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11 September 2018, 05:36 AM | #151 | |
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Had one and liked the blue dial immensely but I just did not wear it as it was not doing dress or sport very well compared to other watches. Having said that, I still lust after the yellow gold with blue dial YM. |
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11 September 2018, 06:01 AM | #152 |
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11 September 2018, 07:59 AM | #153 | |
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I will concede that if the GMT Master II was instead called the "Private-Jet Master II" I wouldn't have bought it because I don't have a private jet and would feel like a poser having it emblazoned on my watch (although I'm sure many on the forums would be interested). As for the Yacht-master, Rolex advertises it as embodying the "spirit of the sailor" and claims the model's "distinctive visual identity" is its usefulness in doing such things as calculating the sailing time between two buoys, which just doesn't describe my life or interests. To me the the Yacht-master line has always felt like a contrived and pretentious marketing gimmick more than anything else. If I ever feel the need to stylishly calculate buoy distances, I'll consider it, but otherwise its just not for me. And even if I was interested in obtaining a watch that was at home in the water/sea, why would I choose the YM over a Submariner, which is and always will be the classic dive/sea watch, and does pretty much the exact same thing the Yacht-master does but with a much better depth rating. Ahoy matey! |
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11 September 2018, 10:19 AM | #155 | |
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I do not care for ceramic bezels, and the profile of the YM case is much slimmer and more comfortable on my wrist. I think the YM is a much better looking piece. The sub is a horological Camaro. Every kid has one. |
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11 September 2018, 11:04 AM | #156 | |
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Getting back to the YM, aesthetically speaking, I do generally like the look of the YM (but not the YMII) although I think the design in some ways is a bit confused as to what the watch is trying to be. It is beautiful no doubt but it sort of seems like it is trying to hard be a mix of a little bit of everything to try and please everyone. I'd rather the watch be a little less ambiguous and either go more aggressive or more luxury -- not just straddle the line between the two. Of the non-ceramic models, I would personally prefer an Explorer, although that one might be the horological Jeep Wrangler. |
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11 September 2018, 11:17 AM | #157 |
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I had a blank check from my wife to buy a watch for a major birthday. I chose the blue dial Yacht Master. I have a DayDate, DateJust, and a GMT II and the Yacht Master gets worn the most. It’s striking in appearance and wears easily. I don’t flip watches so resale value is a moot issue.
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11 September 2018, 12:30 PM | #158 |
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Some comments here are funny
Why buy a YM if you don’t own a Yacht ????? Ok then.......... Why buy a Submainer if you don’t dive ? Why buy a Daytona if you don’t race a car ? Why buy a datejust if your phone has the time AND date ? Why buy a DD ? Can’t you remember what day it is ? Why buy a Skydweller If you don’t fly ? Why buy a GMT If you don’t travel or fly a plane ? Why buy a Cellini ? It’s less than 300mt WR......how sad, it’s going to drown when it rains |
11 September 2018, 03:30 PM | #159 |
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For those who don't know, "yachtmaster" is a certificate allowing you to drive A yacht, not YOUR yacht, no need to own the thing. It's like a driving licence for yachts. I know people with a driving licence who don't own a car, that doesn't make them stupid, some rent cars on holiday for example.
Since this was supposed to be a toolwatch for regattas, I would have preferred a more adventurous name like "Yacht-Racer", but it is what it is. (picture borrowed from the web) |
11 September 2018, 05:02 PM | #160 |
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11 September 2018, 06:47 PM | #161 | |
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If the Submariner Date cost the same as a Yachtmaster........ The Submariner Date would be OVERPRICED because it has no PM. Rolex charges extra for PM as i'm sure you would know that, the Yachtmaster is not OVERPRICED its priced right. The Submariner Date is also priced right. |
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11 September 2018, 06:56 PM | #162 | |
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YM... PM bezel, same WR as the original Sub which absolutely was a dive watch and more than the 50 fathoms which was probably the first purpose built dive watch as 50 fathoms is actually less than 100M. Sub... "extra" WR no one even needs People buy watches based on looks. Nothing wrong with that and if you prefer the look of the sub, great thats ok. Functionally though both are capable of the same thing pretty much anyone will actually use them for. A TT sub costs more than a SS sub and its pretty clear why. A YM absolutely should cost more than a SS sub.
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11 September 2018, 06:57 PM | #163 | |
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At least now I know i'm licensed.......for when I take my kayak out |
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11 September 2018, 07:07 PM | #164 | |
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I don't think Rolex de-tuned the Yachtmaster by putting a lower grade gasket or downgrading the trip-lock, or screwing the case back in but not all the way, just to give it a 100mt WR Rating. It possibly has a slightly thinner sapphire but thats about it. Its called marketing......If I was a deep sea diver I would definitely use a Submariner/sea-dweller/deepsea watch. For anything other than that I'm confident the Yachtmaster would survive most other activities |
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11 September 2018, 08:12 PM | #165 |
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I have tried on Submariner watches several times and walked away as they just don’t fit my wrist comfortably. My DayDate and DateJust fit well. My GMT BLNR is comfortable. The blue dial Yacht Master fits extremely well. There is something about the case/bracelet that melds with my wrist.
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11 September 2018, 10:16 PM | #166 | |
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What is up with the Yachmaster?
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If the Sub is a 3 Series, then the YM is an M3. Boom! |
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11 September 2018, 11:18 PM | #167 |
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I have to say that it is a bezel
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11 September 2018, 11:21 PM | #168 |
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I lusted after a YM for a very long time, started out with not being able to see a new one in the flesh being my first issue, then I moved on to the pre-loved market and found the model I liked, 11662, while I thought about it over a month out of country the pre-loved prices hiked from around £5k to £6k and above in some cases, and even today I can see a 4 yr old watch at £7,500 on line ..... for that reason, I took a very big step back as I didnt lust after it enough to justify the hike that came as a result of the SS shortage ... which probably tells me it may not have lasted very long in my collection and was possibly a fleeting romance as opposed to a long term relationship watch after all.
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11 September 2018, 11:22 PM | #169 | |
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Not feminine at all, some people avoid it as the bezel is supposely a scratch magnet and very hard to be restored to factory finish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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11 September 2018, 11:34 PM | #170 | |
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Especially because I pretty much hate being on any type of boat. But I love my YM.
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11 September 2018, 11:35 PM | #171 |
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What’s wrong with liking a particular model because you can?? No justification needed.
You don’t see women debating which cut of diamond is better and have to give data to back up their opinion.......
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11 September 2018, 11:42 PM | #172 |
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clearly you have never been to an engagement party
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12 September 2018, 12:35 AM | #173 |
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I love mine but I must admit that I don't wear it that often. I wear my sub daily. Gets great compliments when I do wear it though! It was my first so I doubt I would sell it.
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12 September 2018, 01:29 AM | #174 |
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12 September 2018, 01:33 AM | #175 |
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that looks so good, it makes me want to get one in blue.
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12 September 2018, 01:55 AM | #176 |
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Exactly
I've never thought about it like that, but that's so true! Buy and wear what YOU like!
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12 September 2018, 04:00 AM | #177 |
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Actually there are quite a lot of independents as well as any RSC who can restore it if needed and it does not even cost that much.
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12 September 2018, 04:20 AM | #178 | |
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Bas did a thread on one... I’m sending to him Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 September 2018, 04:24 AM | #179 |
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Have to agree with what others already said: it's just too feminine.
The 116655 is a winner though. |
12 September 2018, 06:20 AM | #180 |
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My first was a YM, I was a fool and switched it for a two-tone GMT.
Came back to my senses and don’t think I’ll ever get rid of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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