Why is the Yacht Master not as popular as the other sports models?

[ilovethiscity]

Picked it up a few weeks ago and I’m still in honeymoon phase on this one! Underrated as a line up they’re all pretty special IMO

[PNBLWZD]

I like the YM as it looks like a dressy sub and offers interesting color combinations. My wife doesn’t like it because she thinks the big bezel looks too much like a Tag Heuer

[GB-man]

Have to agree with DLRIDES the name puts me off.

[abelxo]

It’s a nice watch imo, but Rolex has much nicer looking models too. I think the YM with the rose gold is realllly nice piece


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[mml4]

I think the bezel makes the the watch unique. It may not attract everyone but the folks that own them seem to love them.

[Brew]

It's more expensive. The sub is Rolex's entry Pro piece. The cheap luxury watch will always appeal more to the sm herd.

[Old Expat Beast]

It doesn't have much heritage, no cool old adverts to look up on the web, some say it's a Submariner in drag, others think it looks like a 1990s fashion watch. These are just my observations, btw.

[SS Oyster]

The bezel


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[SkyJuice]

Yes agree its an underrated watch.

[gunhose]

what is it? if someone put it together from parts of different watches it would be termed a frankenstein watch

[Brew]

Originally Posted by gunhose

what is it? if someone put it together from parts of different watches it would be termed a frankenstein watch

A watch, silly. What parts have you confused?

[HogwldFLTR]

Basic YM is $11800; Sub Date is $8550. End of story.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by robrtx

I actually find the bezel understated unless you are close to it. From a modest distance it is much less noticeable than a ceramic bezel.

I think that it is a great piece for someone looking for a sport watch with a bit more elegance than all stainless. Maybe in the same category as the TT Bluesy Sub.

Lack of popularity mostly due to added cost of PM and less pedigree than Sub or GMT.

I agree with you The bezel is understated and doesn't stand out as much as a Submariner does. I don't care if it's popular or not. I like it more than any Submariner I've owned. It's more comfortable that a six digit Submariner or GMT master too

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Basic YM is $11800; Sub Date is $8550. End of story.

That's if your lucky enough to get one from an AD. The TS have them priced similar.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by mailman

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That's if your lucky enough to get one from an AD. The TS have them priced similar.

But the attitude towards the YM isn't new; up until a couple of years ago they were both available at the ADs. Anyone wanting the function of the YM could get it for much cheaper in the Sub Date. Many can still get watches through the ADs and at MSRP the YM is expensive.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

But the attitude towards the YM isn't new; up until a couple of years ago they were both available at the ADs. Anyone wanting the function of the YM could get it for much cheaper in the Sub Date. Many can still get watches through the ADs and at MSRP the YM is expensive.

Your correct about the attitude towards it. I’ve wanted one for a long time and was able to get one at a price I was extremely happy with. The correlation you make between the function of it and the Sub Date could be applied towards a 116506 and a 116500.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by mailman

Your correct about the attitude towards it. I’ve wanted one for a long time and was able to get one at a price I was extremely happy with. The correlation you make between the function of it and the Sub Date could be applied towards a 116506 and a 116500.

I'm certain it could; the 500 is much more popular for certain. The Pt ve SS desirability is greatly determined by pricing; some might desire the Pt but consider it unobtainable. In my eyes the desirability of the 116506 has gone down since the introduction of the 116500 with the ceramic bezel. When the 116506 was the only ceramic bezeled Daytona it had an almost magic attraction now the ceramic bezel can be had at a much lower cost. I don't see the YM as having the same draw as the Pt Daytona however; maybe if it was all Pt.

For me the YM is a much more attractive watch; it's not got the Maxi case which is just fine with me.

[sombra]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Basic YM is $11800; Sub Date is $8550. End of story.

This. Love the watch but not the price.

[Pw92676]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Basic YM is $11800; Sub Date is $8550. End of story.

Agree. If this was priced lower, it would be far more popular IMO.

[Tangier11]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Agree. If this was priced lower, it would be far more popular IMO.

If the sub had a plat bezel it would cost more

[Pw92676]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

If the sub had a plat bezel it would cost more

This is true. It would probably also be less popular as well.

[Stew7]

Agree with comments on price. I love the watch but the price is the barrier for me. It’s a great looking watch in person.

[tbk]

I got the TT with the chocolate dial, and I love it. It's a nice semi-dressy, semi-sporty option, and I find myself wearing it a lot. I wasn't a big fan of the older version, because it was too monochromatic. Also the end links were strangely large for no reason, sticking out past the lugs.

I prefer the models where there is some continuity between the bezel and the dial, like the rhodium dial, and the TT with chocolate dial, or the oysterflex version with the ceramic bezel and black dial. I love the blue dial, but I find that the contrast between the dial and the shiny bezel makes the dial look too small.

[joli160]

It's easy the most comfortable Rolex there is but not for the wannabe divers, pilots or race car drivers

A YM is in a league of its own

[mk2jag]

I just purchased a rose gold YM with black dial. Its an amazing piece and the bezel is soooo cool. in my opinion much more visually interesting then a ceramic bezel (I own more the one). what's also awesome about this model is that its available. I have gotten so turned off by the whole 'difficult to get' ss thing that I took a good look at my own taste and interests as opposed to what consensus led me to believe. what I came to realise is that there are many other beautiful watches in the Rolex lineup, each with its own special attributes. The Yacht Master is a bit old school because of its smaller polished case. As mentioned, that bezel is amazing for anybody that likes a bit of sparkle and a nice touch of elegance. This combined with the maxi dial, fine handset and tt oyster band create a unique wearing experience.

[mk2jag]

Here she is......


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[SteelSubmarinerGuy]

Originally Posted by mk2jag

Here she is......


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Beautiful!


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[daveo5]

I know “tool watches”, but don’t know what are sport watches. The stainless steel tool watches were developed in the early-mid ‘50’s. Today, in my mind, the one true tool watch is the stainless steel submariner, with or without the date.


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[iliketime]

ive always saw it as the rich man's sub. It lacks the depth rating and makes up for it with bling factor.

[EEpro]

I haven't seen anyone else wearing it so I got the sub instead. //s

[Dr.Stu]

Originally Posted by EEpro

I haven't seen anyone else wearing it so I got the sub instead. //s

I haven't seen anyone else wearing it so I bought it! (Different strokes for different folks.)