Bearcat Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Can't decide. Need some input. Do I go for: http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?main_p...c56dfa8821049ca or http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?main_p...c56dfa8821049ca Need a more dressy watch than the usual SD or Subs that I wear. Thanks, Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 IMHO : Yachmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Go for the Omega! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I'm not sure the Omega is really any dressier than the typical sub. My vote is for the YM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?main_p...c56dfa8821049ca I prefer this watch instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x86uops Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Personally, I prefer the new SMP chrono that just came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 If you go for the Yachtmaster go for Eddie lee's version. It has the correct deep red lettering. I ordered one a few days ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbug Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Yachtmaster all the way!!! I got mine from Eddie Lee, and it's excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Yachtmaster all the way!!! I got mine from Eddie Lee, and it's excellent Good to know Have you reviewed the watch you received from EL, or posted pictures? I would love to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have both the Seamaster GMT and the YM, although the YM is about 18 months old, so a different generation and has the flaws current at the time. If you only have one watch, it would be the Seamaster all the way. No comparison because it is the most versatile in different circumstances and is simply the superior watch. If you really want to supplement an existing collection with something more dressy, then the YM might be the way to go -- a bit blingy for some dressy situations, perhaps, but definitely an elegant statement. I prefer wearing my YM in "sport-dressy" occasions such as going out to dinner, etc. If it's a more serious dress-up situation, then I would probably recommend something a bit more understated such as a Patek or VC. For a recent two-week trip to England I took my Seamaster for every day wear, and a VC Overseas for my brother's wedding and a few other suit and tie occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk45ca Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 for dressy sport go with the ym all the way. it is by far the the nicest sports watch out their. compare the pictures. it speaks for it's self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottoddy Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I also have both and am a big Omega fan. Unfortunately, the GMT dial leaves something to be desired. The lume is strikingly green. People at work call it my "green watch." I've seen and worn the genuine and the lume is almost snowy white. I've been looking for a genuine dial replacement - hands too. Also, the GMT hand is touchy. I have to put the stem in "neutral park" to get it to track correctly. This involves resetting the date each time the GMT hand is manually moved. Even then, the GMT hand starts to lose time over a period of days. People have mentioned drag problems and potential glue fixes, but that's not something I would attempt on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Toddy is correct about the innacuracy of the white GMT. (I admit that I didn't actually follow your links and was assuming you were potentially interested in the blue SMP GMT, which is what I have.) The gen white Seamaster GMT is a gorgeous creamy white on white, ad the greenish lume on the rep wouold keep me from buying this rep. So the YM might be your preferred option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 (edited) Yacht, I hate the green on the omega's. thats just my 2 cents Edited October 5, 2006 by Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrono903 Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I love the gen omega white gmt but the boogey colored lume on the rep is a major deal killer. Not only is it a give away, it is butt ugly. The YM is beautiful all the way around. Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Good to know Have reviewed the watch you received from EL, or posted pictures? I would love to see it I'd also like to see those. Thanks, Bearcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I have both the Seamaster GMT and the YM, although the YM is about 18 months old, so a different generation and has the flaws current at the time. If you only have one watch, it would be the Seamaster all the way. No comparison because it is the most versatile in different circumstances and is simply the superior watch. If you really want to supplement an existing collection with something more dressy, then the YM might be the way to go -- a bit blingy for some dressy situations, perhaps, but definitely an elegant statement. I prefer wearing my YM in "sport-dressy" occasions such as going out to dinner, etc. If it's a more serious dress-up situation, then I would probably recommend something a bit more understated such as a Patek or VC. For a recent two-week trip to England I took my Seamaster for every day wear, and a VC Overseas for my brother's wedding and a few other suit and tie occasions. That's exactly what I am looking for....something for those "sport dressy" situations. Looks like the YM is going to win this one. And it seems Eddie Lee has the best one? Never ordered from him before. I have had excellent service with Andrew at trustytime. I am waiting and waiting on an order from TTK...although he has communicated with me very well. So I may try EL for this one. Thanks to all who commented. --Bearcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Id go with the Omega, but thats just because the rep YM dial bothers me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Don't forget Ubi is going to make us all replacement YM dials out of gen platinum for $50!! Or something like that.. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=10768 Anyway, I picked up a YM from EL.. it's just hanging out waiting for Ubi to give the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I just got a PM about Sash's new YM. I was not aware of it. hmm, who has ordered one? The new one's dial is supposed to "shimmer" Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbug Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I had a good look at the gen Yachtmaster in my local AD, and really I couldn't notice the shimmer.. It could have been the lighting, but I think the "shimmer" effect has been over-reported. Perhaps my local AD is selling reps The bezel looks much better, but the dial (compated to my EL version) looks ok, apart from the missing markers under the "swiss made". Ubi's dial project might cover this aspect, as otherwise the EL is close to the gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I had a good look at the gen Yachtmaster in my local AD, and really I couldn't notice the shimmer.. It could have been the lighting, but I think the "shimmer" effect has been over-reported. Perhaps my local AD is selling reps The bezel looks much better, but the dial (compated to my EL version) looks ok, apart from the missing markers under the "swiss made". Ubi's dial project might cover this aspect, as otherwise the EL is close to the gen. If Ubi can get an accurate dial, that would be the best rep ever. I love the YM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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