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dysondiver · 4 November 2013, 07:29 AM

aqua , not a ym11 fan , but still prefer the aqua to the nautilus ,,, but an aqua in gold ,,, oh now your talking.

Racerdj · 4 November 2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Easy choice for me.....Cheers,

This one!

GradyPhilpott · 4 November 2013, 08:07 AM

The YMII is a great watch for a yachtsman.

The Aquanaut is a fine watch for anyone who can come up with the cost of admission.

I'd pick the Aquanaut in a heartbeat.

A.Sharp · 4 November 2013, 08:10 AM

ym2

SLS · 4 November 2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Don't really care for either. Patek by default.

+1
Scott

beshannon · 4 November 2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by damoos91

A Patek Aquanaut or a Yachtmaster II? Both being of comparable cost.

The Patek no question.

I do not like the Yachtmaster II at all.

Presa canary · 4 November 2013, 08:14 AM

Ymii all day. I'm sorry but the aquanaut, never mind...IMO Get the nautilus if you want a sport patek

Aggiez28 · 4 November 2013, 10:11 AM

I would take anything besides a ym2. I have no interest in them.

WhatTheDeuce · 4 November 2013, 11:05 AM

YMII... Aquanaut is my least favorite PP.

Chainring · 4 November 2013, 11:14 AM

If you're making me choose between these two then I choose the Aquanaut. Both these watches are nice, but are my least favorite models from these two manufacturers.

FTX I · 4 November 2013, 01:17 PM

Not a Patek guy.

woodsworth · 4 November 2013, 01:20 PM

Love the Aquanaut so that is what I would go for.

Nautilus would make it an even easier decision :D

Hairdude1 · 4 November 2013, 01:42 PM

I say Patek

BaselTom · 4 November 2013, 01:44 PM

What about something from the Ulysse Nardin marine collection? Seems they don't get much love on this forum. The history of the company is solid and the designs are remarkable.

bridgs · 4 November 2013, 09:47 PM

I prefer the Rolex in most cases. If I had to choose (already owning Rolex btw), I would go with that Patek. I like the simplicity of the dial (not so much the band), and would love to have one in my line-up.

Speedbird-1 · 5 November 2013, 06:38 AM

Aquanaut?......... Nope!
Don't get it with this particular Patek Philippe design. It reminds me of an Accurist I owned as a schoolboy in the 60's. (Patek Philippe say the design is 'suprisingly modern'...........Hmmm.
I totally get the 'understated look' thing, but, remove the makers name from the face and it would, I'm quite sure lose it's 'magic'. Whereas the Rolex Y-Master (apologies, can't spell yacht) would still look a very special bit of kit.
That said. I don't think I'd buy the YM, far too blingy for me, not to mention
feintly absurd as I don't race, or even own a sailing boat, but, as I also don't
own or fly a Pan Am Boeing, but have worn a GMT since 1974 I'll abandon this line of thought!!
PP do make some exquisitely beautiful watches though, and if you want understated quality, the Calatrava pieces are gorgeous.
I would suggest that if it's a rugged, capable but relatively understated tool you need, the Blue Black GMT would seem to fit the bill.

Regards,
Hilts.

codecow · 5 November 2013, 08:45 AM

Have the Aquanaut, don't have a YMII. So obviously I went with the 5167A.

Token74 · 5 November 2013, 08:53 AM

Easy choice for me, the PP...

I have a love / hate relationship with the YM2...lovely watch but I don't have the wrist size, the wealth, or the presence to carry one off. If you have wealth, it oozes class, if you don't, it oozes brash. I don't!!

The PP is understated and classy on everyone...I was saving for the Nautilus,but sorely tempted by the Aquanaut as I don't know anyone who has one, where as I have a couple of friends with a nautilus.

Watcheroo · 5 November 2013, 02:30 PM

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Cheers!

Nidal · 5 November 2013, 03:52 PM

Pick any other pp. But that one

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kieselguhr · 5 November 2013, 04:52 PM

Between the 2 listed, I'll choose the YMII. Preferably in yellow gold. I'm just wondering how our answers benefits the OP

Speedbird-1 · 5 November 2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Watcheroo

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Cheers!

Nice pix!!
Obviously a quality item, and, interestingly, looks better in your photo's than on PP's website.
I liken the Aquanaut to, say, a Mercedes C63 estate. On the surface it looks like an unremarkable, small estate, then you find out what's going on under the bonnet (hood) and then it looks a lii...ttle more desirable.
What IS going on under the bonnet of the PP-Aqua?

PS. Has it stopped working?:biggrin

crowncollection · 5 November 2013, 06:50 PM

Patek

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zama · 5 November 2013, 06:57 PM

A few have alluded to this being an interesting comparo, the only thing in common is they are both likely to have strong supporters and protagonists. The PP is one trying to be completely low key, where the YMII is probably the most showie of any Rolex. For me the Aquanaut is next on my wish list and the YMII would not make my top 1000 wish list, I respect that a lot like it but it is not for me. The Aquanaut or Nautilus whichever can be had for good value before the ALS closes out my wish list.

kmleffler · 6 November 2013, 12:29 AM

Neither. I used to think I would love the YMII, but I came to realize that it would only work for me if I raced sailing ships. I also dislike the fact that Rolex has to give all their watches names and put the names in prominant places on the watch. For me the Nautilus is the PP I want.

brettpaul · 6 November 2013, 12:39 AM

How about YM2 or Patek Nautilus.....Patek!

4 November 2013, 08:07 AM	#33
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	The YMII is a great watch for a yachtsman. The Aquanaut is a fine watch for anyone who can come up with the cost of admission. I'd pick the Aquanaut in a heartbeat. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 November 2013, 08:10 AM	#34
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	ym2 __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

4 November 2013, 11:05 AM	#39
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	YMII... Aquanaut is my least favorite PP. __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

5 November 2013, 06:50 PM	#53
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Patek Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

5 November 2013, 06:57 PM	#54
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	A few have alluded to this being an interesting comparo, the only thing in common is they are both likely to have strong supporters and protagonists. The PP is one trying to be completely low key, where the YMII is probably the most showie of any Rolex. For me the Aquanaut is next on my wish list and the YMII would not make my top 1000 wish list, I respect that a lot like it but it is not for me. The Aquanaut or Nautilus whichever can be had for good value before the ALS closes out my wish list. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

4 November 2013, 07:29 AM	#31
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	aqua , not a ym11 fan , but still prefer the aqua to the nautilus ,,, but an aqua in gold ,,, oh now your talking.

4 November 2013, 08:14 AM	#37
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Ymii all day. I'm sorry but the aquanaut, never mind...IMO Get the nautilus if you want a sport patek

4 November 2013, 10:11 AM	#38
Aggiez28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Brook Location: Texas Posts: 178	I would take anything besides a ym2. I have no interest in them.

4 November 2013, 11:14 AM	#40
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	If you're making me choose between these two then I choose the Aquanaut. Both these watches are nice, but are my least favorite models from these two manufacturers.

4 November 2013, 01:17 PM	#41
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Not a Patek guy.

4 November 2013, 01:20 PM	#42
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	Love the Aquanaut so that is what I would go for. Nautilus would make it an even easier decision :D

4 November 2013, 01:42 PM	#43
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say Patek

4 November 2013, 01:44 PM	#44
BaselTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 40	What about something from the Ulysse Nardin marine collection? Seems they don't get much love on this forum. The history of the company is solid and the designs are remarkable.

4 November 2013, 09:47 PM	#45
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I prefer the Rolex in most cases. If I had to choose (already owning Rolex btw), I would go with that Patek. I like the simplicity of the dial (not so much the band), and would love to have one in my line-up.

5 November 2013, 06:38 AM	#46
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,474	Aquanaut?......... Nope! Don't get it with this particular Patek Philippe design. It reminds me of an Accurist I owned as a schoolboy in the 60's. (Patek Philippe say the design is 'suprisingly modern'...........Hmmm. I totally get the 'understated look' thing, but, remove the makers name from the face and it would, I'm quite sure lose it's 'magic'. Whereas the Rolex Y-Master (apologies, can't spell yacht) would still look a very special bit of kit. That said. I don't think I'd buy the YM, far too blingy for me, not to mention feintly absurd as I don't race, or even own a sailing boat, but, as I also don't own or fly a Pan Am Boeing, but have worn a GMT since 1974 I'll abandon this line of thought!! PP do make some exquisitely beautiful watches though, and if you want understated quality, the Calatrava pieces are gorgeous. I would suggest that if it's a rugged, capable but relatively understated tool you need, the Blue Black GMT would seem to fit the bill. Regards, Hilts.

5 November 2013, 08:45 AM	#47
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,196	Have the Aquanaut, don't have a YMII. So obviously I went with the 5167A.

5 November 2013, 08:53 AM	#48
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Easy choice for me, the PP... I have a love / hate relationship with the YM2...lovely watch but I don't have the wrist size, the wealth, or the presence to carry one off. If you have wealth, it oozes class, if you don't, it oozes brash. I don't!! The PP is understated and classy on everyone...I was saving for the Nautilus,but sorely tempted by the Aquanaut as I don't know anyone who has one, where as I have a couple of friends with a nautilus.

5 November 2013, 02:30 PM	#49
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Cheers!

5 November 2013, 03:52 PM	#50
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Pick any other pp. But that one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2013, 04:52 PM	#51
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Between the 2 listed, I'll choose the YMII. Preferably in yellow gold. I'm just wondering how our answers benefits the OP

6 November 2013, 12:29 AM	#55
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	Neither. I used to think I would love the YMII, but I came to realize that it would only work for me if I raced sailing ships. I also dislike the fact that Rolex has to give all their watches names and put the names in prominant places on the watch. For me the Nautilus is the PP I want.

6 November 2013, 12:39 AM	#56
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	How about YM2 or Patek Nautilus.....Patek!

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