There is a big difference between the YM and the YMII. The YMII is quite interesting if you like the dial design. The regular YM is just plain boring and not very attractive in my opinion. Maybe it is because I really do not like how the bezel looks. There is a reason that it is not very popular. No point being different for the sake of being different...unless you really like it of course. I would consider the new green/blue Milgauss, Sub C, seadweller or even the Explorer 2 Polar alongside the Batman.