First Rolex GMT II or Yacht Master ?

[TimeRookie]

I have both but my YM is a platinum dial. The BLNR is slightly bulkier to wear but by no means uncomfortable. In my opinion the YM is a dressier watch and I wear mine as my dress watch. The BLNR is my daily watch with an Omega SM300 Master that I wear some as well.
For my lifestyle, if I had to choose one, it would be the BLNR. I rarely dress up and I'm hard on watches and think the BLNR bezel will stand up a bit better. I do use the GMT had some as well. If I was wearing dress clothes for work every day, I'd pick the YM. MY$.02... and this thread needs more pictures so:

[Bluside]

BLNR for the win.

[Alc]

Originally Posted by TimeRookie

I have both but my YM is a platinum dial. The BLNR is slightly bulkier to wear but by no means uncomfortable. In my opinion the YM is a dressier watch and I wear mine as my dress watch. The BLNR is my daily watch with an Omega SM300 Master that I wear some as well.
For my lifestyle, if I had to choose one, it would be the BLNR. I rarely dress up and I'm hard on watches and think the BLNR bezel will stand up a bit better. I do use the GMT had some as well. If I was wearing dress clothes for work every day, I'd pick the YM. MY$.02... and this thread needs more pictures so:

I wondered which bezel would take abuse better? My first watch was a Tag Link and the bezel is pretty beat down after just a few years of use.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Alc

I wondered which bezel would take abuse better? My first watch was a Tag Link and the bezel is pretty beat down after just a few years of use.

Ceramic bezel is tougher against scratches than the platinum. I love the blue dial of the YM but the bezel is a little oversized for the watch so I prefer the GMTc.

[Sakuru]

Originally Posted by AK797

Ceramic bezel is tougher against scratches than the platinum.

That's correct. However, ceramic bezels are more likely to shatter if they suffer hard impacts. It's a little like comparing sapphire and acrylic crystals: both have their pros and cons.

FWIW, I have not heard of people complaining about scratches on the platinum YM bezels; and IIRC, the late J.J. Irani said it was a non-issue.

Originally Posted by Alc

I work in the finance office, we wear white long sleeve button shirts and company logos. I would want to wear with a suit when the occasion presents itself, along with casual attire polo shirts.

Personally, I would say advantage GMTc for branded company attire and polo shirts, and advantage YM for suits. However, either watch would be fine with either informal or formal clothing.

Originally Posted by Alc

I tried on both and noticed the GMT looked bigger in depth, I like the traditional ceramic bezel and love the color combo as well. I think the Yachtmaster is more striking but like the signature look of the Sub and GMT

Sounds like the OP was leaning strongly towards the BLNR ... presumably that's the one he eventually picked.

Originally Posted by Mezz72

I'll call a spade a spade n say forget about the YM - they are not equal. if they are, you wouldn't get such a one sided support for the blnr here.

As others have already said, this is almost entirely a subjective decision. Majority opinion - even assuming the small sampling on this thread reflects wider views - does not make one model 'better' or 'less equal' than the other.

Originally Posted by ju5t1nb

Buy what keeps you up at night, forget social media or what others think.