Sub SS or YM -- Don't Like my Daytona.

[texex91]

Okay won't repost review of SS Daytona I received yesterday here (you can read under review section). Needless to say I am not as excited as I thought I would be.

However, I am back to the dilemma of tried and true SS Sub or something new like a YM Plat. Had tons of Subs and a new GMTIIC which I really liked. Thinking about something that is not as common (for good or for bad) as Sub, such as the platty YM.

Owners weigh in (especially those who own or owned YM Plat/SS).

[WatchTimes]

The bezel on the SS/Plat YM is a ding magnet!
If you are gentle with your watches its a very nice option.
If you beat them to death like I tend to I don't think its ideal
for a one watch guy.

[petesjag]

I had the same experience...traded it in for a TT and could not be happier..have you concidered the new sub LV? YM sounds like a nice choice too...

[texex91]

Hmmm, interesting. Didn't know that. It would be a daily wearer--but normally under a shirt cuff (unfortunately have a suit job).

[btinl]

Originally Posted by texex91

Hmmm, interesting. Didn't know that. It would be a daily wearer--but normally under a shirt cuff (unfortunately have a suit job).

The bezel will catch on some shirt cuffs.

[Dan2010]

I have thought long and hard about this and I have always come back to the Sub Date even though it is "common". There is a reason why it is "common" though. If you want something different, look at the NEW Explorer II that will be in stores in the next 4 months or so.

[horseco]

Originally Posted by Dan2010

I have thought long and hard about this and I have always come back to the Sub Date even though it is "common". There is a reason why it is "common" though. If you want something different, look at the NEW Explorer II that will be in stores in the next 4 months or so.

I vote the same way, 42mm Expl II

[Cato]

Give it some time, it will grow on you.

[mjrennie]

New TT Blue Sub, it keeps on pleasing me, every day. I like it more and more. The dial, the bezel, the gold, it all fascinates me.

[learpilot]

I had a Plat yachty I just sold ! to be honest I just kind of got bored with it.

[cdnwatchguy]

looks as good as the sun shining off a platinum Yachtmaster. My poor photographic skills can't capture it.

[glimmer]

I vote YM. I just got mine and I couldn't be happier with it. It might be a ding magnet, but only if you're not that careful. You couldn't go wrong with either choice, but if you're a suit kind of guy maybe a YM could be a dressier way to go.

[mgsimmer]

I would go with the Sub as I think it is more versatile and less subject to visible dings and scratches. That said, the Platty YM is great for dressier under the shirt cuff days.

[dsio]

Sub-C 4tw, ding-proof bezel, maintenance easy bracelet, easily adjustable clasp.

[MortgageGuy]

I had a YM too... just sold it about a month ago. It is a beautiful watch however it never got any wrist time from me. I dont know what it was but I rarely wore it. Never had any issues with scratches or the bezel due to the fact that my winder is very easy on my watches

For me it just looked better on others than it did on me. Do you still have the GMT C? I love mine or perhaps the Sub C/Sub C LV???

[Puffy]

i've got both a Sub and a YM. Both are classics and are great for any situation, work, play or formal

you'll love the dial on the YM!

[texex91]

Hmmm, really leaning going back to my roots--116610LN. I really do like the new improvements they have made to this classic.

I do like the polished center links on the YM though...

[nauticajoe]

Seems like you've already made up your mind. Get the SubC!

[buke45]

I sold my SS/Plat YM after a couple of months because I could not get used to the MonoTone color. Its a beautiful watch but its all gray.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by buke45

I sold my SS/Plat YM after a couple of months because I could not get used to the MonoTone color. Its a beautiful watch but its all gray.

That's what has always put me off about the SS/Plat YM

[Darlinboy]

Never been a fan of the yatchmaster personally. To each his own.

There's a Rolex for every wrist! Just gotta find yours!

[texex91]

OK...great, great feedback!! This is why I love TRF. Sub C 116610LN it's going to be (kinda where I was leaning)!

Now out for the quest on a new one...

[HL65]

Good move!

[watchf]

Originally Posted by buke45

I sold my SS/Plat YM after a couple of months because I could not get used to the MonoTone color. Its a beautiful watch but its all gray.

I would change the gray to platinum coloured That was what attracted me to the ss/Plat YM in the first place especially with the matt platinum bezel and dazzling dial. The SubC LN's ceramic bezel actually catches more light than the YM's bezel though due to the reflective nature of the ceramic.

Both wears differently. Both are nice

[Puffy]

Love the YM... certainly nothing grey and dull about it....









BUT, the Sub is nice too....

[dsio]

Might not be dull but hard to argue it isn't grey lol

[dricig]

Lot's of good choices.
Lots of Sub's,
but have you ever tried a Seadweller

dave

[capote]

Don't like the YM personally. I would go with the 16610 LV. If you get bored of the green you could always get a black bezel

[Cabaiguan]

My opinion is Sub-C all the way. Not even a second thought about it. The watch is meant to be worn all the time. I wear it with suits, jeans and everything in between. The brushed finish can be kept pristine with a ScotchBrite, the clasp is a pleasure to use and the materials used are close to bullet-proof. I really can't find fault with the watch. I have sold everything else and have just the Speedie and Sub-C...and the Sub gets 80% of the wrist time. I go back to it time and time again.

Do yourself a favor and get one.

[HDHNTER]

Originally Posted by kcmo

that's what has always put me off about the ss/plat ym

+1