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iluvgmtmaster2 · 24 October 2017, 11:02 AM

Hello All,

Just wanted to ask what you think. Is the Yacht-master 1 an in demand piece? The least favored design? I just wonder why the used prices are far less from the retail price.

Im thinking of getting one, but not sure yet. Feel free to chime in...

I don't like Yachtmaster 2, but we are talking about the first one in this post.

SpyShopsNYC · 15 January 2018, 08:46 PM

It is a great watch, I owned a two tone 35mm with platinum dial for 10 years . I would choose it with either the white dial or platinum dial. I also like the maxi dial plus mine YM1’s band did not stretch, I used my watch everyday, I install cameras and I am rough with it. I ended up selling since my wife got me and her the YM1 platinum set to match each other.

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VicLeChic · 16 January 2018, 12:47 AM

I own one (it's my first Rolex) and find it's a good alternative to the Sub under certain circumstances. Half of my collection being already made of divers, a Sub was not "interesting" enough to include it in the watchbox. Don't get me wrong, the Sub is great watch but not mind blowing enough to me personally to justify going for it. I'm in a minority though. I would have probably started with a Sub had my collection not contained so many divers already but would have missed out on the YM which is a terrific looking piece and very comfortable to wear.

The YM ranks # 6 below the Daytona, Sub, GMT Master II, Sea-Dweller and Explorer. The relative lower demand for it is the reason why pre-owned prices are so low compared to retail. This makes them good value if you like them. A 4 yrs old YM plat dial 116622 for example in good condition and full set will fetch EUR 7,700 on average (USD 8,5 - 9,5K), 33% off MSRP approx.

watchwatcher · 16 January 2018, 01:04 AM

No, not an in-demand piece. But...a great option for a wife/girlfriend or a smaller wrist.

Rrpdc · 16 January 2018, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

No, not an in-demand piece. But...a great option for a wife/girlfriend or a smaller wrist.

+1

Too small for guys wrist.

Onewatchguy82 · 29 November 2018, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

+1

Too small for guys wrist.

tell charlie sheen that in two and a half men

Nairn1980 · 29 November 2018, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

No, not an in-demand piece. But...a great option for a wife/girlfriend or a smaller wrist.

Agreed, my wife loves her midsize SS Plat YM

Onewatchguy82 · 29 November 2018, 04:36 PM

midsize
and i wear a mid seamaster and love it

Onikage · 29 November 2018, 07:09 PM

It is often seen as ladies size, which does hurt demand compared to the 40mm big boy's one. Chicks do dig a Yachty.

Soultime · 30 November 2018, 02:32 AM

My Mrs lives her 35mm YM.

24 October 2017, 11:02 AM	#1
iluvgmtmaster2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 12	Rolex Yachtmaster midsize 35mm Hello All, Just wanted to ask what you think. Is the Yacht-master 1 an in demand piece? The least favored design? I just wonder why the used prices are far less from the retail price. Im thinking of getting one, but not sure yet. Feel free to chime in... I don't like Yachtmaster 2, but we are talking about the first one in this post. Attached Images

29 November 2018, 04:36 PM	#8
Onewatchguy82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Orlando Watch: Meteorite Posts: 494	midsize and i wear a mid seamaster and love it Attached Images

29 November 2018, 07:09 PM	#9
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	It is often seen as ladies size, which does hurt demand compared to the 40mm big boy's one. Chicks do dig a Yachty. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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15 January 2018, 08:46 PM	#2
SpyShopsNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 152	It is a great watch, I owned a two tone 35mm with platinum dial for 10 years . I would choose it with either the white dial or platinum dial. I also like the maxi dial plus mine YM1’s band did not stretch, I used my watch everyday, I install cameras and I am rough with it. I ended up selling since my wife got me and her the YM1 platinum set to match each other. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 January 2018, 12:47 AM	#3
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I own one (it's my first Rolex) and find it's a good alternative to the Sub under certain circumstances. Half of my collection being already made of divers, a Sub was not "interesting" enough to include it in the watchbox. Don't get me wrong, the Sub is great watch but not mind blowing enough to me personally to justify going for it. I'm in a minority though. I would have probably started with a Sub had my collection not contained so many divers already but would have missed out on the YM which is a terrific looking piece and very comfortable to wear. The YM ranks # 6 below the Daytona, Sub, GMT Master II, Sea-Dweller and Explorer. The relative lower demand for it is the reason why pre-owned prices are so low compared to retail. This makes them good value if you like them. A 4 yrs old YM plat dial 116622 for example in good condition and full set will fetch EUR 7,700 on average (USD 8,5 - 9,5K), 33% off MSRP approx.

16 January 2018, 01:04 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	No, not an in-demand piece. But...a great option for a wife/girlfriend or a smaller wrist.

30 November 2018, 02:32 AM	#10
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,071	My Mrs lives her 35mm YM.

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