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Cayman981 · 2 October 2013, 05:28 PM

Hello everybody. i'm in the process of purchasing my first rolex and after visiting AD and trying them, i've narrowed with the GMT master II TT or Yacht MasterII SS with blue bezel. I was given 12% off retail price with GMTII and 15% with YMII but i'm torn as to which is the better watch for the money. Any advice or comments are welcome and much appreciated. Thank you

Steve748 · 2 October 2013, 05:55 PM

Buy the GMT2c unless you race Yachts

viper9669 · 2 October 2013, 06:02 PM

Gmt II TT is a great choice, perhaps the Yachtmaster II could be your next Rolex down the road :)

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Cayman981 · 2 October 2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve748

Buy the GMT2c unless you race Yachts

Should i get the TT or SS? 12% of MSRP a good price? Thank you for the comment...

Cayman981 · 2 October 2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper9669

Gmt II TT is a great choice, perhaps the Yachtmaster II could be your next Rolex down the road :)

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Do you think the GMTII TT or SS keep its resale value and will be able to trade for YMII? Thank you for your comment....

kilyung · 2 October 2013, 06:13 PM

I love both models but would get GMT first.

Cayman981 · 2 October 2013, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I love both models but would get GMT first.

Would you say 12% off MSRP for GMTII TT a good buy? Thank you for the comment and it helps me with my decision...

CWIN · 2 October 2013, 06:26 PM

GMT all the way for me. Also, 12% is decent but not stellar. Perhaps try a trusted seller on TRF.

travisb · 2 October 2013, 06:39 PM

GMT first. 12% isn't bad, but as Chris said, there are better deals to be found.
Good luck.

AK797 · 2 October 2013, 06:43 PM

The blue YM is very attractive but as the guys said the GMTc might be better as the first. TTs are generally selling for 20% off with trusted sellers.

Singslinger · 2 October 2013, 07:09 PM

The YM II is surely a standout first purchase, so I would go with that!

Both however, are very nice watches so you can't really go wrong with either.

SixPak · 2 October 2013, 07:13 PM

You don't have to race Yachts to own to YMII. It's a highly unique and attractive piece but at a very high price point considering it's SS. If you can swing it, no question I'd go for this piece.

samsam · 2 October 2013, 07:37 PM

One of my favorite references is the TT GMTII. But I might be biased cuz I really don't like the YM line.

Steve748 · 2 October 2013, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cayman981

Should I get the TT or SS? 12% of MSRP a good price? Thank you for the comment...

As you are thinking about price and value get the SS one as it will be easier to move on if or when you decide on a change. TT does not sell as well as the SS ones.

HL65 · 2 October 2013, 08:10 PM

Buy a YMII unless you fly planes.

Buy whichever one sings to you the most. Doesn't much matter what we think as you are one who will wear it! Happy hunting....Cheers,

Urosfan · 2 October 2013, 08:48 PM

I would do gmt 2 as my first

Doug T · 2 October 2013, 09:49 PM

GMT II all the way.

mjclark32 · 2 October 2013, 09:51 PM

I'd probably go GMT as my first, but that YMII is pretty awesome....

watchwatcher · 2 October 2013, 09:53 PM

Putting money aside, I would go GMT, for no other reason than I think the GMT is more of a "go to" watch. The YM, while a fantastic looking piece, is (to me, of course) just not as much of an everyday wearer.

Does have a cool timer countdown function though...

Cc1966 · 2 October 2013, 09:53 PM

My best advise to you is to try each one on (together at same AD) and see how you really feel. Forget about pricing, etc. - but which one you LIKE better. Here's your answer....

DreambreaX · 2 October 2013, 10:03 PM

YM2 FOR GOLD

GMT for steel - two tone

subtona · 2 October 2013, 10:18 PM

Gmt

slim4511 · 2 October 2013, 10:27 PM

Between those two, I say the GMT IIc in SS.

jjnd08 · 2 October 2013, 10:31 PM

If price isn't an issue, YM II in SS; but if you're going YG, I would go GMTII.

nick c · 2 October 2013, 10:32 PM

Ym ii

Tooomey · 2 October 2013, 10:53 PM

I was in a similar situation between all sport models at first as I love them all and narrowed it down to SS GMT II black bezel and GMT II black and blue. I love the yacht but even the platinum bezel can't compete with ceramic IMO. You need to go to AD and spend a good hour or Two trying on and get the one you love.

12% is good amount from AD new. I only got 6% off and I was happy with that. Yes you can do better on this site but it's Grey market. Not that it's bad but for your first purchase and extra few % it is worth getting new directly from AD With no worries or concerns IMO.

Keep us updated....

Roller07 · 2 October 2013, 10:57 PM

GMT first.

kilyung · 2 October 2013, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreambreaX

YM2 FOR GOLD

GMT for steel - two tone

Both for YG

mannyv11 · 2 October 2013, 11:38 PM

YM II all the way.

alexthegreat123 · 2 October 2013, 11:44 PM

YM II...a bit more complicated which I like

2 October 2013, 05:28 PM	#1
Cayman981 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 27	GMTII or YMII Hello everybody. i'm in the process of purchasing my first rolex and after visiting AD and trying them, i've narrowed with the GMT master II TT or Yacht MasterII SS with blue bezel. I was given 12% off retail price with GMTII and 15% with YMII but i'm torn as to which is the better watch for the money. Any advice or comments are welcome and much appreciated. Thank you

2 October 2013, 06:26 PM	#8
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	GMT all the way for me. Also, 12% is decent but not stellar. Perhaps try a trusted seller on TRF. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

2 October 2013, 07:13 PM	#12
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Apples and oranges. You don't have to race Yachts to own to YMII. It's a highly unique and attractive piece but at a very high price point considering it's SS. If you can swing it, no question I'd go for this piece.

2 October 2013, 08:10 PM	#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	Buy a YMII unless you fly planes. Buy whichever one sings to you the most. Doesn't much matter what we think as you are one who will wear it! Happy hunting....Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 October 2013, 09:51 PM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'd probably go GMT as my first, but that YMII is pretty awesome.... __________________

2 October 2013, 05:55 PM	#2
Steve748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: San Diego Watch: GMT2c & LVc Posts: 220	Buy the GMT2c unless you race Yachts

2 October 2013, 06:02 PM	#3
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Gmt II TT is a great choice, perhaps the Yachtmaster II could be your next Rolex down the road :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2013, 06:13 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I love both models but would get GMT first.

2 October 2013, 06:39 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	GMT first. 12% isn't bad, but as Chris said, there are better deals to be found. Good luck.

2 October 2013, 06:43 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The blue YM is very attractive but as the guys said the GMTc might be better as the first. TTs are generally selling for 20% off with trusted sellers.

2 October 2013, 07:09 PM	#11
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The YM II is surely a standout first purchase, so I would go with that! Both however, are very nice watches so you can't really go wrong with either.

2 October 2013, 07:37 PM	#13
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	One of my favorite references is the TT GMTII. But I might be biased cuz I really don't like the YM line.

2 October 2013, 08:48 PM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	I would do gmt 2 as my first

2 October 2013, 09:49 PM	#17
Doug T "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Anola, Manitoba Watch: GMT Master 11 Posts: 431	GMT II all the way.

2 October 2013, 09:53 PM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Putting money aside, I would go GMT, for no other reason than I think the GMT is more of a "go to" watch. The YM, while a fantastic looking piece, is (to me, of course) just not as much of an everyday wearer. Does have a cool timer countdown function though...

2 October 2013, 09:53 PM	#20
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	My best advise to you is to try each one on (together at same AD) and see how you really feel. Forget about pricing, etc. - but which one you LIKE better. Here's your answer.... __________________ "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

2 October 2013, 10:03 PM	#21
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	YM2 FOR GOLD GMT for steel - two tone

2 October 2013, 10:18 PM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,602	Gmt __________________

2 October 2013, 10:27 PM	#23
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	Between those two, I say the GMT IIc in SS. __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

2 October 2013, 10:31 PM	#24
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	If price isn't an issue, YM II in SS; but if you're going YG, I would go GMTII.

2 October 2013, 10:32 PM	#25
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Ym ii

2 October 2013, 10:53 PM	#26
Tooomey "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: JT Location: Mass Hole Watch: your step... Posts: 268	I was in a similar situation between all sport models at first as I love them all and narrowed it down to SS GMT II black bezel and GMT II black and blue. I love the yacht but even the platinum bezel can't compete with ceramic IMO. You need to go to AD and spend a good hour or Two trying on and get the one you love. 12% is good amount from AD new. I only got 6% off and I was happy with that. Yes you can do better on this site but it's Grey market. Not that it's bad but for your first purchase and extra few % it is worth getting new directly from AD With no worries or concerns IMO. Keep us updated.... __________________ You wanna have a good time, you gotta have a good watch!

2 October 2013, 10:57 PM	#27
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	GMT first.

2 October 2013, 11:38 PM	#29
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,512	YM II all the way.

2 October 2013, 11:44 PM	#30
alexthegreat123 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: GMT 16710 w/ 3186 Posts: 8,416	YM II...a bit more complicated which I like __________________ GMT Master II 16710 w/3186 "M" Coke SeaDweller 16600 "M"

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