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Old 22 July 2019, 02:52 AM   #1
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Blown away by the rose gold Yacht-Master

Saw it in the metal in a restaurant in Knightsbridge and while I love the Yacht-Master reference (I have a SS/PL and a SS/Rhodium), it was the first time I'd seen the rose gold in the wild.

In the subdued, flattering lighting of the restaurant, that watch glittered. It was so beautiful.

Another case where even the brilliant Rolex photographers can't do justice to one of the company's creations.

This is a stock photo from the Rolex website.
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Old 22 July 2019, 02:54 AM   #2
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The two models that shocked me live were this and the cellini moon phase.
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Old 22 July 2019, 04:49 AM   #3
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The two models that shocked me live were this and the cellini moon phase.


I agree. The moon phase is a beautiful reference.


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Old 22 July 2019, 11:54 AM   #4
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..... the cellini moon phase.
Can't agree more!
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Old 23 July 2019, 09:46 PM   #5
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The two models that shocked me live were this and the cellini moon phase.
I agree but the cellini moon phase is too thick imo.
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Old 22 July 2019, 05:16 AM   #6
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Never seen one in the flesh, I’m thinking of getting one though. My options are either a WG Daytona or the RG yachtmaster. First world problems!


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Old 22 July 2019, 05:20 AM   #7
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The Oysterflex model to own, IMHO.
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Old 22 July 2019, 05:29 AM   #8
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The moonphase is one of a kind.
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Old 22 July 2019, 05:42 AM   #9
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The 116655 is a stunner in the metal.
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Old 22 July 2019, 05:52 AM   #10
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This watch really is a stunner in-person. One thing hard to appreciate through photos is the contrast of the matte black dial and glossy numerals on the bezel. The matte dial works so well here with the red font and rose gold-bordered hour markers.

In my opinion, this an ideal sporty weekend watch. Just the right amount of flash that isn't super loud or in your face.

I'm waiting on a BLRO right now and should be getting one very soon. I plan to get rid of my BLNR at that point and put those funds towards either a TT CHNR or stretching a bit farther and going with this piece.
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Old 22 July 2019, 09:11 AM   #11
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Love that watch too and have strongly been considering. Interestingly, 2 separate ADs in ATL have it available.
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Old 22 July 2019, 10:09 AM   #12
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Old 22 July 2019, 11:48 AM   #13
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Love the matte and rose contrast very well thought out and restrained piece
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Old 22 July 2019, 11:57 AM   #14
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Love the matte and rose contrast very well thought out and restrained piece

Absolutely. I’ve always been an admirer of the RG YM. It’s an absolutely beautiful watch.


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Old 22 July 2019, 12:17 PM   #15
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A beautiful reference!

I might also add the RG Daytona on Oysterflex with chocolate dial.
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Old 22 July 2019, 02:32 PM   #16
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The 116655 was the Rolex I actually fell in love with that brought me to really know and love the brand. Sadly my funds couldn’t accommodate it, so I went with the 116622 rhodium and couldn’t have been happier.

I really think the YM line is very under appreciated for what you’re getting.
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Old 22 July 2019, 06:05 PM   #17
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The 116655 was the Rolex I actually fell in love with that brought me to really know and love the brand. Sadly my funds couldn’t accommodate it, so I went with the 116622 rhodium and couldn’t have been happier.

I really think the YM line is very under appreciated for what you’re getting.
Funds are my issue as well. I just bought back a 35mm SS/PL YM that I’d traded for a 40mm version of the same watch. I’m going to give it to my sister who’s always loved Rolex. She’s gotten through a rough patch in life through grit and determination and I’m going to surprise her with it.

Had I the funds, though, had I the funds...
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Old 22 July 2019, 10:29 PM   #18
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I'm waiting for the updated version with glide lock, which should start shipping the last quarter this year. Can't wait!
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Old 22 July 2019, 10:38 PM   #19
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It’s funny, I loved it in pictures but was underwhelmed when I actually got my hands on it.
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Old 24 July 2019, 11:29 AM   #20
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It’s funny, I loved it in pictures but was underwhelmed when I actually got my hands on it.


The exact same thing happened to me. I thought it was amazing in pictures, and then when I finally put it on, just something wouldn’t click for me. I was ready to buy it right then and there and I passed.
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Old 22 July 2019, 11:46 PM   #21
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I just wish they made it on a gold bracelet. :(
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Old 23 July 2019, 01:15 AM   #22
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My wife has the 116655 and it is really an awesome watch to look at.
The RoseGold is so visually satisfying in low light. Not as loud as YG. Soft and subtle tones.
Plus the Matte background and shiny numbers on Bezel
Red Bold Font
Matte Dial
Really a lot to admire

Being that she wears it 24/7 I get to view it from a different perspective. Its like seeing one in the wild everyday

I’m not an Oysterflex guy either, so that’s another reason I got the RG Daytona on Bracelet... both are
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Old 23 July 2019, 09:16 AM   #23
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Love that watch, but like changes in 126655:
- 3235 movement (70hr power reserve and accuracy)
- Glidelock clasp

I tried on the WG 42 and the Glidelock made such a difference! So incredibly comfortable, and smart to not have to perfectly fit the OF bracelet.

That said, I do think the Everose 40mm is far more interesting:
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- Red “Yachtmaster” print

The WG (although I prefer 42mm) seems just too black and white (monochrome).










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Old 31 July 2019, 02:14 AM   #24
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Love that watch, but like changes in 126655:
- 3235 movement (70hr power reserve and accuracy)
- Glidelock clasp

I tried on the WG 42 and the Glidelock made such a difference! So incredibly comfortable, and smart to not have to perfectly fit the OF bracelet.

That said, I do think the Everose 40mm is far more interesting:
- Gilt print
- Red “Yachtmaster” print

The WG (although I prefer 42mm) seems just too black and white (monochrome).
If you don't mind my asking, what size wrist do you have? I'm contemplating this or the RG reference as my next watch and haven't been able to see one in person yet. I'm wondering how much larger it wears than the 40" YM, which I find fits me perfectly on bracelet.

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Old 31 July 2019, 02:16 AM   #25
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Who here has some photo shop skills...I'm thinking about getting this to pair with my CHNR and swapping the bracelets. I think the RG YM would look amazing with the two tone bracelet...and the oysterflex would complement my CHNR quite nicely too!
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Old 23 July 2019, 09:20 AM   #26
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It's a great piece. Surprisingly understated, and very comfortable. I loved it for the few months I had it, but ultimately decided to go for the Daytona as I prefer the overall aesthetics more.

If buying now, I'd wait for the Basel 2019 126655 with the longer power reserve and the most important change, the Glidelock! It is a huge improvement for the Oysterflex YM models!
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Old 23 July 2019, 09:22 AM   #27
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I agree, tried it on the other day at an AD near me and was pleasantly surprised.
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Old 23 July 2019, 06:44 PM   #28
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I just can’t reconcile paying those sort of $$ for a rubber strap...as great as it maybe.

Slap a bracelet on it Rolex!
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I just can’t reconcile paying those sort of $$ for a rubber strap...as great as it maybe.

Slap a bracelet on it Rolex!
That makes no sense whatsoever.
You can’t justify the price for the OF, but if you added a PM bracelet the cost goes up 10k. It’s not like the OF and bracelet are the same price.
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Old 24 July 2019, 07:06 AM   #30
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That makes no sense whatsoever.
You can’t justify the price for the OF, but if you added a PM bracelet the cost goes up 10k. It’s not like the OF and bracelet are the same price.
My comment related to making the watch more attractive to me by having a bracelet, rather than a rubber strap.

It’s not about the overall cost, I simply don’t see the value in rubber straps. They just don’t do it for me.

I’d pay 44k for it in PM but not 34k with rubber.

I don’t think Rolex put the OF on it to make it more “affordable”.

Someone on TRF did a photoshop of it with a pM bracelet and looked great, so was kind of hoping in 2020 they release it in PM.
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