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Such a general and unanswerable question - probably best to do your own research and buy what you like as everyone has different aesthetics. Lots on articles on-line about buying your first watch. you've posted here in a vintage forum, so a bit of a minefield for a new collector and probably wouldn't recommend that. In any case, if you post on a Breitling Board, people are going to tell you they like Breitling! All those brands have good build quality.

You've posted in the vintage forum, but say you'd like new. Could you please clarify?

They’re all very close now in terms of build quality and movements. If you’re looking for something that can actually be an investment and appreciate in value then Rolex is the only choice. If you’re looking for something new, then your price range probably won’t land you a Rolex. I think Omega is doing an outstanding job with their in-house METAS certified movements. For $4k you can get the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300 and it’s arguably the best value on the watch market. Ceramic dial, ceramic bezel, in-house movement, glide lock style clasp, absolutely insane value. Wear it to the office, out to dinner or on the beach. Versatile AF! I hated this model for years until I tried the new one and it blew me away.

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I had to delete the first post in this thread due to OP adding spamming links in his signature (that I can't remove without deleting the entire post). Unfortunatley the thread doesn't make a lot of sense now, but keeping the thread for Serg's pics!

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Driver8

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Serge is the YM in your current lineup?? Looks freaking awesome! Was looking at adding a blue dial YM to my lineup in the near future as that seems much easier to get than a BLRO SS.


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Yup the YM is in my current lineup. It’s much nicer in person; I’ve never considered a YM until I saw one in person and how much nicer the case is than a sub or gmt. The case is similar in profile to a Daytona. The platinum bezel looks odd in Photos but it’s incredible in the flesh. . Love the YM!!

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Yeah I agree with you on the YM being beautiful in person. I like the Sub/GMT case shape as well, but the YM's case is a little more "refined" (just as it should be).

I really wanted that model, right up until I tried it on and found it wore just a little too small for me. I know it's got a completely different look with the ceramic bezel, but I can't wait to try the new 42mm YM. Hopefully they'll bring a version out in SS within the next couple of years.

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Driver8

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Drive I think you’ll really like the 42 YM. It looks amazing in person.


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Questions like these do not have any conclusive answers. It is like comparing different cars or motorcycles. Each and every one of them is good in their own way. What matter at the end, is your goal and purpose. When it comes to the abovementioned watches, all of them are established giants with some of the most historic timepieces under their roofs. Breitling has the Navitimer, Omega has the Speedmaster, while the Rolex submariner is a personal favorite. Omega and Breitling start at a lower price point, whereas the Rolex Submariner begins at a higher price point. Do your own research before you make final buy. All of the brands mentioned are great watchmakers with a lot to offer.