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ssmith96 · 13 December 2017, 12:58 PM

I only have one pic, but what do you guys think...

Chewbacca · 13 December 2017, 04:00 PM

That pic isn't enough proof to buy a donut, let alone a Rolex.

I'd insist on more detailed pix.

Canook · 13 December 2017, 04:32 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm donuts!

Onikage · 13 December 2017, 07:28 PM

Looks 'ok' so far. More pics needed.

crowncollection · 13 December 2017, 08:20 PM

Need more pics

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ssmith96 · 14 December 2017, 07:19 AM

Some more.

ssmith96 · 14 December 2017, 07:20 AM

GLADIATOR · 14 December 2017, 07:33 AM

Looks OK to me
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Chewbacca · 14 December 2017, 07:49 AM

I'd ask for pix of the buckle (extended inside), back of the watch, without bracelet between the lugs at 12 and 6 sides, opened crown top view and ask the seller to take images of the watch at selected times shown on the watch. the pix you shared are all within the same few minutes and you can't tell if the pix are fresh or old.

just play it safe.

crowncollection · 14 December 2017, 09:17 AM

Appears ok but I always check case and band engravings also to be sure

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freefly · 14 December 2017, 10:10 AM

At first glance it looks Ok, but if you zoom in a bit, the dial print looks too sloppy and the finish on the (platinum) dial seems a bit too course. A few other details are iffy as well. Could just be the lighting and/or photo compression though.
However, it's interesting that all of the pics are obscuring the coronet on the dial. In fact, when comparing dial fonts on the 2nd and 3rd pics, it almost looks like two different watches (again, maybe just a focus/compression/resolution issue).

breitlings · 14 December 2017, 12:23 PM

i’d vote real.

Onikage · 14 December 2017, 06:51 PM

I'd say that's the same watch in the same lighting. Looks alright. I'd want to see the clasp and back of case plus serial and model between lugs to rule out any franken nastiness.

SpyShopsNYC · 8 January 2018, 03:06 PM

Only do face to face and ask seller to meet you at a jewelry store to verify.

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rolexjim · 8 January 2018, 08:41 PM

Must only be me, but I see no pictures.

rolexjim · 8 January 2018, 08:44 PM

Nevermind, now they pop up......

I see no rehaut, but could be the angle???

Kostas · 8 January 2018, 09:54 PM

no rehaut engraving on these earlier models

I don't know if its the compression , but the end links don't look so flush , and the crispness of the print on the dial especially the ticks , and the Swiss made

SpyShopsNYC · 9 January 2018, 09:04 AM

There are three different versions of the YM1 platinum 40mm. First from 2000-2008 the YM1 had the guide-lock clasp w/ no Renault in the dial. In 2008-2012 is when the YM1 had the Renault dial but still the guide-lock clasp. In 2012-2016 the YM1 had the Renault clasp and the newer Rolex clasp before being discontinued in summer of 2016. The 2016 which is the successor has the blue second hand plus the dark rhodium dial. I owned the first two series and my favorite is the second series. You can get the first two series for under 7k. The third series is way more expensive for the Rolex clasp.

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Masteryacht · 9 January 2018, 01:42 PM

Looks legit to me too, but those photos sure do make it look like a 2nd grader polished it.

freefly · 9 January 2018, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyShopsNYC

There are three different versions of the YM1 platinum 40mm. First from 2000-2008 the YM1 had the guide-lock clasp w/ no Renault in the dial. In 2008-2012 is when the YM1 had the Renault dial but still the guide-lock clasp. In 2012-2016 the YM1 had the Renault clasp and the newer Rolex clasp before being discontinued in summer of 2016. The 2016 which is the successor has the blue second hand plus the dark rhodium dial. I owned the first two series and my favorite is the second series. You can get the first two series for under 7k. The third series is way more expensive for the Rolex clasp.

I am guessing you meant "glide lock" not "guide-lock" and "rehaut" instead of "renault" there? If you had a renault in the dial, you would have big problems, lol...

Anyway, just to clarify a couple points:

1.) There are plenty of Z-serial (2006-ish) 16622s out there with engraved rehauts.
2.) There were no glide-lock clasps used on any 16622 (the updated clasp first appeared on the updated 116622).

SpyShopsNYC · 9 January 2018, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freefly

I am guessing you meant "glide lock" not "guide-lock" and "rehaut" instead of "renault" there? If you had a renault in the dial, you would have big problems, lol...

Anyway, just to clarify a couple points:

1.) There are plenty of Z-serial (2006-ish) 16622s out there with engraved rehauts.

2.) There were no glide-lock clasps used on any 16622 (the updated clasp first appeared on the updated 116622).

Lol. I will fix

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SpyShopsNYC · 9 January 2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freefly

I am guessing you meant "glide lock" not "guide-lock" and "rehaut" instead of "renault" there? If you had a renault in the dial, you would have big problems, lol...

Anyway, just to clarify a couple points:

1.) There are plenty of Z-serial (2006-ish) 16622s out there with engraved rehauts.

2.) There were no glide-lock clasps used on any 16622 (the updated clasp first appeared on the updated 116622).

SorryI am using my baby’s iPad mini and the spell check corrected to Renault from Rehaut. Lol

The z-serial must be very rare. I had the 16622 w/o the rehaut and I now have a 16622 w/ rehaut m-series. I paid $600 to do the switch a couple of years ago. It is almost the price for a service. I was about to pay 4K to switch to a 2015 version 116622 but instead I got my wife a 2004 35mm mid-size for the wife so we can twin. The m-series was new and wow it is beautiful when new. It is my favorite model bc it looks beautiful and can be worn w/ any attire you put on. I also have a YM2 YG 116688 & 16610LV.

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freefly · 10 January 2018, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyShopsNYC

SorryI am using my baby’s iPad mini and the spell check corrected to Renault from Rehaut. Lol

The z-serial must be very rare. I had the 16622 w/o the rehaut and I now have a 16622 w/ rehaut m-series. I paid $600 to do the switch a couple of years ago. It is almost the price for a service. I was about to pay 4K to switch to a 2015 version 116622 but instead I got my wife a 2004 35mm mid-size for the wife so we can twin. The m-series was new and wow it is beautiful when new. It is my favorite model bc it looks beautiful and can be worn w/ any attire you put on. I also have a YM2 YG 116688 & 16610LV.

Yep, they are great pieces. Pretty good value as well, considering the platinum content.

13 December 2017, 12:58 PM	#1
ssmith96 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New York Posts: 67	Yacht Master Review I only have one pic, but what do you guys think...

13 December 2017, 04:32 PM	#3
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm donuts! __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

13 December 2017, 07:28 PM	#4
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Looks 'ok' so far. More pics needed. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

13 December 2017, 08:20 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Need more pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

14 December 2017, 07:33 AM	#8
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	Looks OK to me A __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

13 December 2017, 04:00 PM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	That pic isn't enough proof to buy a donut, let alone a Rolex. I'd insist on more detailed pix.

14 December 2017, 07:19 AM	#6
ssmith96 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New York Posts: 67	Some more.

14 December 2017, 07:20 AM	#7
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14 December 2017, 07:49 AM	#9
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	I'd ask for pix of the buckle (extended inside), back of the watch, without bracelet between the lugs at 12 and 6 sides, opened crown top view and ask the seller to take images of the watch at selected times shown on the watch. the pix you shared are all within the same few minutes and you can't tell if the pix are fresh or old. just play it safe.

14 December 2017, 09:17 AM	#10
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Appears ok but I always check case and band engravings also to be sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

14 December 2017, 10:10 AM	#11
freefly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: AZ Watch: 4&5-digit Sub/GMTs Posts: 1,974	At first glance it looks Ok, but if you zoom in a bit, the dial print looks too sloppy and the finish on the (platinum) dial seems a bit too course. A few other details are iffy as well. Could just be the lighting and/or photo compression though. However, it's interesting that all of the pics are obscuring the coronet on the dial. In fact, when comparing dial fonts on the 2nd and 3rd pics, it almost looks like two different watches (again, maybe just a focus/compression/resolution issue).

14 December 2017, 12:23 PM	#12
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	i’d vote real.

14 December 2017, 06:51 PM	#13
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I'd say that's the same watch in the same lighting. Looks alright. I'd want to see the clasp and back of case plus serial and model between lugs to rule out any franken nastiness. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

8 January 2018, 03:06 PM	#14
SpyShopsNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 152	Only do face to face and ask seller to meet you at a jewelry store to verify. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 January 2018, 08:41 PM	#15
rolexjim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: South Carolina US Watch: Tudor Black Bay 41 Posts: 449	Must only be me, but I see no pictures. __________________ Air King - Black Bay 58 - PAM 111

8 January 2018, 08:44 PM	#16
rolexjim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: South Carolina US Watch: Tudor Black Bay 41 Posts: 449	Nevermind, now they pop up...... I see no rehaut, but could be the angle??? __________________ Air King - Black Bay 58 - PAM 111

8 January 2018, 09:54 PM	#17
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,273	no rehaut engraving on these earlier models I don't know if its the compression , but the end links don't look so flush , and the crispness of the print on the dial especially the ticks , and the Swiss made

9 January 2018, 09:04 AM	#18
SpyShopsNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 152	There are three different versions of the YM1 platinum 40mm. First from 2000-2008 the YM1 had the guide-lock clasp w/ no Renault in the dial. In 2008-2012 is when the YM1 had the Renault dial but still the guide-lock clasp. In 2012-2016 the YM1 had the Renault clasp and the newer Rolex clasp before being discontinued in summer of 2016. The 2016 which is the successor has the blue second hand plus the dark rhodium dial. I owned the first two series and my favorite is the second series. You can get the first two series for under 7k. The third series is way more expensive for the Rolex clasp. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 January 2018, 01:42 PM	#19
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	Looks legit to me too, but those photos sure do make it look like a 2nd grader polished it.

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