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lorsban · 5 September 2011, 02:48 PM

Hey guys,

If you were to choose between these two watches, which would it be? Why is that your choice?

I'm kind of torn between these two. I have the 16613 but I've been thinking about trading up to a YM but so far, I'm on the fence. Can't have both, that's the condition. Has to be one or the other.

regards,

lorsban

chiko323 · 5 September 2011, 02:54 PM

Wow, I've never seriously considered a 16613 for myself, but that pic of yours is so beautiful, I want one now!

docmarioce · 5 September 2011, 02:56 PM

16613 is my choice. YM too heavy for my taste. But I might be a little biased

horseco · 5 September 2011, 03:08 PM

Honestly, I would have to flip a coin... In this rare case I like them equally...

lorsban · 5 September 2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiko323

Wow, I've never seriously considered a 16613 for myself, but that pic of yours is so beautiful, I want one now!

Haha! Thanks! I'm glad I somewhat broadened your horizon.

lorsban · 5 September 2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docmarioce

16613 is my choice. YM too heavy for my taste. But I might be a little biased

Well, according to the poll, YM isn't getting a lot of love.

I have only tried on the YM once in Japan and I didn't find it too heavy. Well, I've owned watches way way heavier than both the YM and Sub. My Anonimo is probably the same weight as both of these put together! So, maybe that's why.

The 16613 is probably lighter because the center links aren't solid?

dpkong · 5 September 2011, 04:07 PM

i would rather have both!! but i am looking to buy the 16613LB before YM

glimmer · 5 September 2011, 04:26 PM

Difficult choice...I have the YM but as someone said earlier, your Blue Sub looks really nice too. But seeing that you have a TT DJ, I guess having the YM would balance everything out (unless your DJ has a silver dial)...good luck!

TSW · 5 September 2011, 04:45 PM

Classic Sub hands down!

lorsban · 5 September 2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glimmer

Difficult choice...I have the YM but as someone said earlier, your Blue Sub looks really nice too. But seeing that you have a TT DJ, I guess having the YM would balance everything out (unless your DJ has a silver dial)...good luck!

My DJ has a "champagne" or gold dial. But, I don't get to use it that often, unfortunately. Thing is, I find that watch to be on the dressy side.

Usage wise, I see both the YM and Sub to be more or less equal, except the YM has a tad more versatility on its side, being that it's all silver and not too blingy.

The Sub is TT, but the blue gives it a casual look as well. But, what I really like about the blue is it's iridescent quality. I love how the hue shifts from blue to almost violet in some angles.

lorsban · 5 September 2011, 04:57 PM

Wow! 15 to 3 in favor of the Sub!

What happened to the YM guys?

SWIMPRUF · 5 September 2011, 05:08 PM

I vote for the Bluesy. (17-4)

glimmer · 5 September 2011, 05:52 PM

Kabayan, I failed to see that you are from the Philippines.

Anyhow I agree that the YM is more versatile. Sometimes, the TT Sub, which I see a lot in the wild here, is a little too much in your face at times (IMO). The black TT Sub is something I'd prefer.

Good luck with your choice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorsban

My DJ has a "champagne" or gold dial. But, I don't get to use it that often, unfortunately. Thing is, I find that watch to be on the dressy side.

Usage wise, I see both the YM and Sub to be more or less equal, except the YM has a tad more versatility on its side, being that it's all silver and not too blingy.

The Sub is TT, but the blue gives it a casual look as well. But, what I really like about the blue is it's iridescent quality. I love how the hue shifts from blue to almost violet in some angles.

andrew79 · 5 September 2011, 06:21 PM

I voted for blue sub

Art 1 · 5 September 2011, 06:32 PM

Sub.

rolexguynfl · 5 September 2011, 06:40 PM

Sub... not a great fan of the YM look.

nikita.ry · 5 September 2011, 06:58 PM

Sub

*if this is your first Rolex sports model, if not, then seriously consider the Yachty

Naturally more people will vote for the Sub, though

Cru Jones · 5 September 2011, 07:07 PM

YM.....just not a fan of YG on a submariner.

dysondiver · 5 September 2011, 07:10 PM

another tt bluesy victory , every other thread is how old and dated a tt looks , last three threads with a tt vs something else , its the tt that wins hands down ,
ive a black and a blue 16613.
i think they rock.
guess what i voted for.

roro · 5 September 2011, 07:27 PM

Unless you really own a Yacht, I would get the Submariner. It seems you already have one right? The blue sunburst dial is a real winner on the 16613. Two tones are less popular these days but this is the only two tone from the sports line that I personnaly like. It has a certain "80's" charm to it so almost vintage ;-)

Johnnie · 5 September 2011, 07:33 PM

Ym

randb · 5 September 2011, 08:55 PM

I voted YM but I wonder what it would be like in sunlight to look at, would the hands be hard to see??? There doesn't seem to be much contrast.

mailman · 5 September 2011, 10:28 PM

I would choose the YM. The dial is just brilliant in the sunlight. Plus the maxi dial, red second hand and writing just set it for me

lorsban · 5 September 2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glimmer

Kabayan, I failed to see that you are from the Philippines.

Anyhow I agree that the YM is more versatile. Sometimes, the TT Sub, which I see a lot in the wild here, is a little too much in your face at times (IMO). The black TT Sub is something I'd prefer.

Good luck with your choice...

Uy! Hello! Haha!

I feel the same way about the gold actually but again the blue makes it look more relaxed. The black is nice and IF I keep this, maybe when Im older I'll swap out the dial and bezel for a black one - for a more serious boardroom effect lol

The YM is more understated. Monochrome and it reminds me of some Tag Heuer models. When I showed it to my sister she said it looks like a Tag. Then again, had the YM been commercialized like the other Rolex models, we'd probably be saying that the Tag's look like YM's, much like the how the Tag Aquaracer 300 looks like a Sub.

Ultraman · 5 September 2011, 11:15 PM

Gotta to be the TT blue sub for me, something in the Bluesy screams classic to me.

But love to own both at the same time!

Double Trouble · 5 September 2011, 11:43 PM

Blue Sub first ..... Then get the YM!

never2late · 5 September 2011, 11:44 PM

I've had my blue sub for about three months and I wouldn't trade or sell it for anything in the world. There's nothing wrong with the Yachtmaster . . . it's a beautiful watch but the blue sub sings to me loud and clear.

Big Frankie · 5 September 2011, 11:47 PM

YM - only b/c i dont have one ;)

-BF

Polemic · 6 September 2011, 12:07 AM

I don't like YG, especially on a sports watch, but bluesy has a gorgeous blue dial. In addition to this, I don't like YM case and color of dial. In this case, I would go for TT Sub Blue.

snowbird · 6 September 2011, 12:09 AM

I think the blue 16613 is the best looking Rolex, so I'd keep that one.

If it were the blue YM rather than the platinum one, it would be a tough call for me though . . .

View Poll Results: Blue 16613 or Yachtmaster?
Blue Submariner 16613	80	56.34%
Yachtmaster	62	43.66%
Voters: 142. You may not vote on this poll

5 September 2011, 02:48 PM	#1
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Blue Sub 16613 OR Yachtmaster? Hey guys, If you were to choose between these two watches, which would it be? Why is that your choice? I'm kind of torn between these two. I have the 16613 but I've been thinking about trading up to a YM but so far, I'm on the fence. Can't have both, that's the condition. Has to be one or the other. regards, lorsban __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

5 September 2011, 02:56 PM	#3
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	16613 is my choice. YM too heavy for my taste. But I might be a little biased __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

5 September 2011, 04:45 PM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Classic Sub hands down! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 September 2011, 04:57 PM	#11
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Wow! 15 to 3 in favor of the Sub! What happened to the YM guys? __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

5 September 2011, 02:54 PM	#2
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	Wow, I've never seriously considered a 16613 for myself, but that pic of yours is so beautiful, I want one now!

5 September 2011, 03:08 PM	#4
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Honestly, I would have to flip a coin... In this rare case I like them equally...

5 September 2011, 04:07 PM	#7
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	i would rather have both!! but i am looking to buy the 16613LB before YM

5 September 2011, 04:26 PM	#8
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Difficult choice...I have the YM but as someone said earlier, your Blue Sub looks really nice too. But seeing that you have a TT DJ, I guess having the YM would balance everything out (unless your DJ has a silver dial)...good luck!

5 September 2011, 05:08 PM	#12
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	I vote for the Bluesy. (17-4) __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

5 September 2011, 06:21 PM	#14
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	I voted for blue sub __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

5 September 2011, 06:32 PM	#15
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Sub.

5 September 2011, 06:40 PM	#16
rolexguynfl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: FL Keys Watch: my avatar move... Posts: 2,100	Sub... not a great fan of the YM look. __________________ 116518-MDL ♛ 126600 SD43 Mark I

5 September 2011, 06:58 PM	#17
nikita.ry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 25	Sub *if this is your first Rolex sports model, if not, then seriously consider the Yachty Naturally more people will vote for the Sub, though

5 September 2011, 07:07 PM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	YM.....just not a fan of YG on a submariner.

5 September 2011, 07:10 PM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	another tt bluesy victory , every other thread is how old and dated a tt looks , last three threads with a tt vs something else , its the tt that wins hands down , ive a black and a blue 16613. i think they rock. guess what i voted for.

5 September 2011, 07:27 PM	#20
roro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Kayvan Location: Paris Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 195	Unless you really own a Yacht, I would get the Submariner. It seems you already have one right? The blue sunburst dial is a real winner on the 16613. Two tones are less popular these days but this is the only two tone from the sports line that I personnaly like. It has a certain "80's" charm to it so almost vintage ;-)

5 September 2011, 07:33 PM	#21
Johnnie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Johnnie Location: Bangkok Watch: BIG Diver Watch Posts: 206	Ym

5 September 2011, 08:55 PM	#22
randb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 44	I voted YM but I wonder what it would be like in sunlight to look at, would the hands be hard to see??? There doesn't seem to be much contrast.

5 September 2011, 10:28 PM	#23
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I would choose the YM. The dial is just brilliant in the sunlight. Plus the maxi dial, red second hand and writing just set it for me __________________ JJ

5 September 2011, 11:15 PM	#25
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Gotta to be the TT blue sub for me, something in the Bluesy screams classic to me. But love to own both at the same time!

5 September 2011, 11:43 PM	#26
Double Trouble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Greg Location: BC Canada Watch: 116613 / 16710 Posts: 32	Blue Sub first ..... Then get the YM!

5 September 2011, 11:44 PM	#27
never2late "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jerry Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 116610LN Posts: 827	I've had my blue sub for about three months and I wouldn't trade or sell it for anything in the world. There's nothing wrong with the Yachtmaster . . . it's a beautiful watch but the blue sub sings to me loud and clear.

5 September 2011, 11:47 PM	#28
Big Frankie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16613T Posts: 92	YM - only b/c i dont have one ;) -BF

6 September 2011, 12:07 AM	#29
Polemic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Turkey Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 356	I don't like YG, especially on a sports watch, but bluesy has a gorgeous blue dial. In addition to this, I don't like YM case and color of dial. In this case, I would go for TT Sub Blue.

6 September 2011, 12:09 AM	#30
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I think the blue 16613 is the best looking Rolex, so I'd keep that one. If it were the blue YM rather than the platinum one, it would be a tough call for me though . . .

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