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CompactRod · 5 February 2009, 11:37 PM

Hi
I can't decide between a SS Sub or a YM Platinum.
I lean more to YM because it would be discontinued (true?).
But again, SS Sub is more popular than YM (agreed?).
Can someone help or give me some advise as to which to choose?
Any comments are welcome.

94Gamecock · 5 February 2009, 11:43 PM

I'd choose the one you like the best when you try them on. I like them both, but much prefer the SS Sub, so if I didn't have on I'd go with that without question. I wouldn't worry about which one may or may not be discontinued, as trying to guess that and how collectors will view them down the line is to hard to do.

thunderyacht · 5 February 2009, 11:45 PM

I love my SS/Plat YM. It looks at home with casual attire and doesn't look bad with a suit. I would try them both on your wrist before you decide though.

CORPORATE · 5 February 2009, 11:46 PM

Ah here we are again, to me nothing beats the Submariner it's the "Iconic watch", the "Ultimate watch" , the "classic watch" , etc. etc. Why so popular and common? simple because people like the style and the look of it period.

angelic_demon252000 · 5 February 2009, 11:51 PM

Sub! Sub! Sub!

padi56 · 6 February 2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CompactRod

Hi
I can't decide between a SS Sub or a YM Platinum.
I lean more to YM because it would be discontinued (true?).
But again, SS Sub is more popular than YM (agreed?).
Can someone help or give me some advise as to which to choose?
Any comments are welcome.

Well first if we have any more rumours about Rolex watches being discontinued there will be none left in the Rolex line up.Basically not much difference in the two watches both share the same movement.The Sub is the Rolex classic and a real tool watch,which IMHO the YM is not, more of a dress type watch.

Rolexitis · 6 February 2009, 01:40 AM

They are both Fantastic watches, but I love the Sub...

WatchTimes · 6 February 2009, 02:23 AM

Of the two the Sub if its a daily wear...

The bezel on the sub can take more abuse and is cheap to replace

BUT if it were me Id get the Sea Dweller......

CompactRod · 7 February 2009, 02:25 PM

Local AD is still taking order of YM, so it's not discontinued. Asked why YM was less popular, reasons given YM was plain, dressy and too 'whitish' as a sports watch. do you guys agree? Also pl advise whether the bracelet, steel case are the same for year 05 and current model?

Lion · 7 February 2009, 03:08 PM

Decisions, decisions I bet this one is hard to do. Why not buy both and by the way you could pick one up for me while you're at it!!!

Joey_V · 7 February 2009, 05:25 PM

YM is nice... if they were both the same price, it would be tough for me to choose. The YM is plainer looking, but it is an understated luxury watch. It is definitely more "dressy" than the Sub and at the same time it is nearly as "tool" of a watch.

The Sub Date is THE iconic watch.... I love mine!

That said, if the price were the same offered by the AD (I don't know how unless the YM is preowned), then I would probably go with the YM. However, considering the price difference between the two new... I see no reason to not go with the Sub.

My 2 cents.

Omega_Precision · 7 February 2009, 05:30 PM

Same movement housed in both models.

The Sub is more the tool watch and the beast.

The YM is more sophisticated in looks and very classy looking.

Try them both on and see which one you like.

5 February 2009, 11:37 PM	#1
CompactRod "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 73	Rolex YM or Sub Hi I can't decide between a SS Sub or a YM Platinum. I lean more to YM because it would be discontinued (true?). But again, SS Sub is more popular than YM (agreed?). Can someone help or give me some advise as to which to choose? Any comments are welcome.

6 February 2009, 01:40 AM	#7
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	They are both Fantastic watches, but I love the Sub... __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 February 2009, 02:23 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Of the two the Sub if its a daily wear... The bezel on the sub can take more abuse and is cheap to replace BUT if it were me Id get the Sea Dweller...... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

7 February 2009, 05:25 PM	#11
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	YM is nice... if they were both the same price, it would be tough for me to choose. The YM is plainer looking, but it is an understated luxury watch. It is definitely more "dressy" than the Sub and at the same time it is nearly as "tool" of a watch. The Sub Date is THE iconic watch.... I love mine! That said, if the price were the same offered by the AD (I don't know how unless the YM is preowned), then I would probably go with the YM. However, considering the price difference between the two new... I see no reason to not go with the Sub. My 2 cents. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

5 February 2009, 11:43 PM	#2
94Gamecock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 14	I'd choose the one you like the best when you try them on. I like them both, but much prefer the SS Sub, so if I didn't have on I'd go with that without question. I wouldn't worry about which one may or may not be discontinued, as trying to guess that and how collectors will view them down the line is to hard to do.

5 February 2009, 11:45 PM	#3
thunderyacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 126	I love my SS/Plat YM. It looks at home with casual attire and doesn't look bad with a suit. I would try them both on your wrist before you decide though.

5 February 2009, 11:46 PM	#4
CORPORATE Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pasig City Posts: 125	Ah here we are again, to me nothing beats the Submariner it's the "Iconic watch", the "Ultimate watch" , the "classic watch" , etc. etc. Why so popular and common? simple because people like the style and the look of it period.

5 February 2009, 11:51 PM	#5
angelic_demon252000 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: malaysia Watch: 14060M Posts: 96	Sub! Sub! Sub!

7 February 2009, 02:25 PM	#9
CompactRod "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 73	Local AD is still taking order of YM, so it's not discontinued. Asked why YM was less popular, reasons given YM was plain, dressy and too 'whitish' as a sports watch. do you guys agree? Also pl advise whether the bracelet, steel case are the same for year 05 and current model?

7 February 2009, 03:08 PM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Decisions, decisions I bet this one is hard to do. Why not buy both and by the way you could pick one up for me while you're at it!!!

7 February 2009, 05:30 PM	#12
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Same movement housed in both models. The Sub is more the tool watch and the beast. The YM is more sophisticated in looks and very classy looking. Try them both on and see which one you like.

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