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joroz001 · 16 July 2015, 01:21 AM

Anyone else have a yacht master I as a daily watch? I have found that the platinum bezel on mine is a huge scratch magnet.

Looking at those new Apple Watch cases, maybe someone should develop some type of case for Rolex watches... Just joking!!!

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Manofsteelpt · 16 July 2015, 01:36 AM

LOVED mine for years! I've outgrown the 40mm size, but I still LOVE LOVE LOVE the YM!

watchwatcher · 16 July 2015, 01:49 AM

Can't really speak to this issue as I don't have one currently...but I can't imagine why not.

Yeah, scratches are going to happen, but that doesn't take away from the beauty of this piece. Just my thoughts, of course.

trackntrail · 16 July 2015, 02:01 AM

I would love to own one and would definitely use it as a daily. Any polished piece is going to pick up scratches, just gotta live with it IMO.

kosari11 · 16 July 2015, 02:06 AM

I have owned this watch a couple different times, platinum dial both times. I found the bezel to be very prone to scratches, the matte finish especially. I am pretty ocd about my stuff and took very good care of the watch, still didn't seem to matter. I've heard other members here say that they have had no problems with the durability of the bezel finish. It's a shame, I really love the watch and think it wears incredibly well.

JJL · 16 July 2015, 02:34 AM

I absolutely love my Yacht-Master. I have an F series that I wore everyday, all day for 4 years straight, playing golf, working out, partying, desk diving, on natos, leather straps, etc... I've been very impressed with how well my bezel held up. I only had a few tiny scratches in the matte part of the bezel insert that were visual from certain angles with the lighting.

I ended up accidnetally dropping it and shattering the crystal so I had to send it into NY RSC... but when it came back it was mint!!

Eric Chan · 16 July 2015, 03:45 AM

The YM would be a fantastic choice for a daily watch. I owned mine for nearly five years and wore it regularly (not daily). I do see how the bezel can scratch, but if you are somewhat careful with the watch, there should be little or no scratches.

MCO1 · 16 July 2015, 05:42 AM

I had one for awhile...the bezel scratching you mentioned is the reason I moved mine on, I just couldn't deal with it.

AK797 · 16 July 2015, 06:33 AM

I'd have a ceramic as well, same for AP and PP sports models.

ankd4 · 16 July 2015, 10:02 AM

I have a two tone YM as my daily. I've only had it for a month though. Some scratches but I love it. I'll never trade it in.

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bobabreath · 16 July 2015, 10:28 AM

The platinum bezel will pick up scratches but can be refinished and won't shatter like ceramic. I see platinum as an advantage.

tma888 · 16 July 2015, 12:04 PM

I wear my 16628 Gold YM1 daily

wayneside · 16 July 2015, 04:15 PM

no problem doing it!

travisb · 16 July 2015, 07:48 PM

It was made to be a daily watch.

joroz001 · 27 May 2016, 07:21 AM

Can anyone post pictures of RSC resurfaced bezels? I have seen some mangled bezels in the for sale section on the older yacht masters. I am worried about letting even the RSC touch the bezel.

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codester · 27 May 2016, 08:57 AM

I wear mine every day. Love it. One small scratch on the bezel under the right light after 9 months. These watches are tough. If it gets dinged up a little I'm fine with it. Adds to the history and character of the watch.

joli160 · 27 May 2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by joroz001

Can anyone post pictures of RSC resurfaced bezels? I have seen some mangled bezels in the for sale section on the older yacht masters. I am worried about letting even the RSC touch the bezel.

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I really would not worry about any RSC doing this, see post 6 from JJL

Nycturbovr6 · 27 May 2016, 10:26 PM

Still one of my favorites

Rolex addict · 27 May 2016, 10:33 PM

Mine was a daily wearer for a while. Never had an issue.

MCO1 · 27 May 2016, 10:47 PM

The scratch magnetism you referred to is why my ownership of one was short lived.

chrome168 · 28 May 2016, 01:21 AM

[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/chrome8/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_23042-20160526_144509-446165991_zpsyewqo05l.jpg[/IMG

My daily wear for 1 month now.

.458Chris · 28 May 2016, 01:32 AM

The only ding I have managed to put into my YM bezel was from a hard hit into a door jamb. Take a look at 9 o'clock on the bezel. I find the bracelet with PCL much more scratch prone.

Rockrolex · 28 May 2016, 01:42 AM

I don't now (and never did) have one, although I do like them. What's a few scratches among friends. They (the scratches) just add to the character of the watch.

Ouro9999 · 28 May 2016, 06:40 AM

My refinished, gold bezel.

Take a look ate this post:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=468440

There is a picture of it before service.

Tchau!

droptopman · 28 May 2016, 08:27 AM

Had a 16622 and 16623 in the past as daily wearers and both were fine. The watch itself was not unlike other sport models I wear. The bracelet on the other hand was a scratch magnet. Just part of the deal with PCL's.

Daytona88 · 28 May 2016, 08:42 AM

No issues here but I only wear mine 1-2 times per week.

MAvandy17 · 4 July 2016, 08:57 AM

I'd like to bring this thread back from the dead. I'm looking for my first Rolex and the yacht master is currently #1 on my list. However, I would plan on wearing it daily and I'm worried about the bezel. Does anyone have pictures of the bezel with scratches/scuffs? I'd like to see how much they stand out- I'm not worried about the PCLs-I expect them to scratch. Thanks for any pics/info.

BVu · 5 July 2016, 04:42 AM

Had mine for about 2-3 months now and wear it ~5 times a week. Fortunately no scratches on the bezel that I can see. I love the watch though.

tomchicago · 5 July 2016, 04:57 AM

i don't see why not, as long as the large triplock crown isn't a comfort issue.

RichM · 5 July 2016, 04:58 AM

Here's mine. It's been my everyday watch since March. Yesterday with the heat and humidity it was a little tight even with the EasyLink extended. If that issue continues, I might switch to my Sub.

Today I'm wearing it and it's fine.

16 July 2015, 03:45 AM	#7
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	The YM would be a fantastic choice for a daily watch. I owned mine for nearly five years and wore it regularly (not daily). I do see how the bezel can scratch, but if you are somewhat careful with the watch, there should be little or no scratches. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

28 May 2016, 01:32 AM	#22
.458Chris "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Anchorage Watch: 116622 Posts: 41	The only ding I have managed to put into my YM bezel was from a hard hit into a door jamb. Take a look at 9 o'clock on the bezel. I find the bracelet with PCL much more scratch prone. Attached Images

28 May 2016, 01:42 AM	#23
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	I don't now (and never did) have one, although I do like them. What's a few scratches among friends. They (the scratches) just add to the character of the watch. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 May 2016, 06:40 AM	#24
Ouro9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Romero Location: Brasil Watch: SUB16610lv Posts: 587	Refinished gold bezel My refinished, gold bezel. Take a look ate this post: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=468440 There is a picture of it before service. Tchau!

5 July 2016, 04:42 AM	#28
BVu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Watch: YM Blue, Exp 2 Posts: 26	Had mine for about 2-3 months now and wear it ~5 times a week. Fortunately no scratches on the bezel that I can see. I love the watch though. Attached Images

16 July 2015, 01:21 AM	#1
joroz001 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 106	Yacht Master I as a daily watch Anyone else have a yacht master I as a daily watch? I have found that the platinum bezel on mine is a huge scratch magnet. Looking at those new Apple Watch cases, maybe someone should develop some type of case for Rolex watches... Just joking!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2015, 01:36 AM	#2
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	LOVED mine for years! I've outgrown the 40mm size, but I still LOVE LOVE LOVE the YM!

16 July 2015, 01:49 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Can't really speak to this issue as I don't have one currently...but I can't imagine why not. Yeah, scratches are going to happen, but that doesn't take away from the beauty of this piece. Just my thoughts, of course.

16 July 2015, 02:01 AM	#4
trackntrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco Watch: BLRO Posts: 502	I would love to own one and would definitely use it as a daily. Any polished piece is going to pick up scratches, just gotta live with it IMO.

16 July 2015, 02:06 AM	#5
kosari11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Derek Location: Bedford, TX Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 91	I have owned this watch a couple different times, platinum dial both times. I found the bezel to be very prone to scratches, the matte finish especially. I am pretty ocd about my stuff and took very good care of the watch, still didn't seem to matter. I've heard other members here say that they have had no problems with the durability of the bezel finish. It's a shame, I really love the watch and think it wears incredibly well.

16 July 2015, 02:34 AM	#6
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I absolutely love my Yacht-Master. I have an F series that I wore everyday, all day for 4 years straight, playing golf, working out, partying, desk diving, on natos, leather straps, etc... I've been very impressed with how well my bezel held up. I only had a few tiny scratches in the matte part of the bezel insert that were visual from certain angles with the lighting. I ended up accidnetally dropping it and shattering the crystal so I had to send it into NY RSC... but when it came back it was mint!!

16 July 2015, 05:42 AM	#8
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I had one for awhile...the bezel scratching you mentioned is the reason I moved mine on, I just couldn't deal with it.

16 July 2015, 06:33 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'd have a ceramic as well, same for AP and PP sports models.

16 July 2015, 10:02 AM	#10
ankd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 69	I have a two tone YM as my daily. I've only had it for a month though. Some scratches but I love it. I'll never trade it in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2015, 10:28 AM	#11
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	The platinum bezel will pick up scratches but can be refinished and won't shatter like ceramic. I see platinum as an advantage.

16 July 2015, 12:04 PM	#12
tma888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver Posts: 198	I wear my 16628 Gold YM1 daily

16 July 2015, 04:15 PM	#13
wayneside "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 115	no problem doing it!

16 July 2015, 07:48 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	It was made to be a daily watch.

27 May 2016, 07:21 AM	#15
joroz001 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 106	Can anyone post pictures of RSC resurfaced bezels? I have seen some mangled bezels in the for sale section on the older yacht masters. I am worried about letting even the RSC touch the bezel. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

27 May 2016, 08:57 AM	#16
codester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S. Watch: Bluesy and others Posts: 220	I wear mine every day. Love it. One small scratch on the bezel under the right light after 9 months. These watches are tough. If it gets dinged up a little I'm fine with it. Adds to the history and character of the watch.

27 May 2016, 10:26 PM	#18
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Still one of my favorites

27 May 2016, 10:33 PM	#19
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Mine was a daily wearer for a while. Never had an issue.

27 May 2016, 10:47 PM	#20
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	The scratch magnetism you referred to is why my ownership of one was short lived.

28 May 2016, 01:21 AM	#21
chrome168 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manila,Philippine Posts: 105	[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/chrome8/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_23042-20160526_144509-446165991_zpsyewqo05l.jpg[/IMG My daily wear for 1 month now.

28 May 2016, 08:27 AM	#25
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Had a 16622 and 16623 in the past as daily wearers and both were fine. The watch itself was not unlike other sport models I wear. The bracelet on the other hand was a scratch magnet. Just part of the deal with PCL's.

28 May 2016, 08:42 AM	#26
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,622	No issues here but I only wear mine 1-2 times per week.

4 July 2016, 08:57 AM	#27
MAvandy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10	I'd like to bring this thread back from the dead. I'm looking for my first Rolex and the yacht master is currently #1 on my list. However, I would plan on wearing it daily and I'm worried about the bezel. Does anyone have pictures of the bezel with scratches/scuffs? I'd like to see how much they stand out- I'm not worried about the PCLs-I expect them to scratch. Thanks for any pics/info.

5 July 2016, 04:57 AM	#29
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	i don't see why not, as long as the large triplock crown isn't a comfort issue.

5 July 2016, 04:58 AM	#30
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	Here's mine. It's been my everyday watch since March. Yesterday with the heat and humidity it was a little tight even with the EasyLink extended. If that issue continues, I might switch to my Sub. Today I'm wearing it and it's fine. Attached Images __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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