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dcc · 13 March 2009, 11:07 AM

There are three watches I am looking to purchase for my first rolex watch. All three are yachtmasters. The first one being a D serial two-tone watch with a champagne dial for $7,000. The next one is also a D serial two-tone blue dial and purchased in 2007 for $6,000. The last being a ym platinum with a y serial number for $5,750. Which is the best deal? Any help is truly appreciated, considering it is my first purchase.

JPersat · 13 March 2009, 11:09 AM

IMHO, I would go withe with the TT Blue dial, or the SS/Plat...the hands clash too much on the champ dial

Marrk · 13 March 2009, 11:19 AM

Why is this in WatchTech?

GinGinD · 13 March 2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Why is this in WatchTech?

He'd probably get more responses in General Discussion.

Jeannie

mailman · 13 March 2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GinGinD

He'd probably get more responses in General Discussion.

Jeannie

You're probably right Jeannie.

That's why it was moved.

chriseskew24 · 13 March 2009, 12:19 PM

I like the blue dial..

aelvin · 13 March 2009, 12:20 PM

platty!!

angelic_demon252000 · 13 March 2009, 01:19 PM

Go for Submariner instead you wont regret it..........LOL

Wolfgang427 · 13 March 2009, 01:47 PM

The blue Yachty by a mile.

Boopie · 13 March 2009, 01:51 PM

I'm partial to the SS/Platinum.

siggen7 · 13 March 2009, 06:46 PM

My favorite is the champagne dial. Champagne dial and gold looks very nice

brettpaul · 13 March 2009, 07:26 PM

SS/platinum!!

penangite · 13 March 2009, 07:58 PM

yatchmaster is not my cup of tea. go for gmtII or sub date.

Alcan · 13 March 2009, 08:04 PM

My favourite Yacht-Master is the SS Platinum.

Sperry · 13 March 2009, 09:24 PM

You can set this up as a poll, and we could have responded anonymously.
Then you'd really find out how we feel.

Perhaps the classic SS/Platinum for the first?
Then there wold be no worries over scratching the highly-polished YG center links.
The watch might also "match" more of what you wear on a daily basis.
Dressy enough for the most formal occasion, yet not out of place at the most casual.

My first Rolex is a little dressy, with a white gold rotating bezel.
I've cleverly set up the "need" for a more "casual" Rolex.

Chris B · 13 March 2009, 10:09 PM

The TT Blue YM is exquisite, & the blue dial works so well with the red writing

train-time · 14 March 2009, 12:16 AM

All three are very nice. It's a matter of personal preference. I'd go with the SS/Platinum. Just my preference. One thing to keep in mind is the market and resale. Yeah, I know, nobody buys a watch thinking they may trade or sell it at a later time, right? Two-tones and non sport models have been soft for years.

Rolex Lover · 14 March 2009, 12:49 AM

Go for the Platty if you insist on the YM, but I'd prefer the GMT II C!!!!!!!!!!!!

LDLemu4U · 14 March 2009, 01:40 AM

Only you can decide which one!

But for me...the only way to go is SS/Platty!

The GMT Master · 14 March 2009, 02:25 AM

I personally like the clean look of the SS/Plat YM, I'm not a fan of champagne dials, and I think TT/Blue works better on the Submariner, personally. You might want to consider the TT and White dial, that's a very sharp looking watch.

jimmjames · 14 March 2009, 02:31 AM

I like them all but would go with the blue dial.

dcc · 14 March 2009, 11:27 AM

Thanks guys. I appreciate all the comments. It is a big choice for me.

The GMT Master · 14 March 2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dcc

Thanks guys. I appreciate all the comments. It is a big choice for me.

Understandably. Either way, you're getting a great watch, none of them are a bad choice, if I'm honest.

Bebot · 14 March 2009, 02:25 PM

SS/Plat is the way to go.

13 March 2009, 11:07 AM	#1
dcc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 61	Need opinion on which watch to buy There are three watches I am looking to purchase for my first rolex watch. All three are yachtmasters. The first one being a D serial two-tone watch with a champagne dial for $7,000. The next one is also a D serial two-tone blue dial and purchased in 2007 for $6,000. The last being a ym platinum with a y serial number for $5,750. Which is the best deal? Any help is truly appreciated, considering it is my first purchase. Attached Images

13 March 2009, 08:04 PM	#14
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	My favourite Yacht-Master is the SS Platinum. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

13 March 2009, 11:09 AM	#2
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	IMHO, I would go withe with the TT Blue dial, or the SS/Plat...the hands clash too much on the champ dial

13 March 2009, 11:19 AM	#3
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Why is this in WatchTech?

13 March 2009, 12:19 PM	#6
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	I like the blue dial..

13 March 2009, 12:20 PM	#7
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	platty!!

13 March 2009, 01:19 PM	#8
angelic_demon252000 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: malaysia Watch: 14060M Posts: 96	Go for Submariner instead you wont regret it..........LOL

13 March 2009, 01:47 PM	#9
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	The blue Yachty by a mile.

13 March 2009, 01:51 PM	#10
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I'm partial to the SS/Platinum.

13 March 2009, 06:46 PM	#11
siggen7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Sigmund Location: Norway Watch: TT sub serti Posts: 74	My favorite is the champagne dial. Champagne dial and gold looks very nice

13 March 2009, 07:26 PM	#12
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	SS/platinum!!

13 March 2009, 07:58 PM	#13
penangite Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mikey Location: Watching World Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 212	yatchmaster is not my cup of tea. go for gmtII or sub date.

13 March 2009, 09:24 PM	#15
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	You can set this up as a poll, and we could have responded anonymously. Then you'd really find out how we feel. Perhaps the classic SS/Platinum for the first? Then there wold be no worries over scratching the highly-polished YG center links. The watch might also "match" more of what you wear on a daily basis. Dressy enough for the most formal occasion, yet not out of place at the most casual. My first Rolex is a little dressy, with a white gold rotating bezel. I've cleverly set up the "need" for a more "casual" Rolex.

13 March 2009, 10:09 PM	#16
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The TT Blue YM is exquisite, & the blue dial works so well with the red writing

14 March 2009, 12:16 AM	#17
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	All three are very nice. It's a matter of personal preference. I'd go with the SS/Platinum. Just my preference. One thing to keep in mind is the market and resale. Yeah, I know, nobody buys a watch thinking they may trade or sell it at a later time, right? Two-tones and non sport models have been soft for years.

14 March 2009, 12:49 AM	#18
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	Go for the Platty if you insist on the YM, but I'd prefer the GMT II C!!!!!!!!!!!!

14 March 2009, 01:40 AM	#19
LDLemu4U Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 472	Only you can decide which one! But for me...the only way to go is SS/Platty!

14 March 2009, 02:25 AM	#20
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I personally like the clean look of the SS/Plat YM, I'm not a fan of champagne dials, and I think TT/Blue works better on the Submariner, personally. You might want to consider the TT and White dial, that's a very sharp looking watch.

14 March 2009, 02:31 AM	#21
jimmjames Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 16	I like them all but would go with the blue dial.

14 March 2009, 11:27 AM	#22
dcc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 61	Thanks guys. I appreciate all the comments. It is a big choice for me.

14 March 2009, 02:25 PM	#24
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	SS/Plat is the way to go.

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