yachtmaster vs sub

[shirtguy]

besides the diff in water resistence it seems to be the same watch am i wrong?

[Wisconsin Proud]

YM has a platinum dial and bezel which explains the much higher cost but $3k higher is questionable.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

besides the diff in water resistence it seems to be the same watch am i wrong?

More or less, yes. The bezel markings are identical. YMs use only precious metal on their bezels - either Pt. or YG.

YM bezels swing both ways, Sub bezel swings only counter-clockwise. The YM caseback is much thinner than that of the Sub...........hence, the lower waterproof rating of just 100 m as compared with the Sub's 300 m.

Both use the same calibre 3135 movement.

Bracelets are a bit different. YM has the OYSTERLOCK bracelet without diver extension; whereas the Sub uses the OYSTER FLIPLOCK or the new GLIDELOCK bracelet with diver extension links.

JJ

[echau]

Also, the YM has polished center links and the markings on the bezel are raised.

[Dan2010]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

YM bezels swing both ways,JJ

A little too much information there JJ............

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by echau

Also, the YM has polished center links and the markings on the bezel are raised.

Correct, and these centre links are solid as opposed to the older Sub whose centre links are hollow.

JJ

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Dan2010

A little too much information there JJ............

Are you planning a hijack, Dan?

[Dan2010]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Are you planning a hijack, Dan?

No, I just couldn't resist. Carry on amongst yourselves everyone.

[ParisDakarBmw]

YM has a little more eye candy, and the sub is just a 50 year old look that everyone loves..

[mailman]

The lugs are a little longer and more curved also.

[shirtguy]

so its practically the same watch just one is in black and the other in silver especially if yout not going to need more than 330 ft of water resisitance

[boa2]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

so its practically the same watch just one is in black and the other in silver especially if yout not going to need more than 330 ft of water resisitance

IMO, they're not at all the same watch. Not in look or feel. There is a significant list of differences...raised markings on bezel, platinum dial & bezel, maxi dial, polished center links, 100m vs. 300m, bracelets, clasps, etc.

Practically speaking, they may serve a similar purpose. But then, so do a lot of other watches when using the same criteria.

[Tri-National-Man]

The Sub crown is chunkier and more water-resistant too isn't it?? Submariner engineered for diving, YM for boating around??

[Tools]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

besides the diff in water resistence it seems to be the same watch am i wrong?

Yep............ that's about it except for some slight cosmetics (lug shape/materials)

All of the parts on both watches are completely interchangeable........

[alexxelor]

submariner

[sakuraba]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

YM bezels swing both ways,

JJ

Pics or it didn't happen!

[rzielinski]

Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

The Sub crown is chunkier and more water-resistant too isn't it?? Submariner engineered for diving, YM for boating around??

NO. The Yachtmaster has in the practical world the same water resistance like the Sub. The crown has the same technology and the same water resistance; therefore you can use the Yachtmaster for diving. The only difference is: the Sub has a diver extension in the bracelet.

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

The Sub crown is chunkier and more water-resistant too isn't it?? Submariner engineered for diving, YM for boating around??

Same exact 7mm triplock crown for both models...!

Originally Posted by rzielinski

NO. The Yachtmaster has in the practical world the same water resistance like the Sub. The crown has the same technology and the same water resistance; therefore you can use the Yachtmaster for diving. The only difference is: the Sub has a diver extension in the bracelet.

Almost.......YM is rated to 100m
Sub is rated to 300m....

[PeteNYC13]

I am a man of few words... lol

-Pete

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

I am a man of few words... lol

-Pete

Pictures speak a thousand words Pete....

[D O C]

Seems like I read a thread complete with pictures comparing the two.

[swiss_seth]

I dont think there a cleaner looking Rolex than the YM

That MMX wrestler guy that is really famous always wears one

Its a really sweet watch

[Singslinger]

Internally they are the same watch, but externally they are different.

Apart from the visual differences (bezel, dial colour and material, bracelet etc) the external difference that isn't visible is the stronger caseback for the Sub to enable a higher depth rating.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by rzielinski

NO. The Yachtmaster has in the practical world the same water resistance like the Sub. The crown has the same technology and the same water resistance; therefore you can use the Yachtmaster for diving. The only difference is: the Sub has a diver extension in the bracelet.

Actually, the YM will NOT have the same waterproof rating as the Sub as it has a case back thickness that is approx. half that of the Sub.

It's the thickness of the case back as well as the Triplock crown that gives the Sub a 300m depth rating.

JJ

[wjrw592]

I would also add that, at least for me, the YM is a bit more comfortable fit
as the case is a bit more smooth & rounded than the Sub block shape.

Good luck!

[rzielinski]

I wouldn't worry about the Yachtmaster and the water. You can use it as a dive watch up to maximum depths a human can dive. And that's the fact.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by rzielinski

I wouldn't worry about the Yachtmaster and the water. You can use it as a dive watch up to maximum depths a human can dive. And that's the fact.

Fair enough........................when you put it that way!!

[rzielinski]

Thanks. I spent a lot of time in the water with my YM.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swiss_seth

I dont think there a cleaner looking Rolex than the YM

That MMX wrestler guy that is really famous always wears one

Its a really sweet watch

If your talking about Stone Cold, yeah he has one had an article in Watch Time last month.

I like mine. The GMTIIC was my first Rolex, and my next one was the YM. It just seemed at the time this would be a bit more dressy but yet sporty watch. I'm pleased.

[Nicko]

Yeah, it kinda looks like a Yachtmaster...