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emme77 · 20 June 2007, 03:44 PM

Greetings to everyone! I'm a 'one watch' person (

due to budget constrain) and now sitting on the fence if I should fund my SD (7 yrs old A series) for a new Yachtmaster 16622 as in change of 'look', since the dealer has offered quite a good price for my SD. Considered Panerai and TT Blue Sub before, but still prefer SS Rolex at the end of the day. Need your opinion, do you think that this flip from SD to YM is an upgrade? Anybody share the same experience? Thanks and have a great day ahead!

supermarz · 20 June 2007, 03:52 PM

DO IT DO IT!!!

i've just bought a yacht master full size plat/ss 16622 2 months ago and i almost never take it off
gorgeous watch for shure

and you should get a pretty good pricing in singapore too i guess

John Ireland · 20 June 2007, 03:55 PM

your SD?

If you do...really do...not just feeling bored and wanting to buy something so the boredom goes aways...then I still would not do the deal if it involved any any any cash (including sales tax) out of your pocket. The new YM II may turn out to be the horological equivilent of the Pontiac Aztec and the Ford Edsel. The SD is a known and respected model...even among many who don't like Rolex.

And no matter what they say...they won't give you full value for the SD and the moment you walk out the door with the YM II it will drop in value about 30 to 35%...so really think about this. I don't see any pluses in the trade.

padi56 · 21 June 2007, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by John Ireland

your SD?

If you do...really do...not just feeling bored and wanting to buy something so the boredom goes aways...then I still would not do the deal if it involved any any any cash (including sales tax) out of your pocket. The new YM II may turn out to be the horological equivilent of the Pontiac Aztec and the Ford Edsel. The SD is a known and respected model...even among many who don't like Rolex.

And no matter what they say...they won't give you full value for the SD and the moment you walk out the door with the YM II it will drop in value about 30 to 35%...so really think about this. I don't see any pluses in the trade.

Got agree with John over this the Yachtmaster yes its a nice watch but hardly a upgrade,more expencive yes if you class that as a upgrade.Most Rolex sports and the DJ range all use the same reliable and accurate Cal 3135.Basically the Yachtmaster 16622 is just a lower W/Resist Sub with a bit of platinum in the bezel and dial at a premium price and a different look.

emme77 · 20 June 2007, 04:23 PM

Thank you 'supermarz' and 'John Ireland" for your super duper fast replies! Supermarz kinda making me walk out from my showroom and go striaght to the AD!
Btw John, you have mistaken, i'm refering to YM 16622 PLAT/SS.

Tools · 21 June 2007, 01:45 AM

Emme,

I do not think changing from an SD to a YM is in any way an "upgrade". It is simiply a change in "look". But that is what you stated that you want.

If you truly feel that you will be more pleased with a YM on your wrist, then that is the only criteria to be considered.

I say - go for it - and do not EVER look back and dwell on the cost involved if, on first blush, you felt the deal was worth it.

supermarz · 21 June 2007, 10:24 AM

emme77: haha good work!! pls show us a wristshot when you get a chance...

it may not be such an upgrade from what you have for the moment... but i like the balance between the sporty look and the dress up look.

how could you deny this beauty ..

20 June 2007, 03:44 PM	#1
emme77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 13	Opinion? Greetings to everyone! I'm a 'one watch' person ( due to budget constrain) and now sitting on the fence if I should fund my SD (7 yrs old A series) for a new Yachtmaster 16622 as in change of 'look', since the dealer has offered quite a good price for my SD. Considered Panerai and TT Blue Sub before, but still prefer SS Rolex at the end of the day. Need your opinion, do you think that this flip from SD to YM is an upgrade? Anybody share the same experience? Thanks and have a great day ahead!

20 June 2007, 03:55 PM	#3
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	Well do you like the Yachtmaster II better than your SD? If you do...really do...not just feeling bored and wanting to buy something so the boredom goes aways...then I still would not do the deal if it involved any any any cash (including sales tax) out of your pocket. The new YM II may turn out to be the horological equivilent of the Pontiac Aztec and the Ford Edsel. The SD is a known and respected model...even among many who don't like Rolex. And no matter what they say...they won't give you full value for the SD and the moment you walk out the door with the YM II it will drop in value about 30 to 35%...so really think about this. I don't see any pluses in the trade.

21 June 2007, 10:24 AM	#7
supermarz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 322	emme77: haha good work!! pls show us a wristshot when you get a chance... it may not be such an upgrade from what you have for the moment... but i like the balance between the sporty look and the dress up look. how could you deny this beauty .. Attached Images

20 June 2007, 03:52 PM	#2
supermarz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 322	DO IT DO IT!!! i've just bought a yacht master full size plat/ss 16622 2 months ago and i almost never take it off gorgeous watch for shure and you should get a pretty good pricing in singapore too i guess

20 June 2007, 04:23 PM	#5
emme77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 13	Thank you 'supermarz' and 'John Ireland" for your super duper fast replies! Supermarz kinda making me walk out from my showroom and go striaght to the AD! Btw John, you have mistaken, i'm refering to YM 16622 PLAT/SS.

21 June 2007, 01:45 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Emme, I do not think changing from an SD to a YM is in any way an "upgrade". It is simiply a change in "look". But that is what you stated that you want. If you truly feel that you will be more pleased with a YM on your wrist, then that is the only criteria to be considered. I say - go for it - and do not EVER look back and dwell on the cost involved if, on first blush, you felt the deal was worth it.

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