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Eric-London · 9 May 2019, 06:08 PM

Attended the Rolex-WOS dinner last night at Chucs in Central London and got to see/handle the watches in person.

Approx 100 guests attending, and around 30 staff from WOS and Rolex.

Chocolate dial Daytona was very nice. Not a big lover of rubber straps but this was comfortable.

New Batman was nice. Jubilee bracelet predictably very comfortable.

TT Sea Dweller was a bit of a monster. Actually very wearable, for me anyway.

Never a big fan of the Yuk master but this turned out to be my favourite of the evening. Put my name down for one the day after Baselworld and I'm glad I did.

vintagehartmann · 9 May 2019, 06:11 PM

photos, thank you for posting these!

I really like the YM.

42itus · 9 May 2019, 06:20 PM

Great photos! Thanks for sharing.

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thesharkfactor · 9 May 2019, 06:35 PM

Out of that lot, the Yacht does it for me.. what a great looking Rolex! It's well out of my league though as far as money I would spend on one watch goes! I wonder when or if we will see some SS models on rubber.

Rogdogg · 9 May 2019, 06:39 PM

Thanks for sharing. The YM looks great in that photo.

Rashid.bk · 9 May 2019, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the photos.

jimcameron · 9 May 2019, 06:44 PM

Great photos. Apparently not a big hit with the ladies.

Eric-London · 9 May 2019, 06:50 PM

Forgot to mention, I didn't particularly like the meteorite 18ct white gold GMT. Nice idea but the hands blended into the background so much it's not easy to read the time at a glance. Much prefer my blue dial GMT.

Brew · 9 May 2019, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the great pics.

Keepchasing · 9 May 2019, 07:39 PM

Thanks for sharing, Eric.
Beautiful pieces. Like the chocolate.

delboylee · 9 May 2019, 07:48 PM

Nice photos, was it a good event? Not a fan of the rubber straps either but the watches themselves are nice. Were they proper watches with the actual movements?

Looks like you wore your WG BLRO :)

Rocket launcher · 9 May 2019, 07:55 PM

Great photos
Well done for posting them

ilovethiscity · 9 May 2019, 07:59 PM

Thanks so much for sharing these!!! Totally agree That yacht master new size is heaven! What an unexpectedly insane watch. Can’t wait to see one and thanks again!

Gerry62 · 9 May 2019, 08:00 PM

Thanks for sharing

AK797 · 9 May 2019, 08:06 PM

Daytona Choco looks better now, got rid of the black arabs that made the dial too dark and hard to read, they do listen to feedback, esp on TT/PM models.

brucethemanlee · 9 May 2019, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delboylee

Nice photos, was it a good event? Not a fan of the rubber straps either but the watches themselves are nice. Were they proper watches with the actual movements?

Looks like you wore your WG BLRO :)

All the watches say 10:10 so they are very likely not watches with proper movements

OP thnx for posting

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RMC12 · 9 May 2019, 08:20 PM

Great photos, thanks for posting. I saw the YM last week and immediately put my name down for one. Awesome piece in the flesh.

Marcus09 · 9 May 2019, 08:22 PM

Nice. Preferred if the new DJ36 was there as well.
Cheers.

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brandrea · 9 May 2019, 08:54 PM

Thanks for sharing this with us

I’ll take the blro in the background

Weinboyz · 9 May 2019, 08:58 PM

Thank you for the post. Agree!!! The YM42 may be one of my favorites. Hope it is as good in person as it is in pictures. I think 42mm is the perfect size for any watch.

1William · 9 May 2019, 09:13 PM

Thanks for the report and pictures. I am looking forward to seeing the YM in person and if it works I might look to buy one later in the pre-owned market.

Fmnunes2803 · 9 May 2019, 09:17 PM

Looks like a Great Event. Thanks for sharing

Eric-London · 9 May 2019, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delboylee

Nice photos, was it a good event? Not a fan of the rubber straps either but the watches themselves are nice. Were they proper watches with the actual movements?

Looks like you wore your WG BLRO :)

No worries guys.

Didn't check if they had movements tbh, but they all felt good.

Well spotted re the WG BLRO Blue dial 3186 movement (which someone actually offered to buy last night lol).

Not for sale, I like mine too much :)

watchwatcher · 9 May 2019, 09:41 PM

Yeah, the YM is the pick of the litter for me too. Very nice.

Love your BLRO.

Waxtactic · 9 May 2019, 09:46 PM

Surprisingly the YM for me too...didnt see that one coming! How'd it feel on your wrist?

Eric-London · 9 May 2019, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waxtactic

Surprisingly the YM for me too...didnt see that one coming! How'd it feel on your wrist?

Felt very comfortable on the wrist. Obviously heavy compared to stainless steel but I'm used to heavy lol.

geziah · 9 May 2019, 09:52 PM

YM looks great

Rokoru · 9 May 2019, 09:54 PM

Thx for sharing pictures!

Rashid.bk · 9 May 2019, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric-London

No worries guys.

Didn't check if they had movements tbh, but they all felt good.

Well spotted re the WG BLRO Blue dial 3186 movement (which someone actually offered to buy last night lol).

Not for sale, I like mine too much :)

Goodness gracious. Amazing colors, absolutely gorgeous.

jrs146 · 9 May 2019, 10:16 PM

Wow all fantastic watches! Looks like an awesome event!

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9 May 2019, 06:08 PM	#1
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,078	The new Rolex watches from last night. Attended the Rolex-WOS dinner last night at Chucs in Central London and got to see/handle the watches in person. Approx 100 guests attending, and around 30 staff from WOS and Rolex. Chocolate dial Daytona was very nice. Not a big lover of rubber straps but this was comfortable. New Batman was nice. Jubilee bracelet predictably very comfortable. TT Sea Dweller was a bit of a monster. Actually very wearable, for me anyway. Never a big fan of the Yuk master but this turned out to be my favourite of the evening. Put my name down for one the day after Baselworld and I'm glad I did.

9 May 2019, 06:11 PM	#2
vintagehartmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 548	Lovely photos, thank you for posting these! I really like the YM.

9 May 2019, 06:39 PM	#5
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Thanks for sharing. The YM looks great in that photo. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

9 May 2019, 08:22 PM	#18
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	Nice. Preferred if the new DJ36 was there as well. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

9 May 2019, 10:16 PM	#30
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Wow all fantastic watches! Looks like an awesome event! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 May 2019, 06:20 PM	#3
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Great photos! Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2019, 06:35 PM	#4
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	Out of that lot, the Yacht does it for me.. what a great looking Rolex! It's well out of my league though as far as money I would spend on one watch goes! I wonder when or if we will see some SS models on rubber.

9 May 2019, 06:42 PM	#6
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Thanks for the photos.

9 May 2019, 06:44 PM	#7
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Great photos. Apparently not a big hit with the ladies.

9 May 2019, 06:50 PM	#8
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,078	Forgot to mention, I didn't particularly like the meteorite 18ct white gold GMT. Nice idea but the hands blended into the background so much it's not easy to read the time at a glance. Much prefer my blue dial GMT.

9 May 2019, 06:56 PM	#9
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Thanks for the great pics.

9 May 2019, 07:39 PM	#10
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	Thanks for sharing, Eric. Beautiful pieces. Like the chocolate.

9 May 2019, 07:48 PM	#11
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	Nice photos, was it a good event? Not a fan of the rubber straps either but the watches themselves are nice. Were they proper watches with the actual movements? Looks like you wore your WG BLRO :)

9 May 2019, 07:55 PM	#12
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Great photos Well done for posting them

9 May 2019, 07:59 PM	#13
ilovethiscity "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: EU Watch: the days go by Posts: 604	Thanks so much for sharing these!!! Totally agree That yacht master new size is heaven! What an unexpectedly insane watch. Can’t wait to see one and thanks again!

9 May 2019, 08:00 PM	#14
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	Thanks for sharing

9 May 2019, 08:06 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Daytona Choco looks better now, got rid of the black arabs that made the dial too dark and hard to read, they do listen to feedback, esp on TT/PM models.

9 May 2019, 08:20 PM	#17
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Great photos, thanks for posting. I saw the YM last week and immediately put my name down for one. Awesome piece in the flesh.

9 May 2019, 08:54 PM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,076	Thanks for sharing this with us I’ll take the blro in the background

9 May 2019, 08:58 PM	#20
Weinboyz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Miami Watch: Not enough Posts: 249	Thank you for the post. Agree!!! The YM42 may be one of my favorites. Hope it is as good in person as it is in pictures. I think 42mm is the perfect size for any watch.

9 May 2019, 09:13 PM	#21
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Thanks for the report and pictures. I am looking forward to seeing the YM in person and if it works I might look to buy one later in the pre-owned market.

9 May 2019, 09:17 PM	#22
Fmnunes2803 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 987	Looks like a Great Event. Thanks for sharing

9 May 2019, 09:41 PM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Yeah, the YM is the pick of the litter for me too. Very nice. Love your BLRO.

9 May 2019, 09:46 PM	#25
Waxtactic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston Watch: Seiko 6138-0030 Posts: 278	Surprisingly the YM for me too...didnt see that one coming! How'd it feel on your wrist?

9 May 2019, 09:52 PM	#27
geziah "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Glen Location: London Watch: 126300 white Posts: 5	YM looks great

9 May 2019, 09:54 PM	#28
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	Thx for sharing pictures!

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