I don't get it, what makes the Yachtmaster a Yachtmaster?

[Kanger]

And I'm not talking about the Yachtmaster II which seems like a very complicated watch, but I just mean the Yachtmaster. I believe it has the 3135 right? Besides the precious metal and red second hand, why is the Yachtmaster in a category by itself? What makes it a Yachting watch?

[nowzen]

Originally Posted by kanger

And I'm not talking about the Yachtmaster II which seems like a very complicated watch, but I just mean the Yachtmaster. I believe it has the 3135 right? Besides the precious metal and red second hand, why is the Yachtmaster in a category by itself? What makes it a Yachting watch?

About 7 zillion dollars in advertising.

[sakuraba]

IMHO each toolwatch has its own "special powers" - the Sub can go deep, the SD can go deeper, the GMT can travel, and the YM can make you look good (which is what matters in regattas, I gather).

[Otto]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

IMHO each toolwatch has its own "special powers" - the Sub can go deep, the SD can go deeper, the GMT can travel, and the YM can make you look good (which is what matters in regattas, I gather).

I think you hit the nail on the head.

[dannyp]

Yea, was going to say that it's a shiny watch intended for rich guys who like to do expensive things.

[Newportkrieger]

I Have been in several major west coast regatta's this year. Havent seen a single YM worn on a boat in a race or even at the yacht club bar after the races. I see a lot of subs/SD's, datejusts and even a couple airkings. NO YM's...LOL.

Maybe they are popular with the powerboat crowd......

[Gerardus]

Rich guys?
So not for regular guys

Originally Posted by dannyp

Yea, was going to say that it's a shiny watch intended for rich guys who like to do expensive things.

[mikelprz]

I think that's right.. the YM is specifically made for rich guys that own yachts.
I can't see from photos what makes the YM a YM.
Looks like a diver's watch, but blinged out.

Anyone have more info???

[danberger]

becuase the TT 35mm version with white face that I bought my wife looks hot !!!!

[TRW]

That's a great question Kanger.I have often thought the same thing.I will tell you this though.I don't own a yacht,never been on a yacht(seen plenty of'em),I'm not rich(cashier at Publix),drive an F-150('05)and live in a 1000 sqft home(paid off).I got my wife and I a couple of BNIB Rollie's goin on 3 yr's ago when thing's were good and I was a Truck Driver.oh well,here's what I wear everyday.happy 4th to all

[BASSETHOUNDS]

The YM2 has the 10 minutes count down feature , in most regattas the boats will circle before the start line . The starter canon will mark a shot ten minutes before the official start shot . A skipper will use that feature so he makes sure he completes his turn just before the start line with the wind in his sails . The rest is of course marketing . The original YM is just a Rolex watch with no special yachting applicable features

[RolexV3]

Originally Posted by TRW

That's a great question Kanger.I have often thought the same thing.I will tell you this though.I don't own a yacht,never been on a yacht(seen plenty of'em),I'm not rich(cashier at Publix),drive an F-150('05)and live in a 1000 sqft home(paid off).I got my wife and I a couple of BNIB Rollie's goin on 3 yr's ago when thing's were good and I was a Truck Driver.oh well,here's what I wear everyday.happy 4th to all

I envy you Tim, that's a nice TwoTone Yachtmaster you have.. I also like the
TT with slate/grey dial as well..

[TRW]

Originally Posted by RolexV3

I envy you Tim, that's a nice TwoTone Yachtmaster you have.. I also like the
TT with slate/grey dial as well..

Thank you Vince.Happy 4th

[denzo]

Originally Posted by TRW

That's a great question Kanger.I have often thought the same thing.I will tell you this though.I don't own a yacht,never been on a yacht(seen plenty of'em),I'm not rich(cashier at Publix),drive an F-150('05)and live in a 1000 sqft home(paid off).I got my wife and I a couple of BNIB Rollie's goin on 3 yr's ago when thing's were good and I was a Truck Driver.oh well,here's what I wear everyday.happy 4th to all

I am not a fan of the Yachtmaster ... But this one is the best I have ever seen !!!

[rpryan55]

It's a comfortable watch to wear, I'll tell you that - but, then again, my YM has non-SELs and seems lighter. But it fits me better than almost any timepiece, so, despite an almost constant yearning to get rid of it and get a ND Sub, I keep it.

[PeteNYC13]

I own a Sub, my ears pop in the bath tub(the one time I went diving, I wore a digital watch).
I own a YM, I don't "yacht"
I own a Daytona, I spend most of my day in stop-and-go traffic

I know that each of these Rolex tool watches have a purpose but I am with the majority that buy them 'cause I enjoy them, they are beautiful pieces of craftsmanship and they make me smile when I wear them.


Happy Birthday USA!


-Pete

[urwtdrm]

Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

I own a Sub, my ears pop in the bath tub(the one time I went diving, I wore a digital watch).
I own a YM, I don't "yacht"
I own a Daytona, I spend most of my day in stop-and-go traffic

I know that each of these Rolex tool watches have a purpose but I am with the majority that buy them 'cause I enjoy them, they are beautiful pieces of craftsmanship and they make me smile when I wear them.


Happy Birthday USA!


-Pete

Haha! Great post Pete

[PeteNYC13]

Originally Posted by urwtdrm

Haha! Great post Pete

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Thanks, I start to get my smart a** groove once the coffee kicks in!

-Pete

[OceanView]

It's a personal choice.
YM's look much better in person than in photos.
They are very comfortable watches to wear.

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by TRW

Wow! That is a gorgeous watch.

[TRW]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Wow! That is a gorgeous watch.

Thank you Doctor.I hope all is well with your recovery.Happy 4th

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by TRW

Thank you Doctor.I hope all is well with your recovery.Happy 4th

Thanks! Happy Independence Day to you as well. I'm doing well. No significant pain and the numbness and weakness in the leg is improving. Now i have to behave myself for four more weeks.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by mikelprz

I think that's right.. the YM is specifically made for rich guys that own yachts.
I can't see from photos what makes the YM a YM.
Looks like a diver's watch, but blinged out.

Anyone have more info???

Well, it's sort of made to look like a Sub (when it came out the GMT didn't have a triplock yet nor did the EXP II, which will probably get one) but it said "I'm way too pretty to actually go in the water, I need a watch more suited to wearing with silk pants while sipping champaign on the deck, but I still want that 'nautical' feel of a dive watch."

I think that was a more popular perspective when the watch was launched.

But think about it, how many of us actually use our Rolexes for their "intended" purposes? Or, perhaps a better question: how many Rolexes (besides the divers) are even that well suited for their intended purposes? The EXP II has nothing to make it specific to cave diving. The Daytona can't possibly calculate as quickly as a digital watch or computer for motoring (just reading off the dial costs you precious time, vs a digital readout). The GMT doesn't do anything the EXP II can't now that the hour hands move independently, but they're still classified differently. And the EXP I has no specific adjustments to make it withstand the elements better (not that you really need any, but still).

Oh, and to add: I happen to like the look of the piece very much. In fact, for my first "real" watch, I almost bought one back in '05. However I went with my Patek 5065 instead. I do wish that the SS/Plat version was available with a white dial with black hour marker outlines (like EXP II Polar). I think this would be a stunningly beautiful watch.

[JJ Irani]

A Yacht-Master could give you a swollen head.....or two.....or even three!!

[mikelprz]

Excellent info!

I still see a rich guy sipping fine wine on the deck of his yacht

with two bikini clad girls sitting next to him. hahaha

It's all stereotypical i guess.

I never did any cave exploring with my EXP II,, and don't ever intend too either haha
But it's a cool watch for keep track of dual time zones when traveling.

Someone has to post a pic of the stereotypical scenario above wearing his YM...
Someone out there has to be living life large..

[rzielinski]

Yacht master, gold and steel - very attractive, prestige, water-proof like submariner, the gold gives it a million dollar look

[Otto]

Nice watch, Tim. I saw a solid gold one with a brown MOP dial this afternoon in Tokyo and was sorely tempted. Trouble is; the watch looks so good that I'd just look worse in comparison! The one I saw is used and under 13K USD. It looked to be in perfect condition. I was afraid to look at the papers. I'd just be too tempted. I owned a SS Pt YM for over 5 years. I just thought of it as a dressier Sub; which was fine for me and my office. I climbed Mt Fuji with that watch.

Sorry for typos, if any. I'm typing on my iPad on a moving train.

[ral]

I think the one thing they should have done with YM was instead of the Subs bezel markers:

v''''|''''10''''| 20 | ...etc. which seems to put emphasis on 15 minutes to this:

V''''5''''| 15 20. This puts emphasis on accuracy on the 10th minute.

I hope my description is understandable.

[ducatidoc]

What's in a name ? It's still a damn-fine looking watch.