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Old 10 September 2016, 12:38 AM   #1
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116613lb Ceramic Blue dial vs 116622 Blue dial

Ok, does anyone know the answer to this question. I have a 116613lb Ceramic sunburst blue dial. I am really liking the blue dial with red second hand yacht master 116622 and I dont know if two blue dials are too much? I would like to know if the blue dials on both of these watches are the same or are they different shades of blues or is the yacht masters blue not a sunburst dial? Own 2 blue dials or go with different yacht master dial? I like some color contrast. Not sure if a gray dial does it for me but I have not seen any yacht masters in person.
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Old 10 September 2016, 01:58 AM   #2
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I've never seen them side by side but my impression was they are pretty much the same blue sunburst.
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Old 10 September 2016, 02:00 AM   #3
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Thanks, in pictures on here they look different to me.
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Old 10 September 2016, 03:03 AM   #4
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I believe they are the same as well.
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Old 10 September 2016, 04:35 AM   #5
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I have the 116622 YM and have been looking into adding a bluesy. They are not the same dial to me. The YM is a darker more navy dial. The bluesy is a little lighter and a little more glossy.
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Old 10 September 2016, 04:49 AM   #6
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I have the 116622 YM and have been looking into adding a bluesy. They are not the same dial to me. The YM is a darker more navy dial. The bluesy is a little lighter and a little more glossy.
I've seen them side by side . The bluesy is more
of a royal purplish blue sunburst and the Yachtmaster
blue is a darker navy blue sunburst ... One is 2 tone and
the other SS with blue dial...

You could have both but the Yachtmaster dials
from Basel 2016 the bronze is pretty killer ...
Referring to the 2 tone bronze dial and bezel ...
It's another 2 tone so not sure if that's the route
you want to take ...
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Old 10 September 2016, 04:51 AM   #7
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I would go with a different YM to avoid having two almost identical Blue dials, the Rhodium YM is stunning, I have a Plat dial 16622, Rolex have now discontinued the Plat dial (including the 116622 Plat dial) which may make it more appealing to some, I've always thought they were very under-rated.
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Old 10 September 2016, 05:20 AM   #8
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Thanks, in pictures on here they look different to me.
So does 97 ea uploaded mages of e.g. 116610LV...
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Old 10 September 2016, 06:15 AM   #9
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The Rhodium YM is a possibility and I do like the Platinum dial one also. I cant remember but do both of those have the blue second hand? Do both of those dials have the sunburst effect like my Bluesy? Anyone have any real world pictures of these watches?
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Old 10 September 2016, 06:39 AM   #10
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I sold my blue 116622 in favor of the 116613lb. The blue is definitely not the same. The bluesy is brighter while the yacht master is more likely to look black in low light.



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Old 10 September 2016, 06:42 AM   #11
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The Rhodium YM is a possibility and I do like the Platinum dial one also. I cant remember but do both of those have the blue second hand? Do both of those dials have the sunburst effect like my Bluesy? Anyone have any real world pictures of these watches?




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Old 10 September 2016, 06:49 AM   #12
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116613lb Ceramic Blue dial vs 116622 Blue dial

Do not seems to be the same tone; YM prettier IMHO


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Old 10 September 2016, 07:02 AM   #13
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Man, I really love that blue Yachty! I am so confused, I dont know if its smart to have 2 blue dial watches. I like the blue dial with the red second hand the best. The rhodium and plat. are nice but something draws me to that blue ym.
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Old 10 September 2016, 09:25 AM   #14
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The YM and Sub blue are similar but definitely not the same. I looked at these two side by side at an AD. The Sub blue is deeper and more royal blue. The YM in comparison is a slightly lighter shade closer to navy. I think Rolex did this to compliment the gold tones and red second hand respectively. In other words, the blue of the YM dial wouldn't look right in the TT Sub.
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Old 10 September 2016, 09:43 AM   #15
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The YM and Sub blue are similar but definitely not the same. I looked at these two side by side at an AD. The Sub blue is deeper and more royal blue. The YM in comparison is a slightly lighter shade closer to navy. I think Rolex did this to compliment the gold tones and red second hand respectively. In other words, the blue of the YM dial wouldn't look right in the TT Sub.
I agree, I suspected the blue was lighter on the Subc and it seems it is confirmed to be so, but I wasn't sure if the gold lettering and markers were causing me to think that. Anyway both the dials are beautiful and if you like one you will the other.
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Old 10 September 2016, 10:02 AM   #16
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Definitely different. In a good way too. As is the DJ 2 which has two different blue dial options depending on whether you go Roman or Stick. I have had them all in front of me at an AD and really studied this.
I would get the YM as well as your Sub. I love blue dials and no one does them like Rolex!!


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Old 10 September 2016, 10:04 AM   #17
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PS the Smurf dial is a fifth type of blue too. Different to all of the above. How blue can you get!!??


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Ive owned the 116622, For the longest time, I thought they were the same. But they're different.
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Old 10 September 2016, 11:27 AM   #19
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You can never have two much of a blue thing. lol
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Old 10 September 2016, 11:31 AM   #20
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Definitely YM, just got mine a few weeks ago.
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Old 10 September 2016, 12:25 PM   #21
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I think I need to go to a local AD and see if they have a blue dial and rhodium dial and then compare against my bluesy.
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Old 10 September 2016, 12:32 PM   #22
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Just went to my AD this past weekend and tried on the blue yachtmaster. Beautiful, but a tab small to my taste.
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Just went to my AD this past weekend and tried on the blue yachtmaster. Beautiful, but a tab small to my taste.
Funny enough that's why I sold my Blue dial YM and went back to the Plat dial, the Blue just looked too small which is bizarre as they are the same size. If they made the Blue YM 42mm it would be the perfect Rolex for me.
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Old 10 September 2016, 10:48 PM   #24
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116613lb Ceramic Blue dial vs 116622 Blue dial

This is starting to grow on me. Either the blue or rhodium dial
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Not sure if a gray dial does it for me but I have not seen any yacht masters in person.
The answers to your question lie in this statement. You have got to see the YM in person for yourself...we can't describe it to you.

Me personally, I like the bluesy better. The blue has a more vibrant, "fun" feel, while the YM has a darker, more subdued feel. But, most importantly, you've got to get out and see for yourself.
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Old 11 September 2016, 01:15 AM   #26
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The answers to your question lie in this statement. You have got to see the YM in person for yourself...we can't describe it to you.

Me personally, I like the bluesy better. The blue has a more vibrant, "fun" feel, while the YM has a darker, more subdued feel. But, most importantly, you've got to get out and see for yourself.
I agree, I have to go to AD and check the YM blue and the YM rhodium dial and compare them against my bluesy. I dont want another tt. so tt is out. I dont know if the baby blue second hand on the Rhodium dial does it for me yet. If it was a darker blue, I may like it better but who knows since I have not seen it in person.
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PS the Smurf dial is a fifth type of blue too. Different to all of the above. How blue can you get!!??


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And the Milgauss' dial is lighter than the TT Subc's so Rolex really has a range of blues to suit any taste. Don't know if it is the same as the Azzuro's but similar so that's another one.
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Old 11 September 2016, 08:21 AM   #28
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Just happened to try on both the other day...
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I've had both kept the ym blue dial . Personally I think blue dial ym and Daytona white or black dial 116520 are a perfect pair
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