Input Needed

[Agustin_Nielsen]

Hi everyone!

I have been using my GMTIIC as my daily watch for almost 5 years, and am looking to buy another watch. I am currently debating between a white/silver dial 15400ST or a YM 116680 (pre- 2017 Baselworld hands) and would like some input as I have concerns over both watches.

116680 - I love the look and feel of the watch, but worry it might be too similar to the GMTIIC.

15400 - Very different watch to diversify (pro), but as I am still 21, I am worried of how it will hold up without a ceramic bezels.

I would appreciate any input!

[Agustin_Nielsen]

Also open to any other models in the 12-15K price range (trusted seller pricing).

[watchwatcher]

Some collections diversify, some develop a theme...some are a little of both.

My advice would be to go with the watch you like the most, and let the collection develop as it does.


FWIW, I don't think either consideration you're worrying about is worth worrying about.

[Agustin_Nielsen]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Some collections diversify, some develop a theme...some are a little of both.

My advice would be to go with the watch you like the most, and let the collection develop as it does.


FWIW, I don't think either consideration you're worrying about is worth worrying about.

116680 it is then

[tonupbklyn]

wait...ur 21, and these r ur options...AND you've had the gmtIIc since age 16?!
damn... just damn.
kudos!

[Agustin_Nielsen]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

wait...ur 21, and these r ur options...AND you've had the gmtIIc since age 16?!
damn... just damn.
kudos!

I have been very fortunate enough to run a very profitable side-gig at university. Now that I have reach my saving goal for the year (trying to be somewhat responsible ), I have decided to treat myself to a watch.

[AK797]

I would have gone for the white AP but sounds like the YM is the one for you. Resale on the AP is getting stronger tho, just to add that in.

[reports]

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[T3F]

AP 15400 for sure. With the YMII, you are paying for a complication that, while cool, is essentially useless, while you're paying for a (much) higher level of finishing on the AP (watch the YouTube videos posted by AP on the making of the RO). The Royal Oak is also an iconic watch, while the YMII, well, isn't, which is something to consider (not saying it should necessarily sway you towards it, just that it's worth thinking about). Lastly, I personally don't feel that the YMII is that versatile, where the RO looks good in anything from jeans to a tux.

[Agustin_Nielsen]

Originally Posted by T3F

AP 15400 for sure. With the YMII, you are paying for a complication that, while cool, is essentially useless, while you're paying for a (much) higher level of finishing on the AP (watch the YouTube videos posted by AP on the making of the RO). The Royal Oak is also an iconic watch, while the YMII, well, isn't, which is something to consider (not saying it should necessarily sway you towards it, just that it's worth thinking about). Lastly, I personally don't feel that the YMII is that versatile, where the RO looks good in anything from jeans to a tux.

I totally agree. I've seen all the AP videos on YouTube . My main concern is that I am still quite young, and I'm not sure if my lifestyle of going out often is appropriate for an AP. Of course I could always use the GMT for those occasions, but life as a 21 year old is spontaneous.

[Agustin_Nielsen]

Originally Posted by AK797

I would have gone for the white AP but sounds like the YM is the one for you. Resale on the AP is getting stronger tho, just to add that in.

[Tangier11]

Forget resale unless you are in the watch sales business, buy what sings to you!!

[Agustin_Nielsen]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Forget resale unless you are in the watch sales business, buy what sings to you!!

I do flip watches, but not ones I buy for personal use.