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Chadridv · 11 April 2018, 09:00 PM

Both fantastic but BLNR would be my choice for sure.

Brew · 11 April 2018, 09:00 PM

I went with the rhodium YM. I think this is a matter of style and functionality. Do you prefer a tool watch look, or a dressier piece? Is the GMT functionality of any use for you? It isn't for me, so this choice was easy, especially with those blue accents!

Jmbarrack · 11 April 2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brew

I went with the rhodium YM. I think this is a matter of style and functionality. Do you prefer a tool watch look, or a dressier piece? Is the GMT functionality of any use for you? It isn't for me, so this choice was easy, especially with those blue accents!

Nice! Love the rhodium dual.

For me personally, the gmt function is useful.. I don’t travel much but I’m a project manager and have developers in a few different time zones. I set my main hands to my current location and the gmt hand to another. Very convenient to be able to look down and see if it’s day or night if I need someone.

I recently made a similar choice as the OP and went BLNR due to that reason.

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Dan stillwood · 11 April 2018, 09:29 PM

They both look really great, but i will go with the BLNR.

_speedmaster_ · 11 April 2018, 09:34 PM

I found myself with the same question a while back. I tried on the blue dialed YM numerous times, and while I loved it, went with the BLNR for its more classic look, durability and GMT function.

So, if you had to choose, I'd go BLNR. But, if you could get both, I would. They look and wear completely different and won't cause much overlap/redundancy.

rebel_1 · 11 April 2018, 09:37 PM

I went with the Blue YM. For me though, both are different enough to be in the same collection. The YM case is much smoother than the GMTIIC with “rounded” corners. Plus, the YM is a more comfortable watch and wears a little smaller than the GMTIIC. IMHO, the GMTIIC has more in common with the SubC than the YM.

jrs146 · 11 April 2018, 09:38 PM

First choice for me is the BLNR. However I could easily see having both in a collection. The YM is beautiful. Hard to choose between those beauties.

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glamorama · 11 April 2018, 10:40 PM

I swapped the BLNR for a YM Blue dial some weeks ago. Did not like the maxi-case on GMT and was drawn to the smaller case + blue dial on YM.

Have no regrets but I do feel I have to be more careful with the YM due to the platinum bezel and that annoys me a little.

Nocku · 11 April 2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by glamorama

I swapped the BLNR for a YM Blue dial some weeks ago. Did not like the maxi-case on GMT and was drawn to the smaller case + blue dial on YM.

Have no regrets but I do feel I have to be more careful with the YM due to the platinum bezel and that annoys me a little.

I did opposite :) I swapped YM blue for BLNR. YM I bought new, BLNR used, under 1yr old.

I love them both. YM blue is very beautiful and elegand and wears slighly smaller on wrist. Almost like a piece of jewerly. Blue dial is very

BLNR is sportier and wears larger. GMT function is useful. Very beautiful too. I have no regrets but somehow is kinda miss YM blue too. If you can have both, go for it. Only "problem" I had with YM was the bezel. To be more spesific; fear of scraching and hitting it somewhere. I know this is just me but constant fear and feeling to be careful with it, I didn't enjoy as much as I should. And replacing platinum bezel isnt cheap.

BLNR is beautiful, useful and more easy going with ceramic bezel so I think I enjoy it more in daily wear. So now I have BLNR, it's my choice.

RHIII · 11 April 2018, 11:08 PM

I wear both of them — they are VERY different watches. And compliment each other in a collection.

I tend to gravitate towards the YM - as the blue dial just makes it. But the BLNR is a great reference as well.

If I had to pick one it would be the YM.

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rmlovett1 · 11 April 2018, 11:08 PM

BLNR would be my choice!

soran · 11 April 2018, 11:09 PM

I would go for the Rhodium YM with the blue accents

watchwatcher · 11 April 2018, 11:10 PM

BLNR. All day.

FiguredMaple · 11 April 2018, 11:17 PM

I really like the blue face, imagine it on the BLNR!

The YM reminds me of a Tag Heuer, especially with the metal bezel.

Devildog · 11 April 2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DHPSU

They have a lot in common. Oyster bracelet with polished center links, maxi case, blue colors.

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YM does not have the super case

Houston77 · 11 April 2018, 11:25 PM

The BLNR is a better one-and-only watch, but the YM is a perfect rotational watch. It would look stunning with certain outfits.

jstan9 · 11 April 2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Brew

I went with the rhodium YM. I think this is a matter of style and functionality. Do you prefer a tool watch look, or a dressier piece? Is the GMT functionality of any use for you? It isn't for me, so this choice was easy, especially with those blue accents!

If I had to choose one, the BLNR Batman.

But I added a Rhodium YM from the amazing DavidSW a few months ago and love it.

These are two stunners. You can’t go wrong. As many have said, I use the YM bezel timer more than I thought I would. And when traveling, the BLNR is a marvel. It’s also good for overseas conference calls.

Whichever you pick, enjoy it! Perhaps add the other when you can...

AK797 · 11 April 2018, 11:30 PM

YM, esp if you have/want other ceramics.

Zakalwe · 11 April 2018, 11:41 PM

If you like the YM over the BLNR then that's perfectly fine. The YM is a handsome watch in its own right. I am though a bit dubious about some of the reasoning, specifically regarding its superiority as a timing device.

The GMT bezel can be used to time things almost as effectively. The difference is simply one of scale. Whilst the numbers on the YM have a 1:1 correspondence with the minute track, each whole number on the GMT bezel accounts for 2.5mins. Sure, it'll take the average adult a couple of seconds to visually align the bezel with the minute hand and do a multiplication of 2.5. If you really need to time stuff with your watch such that the accuracy needs to be better than what you can manage using the GMT then you probably need an alternative to the Yachtmaster too, such as a chronograph.

Lets face it, 99% of people using their watch as a timer are doing so to track the progress of such mundanities as boiling an egg.

fskywalker · 11 April 2018, 11:53 PM

YM by a mile

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Nycturbovr6 · 12 April 2018, 12:02 AM

I like the platinum yachtmaster

Rrpdc · 12 April 2018, 12:03 AM

I have plat and blue ym and bone. Bone gets more Wear time. Love gmt feature.

stockjock1975 · 12 April 2018, 12:17 AM

The YM is simply stunning. Gets my vote!

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DHPSU · 12 April 2018, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

YM does not have the super case

Yes, I mis-typed - I meant maxi dial.

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

The GMT bezel can be used to time things almost as effectively. The difference is simply one of scale. Whilst the numbers on the YM have a 1:1 correspondence with the minute track, each whole number on the GMT bezel accounts for 2.5mins. Sure, it'll take the average adult a couple of seconds to visually align the bezel with the minute hand and do a multiplication of 2.5.

You learn something new everyday, didn't realize the 2.5 minutes thing! Thanks.

DHPSU · 12 April 2018, 12:31 AM

I guess I am supposed to give my opinion on this since I started. I picked up the BLNR NIB in October 2017. I was already stretching my budget as it was. I tried on both watches and felt the BLNR looked better on my wrist. The price difference was too much for me to even consider the YM so I really didn't have much of a choice. If my favorite color was not blue, I would have gone for the LN. The blue was worth the premium for me!

JR16 · 12 April 2018, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rebel_1

I went with the Blue YM. For me though, both are different enough to be in the same collection. The YM case is much smoother than the GMTIIC with “rounded” corners. Plus, the YM is a more comfortable watch and wears a little smaller than the GMTIIC. IMHO, the GMTIIC has more in common with the SubC than the YM.

Totally agree w this- I own both and they coexist nicely

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airpeace · 12 April 2018, 01:19 AM

blnr

MARGARITATIME · 12 April 2018, 01:28 AM

Own BLNR..love it!! Wanted the YM blue before BLNR. Couple things stopped me. 1- resale is not as good 2. The biggest thing was the dial scratches. It would really bother me so decided against it. Some don't care - I am OCD. The YM is beautiful!! It really is a flashy diver which I like. The dial with the red accents does it for me. May get one eventually, but the damn scratch bezel kills me.

Hard_Six · 12 April 2018, 01:34 AM

I'd go BLNR personally

opawlows · 12 April 2018, 01:34 AM

YM gets my vote. As others mentioned, it wears really well compared to the maxi case of the BLNR.

11 April 2018, 09:00 PM	#31
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Both fantastic but BLNR would be my choice for sure. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

11 April 2018, 09:34 PM	#35
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	I found myself with the same question a while back. I tried on the blue dialed YM numerous times, and while I loved it, went with the BLNR for its more classic look, durability and GMT function. So, if you had to choose, I'd go BLNR. But, if you could get both, I would. They look and wear completely different and won't cause much overlap/redundancy. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

11 April 2018, 09:37 PM	#36
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I went with the Blue YM. For me though, both are different enough to be in the same collection. The YM case is much smoother than the GMTIIC with “rounded” corners. Plus, the YM is a more comfortable watch and wears a little smaller than the GMTIIC. IMHO, the GMTIIC has more in common with the SubC than the YM. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

11 April 2018, 09:38 PM	#37
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	First choice for me is the BLNR. However I could easily see having both in a collection. The YM is beautiful. Hard to choose between those beauties. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

11 April 2018, 10:40 PM	#38
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Swapped BLNR to YM Blue I swapped the BLNR for a YM Blue dial some weeks ago. Did not like the maxi-case on GMT and was drawn to the smaller case + blue dial on YM. Have no regrets but I do feel I have to be more careful with the YM due to the platinum bezel and that annoys me a little.

11 April 2018, 09:00 PM	#32
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I went with the rhodium YM. I think this is a matter of style and functionality. Do you prefer a tool watch look, or a dressier piece? Is the GMT functionality of any use for you? It isn't for me, so this choice was easy, especially with those blue accents!

11 April 2018, 09:29 PM	#34
Dan stillwood Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 73	They both look really great, but i will go with the BLNR.

11 April 2018, 11:08 PM	#40
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	BLNR vs. YM Blue I wear both of them — they are VERY different watches. And compliment each other in a collection. I tend to gravitate towards the YM - as the blue dial just makes it. But the BLNR is a great reference as well. If I had to pick one it would be the YM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2018, 11:08 PM	#41
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	BLNR would be my choice!

11 April 2018, 11:09 PM	#42
soran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: wait list Watch: Daytona Posts: 551	I would go for the Rhodium YM with the blue accents

11 April 2018, 11:10 PM	#43
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	BLNR. All day.

11 April 2018, 11:17 PM	#44
FiguredMaple "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 174	I really like the blue face, imagine it on the BLNR! The YM reminds me of a Tag Heuer, especially with the metal bezel.

11 April 2018, 11:25 PM	#46
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	The BLNR is a better one-and-only watch, but the YM is a perfect rotational watch. It would look stunning with certain outfits.

11 April 2018, 11:30 PM	#48
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	YM, esp if you have/want other ceramics.

11 April 2018, 11:41 PM	#49
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	If you like the YM over the BLNR then that's perfectly fine. The YM is a handsome watch in its own right. I am though a bit dubious about some of the reasoning, specifically regarding its superiority as a timing device. The GMT bezel can be used to time things almost as effectively. The difference is simply one of scale. Whilst the numbers on the YM have a 1:1 correspondence with the minute track, each whole number on the GMT bezel accounts for 2.5mins. Sure, it'll take the average adult a couple of seconds to visually align the bezel with the minute hand and do a multiplication of 2.5. If you really need to time stuff with your watch such that the accuracy needs to be better than what you can manage using the GMT then you probably need an alternative to the Yachtmaster too, such as a chronograph. Lets face it, 99% of people using their watch as a timer are doing so to track the progress of such mundanities as boiling an egg.

11 April 2018, 11:53 PM	#50
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	YM by a mile Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

12 April 2018, 12:02 AM	#51
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I like the platinum yachtmaster

12 April 2018, 12:03 AM	#52
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	I have plat and blue ym and bone. Bone gets more Wear time. Love gmt feature.

12 April 2018, 12:17 AM	#53
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	The YM is simply stunning. Gets my vote! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 April 2018, 12:31 AM	#55
DHPSU "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 262	BLNR vs. YM Blue I guess I am supposed to give my opinion on this since I started. I picked up the BLNR NIB in October 2017. I was already stretching my budget as it was. I tried on both watches and felt the BLNR looked better on my wrist. The price difference was too much for me to even consider the YM so I really didn't have much of a choice. If my favorite color was not blue, I would have gone for the LN. The blue was worth the premium for me!

12 April 2018, 01:19 AM	#57
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	blnr

12 April 2018, 01:28 AM	#58
MARGARITATIME "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: 116610lv, 116710BL Posts: 279	Own BLNR..love it!! Wanted the YM blue before BLNR. Couple things stopped me. 1- resale is not as good 2. The biggest thing was the dial scratches. It would really bother me so decided against it. Some don't care - I am OCD. The YM is beautiful!! It really is a flashy diver which I like. The dial with the red accents does it for me. May get one eventually, but the damn scratch bezel kills me.

12 April 2018, 01:34 AM	#59
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I'd go BLNR personally

12 April 2018, 01:34 AM	#60
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,272	YM gets my vote. As others mentioned, it wears really well compared to the maxi case of the BLNR.

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