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Blasketbanshee · 25 November 2015, 02:16 PM

Getting ready for my second piece and am immersed in a tough decision. I have an lv which I love, but am now interested in something with blue as my next piece. Narrowed it down to one of my favorites of all time, the blue dial platty YM, or this JLC moonphase silver dial in steel. JLC is beautiful, but how impractical is the leather. Never take my lv off. It'd also kill me if that YM went out of production, you never know with Rolex...

HogwldFLTR · 25 November 2015, 02:27 PM

This is a Rolex forum; try to guess what answer you'll get. For me it would be the YM. The blue dial is gorgeous.

gregdolley · 25 November 2015, 03:24 PM

YM all the way.

LostinNihon · 25 November 2015, 03:42 PM

It's nice to have a leather strap in the collection. You could always go with this... JLC AND blue.

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breitlings · 25 November 2015, 04:07 PM

if it were me? jlc clock and a ym. but jlc does make great watches.

joli160 · 25 November 2015, 05:42 PM

The JLC is beautiful but the YM even more

Personally I only like bracelets.

mannyv11 · 25 November 2015, 10:36 PM

I'm a huge fan of JLC
out of the 2 watches you listed I would go JLC all the way.

AK797 · 26 November 2015, 12:01 AM

I'd go for the YM blue.

TimeRookie · 26 November 2015, 12:25 AM

YM but I'm a platinum guy:

Speed · 26 November 2015, 12:40 AM

Can't stand the Yachtmaster. A silly watch IMO.

Definitely the JLC for a nice change up.

MoonExplorer · 26 November 2015, 01:04 AM

The YM's not my type. But would still pick the Rolex. I'm biased that way...

JJL · 26 November 2015, 01:11 AM

I like the idea of bringing a JLC into the mix, however I do also struggle with what you mentioned about leather bands. I love them and think they look great, however, I'm the type of guy that likes to be able to put my watch on for the day without worrying regardless of if it's snowing, raining, or at the beach/pool on vacation.

Because of that, I'd lean towards the Yacht-Master. Plus I'm biased since I have the blue ones brother:

jjnd08 · 26 November 2015, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LostinNihon

It's nice to have a leather strap in the collection. You could always go with this... JLC AND blue.

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If you work in an office environment, this gets my vote - and it's not even close. This would give you a white and a blue dial; you can't beat that value. Plus it is so classy and elegant.

I like the JLC MUT Moon as well, but it just felt too small and light in SS. I was a little disappointed when I tried it on because I really wanted to like it. The rose gold won me over, but not the SS.

Tony64 · 26 November 2015, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Can't stand the Yachtmaster. A silly watch IMO.

Definitely the JLC for a nice change up.

Personal preference of course but I tend to agree with Speed on this one. The JLC is a very classy looking watch and has superb finishing inside and out. You've already got a Rolex that you like so I agree that the JLC will mix things up a bit and will add more versatility to your collection.

The strap is more durable than you might think, but you obviously won't be doing any swimming with this one. Get a deployant clasp and prolong your strap life considerably, or enjoy many of the rather affordable after market straps available when the time comes to replace. Nice thing about adding a new strap is it makes your watch look new again.

Tony64 · 26 November 2015, 01:35 AM

If it's got to be blue then there's always the Patek Nautilus.

Not a big fan of Patek when it comes to sports watches, but the blue dial nautilus comes about as close as any to combining an elegant finish with a submersion durable timepiece. Classy watch, blue dial, and metal band. Not sure your budget but might be worth a look.

jack81 · 26 November 2015, 01:35 AM

Its just too beautiful. Dont you agree?

broulstone · 26 November 2015, 10:48 AM

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MTROIS · 26 November 2015, 10:50 AM

JLC, so classy and beautiful.
More dressy than your Rolex, so I would also suggest you add diversity to your collection.

MTROIS · 26 November 2015, 10:54 AM

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Beautiful!!

I am actually surprised at how big they wear... What is your wrist size and the watch size? Is it an original 1931 reverso?

douglasf13 · 26 November 2015, 10:56 AM

I'd probably go JLC, although, if you're looking for something blue, I'd seriously look at the new Omega Globemaster. It's fantastic.

Wcdhtwn · 26 November 2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jack81

Its just too beautiful. Dont you agree?

That's the one. Your picture just convinced me.

Thanks. And my wife hates you...

swils8610 · 26 November 2015, 11:02 AM

Love the Reverso. Would like to have one someday but it's no YM.

dorflonni · 26 November 2015, 11:05 AM

YM Blue

Blasketbanshee · 26 November 2015, 11:32 AM

Thanks all. I went ahead with the YM blue. More practical for me.

It is however extremely likely that my next piece will be that JLC moonphase. I really like the jlc's.

Blasketbanshee · 26 November 2015, 11:36 AM

One more thing.

Funny no one mentioned the AP royal oak. It was a close third.

douglasf13 · 26 November 2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blasketbanshee

One more thing.

Funny no one mentioned the AP royal oak. It was a close third.

I would also consider a Nautilus, although I still think the Globemaster is incredible for the money.

Patton250 · 26 November 2015, 12:15 PM

You have to have 1 JLC. :-)

Knappo 1307 · 26 November 2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

This is a Rolex forum; try to guess what answer you'll get. For me it would be the YM. The blue dial is gorgeous.

Try again, JLC for me.

25 November 2015, 02:16 PM	#1
Blasketbanshee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Will Location: Seattle Watch: out for door jambs Posts: 85	YM vs JLC Getting ready for my second piece and am immersed in a tough decision. I have an lv which I love, but am now interested in something with blue as my next piece. Narrowed it down to one of my favorites of all time, the blue dial platty YM, or this JLC moonphase silver dial in steel. JLC is beautiful, but how impractical is the leather. Never take my lv off. It'd also kill me if that YM went out of production, you never know with Rolex...

25 November 2015, 02:27 PM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	This is a Rolex forum; try to guess what answer you'll get. For me it would be the YM. The blue dial is gorgeous. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 November 2015, 05:42 PM	#6
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	The JLC is beautiful but the YM even more Personally I only like bracelets. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

26 November 2015, 10:48 AM	#17
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	👍 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

25 November 2015, 03:24 PM	#3
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	YM all the way.

25 November 2015, 03:42 PM	#4
LostinNihon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Encinitas, CA Watch: 5712/5164/SBGW253/ Posts: 460	It's nice to have a leather strap in the collection. You could always go with this... JLC AND blue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 November 2015, 04:07 PM	#5
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	if it were me? jlc clock and a ym. but jlc does make great watches.

25 November 2015, 10:36 PM	#7
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,448	I'm a huge fan of JLC out of the 2 watches you listed I would go JLC all the way.

26 November 2015, 12:01 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	I'd go for the YM blue.

26 November 2015, 12:40 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Can't stand the Yachtmaster. A silly watch IMO. Definitely the JLC for a nice change up.

26 November 2015, 01:04 AM	#11
MoonExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Manila Posts: 79	The YM's not my type. But would still pick the Rolex. I'm biased that way...

26 November 2015, 01:11 AM	#12
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I like the idea of bringing a JLC into the mix, however I do also struggle with what you mentioned about leather bands. I love them and think they look great, however, I'm the type of guy that likes to be able to put my watch on for the day without worrying regardless of if it's snowing, raining, or at the beach/pool on vacation. Because of that, I'd lean towards the Yacht-Master. Plus I'm biased since I have the blue ones brother:

26 November 2015, 01:35 AM	#15
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	If it's got to be blue then there's always the Patek Nautilus. Not a big fan of Patek when it comes to sports watches, but the blue dial nautilus comes about as close as any to combining an elegant finish with a submersion durable timepiece. Classy watch, blue dial, and metal band. Not sure your budget but might be worth a look.

26 November 2015, 10:50 AM	#18
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	JLC, so classy and beautiful. More dressy than your Rolex, so I would also suggest you add diversity to your collection.

26 November 2015, 10:56 AM	#20
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	I'd probably go JLC, although, if you're looking for something blue, I'd seriously look at the new Omega Globemaster. It's fantastic.

26 November 2015, 11:02 AM	#22
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Love the Reverso. Would like to have one someday but it's no YM.

26 November 2015, 11:05 AM	#23
dorflonni "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Al Location: Bossier City Watch: 1680 Sub/Exp.II Po Posts: 75	YM Blue

26 November 2015, 11:32 AM	#24
Blasketbanshee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Will Location: Seattle Watch: out for door jambs Posts: 85	Thanks all. I went ahead with the YM blue. More practical for me. It is however extremely likely that my next piece will be that JLC moonphase. I really like the jlc's.

26 November 2015, 11:36 AM	#25
Blasketbanshee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Will Location: Seattle Watch: out for door jambs Posts: 85	One more thing. Funny no one mentioned the AP royal oak. It was a close third.

26 November 2015, 12:15 PM	#27
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	You have to have 1 JLC. :-)

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