What is up with the Yachmaster?

[Chas58]

Originally Posted by Singslinger

…However, I've been told that one reason why it may not be that popular is that the bezel scratches easily and is very costly to replace since it's platinum.

There are threads here on people getting them refinished. They do look kinda worn after 5 years (the matt part between the numbers gets shiny) You can buy a SS bezel for ~$50, or OEM Platinum for $285

... most people don't have a yacht that needs mastering. Personally, I'd feel like a tool if I owned a yachtmaster minus the yacht.

Funny! I race yachts, I but don’t need the watch for that. We use something digital (or a stop watch) for timing when the gun goes off. But during a 300 mile race, good lume is important to know when your night shift is going to end.

I dive, but no one uses a watch for diving – that is what dive computers are for.

As for price, all used models gravitate towards the SS price. If the Rolex is not SS, it is overpriced. So a Platinum YM ends up priced where a SS sub would be – maybe less for the albinoish version YM.