Why is yachtmaster so underrated

[adamp27330]

Looking at trading in my steel no date sub on either a bluesy or the sea dweller but man the dark rhodium or the blue yachtmaster has caught my eye lately. Why is there not anymore love for the yachtmaster's?

[johnorpheus]

Bluesy is my #1 but I think the Yachtmaster, especially the blue, is stunning and underrated.

[c41006]

It isn't underrated in my opinion. I like the dials but I do not like the bezels.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by c41006

I like the dials but I do not like the bezels.

Pretty much this.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by c41006

It isn't underrated in my opinion. I like the dials but I do not like the bezels.

IMHO, it's the combination of the dials and the unique platinum bezels that really make the watch. I find the ones with the black bezel and rubber straps far less appealing. I personally love the smaller footprint and thinner profile the watch provides. It's the only Rolex made with a rotating bezel that doesn't need a diet.

So back to the original question. Most want to get as much as possible for as little as possible. Submariners are cheaper and thus sell better. I don't think they look near as nice. I'd much rather wear the Yachtmaster than any other rotating bezel Rolex.

[Altruist]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

IMHO, it's the combination of the dials and the unique platinum bezels that really make the watch. I find the ones with the black bezel and rubber straps far less appealing. I personally love the smaller footprint and thinner profile the watch provides. It's the only Rolex made with a rotating bezel that doesn't need a diet.

So back to the original question. Most want to get as much as possible for as little as possible. Submariners are cheaper and thus sell better. I don't think they look near as nice. I'd much rather wear the Yachtmaster than any other rotating bezel Rolex.
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rehaut alignment is off on this one

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Altruist

rehaut alignment is off on this one

Wow, sharp eye; I never noticed but what difference does it make? Should I throw the watch a way?

Originally Posted by Goose 104

Fantastic pictures! Almost makes me wish I went for blue rather than rhodium but I am loving my rhodium. Such a great piece. Feels so much more luxurious and comfortable than the Sub on my wrist.

I think the blue looks great just too much on my wrist for a daily. I prefer subtle which I get wtih the Rhodium.

[kieselguhr]

Because the first iteration of the Yachtmaster was not well received.

There are people out there who buy and appreciate it for its merits and don’t really care about popularity

[Michael V]

I am glad they are not hyped. Its on my radar for a purchase and I hope to find one severely cheaper than msrp.

[johnorpheus]

Originally Posted by Michael V

I am glad they are not hyped.

True, considering YM is the rare SS professional that's not to difficult to obtain, may be best that it's not very hyped.

I actually think the non-ceramic bezel is what turns people off based on comments around here.

[bulldurham]

I personally found the bezels to be distracting, but I think in general they're beautiful. One of the few sporty lines that plays around with dial colors!

[Mr. Miami]

I am a fan of the YM line. The rhodium dial would be my second choice for sure. However my number 1 is the RG on OF. I just like the band of the OF and am looking forward to purchase that soon. I guess a reason why the line in general is underrated is it doesn’t have the history of the submariner.

[CaseandMovement]

Originally Posted by Mr. Miami

I am a fan of the YM line. The rhodium dial would be my second choice for sure. However my number 1 is the RG on OF. I just like the band of the OF and am looking forward to purchase that soon. I guess a reason why the line in general is underrated is it doesn’t have the history of the submariner.

Tried the RG OF on the other day. Sheesh. SO clean. I love my Rhodium dial 116622 and would never get rid of it but that matte ceramic insert and - wait for it - glidelock clasp on the oysterflex bracelet almost made me tell my own YM to scoot over for a little while

[alphadweller]

I've never quite understood the criticism against this model. The yacht floats my boat.

[jamesthejeweller]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

I've never quite understood the criticism against this model. The yacht floats my boat.



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This is actually my favourite Dial ever put on a modern Rolex aside from Meteorite and stone dials.

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[Judge]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

I've never quite understood the criticism against this model. The yacht floats my boat.



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Ugly, IMO. But the person wearing it that I know is an awful person,,,hence not a fan.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Judge

Ugly, IMO. But the person wearing it that I know is an awful person,,,hence not a fan.

Oh no, that's terrible.
I'm glad that person is not me


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[nightmyth]

Because it looks/functions like a submariner but is only 100m water resistant.

[Handey0465]

Originally Posted by nightmyth

Because it looks/functions like a submariner but is only 100m water resistant.

Wrong

Water resistant is irrelevant. No one on TRF buys for diving anyway. Let’s be serious.

(I’m sure 1 or 2 members will chime in here and claim to be divers). But 99.99% aren’t....

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Handey0465

Wrong

Water resistant is irrelevant. No one on TRF buys for diving anyway. Let’s be serious.

(I’m sure 1 or 2 members will chime in here and claim to be divers). But 99.99% aren’t....

I do dive and one of the reasons I wanted a sub... That being said I have been diving for 30 years and can count on one hand the times of have even been close to the water resistance limits of a Yachtmaster much less the sub. And I was young and foolish then. Even most commercial divers rarely go below 200 feet. ROV's do most of the work now.

I've been thinking of trading the sub for the YM but that decision will take some time...

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

I do dive and one of the reasons I wanted a sub... That being said I have been diving for 30 years and can count on one hand the times of have even been close to the water resistance limits of a Yachtmaster much less the sub. And I was young and foolish then. Even most commercial divers rarely go below 200 feet. ROV's do most of the work now.

I've been thinking of trading the sub for the YM but that decision will take some time...

Yup, me too. I have technical dive watches just “because” I can. They serve no practical diving reasons for me. I never need anything more than a wr100m on any of my diving. I wear a BLNR on vacations even when diving might occur. At home I will dive with my more impressive dive watches as not wanting to be a hypocrite.

[James5599]

I m a YM 42 owner......love it.
it has its place amongst my divers (sub/JC/SD43)
its different, and I like the sinister black on silver. I like the heft of the pm.
I m a big fan of the rubber b straps so the oysterflex is great for me.
can't comment on how popular the other YMs might be, I guess I can see how some of them might be marmite.
as for 'only 100m' waterproofing, so what.......I dive (albeit infrequently) and 10m is about all I ll ever achieve not sure id wear a YM too dive in anyway.

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by James5599

I m a YM 42 owner......love it.
it has its place amongst my divers (sub/JC/SD43)
its different, and I like the sinister black on silver. I like the heft of the pm.
I m a big fan of the rubber b straps so the oysterflex is great for me.
can't comment on how popular the other YMs might be, I guess I can see how some of them might be marmite.
as for 'only 100m' waterproofing, so what.......I dive (albeit infrequently) and 10m is about all I ll ever achieve not sure id wear a YM too dive in anyway.

One of my absolute favorite Rolex references. I like the size, heft, blacked out bezel, Oysterflex; it’s really got it all. I don’t own one, but if I could make it happen, I would love to own that watch. It’s going to be a few more years for me, then we will see if it is still at the top of my list.


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[L.K Johnson]

This might get some criticism but I have can imagine that people that spends over 8k really want their watch to be fully recognized as a Rolex and the YM flies a bit under the radar with the plat bezel that isn’t that Rolex-ish to common people...other things that has been discussed before is the “shadow” that occurs on the five digit YM bezel and is hard to get out without re-blasting it...last but not least, the bezel scratch very easily...to brighten up this post here is my two YM:s that I love!

[4 Aussies]

Classy and elegant, beyond multi color bezel watches, really like mine!!!

[hugepencil]

It makes sense for my case. I am usually not a fan of Rolex and its typical designs. But YM def got me into it.

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

This might get some criticism but I have can imagine that people that spends over 8k really want their watch to be fully recognized as a Rolex and the YM flies a bit under the radar with the plat bezel that isn’t that Rolex-ish to common people...other things that has been discussed before is the “shadow” that occurs on the five digit YM bezel and is hard to get out without re-blasting it...last but not least, the bezel scratch very easily...to brighten up this post here is my two YM:s that I love!

Well done, LK! Beauties! My friend saw my 16622 platinum dial YM last week and said “nice Tag”. LOL . He owns a Rolex.

That goes to the point that people don’t know what a YM is. And most people, in general, don’t care what I’m wearing anyway.

My watches are just for me. I’m about the only one who cares.

Cheers.

Ps, gotta add the red date wheel!

[L.K Johnson]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Well done, LK! Beauties! My friend saw my 16622 platinum dial YM last week and said “nice Tag”. LOL . He owns a Rolex.

That goes to the point that people don’t know what a YM is. And most people, in general, don’t care what I’m wearing anyway.

My watches are just for me. I’m about the only one who cares.

Cheers.

Ps, gotta add the red date wheel!

Thanks! Very cool with the red DW! Love it!!

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

This might get some criticism but I have can imagine that people that spends over 8k really want their watch to be fully recognized as a Rolex and the YM flies a bit under the radar with the plat bezel that isn’t that Rolex-ish to common people...other things that has been discussed before is the “shadow” that occurs on the five digit YM bezel and is hard to get out without re-blasting it...last but not least, the bezel scratch very easily...to brighten up this post here is my two YM:s that I love!

Damn! That gold one is to die for


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[L.K Johnson]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Damn! That gold one is to die for


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Thanks, man! I love the warmth of the blue dial on the YG one myself. It’s called Royal Blue and the SS/Plat one has the cobalt blue dial which is a bit “colder” but sportier in appearance...this might be common info to all y’all but anyway...