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21 March 2023, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: North Atlantic
Watch: SUB, GMT, EXP2
Posts: 64
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Is Bluesy a better boating watch than a yachtmaster???
Is it just me or does the two tone blue sub seem like a better fit for the ocean than a yachtmaster???
Granting that the YM2 is more useful to a man or women who competes in regattas. But as a boating guy who doesn't just race a sailboat, I think Bluesy is the perfect fit. |
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21 March 2023, 02:12 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2023
Real Name: Brad
Location: USA
Watch: 126610LV
Posts: 170
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Is Bluesy a better boating watch than a yachtmaster???
I plan on hitting the northeast canyons this summer in my two tone sub (LN). Can’t wait for the first tuna of the season. Just a straight offshore fisherman here - no sailboats
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21 March 2023, 02:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Russ
Location: Southern NJ
Posts: 5,760
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I think any Rolex (besides Cellini) is a great boating watch!
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21 March 2023, 02:19 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: United States
Watch: Rolex and Patek
Posts: 10,590
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I think the colors of this Sub compliment the outdoors, sky and sea with all the blue tones. It's my choice for a boating trip.
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21 March 2023, 02:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
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The full yellow gold blue is a much better boating watch.
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21 March 2023, 02:29 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Camarillo
Posts: 361
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It takes you right back to the 70s and 80s
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21 March 2023, 03:17 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 21,370
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They're all good, but obviously the bluesy is better suited for diving.
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21 March 2023, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Real Name: Vic
Location: Spain
Watch: SD43
Posts: 5,906
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The YM is more comfortable (rounded case edges, curvy lugs) so theoretically could be worn more hours at sea in any weather condition before it begins to hurt your wrist.
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21 March 2023, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: USA
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I agree, the Bluesy gives off such amazing nautical vibes. (now if only I had a boat!!)
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21 March 2023, 06:12 AM
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Location: New york
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Unless of course you need to time the start of a regata.
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21 March 2023, 06:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Real Name: David
Location: here and there
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Posts: 3,487
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100%: Yes!!
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21 March 2023, 06:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: Faz
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: like'em all
Posts: 4,655
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As a bluesy owner of 16 plus years, I am biased towards it. But both yachmaster and sub would make a great companion around any body of water.
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21 March 2023, 07:09 AM
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Real Name: Goat
Location: Southwest Florida
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        Nope.  Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product |
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21 March 2023, 05:09 PM
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Depends if you’re on it or under it!
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21 March 2023, 08:30 PM
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Location: Philadelphia
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Growing up summering in Wildwood NJ, Uncle Porter, Trapster, Chad and I would muse frequently over this age old issue.
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21 March 2023, 08:37 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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Any modern Rolex without a leather strap would be fine for boating. YM or Sub fashion wise… all good
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21 March 2023, 08:58 PM
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Quote:
 We are long time summer in the same South Jersey area mainly in Cape May. I found a Panerai on strap works just as well as my Rolex models maybe even better with nightly boardwalk strolling.OP: On my fish/ski boat I prefer my Panerai Carbotech because it’s is tougher and won’t show minor marks as I am doing everything. On bigger boats/yachts than my Rolex makes a better companion as I am a passenger.  
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21 March 2023, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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With its soft edges the original YM is quite sufficient. It slips easily under a cuff and doesn’t catch ropes.
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21 March 2023, 09:26 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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I have always preferred the Submariner.
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21 March 2023, 11:10 PM
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Real Name: Larry
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Unless you're racing in a regatta, pretty much anything's going to be a better boating watch.
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22 March 2023, 03:35 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Real Name: Vic
Location: Spain
Watch: SD43
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I'm probably in a minority for saying this but to me the YM is a better watch in all respects bar the theoretical water resistance and I happen to own a Bluesy which I also love.
   
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22 March 2023, 04:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Real Name: Doug
Location: Charlotte, NC
Watch: Daytona BLNR SubLV
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Is Bluesy a better boating watch than a yachtmaster???
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Bluesy has a ceramic bezel vs relatively soft/catchable bezel of YM. One always bangs their wrist on a boat. So, I agree Bluesy (or any ceramic sub) is better boat watch.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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22 March 2023, 04:43 AM
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That reminds me, I need to book the rental 
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22 March 2023, 04:45 AM
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22 March 2023, 07:21 AM
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Absolutely yes
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22 March 2023, 09:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Boston area
Watch: DJ 36, Nomos Ahoi
Posts: 242
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Well its definitely better than the YM 2 (my least favorite Rolex by far)
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22 March 2023, 10:19 AM
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Location: Long Island
Posts: 517
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nope
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22 March 2023, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Philadelphia
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I think those are characters from Wedding Crashers. I never did any boating in Wildwood. But growing up in southwest Philly I did go under the fire plug quite often as one of my best friend's father's was a fireman and had a wrench. For that, my Swatch was most appropriate.
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