Trading YM40 and SD43 for YM42

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

I always liked the stealthy look of the Everose YM40 with the matte dial. But I tried it on years ago and the Oysterflex bracelet seemed a bit bulky next to the watch. The thicker Daytona looks more balanced on the Oysterflex.



I actually think Rolex realized this and it was a main reason why they came out with the YM42. At the 2019 launch I wondered why they would create this larger size, and I never really gave it much thought since then until I tried it on recently. Now I get it. It’s a really nice piece. And although it’s a 42mm, it’s still thinner than a Daytona. Awesome legibility from the larger indices and the cyclops lens is less dominating because it’s about the same size as the indices. I didn’t think I’d like the lacquered dial over the matte dial of the 40mm Everose, but it’s really attractive. If you haven’t tried one on your wrist I highly recommend it. The watch looks and feels very balanced on the wrist. I think the YM42 is a real sleeper and could very well be a future high-demand standout.

Great pic and write up.

I should get the YM42 in June and an SDc 116600 will make way for half of it. Residual suicide of course but there's no fun in safe queens and life is too short.