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Puffy · 6 May 2010, 05:36 AM

Evening Guys,

Really facing some difficult decisions here...

I want a new addition so the question is.. do I get a Yacht-Master (16622) or a GMT IIC (116710LN)?

In my collection I have:

Sub Date
Exp II (Polar)
GMT II (Coke insert, on a Super Jubilee)
Datejust (silver dial)

So a good selection of SS models.

I love the Platty but it doesn't really do much other than tell the time whereas the GMT I can use when I go abroad... but then again the GMT is very similar to the Sub and the Platty is a very versatile piece that would really stand out and make my collection come together..

Would be interested to hear what you guys have to say...

Pics would be great too

Rigsby1 · 6 May 2010, 05:40 AM

Hi Aders, go for the Yacht-Master it's a great looking watch for your collection.

The GMT Master · 6 May 2010, 05:45 AM

I'd vote for the GMT IIc - for me, it's everything that's great about a modern Rolex, and the most versatile model in the current line up

cdnwatchguy · 6 May 2010, 05:54 AM

Jocke · 6 May 2010, 05:58 AM

My choice without doubt.

RRGHOST1 · 6 May 2010, 06:06 AM

My vote would be a Yachtmaster with the white or blue dial.

Prince Tudor · 6 May 2010, 06:08 AM

Go for the YM. It's a beautiful watch, besides you have a GMTII already.

roach7 · 6 May 2010, 06:15 AM

what about something totally different, a green milgauss? but if it's only those two, then the YM would add little more variety to your collection as you already have a GMT.

Puffy · 6 May 2010, 06:29 AM

[QUOTE=Jocke;1837120]My choice without doubt.

Agree Jocke, it is a stunning watch.. your pics really do it justice. thanks man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince Tudor

Go for the YM. It's a beautiful watch, besides you have a GMTII already.

True... I like the look of the upgraded GMT, but not sure about the oversized font type...

Quote:

Originally Posted by roach7

what about something totally different, a green milgauss? but if it's only those two, then the YM would add little more variety to your collection as you already have a GMT.

I would love a Milgauss, but a vintage one...

Puffy · 6 May 2010, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I'd vote for the GMT IIc - for me, it's everything that's great about a modern Rolex, and the most versatile model in the current line up

It does look sweet Chris... I kind of lean towards the Platty though. It has the contrasts I'm looking for and the dial looks amazing....

Side by side comparison

Cru Jones · 6 May 2010, 07:26 AM

Looking at your collection, Anders, ya gotta go YM. No hesitation. You've go the Exp II and GMT II already, so you've got the travel angle covered. The platty would slot in really nicely among your watches and be a special piece

Good luck with you choice!!

Chipmunk · 6 May 2010, 07:32 AM

SS/PLATINUM YM is what you need.

SUPERDOC · 6 May 2010, 07:37 AM

I think what you need is a strap watch...
maybe even look beyond the Rolex line... an Aqua Terra on Leather is dressy and sporty, or a navitimer would really shake up your collection....

I personally don't see the YM or the GMTc adding anything to your collection..
unless to unload the expy and the sub...

of course, if only given the two choices...I'd have to vote Yachty...

In a head to head I'd choose the GMtc everytime, but looking at your collection...the Yachty is the better choice of the two.

Dr. Robert · 6 May 2010, 07:41 AM

I vote for the GMT.

Puffy · 6 May 2010, 08:13 PM

I reckon the YM is the winner.. although the GMT leads the poll the Platty just looks cleaner and will complement my collection far better...

thanks all for your input

Starwalker · 6 May 2010, 08:24 PM

what about the daytona?

Puffy · 6 May 2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfsal

what about the daytona?

hmmm....I'd rather have a Speedmaster than a Daytona... IMO it's overpriced for what it is... I could get both a YM and a GMT for the cost of a Daytona...

JPS · 6 May 2010, 08:49 PM

Get the Yacht-Master! The most underrated Rolex in the line-up and it looks simply beautiful!

Psmith · 6 May 2010, 08:50 PM

GMT IIc

Cheers

andrew79 · 6 May 2010, 08:54 PM

GMT it is

Puffy · 6 May 2010, 10:22 PM

I just went to an AD to try them on (again

). The large font on the GMT really doesn't agree with me, too much in your face..

The YM is a lot slicker and cleaner

Cru Jones · 6 May 2010, 10:30 PM

........................and?

Still debating? Or, is that a wrist-shot preview??

Luxe Time · 6 May 2010, 10:43 PM

The YM is surely a choice you'll enjoy... I love mine.

Puffy · 6 May 2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

........................and?

Still debating? Or, is that a wrist-shot preview??

the Platty suits my girly wrists far better than the GMT does.

Still not ruling out the GMT, but the YM has more appeal...

marie · 6 May 2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Looking at your collection, Anders, ya gotta go YM. No hesitation. You've go the Exp II and GMT II already, so you've got the travel angle covered. The platty would slot in really nicely among your watches and be a special piece

Good luck with you choice!!

X2!!!

Platinum YM!!!

JPersat · 6 May 2010, 11:41 PM

Go for the YM! Trust me, if you are already having second thoughts about the GMT IIC, you will end up not happy with it. Go with the one that smiles at you!

Puffy · 11 May 2010, 11:30 PM

I have now tried on the Platty about 5 times and it really

Love the platinum, red writing and second hand, it all comes together in a beautiful and subtle harmony.

On the weekend I also tried on a GMT IIC for the first time.. super sweet, like velvet against the skin and you can feel the quality

Super super nice...

Platty is still 1 closely followed by the GMT...

Cru Jones · 11 May 2010, 11:40 PM

Puffy · 11 May 2010, 11:49 PM

... you'll see action in a few months.

Cru Jones · 11 May 2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

... you'll see action in a few months.

a few months??!!!

just kidding! enjoy the hunt. the build up is a big part of the fun (for me, at least). keep sharing the progress, too, so i can live vicariously through you (will be longer than a few months for me, LOL).

6 May 2010, 05:36 AM	#1
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Help needed... what to get next... Evening Guys, Really facing some difficult decisions here... I want a new addition so the question is.. do I get a Yacht-Master (16622) or a GMT IIC (116710LN)? In my collection I have: Sub Date Exp II (Polar) GMT II (Coke insert, on a Super Jubilee) Datejust (silver dial) So a good selection of SS models. I love the Platty but it doesn't really do much other than tell the time whereas the GMT I can use when I go abroad... but then again the GMT is very similar to the Sub and the Platty is a very versatile piece that would really stand out and make my collection come together.. Would be interested to hear what you guys have to say... Pics would be great too __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

6 May 2010, 05:54 AM	#4
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	My choice __________________ Keith

6 May 2010, 05:58 AM	#5
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	My choice without doubt. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

6 May 2010, 06:08 AM	#7
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Go for the YM. It's a beautiful watch, besides you have a GMTII already. __________________

6 May 2010, 07:32 AM	#12
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	SS/PLATINUM YM is what you need. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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Yacht-Master	26	44.83%
GMT IIC	32	55.17%
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6 May 2010, 05:40 AM	#2
Rigsby1 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Darren Location: England Posts: 401	Hi Aders, go for the Yacht-Master it's a great looking watch for your collection.

6 May 2010, 05:45 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I'd vote for the GMT IIc - for me, it's everything that's great about a modern Rolex, and the most versatile model in the current line up

6 May 2010, 06:06 AM	#6
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	My vote would be a Yachtmaster with the white or blue dial.

6 May 2010, 06:15 AM	#8
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	what about something totally different, a green milgauss? but if it's only those two, then the YM would add little more variety to your collection as you already have a GMT.

6 May 2010, 07:26 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Looking at your collection, Anders, ya gotta go YM. No hesitation. You've go the Exp II and GMT II already, so you've got the travel angle covered. The platty would slot in really nicely among your watches and be a special piece Good luck with you choice!!

6 May 2010, 07:37 AM	#13
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	I think what you need is a strap watch... maybe even look beyond the Rolex line... an Aqua Terra on Leather is dressy and sporty, or a navitimer would really shake up your collection.... I personally don't see the YM or the GMTc adding anything to your collection.. unless to unload the expy and the sub... of course, if only given the two choices...I'd have to vote Yachty... In a head to head I'd choose the GMtc everytime, but looking at your collection...the Yachty is the better choice of the two.

6 May 2010, 07:41 AM	#14
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	I vote for the GMT. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 May 2010, 08:13 PM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I reckon the YM is the winner.. although the GMT leads the poll the Platty just looks cleaner and will complement my collection far better... thanks all for your input __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

6 May 2010, 08:24 PM	#16
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	what about the daytona? __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

6 May 2010, 08:49 PM	#18
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	Get the Yacht-Master! The most underrated Rolex in the line-up and it looks simply beautiful!

6 May 2010, 08:50 PM	#19
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	GMT IIc Cheers __________________

6 May 2010, 08:54 PM	#20
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	GMT it is __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

6 May 2010, 10:22 PM	#21
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I just went to an AD to try them on (again ). The large font on the GMT really doesn't agree with me, too much in your face.. The YM is a lot slicker and cleaner Attached Images __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

6 May 2010, 10:30 PM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	........................and? Still debating? Or, is that a wrist-shot preview??

6 May 2010, 10:43 PM	#23
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	The YM is surely a choice you'll enjoy... I love mine. Attached Images

6 May 2010, 11:41 PM	#26
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Go for the YM! Trust me, if you are already having second thoughts about the GMT IIC, you will end up not happy with it. Go with the one that smiles at you!

11 May 2010, 11:30 PM	#27
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I have now tried on the Platty about 5 times and it really Love the platinum, red writing and second hand, it all comes together in a beautiful and subtle harmony. On the weekend I also tried on a GMT IIC for the first time.. super sweet, like velvet against the skin and you can feel the quality Super super nice... Platty is still 1 closely followed by the GMT... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 May 2010, 11:40 PM	#28
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299

11 May 2010, 11:49 PM	#29
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	... you'll see action in a few months. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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