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13 May 2016, 04:42 PM | #1 |
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Dillema..!
Here's the situation:
Enjoying the new model AP Navy for 1,5 years now. Great watch! But... I am getting the 44mm steel ceramic offshore whatever hapens later this year. Prefer the looks and ceramic bezel. So this is a no breaner. I am thinking of trading my 2014 Navy plus cash for a precious metal piece. So what shall I do??? Yellow gold Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Or: Around 8K more and get: Rosegold 44mm Offshore If I go for the Offshore it means that I have both steel and gold version of this watch. Or is there something else I should consider? I like BIG watches (no Hublot fan) Here are pictures of my two candidates taken at two different AD's. The YM2 pic was taken 2 weeks ago and the AP about one year ago. All suggestions/advises are welcome. CHEERS! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Tapatalk |
13 May 2016, 04:44 PM | #2 |
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Tough call... Go AP!
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I prefer the YM II on your wrist. If you are going PM go all the way.
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Tough choice. Perhaps AP.
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13 May 2016, 09:54 PM | #6 |
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I don't like the YM. If you were thinking all gold sub that would be different. I like the AP much more. Thay all look great on you.
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13 May 2016, 10:04 PM | #7 |
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Dillema..!
If big matters most, you'll get the AP. Also think you'll get more use out of the chrono vs regatta countdown timer.
But if the YM II does win out, have to say the WG model has some appeal with its less busy bezel/dial contrasts. Not my pic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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13 May 2016, 10:12 PM | #8 |
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YG Rolex YM2 vs AP RG 44mm
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13 May 2016, 10:41 PM | #9 |
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The 44 RG is the top dog here so that is a must for me. I'd get the YM2 in SS or even better TT with RG, for diversity, but if you have 2 44s, I gotta say, brother, you feel no pain.
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13 May 2016, 11:47 PM | #10 |
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44mm RG AP >>>>>>>any rolex
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14 May 2016, 12:02 AM | #11 |
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AP out of the 2
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14 May 2016, 03:21 AM | #12 |
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RG AP all the way between the 2
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14 May 2016, 03:37 AM | #13 |
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AP RG 44mm. Not even close for me.
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14 May 2016, 03:55 AM | #14 |
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The AP over the YM2 no question, but I'm not so keen on having 2 of the same model in different metals. If I were in your shoes I'd likely keep the navy and get the 44Rg or if you are dead seat on getting the 44SS, I would trade the navy + cash for the all RG Royal Oak Chrono. Win win.
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14 May 2016, 02:26 PM | #16 |
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[QUOTE=AMehta87;6696645]The AP over the YM2 no question, but I'm not so keen on having 2 of the same model in different metals.
That's what I thought too before adding the 44RG to the 44FC I already had. After having both, it doesn't even feel like the 2 models are the same. The difference in color, dial, and material really makes it feel like they are completely different. To the OP. 44RG all the way. It's really a beast of a watch and you will enjoy it much more than the YM. Good luck on your decision! |
14 May 2016, 03:18 PM | #17 |
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Dat is simpel, AP 44 in RG is gewoonweg op een heel andere niveau dan de Rolex YMII in RG. Ik had zelf de Rolex YMII in SS en heb het weg gedaan voor de AP 44 in SS. Ik heb er geen dag spijt van gehad. Trouwens de AP 44SO en de AP 44RO zien er inderdaad heel verschillend uit! Success!!!
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14 May 2016, 03:57 PM | #18 |
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Thanks for all your feedback guys!!!!
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14 May 2016, 08:01 PM | #19 |
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AP, but to be honest I wouldn't wear the YM if one was given to me, not my taste at all, but the AP is a great watch
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14 May 2016, 08:03 PM | #20 |
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Never been a YM fan, AP all the way!
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14 May 2016, 10:07 PM | #21 |
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AP all the way. Especially the 44mm's. It looks and feel like a watch made for the future... OK i may be biased here. But once uyou ve put one on your wrist you will feel it
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AP 44mm RG >>>>>>>>any rolex
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To put it this way the YM is blingy and not very classy, the AP is also blingy, though less, but very classy, when I tried one on I really liked it, and I usually am not interested in watches with complications that I will not use, and chrono is one of them, but this one has awesome design, the fact that you can see a finely made and finished movement on one but not on the other is also a positive factor for me, I know you look more at the front, but a nice back always puts a smile on my face, quite like women actually
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14 May 2016, 11:40 PM | #24 |
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20 reactions so far:
YM2: 0 votes AP: 20 votes :-) Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Tapatalk |
17 May 2016, 06:21 PM | #25 |
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Dillema..!
I would get the sunburst gold submariner to add variety to your collection. It's much nicer than a yacht master IMO. And a stunning piece. Plus you get a gold bracelet instead of a strap.
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23 May 2016, 10:27 AM | #26 |
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Love the AP. Not too keen on the YM2.
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23 May 2016, 01:36 PM | #27 |
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AP all the way.
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23 May 2016, 01:43 PM | #28 |
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That gold sub rocks.
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23 May 2016, 07:16 PM | #29 |
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Get the 44 and call it a day.
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23 May 2016, 10:02 PM | #30 |
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AP! As others have said, not a fan of the YM. I feel it screams look at me.
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