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Mick8moses · 30 September 2017, 10:42 PM

Honestly, to me it would depend on my current collection. In my case, I don't have a large collection. I have some more watches that I wear for formal occasions. I have a 14060m two-line Sub that I absolutely love. I wear it daily but I'm particularly found of giving it wrist time in the summer, at the pool, on the beach. So the Yacht Master would get almost zero wrist time. But I could see the Milgauss frequently making the cut on workdays. If this is to be your daily watch, I have to agree with expat - if you're not sure don't buy until you are.

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Etschell · 30 September 2017, 10:49 PM

i just think the ym bling is too nice. the dial and bezel in the sun is striking.

for the money you can get the same watch in the new airk king for around 5k.

moesalty · 30 September 2017, 10:54 PM

YM hands down for me

watchwatcher · 30 September 2017, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Bezel, looks and date all point me to choose YM.

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I think Travis is onto function over form, which for me usually trumps all for me.

Do you need or want a date function on your watch?

Agreed...YM for me. Now, if you were talking about a Z-Blue...different story.

BLNR Nairobi · 30 September 2017, 10:58 PM

Definitely Milgauss

Wildy · 30 September 2017, 11:12 PM

I personally never let anyone help me to decide on what watch to buy next. It is a personal decision only you can make.
I do wish though, that others would have helped me to decide on which girl to marry. Flipping them is bloody expensive

Flintstone · 17 November 2017, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildy

I personally never let anyone help me to decide on what watch to buy next. It is a personal decision only you can make.
I do wish though, that others would have helped me to decide on which girl to marry. Flipping them is bloody expensive

I hear ya brudda. People ask me why collect watches. I tell them it is cheaper than collecting ex-wives.

morimotom · 30 September 2017, 11:39 PM

Coin flip, I like both equally.

Nikrnic · 1 October 2017, 12:36 AM

Milgauss for me, I'm actually looking to getting a white one soon.

chunk2020 · 1 October 2017, 12:52 AM

I actually think the blasted bezel and monotone look of the ym makes it quite low key as a Rolex as it almost fills down the flash compares to any of the ceramic models. Not that it is any way dull... I have always regretted selling my 16622, but the milg does offer clean cut edges and more reflection. Given they both have the same bracelets, I'm just talking about the watch heads here. The ym also feels a bit lighter whereas the milg has been top heavy for me. I've been through two GVs and one YM and I regretted selling both. Both a bit sufficiently different from the rest of the lineup. Not to take away from the others but these two do offer something a bit different in terms of look as opposed to any complication. I have been in exactly the same as you before. I would say though.. in a long term 'keepers' garage, the GV would defo have a spot as there just isn't anything quite like it. On the other hand I remember a few years ago momentarily mistaking from a distance a guys old fifty fathoms bezel for a ym. Just the once though ;)

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Macnavara · 1 October 2017, 01:05 AM

Milgauss....im growing fonder of its weirdness everyday....i reckon its a future classic and ive noticed it picking up in popularity recently

Ruud Van Driver · 1 October 2017, 03:19 AM

Yacht-Master.

EDL7 · 1 October 2017, 06:06 AM

Ym1...

gregmoeck · 1 October 2017, 07:19 AM

Milgauss anyday

SubCfan · 1 October 2017, 08:47 AM

Two very different watches, though bracelets are the same (PCL's oyster) Honestly I would let the price dictate my decision because I like both. I'd go with which one I got a better deal on.

teo · 1 October 2017, 04:39 PM

Get the Milgauss. YM bezel u got to be careful it is a scratch magnet. Milgauss u can polish the bezel easily.

Boopie · 2 October 2017, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by teo

Get the Milgauss. YM bezel u got to be careful it is a scratch magnet. Milgauss u can polish the bezel easily.

Yachtmaster.

Also, the dial is not grey, it is platinum.

I got my platinum stainless steel Yachtmaster in February 2001 and have worn it nearly every day. I disagree that the bezel is a "scratch magnet." Mine looks perfect, and I don't baby my watch.

The PCL, on the other hand, have some scratches, as would be expected. That I still not unique to the YM, though.

Uhtred59 · 1 October 2017, 05:27 PM

I think the ym has it over the other both in function and form, though I don't work milgauss type environment.

Kiddodoc · 1 October 2017, 10:22 PM

YM all day long!

aperna · 1 October 2017, 10:33 PM

Milgauss!!!!!!!!!!

bio guyver · 2 October 2017, 02:17 AM

Ym

Nikrnic · 2 October 2017, 06:59 AM

I doubt function is a deciding factor for most, I never get my sub wet. Even though we don't need a super anti magnetic watch these days I would certainly buy a milgauss on looks alone because I love it and it will be my next purchase. Go for the one you want to look at on your wrist.

VicLeChic · 2 October 2017, 09:55 AM

YM for its unparalelled ability to mix sports and elegance.

Milgaus for being off the beaten path, funky, interesting.

What do you need the most in your collection?

darwin95 · 2 October 2017, 10:14 AM

YM for me

RamyAshour · 2 October 2017, 09:16 PM

For sure the Milgauss, its one of the coolest in the line-up. In my humble opinion the YM is the most pointless Rolex, so easy choice for me

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SpyShops718 · 3 October 2017, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RamyAshour

For sure the Milgauss, its one of the coolest in the line-up. In my humble opinion the YM is the most pointless Rolex, so easy choice for me

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Your answer has put me towards the Milgauss side, I do like the black dial over the blue. It is a very interesting watch and fits my style as well, the lightning is the coolest part. I do have a YM2 gold and Sub 50th as well. My wife does have a midsize YM1 and it's classy for a women to wear. I guess tomorrow when I go to the city, I will go hunting.

dmhines · 4 October 2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RamyAshour

For sure the Milgauss, its one of the coolest in the line-up. In my humble opinion the YM is the most pointless Rolex, so easy choice for me

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I'm with you .. I only own 1 Rolex ... and its a Black Milgauss GV .. my favorite watch. I also don't see why somebody would choose a YM1 over a GMT ... Now .. a GMT vs. Milgauss is a tougher decision ...

jagwap · 9 October 2017, 11:40 AM

I would say the YachtMaster, in platinum or Rhodium dial. It is the only Rolex I've noticed at a distance on another, and couldn't stop looking at it. Gorgeous, but only really recognised by another wis.

I was never drawn to the zigzag second hand. I little comic on an engineers watch. If you are drawn to the Milguass, take a look at the DJ41 in white or black with a smooth bezel. It is not entirely dissimilar, and I think looks a little better.

SpyShops718 · 9 October 2017, 10:01 PM

I still have not pulled the trigger and today the bank is closed, Columbus Day. I do have a 16610 with the LV insert and also with the original black. I also have a YM2 and my wife has the midsize YM1 w/ platinum dial. I am still deciding and I am grateful to have all the opinions I can get.

AK797 · 9 October 2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyShops718

I still have not pulled the trigger and today the bank is closed, Columbus Day. I do have a 16610 with the LV insert and also with the original black. I also have a YM2 and my wife has the midsize YM1 w/ platinum dial. I am still deciding and I am grateful to have all the opinions I can get.

How about beautiful blue if your wife has the platinum?

30 September 2017, 10:49 PM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i just think the ym bling is too nice. the dial and bezel in the sun is striking. for the money you can get the same watch in the new airk king for around 5k. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

30 September 2017, 11:12 PM	#6
Wildy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: UK Posts: 500	I personally never let anyone help me to decide on what watch to buy next. It is a personal decision only you can make. I do wish though, that others would have helped me to decide on which girl to marry. Flipping them is bloody expensive __________________ Rolex DSSD JC, Rolex GMT LN,Rolex DJ41 silver fluted on jubilee,Rolex Yacht-master blue dial, IWC Ingenieur 3227, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 3861, Tudor P01. Bremont ALT , Hamilton Khaki Below Zero

1 October 2017, 03:19 AM	#12
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Yacht-Master. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 October 2017, 05:27 PM	#18
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	I think the ym has it over the other both in function and form, though I don't work milgauss type environment. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

30 September 2017, 10:42 PM	#1
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Honestly, to me it would depend on my current collection. In my case, I don't have a large collection. I have some more watches that I wear for formal occasions. I have a 14060m two-line Sub that I absolutely love. I wear it daily but I'm particularly found of giving it wrist time in the summer, at the pool, on the beach. So the Yacht Master would get almost zero wrist time. But I could see the Milgauss frequently making the cut on workdays. If this is to be your daily watch, I have to agree with expat - if you're not sure don't buy until you are. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

30 September 2017, 10:54 PM	#3
moesalty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: miami Posts: 106	YM hands down for me

30 September 2017, 10:58 PM	#5
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	Definitely Milgauss

30 September 2017, 11:39 PM	#8
morimotom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: SD43 Posts: 312	Coin flip, I like both equally.

1 October 2017, 12:36 AM	#9
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Milgauss for me, I'm actually looking to getting a white one soon.

1 October 2017, 12:52 AM	#10
chunk2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 120	I actually think the blasted bezel and monotone look of the ym makes it quite low key as a Rolex as it almost fills down the flash compares to any of the ceramic models. Not that it is any way dull... I have always regretted selling my 16622, but the milg does offer clean cut edges and more reflection. Given they both have the same bracelets, I'm just talking about the watch heads here. The ym also feels a bit lighter whereas the milg has been top heavy for me. I've been through two GVs and one YM and I regretted selling both. Both a bit sufficiently different from the rest of the lineup. Not to take away from the others but these two do offer something a bit different in terms of look as opposed to any complication. I have been in exactly the same as you before. I would say though.. in a long term 'keepers' garage, the GV would defo have a spot as there just isn't anything quite like it. On the other hand I remember a few years ago momentarily mistaking from a distance a guys old fifty fathoms bezel for a ym. Just the once though ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 October 2017, 01:05 AM	#11
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,355	Milgauss....im growing fonder of its weirdness everyday....i reckon its a future classic and ive noticed it picking up in popularity recently

1 October 2017, 06:06 AM	#13
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	Ym1...

1 October 2017, 07:19 AM	#14
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	Milgauss anyday

1 October 2017, 08:47 AM	#15
SubCfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: U.S. Posts: 90	Two very different watches, though bracelets are the same (PCL's oyster) Honestly I would let the price dictate my decision because I like both. I'd go with which one I got a better deal on.

1 October 2017, 04:39 PM	#16
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Get the Milgauss. YM bezel u got to be careful it is a scratch magnet. Milgauss u can polish the bezel easily.

1 October 2017, 10:22 PM	#19
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	YM all day long!

1 October 2017, 10:33 PM	#20
aperna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: all of them Posts: 661	Milgauss!!!!!!!!!!

2 October 2017, 02:17 AM	#21
bio guyver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kuwait Posts: 273	Ym

2 October 2017, 06:59 AM	#22
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I doubt function is a deciding factor for most, I never get my sub wet. Even though we don't need a super anti magnetic watch these days I would certainly buy a milgauss on looks alone because I love it and it will be my next purchase. Go for the one you want to look at on your wrist.

2 October 2017, 09:55 AM	#23
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	YM for its unparalelled ability to mix sports and elegance. Milgaus for being off the beaten path, funky, interesting. What do you need the most in your collection?

2 October 2017, 10:14 AM	#24
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	YM for me

2 October 2017, 09:16 PM	#25
RamyAshour "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 152	For sure the Milgauss, its one of the coolest in the line-up. In my humble opinion the YM is the most pointless Rolex, so easy choice for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 October 2017, 11:40 AM	#28
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	I would say the YachtMaster, in platinum or Rhodium dial. It is the only Rolex I've noticed at a distance on another, and couldn't stop looking at it. Gorgeous, but only really recognised by another wis. I was never drawn to the zigzag second hand. I little comic on an engineers watch. If you are drawn to the Milguass, take a look at the DJ41 in white or black with a smooth bezel. It is not entirely dissimilar, and I think looks a little better.

9 October 2017, 10:01 PM	#29
SpyShops718 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Steven Demeter Location: New York Watch: Rolex YM2 Gold '08 Posts: 319	I still have not pulled the trigger and today the bank is closed, Columbus Day. I do have a 16610 with the LV insert and also with the original black. I also have a YM2 and my wife has the midsize YM1 w/ platinum dial. I am still deciding and I am grateful to have all the opinions I can get.

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