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enjoythemusic · 8 November 2022, 09:46 AM

Wait, get what you truly desire.

Mis3 · 8 November 2022, 09:51 AM

I would wait for the SubC-41.
If you also like the YM, go signup in another AD.

al7391z · 8 November 2022, 10:22 AM

Similar experience. I wanted a LV and, shortly after putting in the request for it, I was offered the exact same blue dial YM. I passed on it with little thought because it’s not what I wanted but felt regret not buying it about a month later. Several months later got the call for the LV. I’m glad I waited and I have no desire for the YM. It is a niece piece though.

Chewbacca · 8 November 2022, 10:27 AM

At this point, what’s another 9 months?

GST15 · 8 November 2022, 11:55 PM

I have both the Submariner (ND) as well as the YM 40 Rhodium. Of course it is a personal choice, but they are very different watches. The YM is by far the most comfortable watch that I own. Wears close to the wrist, and wears smaller than the Sub. More like a Daytona fit. The submariner is a classic, but the YM is more versatile, and can be casual or dressy. If you had your heart set on the Sub, you should probably wait. In my case, the YM was offered first, so I took it, and got the Sub about 18 months later. Good luck and congrats. You can't go wrong.

travisb · 9 November 2022, 08:54 PM

Only get the YM if you like it more than the Sub. Otherwise you're settling.

Kenny G · 8 November 2022, 11:05 AM

If your heart is set on the sub, the yachty won’t be able to curb your desire.

I’d wait unless you love the YM as much as you love the sub. If so, buy it, because it may get you closer to getting the call for your sub.

mfm22 · 8 November 2022, 11:06 AM

Do you have a nice watch to wear now ? If so then wait for the watch you really want .

You could roll the dice and switch to YM. I'd switch only if the YM was available now .

HogwldFLTR · 8 November 2022, 11:21 AM

I too prefer the YM to a Sub and also prefer Bluesy or Starbucks as alternatives. Also not all YMs are the same. I've had five and six digit subs but like a bit more color in my life. Which YM dial were you looking at?

dannyboy123 · 8 November 2022, 11:52 AM

I'm lucky enough to have both, the sub I've had for 25 years and the YM about a year. I like them both, but I'm somewhat bored of the sub and I currently prefer the YM.

stark1 · 8 November 2022, 12:29 PM

Wait. As others have said, after the YM purchase, you'll still want the Sub. If you get the Sub first, you'll totally forget about the YM.

csaltphoto · 8 November 2022, 12:41 PM

It depends. If you have always wanted a sub (like for years) then only a sub will do. On the other hand if the sub was what got you into the AD and the YM caught your eye that might be your watch. I'm a sub owner and wanted one half my life, so I was super happy when I finally got one. That being said I've always liked the YM.

George58 · 8 November 2022, 07:45 PM

wait for the icon don't settle for a fu fu half a.. sub what a be

APWhale · 8 November 2022, 11:40 PM

The YM is a nicer watch. And makes you not just another sub wearer...

beshannon · 8 November 2022, 11:46 PM

I would get what I want

H25B · 9 November 2022, 01:12 AM

Stick with what you really want. Don’t buy something you don’t want in the hopes of it helping you get offered something you do want.

alphadweller · 9 November 2022, 02:42 AM

My take on the Sub vs. the YM boils down to this (tongue in cheek):

Take the blue pill, buy a pedestrian and utilitarian looking black Sub. Sleep with the peace of mind you have what everybody else wants. If all aspire to own one, it must be good, right? Stay in the numbing and reassuring beaten path. Follow the social media influencers for inspiration on your choices in watches.

Take the red pill, buy the Yacht-Master and step into another dimension, a world of connoisseurs who understand the subtleties and sophistication of such an exquisite and elegant sports timepiece. Appreciate its rounded case edges and curvaceous lugs embracing your wrist to perfection. Enjoy the convenience of its butter-smooth bi-directional bezel. Most won’t agree with your choice but you don't follow the herd. Instead, you are your own boss and need nobody's validation and pat on the shoulder. You are now at the turning point separating men from boys.

Muahahahahahahaha!

serkanyerdan · 9 November 2022, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadweller

My take on the Sub vs. the YM boils down to this (tongue in cheek):

Take the blue pill, buy a pedestrian and utilitarian looking black Sub. Sleep with the peace of mind you have what everybody else wants. If all aspire to own one, it must be good, right? Stay in the numbing and reassuring beaten path. Follow the social media influencers for inspiration on your choices in watches.

Take the red pill, buy the Yacht-Master and step into another dimension, a world of connoisseurs who understand the subtleties and sophistication of such an exquisite and elegant sports timepiece. Appreciate its rounded case edges and curvaceous lugs embracing your wrist to perfection. Enjoy the convenience of its butter-smooth bi-directional bezel. Most won’t agree with your choice but you don't follow the herd. Instead, you are your own boss and need nobody's validation and pat on the shoulder. You are now at the turning point separating men from boys.

Muahahahahahahaha!

Even Neo didn't take this long to decide or wait

kg19989 · 9 November 2022, 02:54 AM

Agree with those who say wait. If you are after a sub then the Yachtmaster won't make you happy. It is just a new shiny object and that shine will wear off.

alphadweller · 9 November 2022, 03:07 AM

Where's @Goose 104? Goose, talk to me (we need your amazing pictures of the YM).

Goose 104 · 9 November 2022, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Where's @Goose 104? Goose, talk to me (we need your amazing pictures of the YM).

ha ha well thanks, but I have probably spammed enough YM threads on Rolexforums with tonnes of photos already

serkanyerdan · 9 November 2022, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose 104

ha ha well thanks, but I have probably spammed enough YM threads on Rolexforums with tonnes of photos already

I'll be happy to see some

Goose 104 · 10 November 2022, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serkanyerdan

I'll be happy to see some

Sure well here some of my shots of my YM40. I have to say I love it more than my Sub. I apologise in advance for the torrent of images!

MichelleP · 11 November 2022, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose 104

Sure well here some of my shots of my YM40. I have to say I love it more than my Sub. I apologise in advance for the torrent of images!

These pics make me regret selling mine.

RoRoRo · 9 November 2022, 05:03 AM

If the sub was offered instead of the YM40 then would you think twice about the YM?

Ny325 · 9 November 2022, 10:29 AM

Wait for what you originally wanted.

sevykor · 9 November 2022, 10:59 AM

Buy what you really want or you’ll end up owning both - not a bad thing either.

jamesbondOO7 · 9 November 2022, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevykor

Buy what you really want or you’ll end up owning both - not a bad thing either.

well said

gwozhog · 9 November 2022, 11:02 AM

Get the seadweller. easier to get than a sub and a better watch. It wears comfortable too reguardless of what people say.

Bill2e · 11 November 2022, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Get the seadweller. easier to get than a sub and a better watch. It wears comfortable too reguardless of what people say.

This is the answer, It like a sub, but for adults...........

8 November 2022, 09:46 AM	#1
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8 November 2022, 11:21 AM	#9
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	I too prefer the YM to a Sub and also prefer Bluesy or Starbucks as alternatives. Also not all YMs are the same. I've had five and six digit subs but like a bit more color in my life. Which YM dial were you looking at? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

8 November 2022, 11:46 PM	#15
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would get what I want __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

9 November 2022, 11:02 AM	#29
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Get the seadweller. easier to get than a sub and a better watch. It wears comfortable too reguardless of what people say. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

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8 November 2022, 09:51 AM	#2
Mis3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 357	I would wait for the SubC-41. If you also like the YM, go signup in another AD.

8 November 2022, 10:22 AM	#3
al7391z "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 256	Similar experience. I wanted a LV and, shortly after putting in the request for it, I was offered the exact same blue dial YM. I passed on it with little thought because it’s not what I wanted but felt regret not buying it about a month later. Several months later got the call for the LV. I’m glad I waited and I have no desire for the YM. It is a niece piece though.

8 November 2022, 10:27 AM	#4
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	At this point, what’s another 9 months?

8 November 2022, 11:55 PM	#5
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,967	I have both the Submariner (ND) as well as the YM 40 Rhodium. Of course it is a personal choice, but they are very different watches. The YM is by far the most comfortable watch that I own. Wears close to the wrist, and wears smaller than the Sub. More like a Daytona fit. The submariner is a classic, but the YM is more versatile, and can be casual or dressy. If you had your heart set on the Sub, you should probably wait. In my case, the YM was offered first, so I took it, and got the Sub about 18 months later. Good luck and congrats. You can't go wrong.

9 November 2022, 08:54 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Only get the YM if you like it more than the Sub. Otherwise you're settling.

8 November 2022, 11:05 AM	#7
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 1,106	If your heart is set on the sub, the yachty won’t be able to curb your desire. I’d wait unless you love the YM as much as you love the sub. If so, buy it, because it may get you closer to getting the call for your sub.

8 November 2022, 11:06 AM	#8
mfm22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: NY Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 488	Do you have a nice watch to wear now ? If so then wait for the watch you really want . You could roll the dice and switch to YM. I'd switch only if the YM was available now .

8 November 2022, 11:52 AM	#10
dannyboy123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LonZealand Posts: 830	I'm lucky enough to have both, the sub I've had for 25 years and the YM about a year. I like them both, but I'm somewhat bored of the sub and I currently prefer the YM.

8 November 2022, 12:29 PM	#11
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,505	Wait. As others have said, after the YM purchase, you'll still want the Sub. If you get the Sub first, you'll totally forget about the YM.

8 November 2022, 12:41 PM	#12
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,429	It depends. If you have always wanted a sub (like for years) then only a sub will do. On the other hand if the sub was what got you into the AD and the YM caught your eye that might be your watch. I'm a sub owner and wanted one half my life, so I was super happy when I finally got one. That being said I've always liked the YM.

8 November 2022, 07:45 PM	#13
George58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Home Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 837	wait for the icon don't settle for a fu fu half a.. sub what a be

8 November 2022, 11:40 PM	#14
APWhale Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Le Brassus Watch: Code 11.59 Posts: 296	The YM is a nicer watch. And makes you not just another sub wearer...

9 November 2022, 01:12 AM	#16
H25B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Midwest Watch: BLNR, SD43, OP31 Posts: 425	Stick with what you really want. Don’t buy something you don’t want in the hopes of it helping you get offered something you do want.

9 November 2022, 02:42 AM	#17
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	My take on the Sub vs. the YM boils down to this (tongue in cheek): Take the blue pill, buy a pedestrian and utilitarian looking black Sub. Sleep with the peace of mind you have what everybody else wants. If all aspire to own one, it must be good, right? Stay in the numbing and reassuring beaten path. Follow the social media influencers for inspiration on your choices in watches. Take the red pill, buy the Yacht-Master and step into another dimension, a world of connoisseurs who understand the subtleties and sophistication of such an exquisite and elegant sports timepiece. Appreciate its rounded case edges and curvaceous lugs embracing your wrist to perfection. Enjoy the convenience of its butter-smooth bi-directional bezel. Most won’t agree with your choice but you don't follow the herd. Instead, you are your own boss and need nobody's validation and pat on the shoulder. You are now at the turning point separating men from boys. Muahahahahahahaha!

9 November 2022, 02:54 AM	#19
kg19989 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Keith Location: San Antonio Watch: SD 16600 Z Series Posts: 435	Agree with those who say wait. If you are after a sub then the Yachtmaster won't make you happy. It is just a new shiny object and that shine will wear off.

9 November 2022, 03:07 AM	#20
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Where's @Goose 104? Goose, talk to me (we need your amazing pictures of the YM).

9 November 2022, 05:03 AM	#25
RoRoRo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: U.K. Watch: YM40 Posts: 855	If the sub was offered instead of the YM40 then would you think twice about the YM?

9 November 2022, 10:29 AM	#26
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	Wait for what you originally wanted.

9 November 2022, 10:59 AM	#27
sevykor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	Buy what you really want or you’ll end up owning both - not a bad thing either.

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