I can see the similarity between the 2 but the YM wins by a mile. Although it should do considering the price difference.

For me the problem with the Omega, is the basic steel SMP is so iconic (hate using that term), it feels like the TT version is an attempt by Omega to cash in on their SMP range but adding a gold bezel and crown. They can literally convert the basic steel in a couple of clicks. It's a stunning watch though.

With the YM youre looking at its a completely different colour scheme to the "regular" YM ie different dial and case. It has its own identity from its blue and rhodium dialled counterparts.

 

To be honest what attracts me is the contrast between the gold bezel for SM and case for YM and the rubber strap.
It tones down the watch in a good way, while maintaining the fun

 

To be honest what attracts me is the contrast between the gold bezel for SM and case for YM and the rubber strap.
it tones down the watch in a good way, while maintaining the fun

For a daily wearer the SMP would probably be much more appropriate. The YM may be a little too eye catching in some situations.

 

The SMP for me all the way. I've owned this SMP in yellow gold and it's a beauty. The sheen of the dial pops so well against the gold on the bezel, and because of the size, it has way more wrist presence than the YM.

Plus, you get the exhibition case back. Lume is of equal quality, but the price difference of these two is absolutely ludicrous. Is the YM a $30K watch? I think it's a joke and a ripoff. You're paying for the brand name and the marketing budget of Rolex, and the YM won't hold it's value like some of the other sport models. The Omega is a better watch at a reasonable price, and it can be found pre-owned for an even better deal.

I just don't get Rolex as a watch that everyone has to have. If you're going to pay $30K for a watch, look at AP Code 11.59, Vacheron, etc. There are so many better pieces out there for that kind of money.

Also, here is a UN with rhodium dial, gold. Half the price of the YM, and you can definitely get a discount, or pre-owned. It's got the power reserve indicator, date, and it's more toned down that the SMP and YM.

 

The SM would get my vote….a better watch IMO.

 

Thank you bigclive!
Your opinion is always appreciated

 

If by similar vibe you mean color wise they are similar ... sure they have similar asethetics.

Don't think one would satisfy my desire for the other however.

 

I appreciate your position 👍
To be honest I noticed the similarities only a few weeks ago.
I can’t shake it since then…

 

My opinion: If you want the Yacht-Master, then buy the Yacht-Master and nothing "similar", because every look you take at the "similar" watch will remind you that you actually wanted a different watch.
If you can't afford the Yacht-Master now, then keep saving and remember that buying the Seamaster will put you A$12,000.00 away from buying a Yacht-Master.

If you now – for whatever reason – but absolutely need a new watch, then choose something much cheaper that is visually different from the Yacht-Master.

 

In my world 2 completely different watches. It's like saying a BMW and an Audi are the same because they have a windshield and 4 tires.

 

I agree.

Although your example reminds me that If you ask the car rental companies, if you make a reservation for a BMW, they can give you an Infiniti and in their mind they are giving you what you reserved.

 

If you want the YM, then save for the YM. Never buy a "similar" piece just because you can get it now. That never works out in my experience.

 

100%. I didn't pick up on the OP alluding to this. No way an Omega, Breitling, Tudor is going to scratch the Rolex itch. And before the fanboys get their knickers in a twist...No Rolex is going to scratch the Breitling bla bla bla itch.

Always buy what you want. Never settle...its no way to live.

 

Settling is rarely a good thing.

That said, I prefer the SMP over the YM. I think it’s a better looking watch. It’s every bit as well made. It has a top-notch movement. I get a kick out of the exhibition caseback. The extra money would go a long ways toward a nice car. So, yeah, the SMP for me.

 

Respectfully we'll have to agree to disagree on this one...they went so wrong (for me) on this one. From that dial, hour/minute hands, date at 6 o'clock🙄 and that dumb arse He escape crown.

The only thing that I like are the lugs.

If you serious about wanting an Omega YM alternative....get this. The bezel is the feature that makes a YM a YM.

And for the money I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it didn't have the ridiculous He crown. FMD

 

I don't see any similarities other than the fact that they are both on a rubber strap, and have a rotating bezel. BUT, you obviously like both of them, so, why not get the Omega and enjoy it while waiting for the funds for the Rolex to be available?

 

Taking everything into consideration I would pick the Omega. The YM isn’t worth the cost IMO

 

There’s not much about a YM that’s inherently better than that Omega, other than that particular YM is full gold.

That at being said, if you think a Rolex is better than an Omega, then you may not be able to shake that feeling until you get a Rolex.

 

Seems clear to me you're really wanting the Yacht master and you're looking for justification from strangers on similarities regarding the Omega. Save additional money and wait for the YM.

 

My humble advice, is that you buy a Seamaster because you want a Seamaster, not because it's similar to another brand's model that you truly want.

I speak from the experience early in my collecting where buyers remorse eventually set in and all I saw on my wrist at that point was an "imposter".

As an owner of a Seamaster and a Submariner, they each were models I wanted for their own heritage and personal preferences. However, if I had picked up the SMP to fill in for the green Sub, I know it would have eaten at me overtime. Not because the SMP isn't amazing...but because it's a reminder of what I couldn't get yet.

YMMV.

*disclaimer: I'm not calling anything Omega an imposter to anything, only any watch someone buys to fill in for the watch that's out of reach.

 

I know the YM is considered better watch, but the SM gives me similar vibes.

not sure if I agree with this. But, if you want a yacht master - I wouldn't recommend getting a watch to scratch the itch. Unless you really like the Omega - then go ahead.

I'd keep saving for a few years and really enjoy the yacht master when you get it.

 

Just to clarify: this will be my only watch for a while.
So yeah: I need a watch until I save some more for a more expensive piece

 

Then don't throw any significant money towards a new watch. Get a $300 Seiko and be done with it for a while.

 

They’re both real lookers. 🤩

 

I just bought the two tone SMP (in sedna gold) and I am currently on a waitlist for the silver dialed YM.

I love my new SMP, it is interesting to look at and the rubber strap is very comfortable on the wrist. Plus it has a see though caseback. Personally, I visually like the HE valve in gold more than in steel, because it does add that extra touch of gold when looking at the watch. I will say the SMP does have a more chunky dive watch feel on the wrist, because well... it's a dive watch.

When trying on the YM it definitely felt more sleek on the wrist and had a more flashy look, in a different way. It didn't have the same chunky dive watch feel as the SMP, because well... it's not a dive watch. Go figure.

 

Great looking watch if Omega would lose the wart...

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Great looking watch if Omega would lose the wart... View attachment 17353613

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The skeleton hands kill it more for me than the wart. The wart is a somewhat annoying thing, but the lack of lume in the skeletonized part kills the visibility in low light very quickly.

 

I think they're very different, they just have a similar color tone.
Both watches are diver that's all in common.

 

Never liked this exact Omega till I saw it in person and it was pretty epic. Def changed my mind and on a table of hundreds of watches, I kept going back to it and picking it up. Really pretty in the metal.

 

Now that everyone had the chance to comment on the aesthetics of the two watches, which one would you prefer if you could have only one watch?
Seamaster or
Yachtmaster?