and the YM2 is gaudy and awful. To each his own...
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:43 AM   #5
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I was on the same boat a few years ago. Eventually went with the BLNR.

Let us know what you end up choosing.


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Old 19 April 2017, 03:45 AM   #6
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For daily wear, BLNR.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:45 AM   #7
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Ive had thje yachtmaster 2 for a while now but not getting as much use as id like, bit too big, so thinking of trading.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:49 AM   #8
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Cant decide which is the better long term watch and for daily use.

Any thoughts
Do you need the second time zone or just a watch to tell time?
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Old 19 April 2017, 04:34 AM   #9
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do you need the second time zone or just a watch to tell time?
as i said ive had the ym2 for a while now and bought it new but with 25% discount, but im not wearing it as much as i thought i would, like gmts as i travel a lot and have a panerai gmt that i really like, just wanted to test the water for trading in and getting a bnlr as it looks good , and looks bigger on the wrist than my 10460.

Going tomorrow to try on for first time
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Old 19 April 2017, 04:38 AM   #10
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like gmts as i travel a lot and have a panerai gmt that i really like
Well there you go, I travel with my BLNR all the time.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:51 AM   #11
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better value? Depends how you look it. Obviously BLNR wins out on demand, and while that typically means it holds it's value well, there's also little or no discount to be had. Meanwhile you could probably pick up a YM2 for 20% or maybe even 30% off. IF you buy mint pre-owned, you're really getting in at a good value.

For daily use or even a one and only watch, BLNR hands down IMO.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:52 AM   #12
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both are great, YMII has much more of a wrist presence
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:56 AM   #13
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Old 19 April 2017, 04:46 AM   #14
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One I wouldn't wear if you gave it to me. The other is a future classic.
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Old 19 April 2017, 04:49 AM   #15
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I'd wait to see the SS SkyD first.
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Old 19 April 2017, 04:52 AM   #16
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I'd wait to see the SS SkyD first.
Yes thats a beautiful watch. Good size too.

More things to think about.
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Old 19 April 2017, 04:50 AM   #17
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The BLNR will wear better and IMO stand the test of time with the iconic design. I'm still not keen on the YM2 @ all.
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Old 19 April 2017, 04:54 AM   #18
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In my opinion, BLNR for daily wear. The YMll is awesome but it's bigger. I was smitten but after trying one on at the AD for 30 minutes or so decided I don't like the way it wore for me. It felt top heavy and kept getting hung up my long sleeve shirt cuff.
Try them both on before deciding, it's an expensive lesson if you get the YMll and decide to flip later.
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Old 19 April 2017, 05:07 AM   #19
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BLNR would be my choice. Really like that watch so I am biased !
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Old 19 April 2017, 11:35 AM   #20
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Owned the BLNR for 2 years. Too small for me. I sold it and used the money plus extra and bought the YM2 SS you're considering getting.

I love my YM2 SS and don't miss the BLNR at all.
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Old 19 April 2017, 01:03 PM   #21
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BLNR gets my vote.
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Old 19 April 2017, 01:30 PM   #22
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Ive owned both and still own the BLNR. I really liked the YMII but I was never wild about the fit and comfort of it. With a GMT or Daytona you forget you are even wearing a watch. I never forgot when I was wearing the YMII. It's a great watch but I tired of it and flipped it after 6 months.
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Old 19 April 2017, 02:36 PM   #23
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Based on your posts, your mind appears mostly made up. You'll certainly get no argument for choosing a BLNR over a YM II from nearly everyone. Having had both (albeit a YM II in two tone), I found the BLNR small and somewhat lacking in a general sense. Half of a bezel in blue just didn't move the needle for me. Obviously I'm in the great minority in choosing a YM II SS all day over a BLNR but...if you consider the price difference, about 4000GBP, you'd better be head over heels in love because you're a good ways into the price of another watch.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:43 PM   #24
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I have both. The BLNR is the more practical watch but if you want people to notice your watch, get the Yacht 2.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:48 PM   #25
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The "better" watch is the one you want to wear more.

I'd add that if you are unsure, I'd be more comfortable buying a BLNR at MSRP and would look to buy the YMII LNIB, since the YM depreciates a LOT more than the BLNR (for now).
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:52 PM   #26
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BLNR gets my vote.
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