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sturgeon123456 · 13 October 2009, 03:28 PM

Help!!

Singslinger · 13 October 2009, 04:20 PM

Big price difference between the two. By my reckoning, if you're buying brand new, the YM is about US$2k more expensive because of the platinum content.

Both are rarely seen in the wild. The Milgauss doesn't have a date but the YM's resale (at least during the first couple of years if you buy new) isn't good.

Both bracelets have PCLs (which some people think is a disadvantage) and I think both have clasps that aren't great - some TRF members have had problems with the Mil's clasp popping open too easily while the YM has the flimsy Fliplock.

The Milgauss has two cases to ensure maximum protection from magnetism and so weighs more than other watches but I don't know if it weighs more than the YM. The Mil also doesn't have protective shoulders for the crown, but this is rarely an issue for most wearers.

However, both are handsome watches and can be used in a variety of settings. If you're going for the YM, maybe buy used - that way you're hedged from the initial depreciation. Good luck!

icnbne · 13 October 2009, 04:20 PM

YM by a long shot

sturgeon123456 · 13 October 2009, 04:22 PM

wow, good advice so far!

Deyn Man · 13 October 2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Big price difference between the two. By my reckoning, if you're buying brand new, the YM is about US$2k more expensive because of the platinum content.

Both are rarely seen in the wild. The Milgauss doesn't have a date but the YM's resale (at least during the first couple of years if you buy new) isn't good.

Both bracelets have PCLs (which some people think is a disadvantage) and I think both have clasps that aren't great - some TRF members have had problems with the Mil's clasp popping open too easily while the YM has the flimsy Fliplock.

The Milgauss has two cases to ensure maximum protection from magnetism and so weighs more than other watches but I don't know if it weighs more than the YM. The Mil also doesn't have protective shoulders for the crown, but this is rarely an issue for most wearers.

However, both are handsome watches and can be used in a variety of settings. If you're going for the YM, maybe buy used - that way you're hedged from the initial depreciation. Good luck!

x2 very well put...

mb hawaii · 13 October 2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by children

YM by a long shot

Agreed!

Desperado · 13 October 2009, 05:19 PM

Ym ym ym ym ym ym

ashu2289 · 13 October 2009, 06:00 PM

YM

TABACCO · 13 October 2009, 06:59 PM

why is yachtmaster depreciate so fast?

Singslinger · 13 October 2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TABACCO

why is yachtmaster depreciate so fast?

I'm not sure, but some watch dealers claim that it's because the bezel is expensive to replace if scratched. Maybe the same reasoning applies if the dial also needs to be replaced.

However, if you track prices on Ebay and in used watch shops, you'll see that the depreciation after several years is about the same as other, more popular models like the TT Blue Sub.

mailman · 13 October 2009, 07:25 PM

YM

I think it's better looking that the white Milgauss. We've also had some members have some trouble re-selling their white Milgauss when they became tired of it. Ask Mosco or Heru-(Trurolxer).

If it's something you're going to keep then it all depends on what smiles at you the most

xmen88 · 13 October 2009, 09:34 PM

YM all the way...

Gerardus · 13 October 2009, 11:14 PM

YM what else??

vh_bu98 · 13 October 2009, 11:26 PM

Platinum YM of course.

dalip · 13 October 2009, 11:32 PM

Ok. I have both. So which would I get rid off if I had to? Mlgauss.

forza1976 · 14 October 2009, 12:54 AM

I voted yachtmaster as well but to be honest I would never ask an internet forum what I should spend hard earned cash on. That decision is mine and only mine :)

Hope you figure out what you want!

tkc324 · 14 October 2009, 01:19 AM

Yachtmaster... for all the right reasons above...
The added bonus is the platinum... maybe in 20-30 yrs, the price for platinum shoots up the roof, you might have a very valueble piece... lol... just a fun thought.

deserted · 14 October 2009, 01:23 AM

YM all the way.......

sakuraba · 14 October 2009, 01:54 AM

YM. It's not even close.

Now if you're talking about a GV, then...

dalip · 14 October 2009, 01:56 AM

Ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym

Gob Bluth · 14 October 2009, 02:41 AM

White Milgauss. Am I the only one?

JJ Irani · 14 October 2009, 02:52 AM

YM in the blink of an eye - no comparison!!

javierleon · 14 October 2009, 03:03 AM

sushisummo · 14 October 2009, 03:08 AM

YM......................

sturgeon123456 · 14 October 2009, 01:20 PM

Well Im gonna start saving and try and grab a ym LOL that was WAAAAAAAAAAAAY too close to call LOL

Kerry G · 14 October 2009, 01:58 PM

The YM is my fav ever.

clubmed · 14 October 2009, 02:02 PM

I vote YM

Singslinger · 14 October 2009, 06:11 PM

So there were 51 votes for the YM and only 7 for the white Milgauss? Wow - even though I thought the YM would win, I wouldn't have guessed the margin would've been 88%-12%!!

I wonder what the figures would be if it was the S/S YM versus the Milgauss GV?

Kokyuryoku · 14 October 2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

YM in the blink of an eye - no comparison!!

x 2

Zgar · 15 October 2009, 12:17 PM

Got a friend who just got a YM PLatinum WOW !!!!!

Milguas not so much

View Poll Results: yachtmaster ss/plat or white milgauss
yachtmaster ss/plat	105	84.68%
white milgauss	19	15.32%
Voters: 124. You may not vote on this poll

13 October 2009, 03:28 PM	#1
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Yachtmaster ss/plat or white milgaus Help!!

13 October 2009, 06:00 PM	#8
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	YM __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

13 October 2009, 07:25 PM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,359	YM I think it's better looking that the white Milgauss. We've also had some members have some trouble re-selling their white Milgauss when they became tired of it. Ask Mosco or Heru-(Trurolxer). If it's something you're going to keep then it all depends on what smiles at you the most __________________ JJ

13 October 2009, 11:14 PM	#13
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,868	YM what else?? __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

13 October 2009, 04:20 PM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,422	Big price difference between the two. By my reckoning, if you're buying brand new, the YM is about US$2k more expensive because of the platinum content. Both are rarely seen in the wild. The Milgauss doesn't have a date but the YM's resale (at least during the first couple of years if you buy new) isn't good. Both bracelets have PCLs (which some people think is a disadvantage) and I think both have clasps that aren't great - some TRF members have had problems with the Mil's clasp popping open too easily while the YM has the flimsy Fliplock. The Milgauss has two cases to ensure maximum protection from magnetism and so weighs more than other watches but I don't know if it weighs more than the YM. The Mil also doesn't have protective shoulders for the crown, but this is rarely an issue for most wearers. However, both are handsome watches and can be used in a variety of settings. If you're going for the YM, maybe buy used - that way you're hedged from the initial depreciation. Good luck!

13 October 2009, 04:20 PM	#3
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	YM by a long shot

13 October 2009, 04:22 PM	#4
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	wow, good advice so far!

13 October 2009, 05:19 PM	#7
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	Ym ym ym ym ym ym

13 October 2009, 06:59 PM	#9
TABACCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: ED Location: PHILIPPINES Posts: 377	why is yachtmaster depreciate so fast?

13 October 2009, 09:34 PM	#12
xmen88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 7	YM all the way...

13 October 2009, 11:26 PM	#14
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Platinum YM of course.

13 October 2009, 11:32 PM	#15
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Ok. I have both. So which would I get rid off if I had to? Mlgauss. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 October 2009, 12:54 AM	#16
forza1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: matt Location: Denver Posts: 608	I voted yachtmaster as well but to be honest I would never ask an internet forum what I should spend hard earned cash on. That decision is mine and only mine :) Hope you figure out what you want! __________________ Current Collection Rolex SS Daytona WD IWC Big Pilot PAM Black Seal 183 Omega SS Triple Date TW Steel CEO

14 October 2009, 01:19 AM	#17
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Yachtmaster... for all the right reasons above... The added bonus is the platinum... maybe in 20-30 yrs, the price for platinum shoots up the roof, you might have a very valueble piece... lol... just a fun thought.

14 October 2009, 01:23 AM	#18
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	YM all the way.......

14 October 2009, 01:54 AM	#19
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	YM. It's not even close. Now if you're talking about a GV, then... __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

14 October 2009, 01:56 AM	#20
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym ym __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 October 2009, 02:41 AM	#21
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	White Milgauss. Am I the only one?

14 October 2009, 02:52 AM	#22
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	YM in the blink of an eye - no comparison!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 October 2009, 03:03 AM	#23
javierleon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: spain Posts: 386	__________________ My photo blog http://watchphoto.blogspot.com/

14 October 2009, 01:20 PM	#25
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Well Im gonna start saving and try and grab a ym LOL that was WAAAAAAAAAAAAY too close to call LOL

14 October 2009, 01:58 PM	#26
Kerry G Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Macon, GA Watch: Rolex Turn-o-Graph Posts: 34	The YM is my fav ever.

14 October 2009, 02:02 PM	#27
clubmed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 20	I vote YM

14 October 2009, 06:11 PM	#28
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,422	So there were 51 votes for the YM and only 7 for the white Milgauss? Wow - even though I thought the YM would win, I wouldn't have guessed the margin would've been 88%-12%!! I wonder what the figures would be if it was the S/S YM versus the Milgauss GV?

15 October 2009, 12:17 PM	#30
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	Got a friend who just got a YM PLatinum WOW !!!!! Milguas not so much

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