ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Pratfall · 9 June 2017, 09:40 AM

So after years of everything but Rolex I may finally take the plunge. Specifically with the new yachtmaster with the rhodium dial. Long story short, I prefer the dimensions of the 37mm on my wrist (yes I am a guy, but I'm firmly in the "moderate looks better than big" school) though I think the cyclops eye integrates better with the 40mm.

Anyway, is there any consensus here about whether 40mm hold value better than 37mm? I realize it is impossible to know for sure. I'm not asking that. I'm simply asking whether **in general** mid size sport models are considered tougher to resell -- old explorer i's excluded, of course. Again I realize I'm asking for speculation and that's what I expect to receive. Maybe there's no difference at all. Maybe the YM is so niche nobody is familiar enough with it to know. I'm just curious.

This won't swing the decision. I'm just trying to cover my bases. Thanks all.

ddaly12 · 9 June 2017, 10:48 AM

40mm will be more liquid.

I'd like to see wrist shots of each.

mjclark32 · 9 June 2017, 10:49 AM

40>37, value wise imo

breitlings · 9 June 2017, 10:57 AM

40 likely better

AK797 · 9 June 2017, 10:58 AM

I find the 40mm to wear quite small, esp compared to the ceramic 40s, and as the guys say there is a lot more demand at that size and hence stronger resale, altho neither's is very good so you need to buy right.

MCO1 · 9 June 2017, 12:22 PM

If I thought I would want to flip at all I would go with the 40mm. YM is niche to begin with and 37mm would be more niche.

Beautiful watch though! I had the platinum dial once, liked it except the bezel scratched something dreadful.

Pratfall · 9 June 2017, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddaly12

40mm will be more liquid.

I'd like to see wrist shots of each.

Here are two lousy in-store photos from my ancient iPhone. Difference is subtle. 37 (top) is perfect to my taste while 40 (bottom) is a **touch** big, though I agree with the poster above that they wear small.

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

JP Chestnut · 9 June 2017, 12:49 PM

There's 100% consensus that the 40mm will hold value much better. That 37mm will be HARD to sell.

With that said, I think the 37mm looks good on you.

ap1 · 9 June 2017, 01:12 PM

You gotta play it safe here, 40 all the way.

dhmrs · 9 June 2017, 02:00 PM

The 40 doesn't even look too big on you in my opinion.

DramaTurtle · 9 June 2017, 02:02 PM

I am the same as you, but the simple truth is that the dimensions of the 40 look better and the watch itself holds its value far better.

nickycheong · 9 June 2017, 02:02 PM

The 40mm looks great on you! Another vote for the larger size from me.

9 June 2017, 09:40 AM	#1
Pratfall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 58	yachtmaster 40 v 37 So after years of everything but Rolex I may finally take the plunge. Specifically with the new yachtmaster with the rhodium dial. Long story short, I prefer the dimensions of the 37mm on my wrist (yes I am a guy, but I'm firmly in the "moderate looks better than big" school) though I think the cyclops eye integrates better with the 40mm. Anyway, is there any consensus here about whether 40mm hold value better than 37mm? I realize it is impossible to know for sure. I'm not asking that. I'm simply asking whether in general mid size sport models are considered tougher to resell -- old explorer i's excluded, of course. Again I realize I'm asking for speculation and that's what I expect to receive. Maybe there's no difference at all. Maybe the YM is so niche nobody is familiar enough with it to know. I'm just curious. This won't swing the decision. I'm just trying to cover my bases. Thanks all.

9 June 2017, 10:49 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	40>37, value wise imo __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

9 June 2017, 10:48 AM	#2
ddaly12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cranford Posts: 704	40mm will be more liquid. I'd like to see wrist shots of each.

9 June 2017, 10:57 AM	#4
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	40 likely better

9 June 2017, 10:58 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I find the 40mm to wear quite small, esp compared to the ceramic 40s, and as the guys say there is a lot more demand at that size and hence stronger resale, altho neither's is very good so you need to buy right.

9 June 2017, 12:22 PM	#6
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	If I thought I would want to flip at all I would go with the 40mm. YM is niche to begin with and 37mm would be more niche. Beautiful watch though! I had the platinum dial once, liked it except the bezel scratched something dreadful.

9 June 2017, 12:49 PM	#8
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	There's 100% consensus that the 40mm will hold value much better. That 37mm will be HARD to sell. With that said, I think the 37mm looks good on you.

9 June 2017, 01:12 PM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	You gotta play it safe here, 40 all the way.

9 June 2017, 02:00 PM	#10
dhmrs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MI Posts: 632	The 40 doesn't even look too big on you in my opinion.

9 June 2017, 02:02 PM	#12
nickycheong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brisbane, Austral Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 82	The 40mm looks great on you! Another vote for the larger size from me.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)