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Old 30 September 2017, 02:35 PM   #1
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Help to decide between Milgauss or YM1
I have to choose between a YM1 16622 w/ grey dial also is a 2009 with the rolex, rolex, rolex or a milgauss w/ black dial and green glass. Both watches are in the same condition.
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Old 30 September 2017, 02:52 PM   #2
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Old 30 September 2017, 02:59 PM   #3
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Old 30 September 2017, 04:02 PM   #4
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Old 30 September 2017, 04:06 PM   #5
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YM all the way. 1. It looks more like an original Milgauss than the current Milgauss and 2. What's the point of a Milgauss nowadays? The green crystal certainly is cool, but the watch's party trick is seriously obsolete in times of non ferrous materials and silicon.
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:25 PM   #6
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YM all the way. 1. It looks more like an original Milgauss than the current Milgauss and 2. What's the point of a Milgauss nowadays? The green crystal certainly is cool, but the watch's party trick is seriously obsolete in times of non ferrous materials and silicon.
Stupid comment of the day winner.
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:41 PM   #7
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Stupid comment of the day winner.
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:58 PM   #8
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Care to explain?
If I have to break it down for you, there is no point to break it down for you.
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Old 30 September 2017, 11:13 PM   #9
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If I have to break it down for you, there is no point to break it down for you.
Just because I won't validate your watch purchase, doesn't mean you get to be impolite. #SAD
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Old 30 September 2017, 11:24 PM   #10
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If I have to break it down for you, there is no point to break it down for you.
Ouch, someone owns a Milgauss there.. Never been one of my favorites either.. For me it's kind of Rolex bastard son.. Sorry
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Old 1 October 2017, 04:32 PM   #11
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YM all the way. 1. It looks more like an original Milgauss than the current Milgauss and 2. What's the point of a Milgauss nowadays? The green crystal certainly is cool, but the watch's party trick is seriously obsolete in times of non ferrous materials and silicon.
I do have the 16610LV and YM2 gold. My wife has a midsize YM1 w/ grey dial. The milgauss does fit my profession since I run a Spy Shop, I am also a technician there as well.
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Old 1 October 2017, 06:40 PM   #12
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I do have the 16610LV and YM2 gold. My wife has a midsize YM1 w/ grey dial. The milgauss does fit my profession since I run a Spy Shop, I am also a technician there as well.
A spy shop, how cool is that! In that case I assume you already have a blue Seamaster Professional?
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Old 1 October 2017, 11:31 PM   #13
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A spy shop, how cool is that! In that case I assume you already have a blue Seamaster Professional?
Lol and with bezel activated explosive.
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Old 2 October 2017, 02:38 AM   #14
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Lol and with bezel activated explosive.
At the very least ;)
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Old 2 October 2017, 08:49 PM   #15
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A spy shop, how cool is that! In that case I assume you already have a blue Seamaster Professional?
I really was not into watches, I had a YM1 two tone for 10 years and thought I was ok. I just discovered the James Bond Sea master not long ago.
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Old 30 September 2017, 04:15 PM   #16
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Thread needs some photos. YM is a great watch for the Beach outdoors...
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Old 30 September 2017, 04:24 PM   #17
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Old 30 September 2017, 04:35 PM   #18
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Old 30 September 2017, 04:38 PM   #19
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If it was the z blue, I would have voted to the milgauss. My vote goes to the ym
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Old 30 September 2017, 05:54 PM   #20
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Probably milgauss, close call
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Old 30 September 2017, 07:06 PM   #21
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I prefer the Milgauss, but in your case I recommend buying neither if the choice is not obvious to you.
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Old 30 September 2017, 09:09 PM   #22
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Bezel, looks and date all point me to choose YM.
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:48 PM   #23
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Bezel, looks and date all point me to choose YM.
I think Travis is onto function over form, which for me usually trumps all for me.

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Old 30 September 2017, 10:39 PM   #24
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I prefer the Milgauss, but in your case I recommend buying neither if the choice is not obvious to you.
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If you need help deciding you aren't ready to buy yet.
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I prefer the Milgauss, but in your case I recommend buying neither if the choice is not obvious to you.
This might be the best advise you can get.
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Old 30 September 2017, 09:10 PM   #26
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Of the two options I would go YM. I prefer the size and look of the watch.
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:23 PM   #28
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YM for me.
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:28 PM   #29
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No brainer YM
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Old 30 September 2017, 10:34 PM   #30
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