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Magnum · 10 September 2007, 05:54 AM

Picked it up on Friday and I believe it is the first in the UK. Just took these two pics indoors and it's night-time here.

I'm aware of the controversy surrounding this watch and until I saw it in the flesh was still undecided. I have a yellow gold YM I too so can appreciate why the design might have shocked a few people. But seeing it on my wrist just did it for me. Did I say this watch was big, oh and heavy? That's where much of the price difference is and of course the bezel is platinum.

The movement is very clever indeed but unless you're heavily into sailing just think of it as the world's most exclusive egg timer

Will take some better lit shots tomorrow.

Blue Bull · 10 September 2007, 05:56 AM

Letsgodiving · 10 September 2007, 05:59 AM

Congrats. I must say it looks better in your pics than some others I have seen. Looking forward to some more.

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 September 2007, 06:02 AM

Congrats!

The white gold version is much more good-looking than the YG version!

Looks nice on your wrist!

Steve54 · 10 September 2007, 06:10 AM

I love the new YM II, I can see where peeps are coming from when the say they dont like it, but for me, its almost as good as the Daytona.

Enjoy it, it looks amazing.

Seadweller · 10 September 2007, 06:13 AM

Nice watch Magnum, do you have any other Rolexes?
Oh and welcome.

Magnum · 10 September 2007, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller

Nice watch Magnum, do you have any other Rolexes?
Oh and welcome.

Thanks

Yes, I have a yellow gold Yachtmaster I, and a yellow gold Daytona with white face with alligator strap. I also have an Omega Seamaster Quartz for when I'm doing manual work. Can't get interested in any other brands - been a Rolex nut for the last 20 years

sub2004 · 10 September 2007, 06:28 AM

Wow awesome Magnum!

You are very lucky indeed, i think its one of the coolest watches around, plus the technology, larger size and unique design.

I'm platinum with envy!

I also like the yellow gold model, both look ultra cool.

Otto · 10 September 2007, 06:30 AM

It looks great. Congratulations!

Mrdi · 10 September 2007, 06:30 AM

gOOd on you Magnum.
Do you race boats?

Mrdi

Magnum · 10 September 2007, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

gOOd on you Magnum.
Do you race boats?

Mrdi

No I don't but I cook a mean boiled egg

Paulie · 10 September 2007, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnum

No I don't but I cook a mean boiled egg

It's more than an egg timer. Steaks too I bet. And fish. The options are endless.

The ultimate chef's Rolex.

Congrats! Your pics really are better than the official ones!

Transient · 10 September 2007, 09:59 AM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF!!!

EvEr34 · 10 September 2007, 10:32 AM

Congrats on the new watch. I actually like it... minus the yachtmaster II on the bezel.

ashu2289 · 10 September 2007, 10:40 AM

Gr8 buy!!!

Congrats on a gr8 n vry vry unique Rolex!!!!!!!!!

Mrdi · 10 September 2007, 06:43 AM

Since the price here in the States has been entirely speculative, could you please tell us what one would expect to pay in $US for that trinket?

Letsgodiving · 10 September 2007, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Since the price here in the States has been entirely speculative, could you please tell us what one would expect to pay in $US for that trinket?

I've seen graymarket price here of $33805.

Magnum · 10 September 2007, 06:50 AM

The full retail price in the UK is £17,900 which at today's exchange rate is just over $36,000. I'm not sure what sort of discount you can get in the US but over here 20% would be a good deal.

dr_rolex · 10 September 2007, 06:55 AM

It looks ok in this color.

The YG is too overloaded........looks like a doughnut with colored sprinkles.

donutdanny · 10 September 2007, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr_rolex

It looks ok in this color.

The YG is too overloaded........looks like a doughnut with colored sprinkles.

Did someone say do-nuts?

Nice watch. I agree it looks better on a wrist than on the internet. I have a FEW other watches to get first though for that kinda money. But very nice and congratulations!

S2000 Driver · 11 September 2007, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr_rolex

The YG is too overloaded........looks like a doughnut with colored sprinkles.

Thank you -- that was my intent!

Rolex Yacht Master II YG Designer Publicity Photo

dr_rolex · 11 September 2007, 04:37 AM

Ok:

So, I'll just strap on a "Krispy Kreme" and whistle Dixie !

Note: If you don't know Krispy Kreme.......Dunkin' Doughnuts is the same thing.

Ultra Cool watch.............and the first of its species, KEWL !

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

Thank you -- that was my intent!

Rolex Yacht Master II YG Designer Publicity Photo

Ironstark · 10 September 2007, 06:59 AM

Congrats, enjoy.
I was working on one just like that a couple of days ago

Big watch!

Chris B · 10 September 2007, 07:01 AM

Many congratulations & welcome, first time I've seen one in the flesh (so to speak), sitting on your wrist it looks like it weighs a ton (compliment). Thanks for sharing, looking forward to seeing more pics, wear it in good health

mike · 10 September 2007, 07:05 AM

Welcome! and Congrats!!

cjj14u · 10 September 2007, 07:08 AM

Looks MUCH better in person!!!

Watch_Me · 10 September 2007, 07:12 AM

Congrats... that watch is starting to grow on me

BLSampson · 10 September 2007, 07:17 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF.

kcmo · 10 September 2007, 08:47 AM

Congrats on your watch! Enjoy it in good health!

chris_nor_cal · 10 September 2007, 10:05 AM

Too rich for my blood. Lets see a lume shot?

10 September 2007, 05:54 AM	#1
Magnum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11	My Yachtmaster II Picked it up on Friday and I believe it is the first in the UK. Just took these two pics indoors and it's night-time here. I'm aware of the controversy surrounding this watch and until I saw it in the flesh was still undecided. I have a yellow gold YM I too so can appreciate why the design might have shocked a few people. But seeing it on my wrist just did it for me. Did I say this watch was big, oh and heavy? That's where much of the price difference is and of course the bezel is platinum. The movement is very clever indeed but unless you're heavily into sailing just think of it as the world's most exclusive egg timer Will take some better lit shots tomorrow.

10 September 2007, 06:02 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congrats! The white gold version is much more good-looking than the YG version! Looks nice on your wrist! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 September 2007, 06:13 AM	#6
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	Nice watch Magnum, do you have any other Rolexes? Oh and welcome. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

10 September 2007, 10:40 AM	#15
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Gr8 buy!!! Congrats on a gr8 n vry vry unique Rolex!!!!!!!!! __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

10 September 2007, 06:55 AM	#19
dr_rolex ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Jacques Location: Space Watch: Cartier + Rolex Posts: 303	ummmmmmmmmmmm.......... It looks ok in this color. The YG is too overloaded........looks like a doughnut with colored sprinkles.

10 September 2007, 05:56 AM	#2
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887

10 September 2007, 05:59 AM	#3
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Congrats. I must say it looks better in your pics than some others I have seen. Looking forward to some more.

10 September 2007, 06:10 AM	#5
Steve54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 27	I love the new YM II, I can see where peeps are coming from when the say they dont like it, but for me, its almost as good as the Daytona. Enjoy it, it looks amazing.

10 September 2007, 06:28 AM	#8
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Wow awesome Magnum! You are very lucky indeed, i think its one of the coolest watches around, plus the technology, larger size and unique design. I'm platinum with envy! I also like the yellow gold model, both look ultra cool.

10 September 2007, 06:30 AM	#9
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	It looks great. Congratulations!

10 September 2007, 06:30 AM	#10
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	gOOd on you Magnum. Do you race boats? Mrdi

10 September 2007, 09:59 AM	#13
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	Congratulations and welcome to TRF!!!

10 September 2007, 10:32 AM	#14
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Congrats on the new watch. I actually like it... minus the yachtmaster II on the bezel.

10 September 2007, 06:43 AM	#16
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Since the price here in the States has been entirely speculative, could you please tell us what one would expect to pay in $US for that trinket?

10 September 2007, 06:50 AM	#18
Magnum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11	The full retail price in the UK is £17,900 which at today's exchange rate is just over $36,000. I'm not sure what sort of discount you can get in the US but over here 20% would be a good deal.

10 September 2007, 06:59 AM	#23
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Congrats, enjoy. I was working on one just like that a couple of days ago Big watch!

10 September 2007, 07:01 AM	#24
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations & welcome, first time I've seen one in the flesh (so to speak), sitting on your wrist it looks like it weighs a ton (compliment). Thanks for sharing, looking forward to seeing more pics, wear it in good health

10 September 2007, 07:05 AM	#25
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! and Congrats!!

10 September 2007, 07:08 AM	#26
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136	Looks MUCH better in person!!!

10 September 2007, 07:12 AM	#27
Watch_Me Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA Posts: 24	Congrats... that watch is starting to grow on me

10 September 2007, 07:17 AM	#28
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Congrats and welcome to TRF. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

10 September 2007, 08:47 AM	#29
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on your watch! Enjoy it in good health!

10 September 2007, 10:05 AM	#30
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	Too rich for my blood. Lets see a lume shot? __________________

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