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rebel_1 · 21 September 2016, 12:51 AM

For those of you who have both or have at least tried on both, which of these two would you prefer? The plus for the YM is the scratch resistant bezel vs the scratch magnet bezel of the 5167. Also, the Rolex website says the YM clasp has the easy link, another plus for the YM. I already have the 116622 with Blue dial, so that puts the PP slightly ahead, but I also have a 5712r, so that also kinda puts the playing field back to neutral.

I would really appreciate your comments.

Danny83 · 21 September 2016, 12:56 AM

I have really been digging the YM it looks great and feels comfortable

daytonaTBR · 21 September 2016, 01:11 AM

I'd go YM. Aquanaut does nothing for me.

KarlS · 21 September 2016, 01:28 AM

116655

drgoro · 21 September 2016, 01:47 AM

Easy one YM!, I had the SS aquanaut w Tiffany co-dial nice watch but hated the rotor noise (some find it endearing) and how easily its bezel scratched.

AK797 · 21 September 2016, 02:41 AM

As you have the 5712r I would go for the 5164r. Fantastic watch.

Royalex · 21 September 2016, 03:09 AM

My 5167r just got the sticking date issue lastnight. when I turned the hands to 2:34 in the morning, I push the crown back to the winding position, the date changed completely. Since then it changes the date at 2:34 everytime instead of midnight. It is now at the service center, just want to share the experience.

Vipes · 21 September 2016, 03:35 AM

I would go with the YM since you already have the 5712r (great watch, btw).

joli160 · 21 September 2016, 06:25 AM

No brainer for me, YM is spectacular imho

ap1 · 21 September 2016, 06:31 AM

Pp

enjoythemusic · 21 September 2016, 07:04 AM

Had a 5167 for years, like you said scratch magnet. Besides that, the YM is just so superior in virtually every way (other than trans back to MB too). YM FTW.

Rolex addict · 21 September 2016, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I have really been digging the YM it looks great and feels comfortable

The new yachtmaster is awesome. Really sharp looking watch. I highly recommend trying one on.

Le Chef · 21 September 2016, 07:16 AM

Prefer the 5167 for a whole bunch of reasons, one of which is I don't go racing in my yacht, so a pointless complication.

Before you completely crowd source your decision, do two things:

1. Post the same question on the Patek forum

2. Go try them both on

texex91 · 21 September 2016, 07:21 AM

Normally I'd say PP and not a huge YM fan, but I'm less of a 5167 fan, so in this case Rolex.

HL65 · 21 September 2016, 08:46 AM

Defitnely YM 116655 - without a doubt. I much prefer it over my old 5167R not even close.

watchwatcher · 21 September 2016, 10:16 AM

Between those two...tough, but I'll go with the YM.

CLTRolex · 21 September 2016, 10:29 AM

Aquanaut

Golf&Watches · 21 September 2016, 10:29 AM

The YM by a mile. The Aquawart (what many PP aficionado's refer to it as) does not have one visually appealing feature to me. Like all PP's the movement craftsmanship has much merit, though PP's movements are nowhere near as robust or reliable as Rolex. The Rolex reliability has as much appeal as any finishing treatment, perlage, Geneva stripes or a blued screw!

kilyung · 21 September 2016, 10:59 AM

116655

Cru Jones · 21 September 2016, 12:22 PM

Get the YM for sure. Then the 5711 or 5712.

rebel_1 · 21 September 2016, 01:09 PM

I appreciate the responses. I'll see if my AD can let me try on the YM with the correct strap combination.

GB-man · 21 September 2016, 01:19 PM

Like them both but I'm back to being drunk on Rolex again. YM would be my choice.

jschmidtdmd · 21 September 2016, 01:55 PM

I would and will buy the yachmaster here. I would like it on a bracelet though, but beggars can't be choosers.

I do also like the acquanaut series though, but would likely be in the 5164r camp

CRDMMW · 21 September 2016, 10:06 PM

This one. Once you try it on, it's over!

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CRDMMW · 21 September 2016, 10:10 PM

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brettpaul · 22 September 2016, 12:13 AM

I had the 5167 for about 3 months and it just didn't sing to me after that - tried the YM on in Singapore recently and think it's simply stunning (not typically a PM guy). Go YM and I know you'll be happy - easy piece to move if you change your mind (which I doubt you will).

KarlS · 22 September 2016, 12:25 AM

I dumped my 116655 for $18500 after 10 months. We just never connected but I prefer it to the R primarily based on price

21 September 2016, 12:51 AM	#1
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	116655 RG YM vs PP 5167r For those of you who have both or have at least tried on both, which of these two would you prefer? The plus for the YM is the scratch resistant bezel vs the scratch magnet bezel of the 5167. Also, the Rolex website says the YM clasp has the easy link, another plus for the YM. I already have the 116622 with Blue dial, so that puts the PP slightly ahead, but I also have a 5712r, so that also kinda puts the playing field back to neutral. I would really appreciate your comments. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

21 September 2016, 06:25 AM	#9
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,763	No brainer for me, YM is spectacular imho __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

21 September 2016, 07:04 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,207	Had a 5167 for years, like you said scratch magnet. Besides that, the YM is just so superior in virtually every way (other than trans back to MB too). YM FTW. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

21 September 2016, 08:46 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Defitnely YM 116655 - without a doubt. I much prefer it over my old 5167R not even close. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 September 2016, 10:29 AM	#17
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Aquanaut __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

21 September 2016, 12:56 AM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	I have really been digging the YM it looks great and feels comfortable

21 September 2016, 01:11 AM	#3
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	I'd go YM. Aquanaut does nothing for me.

21 September 2016, 01:28 AM	#4
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	116655

21 September 2016, 01:47 AM	#5
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Easy one YM!, I had the SS aquanaut w Tiffany co-dial nice watch but hated the rotor noise (some find it endearing) and how easily its bezel scratched.

21 September 2016, 02:41 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	As you have the 5712r I would go for the 5164r. Fantastic watch.

21 September 2016, 03:09 AM	#7
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	My 5167r just got the sticking date issue lastnight. when I turned the hands to 2:34 in the morning, I push the crown back to the winding position, the date changed completely. Since then it changes the date at 2:34 everytime instead of midnight. It is now at the service center, just want to share the experience.

21 September 2016, 03:35 AM	#8
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	I would go with the YM since you already have the 5712r (great watch, btw).

21 September 2016, 06:31 AM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Pp

21 September 2016, 07:16 AM	#13
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Prefer the 5167 for a whole bunch of reasons, one of which is I don't go racing in my yacht, so a pointless complication. Before you completely crowd source your decision, do two things: 1. Post the same question on the Patek forum 2. Go try them both on

21 September 2016, 07:21 AM	#14
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Normally I'd say PP and not a huge YM fan, but I'm less of a 5167 fan, so in this case Rolex.

21 September 2016, 10:16 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Between those two...tough, but I'll go with the YM.

21 September 2016, 10:29 AM	#18
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 482	The YM by a mile. The Aquawart (what many PP aficionado's refer to it as) does not have one visually appealing feature to me. Like all PP's the movement craftsmanship has much merit, though PP's movements are nowhere near as robust or reliable as Rolex. The Rolex reliability has as much appeal as any finishing treatment, perlage, Geneva stripes or a blued screw!

21 September 2016, 10:59 AM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	116655

21 September 2016, 12:22 PM	#20
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	Get the YM for sure. Then the 5711 or 5712.

21 September 2016, 01:09 PM	#21
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I appreciate the responses. I'll see if my AD can let me try on the YM with the correct strap combination. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

21 September 2016, 01:19 PM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,356	Like them both but I'm back to being drunk on Rolex again. YM would be my choice.

21 September 2016, 01:55 PM	#23
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	I would and will buy the yachmaster here. I would like it on a bracelet though, but beggars can't be choosers. I do also like the acquanaut series though, but would likely be in the 5164r camp __________________ Watches!

21 September 2016, 10:06 PM	#24
CRDMMW Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 370	This one. Once you try it on, it's over! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 September 2016, 10:10 PM	#25
CRDMMW Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 370	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 September 2016, 12:13 AM	#26
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I had the 5167 for about 3 months and it just didn't sing to me after that - tried the YM on in Singapore recently and think it's simply stunning (not typically a PM guy). Go YM and I know you'll be happy - easy piece to move if you change your mind (which I doubt you will). __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

22 September 2016, 12:25 AM	#27
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	I dumped my 116655 for $18500 after 10 months. We just never connected but I prefer it to the R primarily based on price

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