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SuperJones · 13 May 2016, 04:42 PM

Here's the situation:

Enjoying the new model AP Navy for 1,5 years now. Great watch!

But... I am getting the 44mm steel ceramic offshore whatever hapens later this year. Prefer the looks and ceramic bezel. So this is a no breaner.

I am thinking of trading my 2014 Navy plus cash for a precious metal piece.

So what shall I do???

Yellow gold Rolex Yachtmaster 2

Or:
Around 8K more and get:

Rosegold 44mm Offshore

If I go for the Offshore it means that I have both steel and gold version of this watch.

Or is there something else I should consider?

I like BIG watches (no Hublot fan)

Here are pictures of my two candidates taken at two different AD's.
The YM2 pic was taken 2 weeks ago and the AP about one year ago.

All suggestions/advises are welcome.

CHEERS!

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Hairdude1 · 13 May 2016, 04:44 PM

Tough call... Go AP!

eonflux · 13 May 2016, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Tough call... Go AP!

Beautiful pic!

Between those 2: AP >>> YM2

You get a date, and the timing function is more useful on the AP

Plus, IMO the AP RG looks much better than the YG YM2

1William · 13 May 2016, 09:00 PM

I prefer the YM II on your wrist. If you are going PM go all the way.

yannis · 13 May 2016, 09:43 PM

Tough choice. Perhaps AP.

Patton250 · 13 May 2016, 09:54 PM

I don't like the YM. If you were thinking all gold sub that would be different. I like the AP much more. Thay all look great on you.

77T · 13 May 2016, 10:04 PM

If big matters most, you'll get the AP. Also think you'll get more use out of the chrono vs regatta countdown timer.

But if the YM II does win out, have to say the WG model has some appeal with its less busy bezel/dial contrasts.

Not my pic

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gummy · 13 May 2016, 10:12 PM

YG Rolex YM2 vs AP RG 44mm

AP all day long...

AK797 · 13 May 2016, 10:41 PM

The 44 RG is the top dog here so that is a must for me. I'd get the YM2 in SS or even better TT with RG, for diversity, but if you have 2 44s, I gotta say, brother, you feel no pain.

robbonds · 13 May 2016, 11:47 PM

44mm RG AP >>>>>>>any rolex

simongpaez · 14 May 2016, 12:02 AM

AP out of the 2

flyboyx999 · 14 May 2016, 03:21 AM

RG AP all the way between the 2

texex91 · 14 May 2016, 03:37 AM

AP RG 44mm. Not even close for me.

AMCK87 · 14 May 2016, 03:55 AM

The AP over the YM2 no question, but I'm not so keen on having 2 of the same model in different metals. If I were in your shoes I'd likely keep the navy and get the 44Rg or if you are dead seat on getting the 44SS, I would trade the navy + cash for the all RG Royal Oak Chrono. Win win.

el1125 · 14 May 2016, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummy

YG Rolex YM2 vs AP RG 44mm

AP all day long...

I agree with this. The Rolex isn't to shabby either though

mickyd329 · 14 May 2016, 02:26 PM

[QUOTE=AMehta87;6696645]The AP over the YM2 no question, but I'm not so keen on having 2 of the same model in different metals.

That's what I thought too before adding the 44RG to the 44FC I already had. After having both, it doesn't even feel like the 2 models are the same. The difference in color, dial, and material really makes it feel like they are completely different.

To the OP. 44RG all the way. It's really a beast of a watch and you will enjoy it much more than the YM. Good luck on your decision!

Aldino · 14 May 2016, 03:18 PM

Dat is simpel, AP 44 in RG is gewoonweg op een heel andere niveau dan de Rolex YMII in RG. Ik had zelf de Rolex YMII in SS en heb het weg gedaan voor de AP 44 in SS. Ik heb er geen dag spijt van gehad. Trouwens de AP 44SO en de AP 44RO zien er inderdaad heel verschillend uit! Success!!!

SuperJones · 14 May 2016, 03:57 PM

Thanks for all your feedback guys!!!!

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lapince · 14 May 2016, 08:01 PM

AP, but to be honest I wouldn't wear the YM if one was given to me, not my taste at all, but the AP is a great watch

SearChart · 14 May 2016, 08:03 PM

Never been a YM fan, AP all the way!

Johnnie Peh · 14 May 2016, 10:07 PM

AP all the way. Especially the 44mm's. It looks and feel like a watch made for the future... OK i may be biased here. But once uyou ve put one on your wrist you will feel it

robbonds · 14 May 2016, 10:18 PM

AP 44mm RG >>>>>>>>any rolex

lapince · 14 May 2016, 10:38 PM

To put it this way the YM is blingy and not very classy, the AP is also blingy, though less, but very classy, when I tried one on I really liked it, and I usually am not interested in watches with complications that I will not use, and chrono is one of them, but this one has awesome design, the fact that you can see a finely made and finished movement on one but not on the other is also a positive factor for me, I know you look more at the front, but a nice back always puts a smile on my face, quite like women actually

SuperJones · 14 May 2016, 11:40 PM

20 reactions so far:

YM2: 0 votes
AP: 20 votes :-)

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watchlover135 · 17 May 2016, 06:21 PM

I would get the sunburst gold submariner to add variety to your collection. It's much nicer than a yacht master IMO. And a stunning piece. Plus you get a gold bracelet instead of a strap.

Nyquist · 23 May 2016, 10:27 AM

Love the AP. Not too keen on the YM2.

Jareddad · 23 May 2016, 01:36 PM

AP all the way.

locutus49 · 23 May 2016, 01:43 PM

That gold sub rocks.

HL65 · 23 May 2016, 07:16 PM

Get the 44 and call it a day.

Mainewatchman · 23 May 2016, 10:02 PM

AP! As others have said, not a fan of the YM. I feel it screams look at me.

13 May 2016, 04:42 PM	#1
SuperJones "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 111	Dillema..! Here's the situation: Enjoying the new model AP Navy for 1,5 years now. Great watch! But... I am getting the 44mm steel ceramic offshore whatever hapens later this year. Prefer the looks and ceramic bezel. So this is a no breaner. I am thinking of trading my 2014 Navy plus cash for a precious metal piece. So what shall I do??? Yellow gold Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Or: Around 8K more and get: Rosegold 44mm Offshore If I go for the Offshore it means that I have both steel and gold version of this watch. Or is there something else I should consider? I like BIG watches (no Hublot fan) Here are pictures of my two candidates taken at two different AD's. The YM2 pic was taken 2 weeks ago and the AP about one year ago. All suggestions/advises are welcome. CHEERS! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Tapatalk

13 May 2016, 04:44 PM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Tough call... Go AP! Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

13 May 2016, 09:43 PM	#5
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Tough choice. Perhaps AP. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

13 May 2016, 09:54 PM	#6
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	I don't like the YM. If you were thinking all gold sub that would be different. I like the AP much more. Thay all look great on you. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

13 May 2016, 10:04 PM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,010	Dillema..! If big matters most, you'll get the AP. Also think you'll get more use out of the chrono vs regatta countdown timer. But if the YM II does win out, have to say the WG model has some appeal with its less busy bezel/dial contrasts. Not my pic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 May 2016, 09:00 PM	#4
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I prefer the YM II on your wrist. If you are going PM go all the way.

13 May 2016, 10:12 PM	#8
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	YG Rolex YM2 vs AP RG 44mm AP all day long...

13 May 2016, 10:41 PM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The 44 RG is the top dog here so that is a must for me. I'd get the YM2 in SS or even better TT with RG, for diversity, but if you have 2 44s, I gotta say, brother, you feel no pain.

13 May 2016, 11:47 PM	#10
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	44mm RG AP >>>>>>>any rolex __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

14 May 2016, 12:02 AM	#11
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	AP out of the 2

14 May 2016, 03:21 AM	#12
flyboyx999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: charlotte, NC Posts: 256	RG AP all the way between the 2

14 May 2016, 03:37 AM	#13
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	AP RG 44mm. Not even close for me.

14 May 2016, 03:55 AM	#14
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	The AP over the YM2 no question, but I'm not so keen on having 2 of the same model in different metals. If I were in your shoes I'd likely keep the navy and get the 44Rg or if you are dead seat on getting the 44SS, I would trade the navy + cash for the all RG Royal Oak Chrono. Win win. Last edited by AMehta87; 14 May 2016 at 03:56 AM.. Reason: Typo

14 May 2016, 02:26 PM	#16
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	[QUOTE=AMehta87;6696645]The AP over the YM2 no question, but I'm not so keen on having 2 of the same model in different metals. That's what I thought too before adding the 44RG to the 44FC I already had. After having both, it doesn't even feel like the 2 models are the same. The difference in color, dial, and material really makes it feel like they are completely different. To the OP. 44RG all the way. It's really a beast of a watch and you will enjoy it much more than the YM. Good luck on your decision! Attached Images

14 May 2016, 03:18 PM	#17
Aldino "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 60	Dat is simpel, AP 44 in RG is gewoonweg op een heel andere niveau dan de Rolex YMII in RG. Ik had zelf de Rolex YMII in SS en heb het weg gedaan voor de AP 44 in SS. Ik heb er geen dag spijt van gehad. Trouwens de AP 44SO en de AP 44RO zien er inderdaad heel verschillend uit! Success!!!

14 May 2016, 03:57 PM	#18
SuperJones "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 111	Thanks for all your feedback guys!!!! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Tapatalk

14 May 2016, 08:01 PM	#19
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	AP, but to be honest I wouldn't wear the YM if one was given to me, not my taste at all, but the AP is a great watch

14 May 2016, 10:07 PM	#21
Johnnie Peh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Singapore Watch: 44 SS 44 RG. Posts: 117	AP all the way. Especially the 44mm's. It looks and feel like a watch made for the future... OK i may be biased here. But once uyou ve put one on your wrist you will feel it

14 May 2016, 10:18 PM	#22
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	AP 44mm RG >>>>>>>>any rolex __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

14 May 2016, 10:38 PM	#23
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	To put it this way the YM is blingy and not very classy, the AP is also blingy, though less, but very classy, when I tried one on I really liked it, and I usually am not interested in watches with complications that I will not use, and chrono is one of them, but this one has awesome design, the fact that you can see a finely made and finished movement on one but not on the other is also a positive factor for me, I know you look more at the front, but a nice back always puts a smile on my face, quite like women actually

14 May 2016, 11:40 PM	#24
SuperJones "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 111	20 reactions so far: YM2: 0 votes AP: 20 votes :-) Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Tapatalk

17 May 2016, 06:21 PM	#25
watchlover135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 124	Dillema..! I would get the sunburst gold submariner to add variety to your collection. It's much nicer than a yacht master IMO. And a stunning piece. Plus you get a gold bracelet instead of a strap. Attached Images

23 May 2016, 10:27 AM	#26
Nyquist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Watch: AP Royal Oak 15300 Posts: 159	Love the AP. Not too keen on the YM2.

23 May 2016, 01:36 PM	#27
Jareddad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 326	AP all the way.

23 May 2016, 01:43 PM	#28
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	That gold sub rocks.

23 May 2016, 07:16 PM	#29
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Get the 44 and call it a day. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 May 2016, 10:02 PM	#30
Mainewatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Maine Watch: AP & Patek Posts: 462	AP! As others have said, not a fan of the YM. I feel it screams look at me.

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