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Jerodp716 · 21 April 2018, 01:33 PM

How durable are the platinum bezels on these pieces in terms of showing scratches, etc..? Do they look awful after a few years? I had a stainless Daytona years back and the bezel didn’t look too hot after a couple years, showed scratches like crazy.

kaien · 21 April 2018, 01:36 PM

I've worn mine almost daily for the past 2 months and the bezel on my YM Rhodium is in great shape (translation: no scratches).

However, I will say that I am constantly aware of the watch on my wrist and any "dangers" around it or close to touching/brushing up on it. I'm super cautious, just in case.

Jerodp716 · 21 April 2018, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaien

I've worn mine almost daily for the past 2 months and the bezel on the YM Rhodium is in great shape.

However, I will say that I am constantly aware of the watch on my wrist and any "dangers" around it or close to touching/brushing up on it. I'm super cautious, just in case.

I’m generally pretty cautious as well with my watches. Was just curious if I could expect the same scenario with the YM as I endured with the Daytona.

skkali168 · 21 April 2018, 01:46 PM

Not as good as ceramic

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c41006 · 21 April 2018, 01:48 PM

I’ve never owned one but from what I hear they are scratch magnets. It would most likely be scratched more easily than your Daytona.

Onikage · 21 April 2018, 01:49 PM

Yacht-Master isn't a daily I'm sorry to say. I love the Yachty but there's a reason the Sub keeps kicking its ass.

aayates · 21 April 2018, 01:53 PM

No problems with my blue face yacht master; platinum bezel is brighter/shinier than steel and gets a lot of compliments. No scratches worse than my other watches.

Micf3e · 21 April 2018, 02:17 PM

I wear mine daily unless traveling. 2002 model very minor swirls from normal wear, nothing major.

Totoro · 21 April 2018, 02:34 PM

Purchased new in 2001. Worn for everything and never serviced. Holds up nicely for me.

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Masteryacht · 21 April 2018, 02:36 PM

Daytona SS bezel will scratch much easier.

markseattle · 21 April 2018, 02:38 PM

I had my Blue YM for 4 years and wore it frequently, not a single scratch on the bezel and it looked great.

Mark

Jerodp716 · 21 April 2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Totoro

Purchased new in 2001. Worn for everything and never serviced. Holds up nicely for me.

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Looks great on that strap!

kaien · 21 April 2018, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerodp716

I’m generally pretty cautious as well with my watches. Was just curious if I could expect the same scenario with the YM as I endured with the Daytona.

I'm sure it's not going to be as tough as the ceramic bezel. But, I'd prefer to not put it to the test, lol.

OJONES · 21 April 2018, 05:10 PM

Was only thinking about starting a thread on this topic last night. How does the everose bezel compare to the platinum in terms of durability? I’m guessing the platinum is more durable.

joli160 · 21 April 2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

I’ve never owned one but from what I hear they are scratch magnets. It would most likely be scratched more easily than your Daytona.

I own one and they are not

VicLeChic · 21 April 2018, 11:36 PM

Got my 116622 in 2015, NOS. The only scratches on my bezel are the ones that came with the watch, 2 barely visible micro scratches I haven't been able to photograph. I haven't made a single scratch myself in 3 years ownership. I'm cautious with it though, I don't throw it around not bang it against stuff. I'm pretty sure it will scratch otherwise. As the AD told me, it very much depends on the usage .

WaxedElvis · 22 April 2018, 12:09 AM

Have a blue dial YM - worn in rotation for few year - had as ss Daytona worn the same way. I don't baby any of my watches, although I typically don't wear them doing manual labor stuff. YM bezel looked much better than the Daytona with similar use. Ended up with a ceramic Daytona, not specifically for that reason, but the bezel wear did bother me - not so much on the YM.

miataguy · 12 July 2018, 06:39 AM

I wonder about this too. Was recently in the Netherlands, the rolex tech in the fancy labcoat told me that the Yachtmaster 2 WG with platinum bezel (same as YM1) is fine as long as it's cleaned regularly. Was concerned about the bezel turning black or super worn out. If you look online there's a ton of abused platinum bezels. I think it's due to poor maintenance and fugazee polishing

miataguy · 12 July 2018, 06:40 AM

Worth noting every single sales rep i talk to about the platinum bezel wearing out has no idea what im talking about. It's super annoying because they are very rude in general.

00Seven · 12 July 2018, 06:48 AM

I had a blue dial YM and the bezel was the only reason I sold it. It had some scratches on it from when I bought it (most people aren't as careful as I am with watches) and it drove me nuts. Not saying it's easy to scratch, but easier than aluminum inserts or ceramic for sure.

Brew · 12 July 2018, 06:59 AM

I haven't scratched my YM bezel, though the bead blasted surface is easy to smudge just by touching it. It is also easy to clean.

droptopman · 12 July 2018, 07:05 AM

Wore a 16622 for about a year. I had some issues with scratches on the bezel and watch itself. Part of this is I am generally a Sub guy and the YM has much more polished surfaces so kind of drove me nuts. Shame as I really liked the way the watch looked and especially the way they wear. Very comfortable watch. I do miss it.

21 April 2018, 01:33 PM	#1
Jerodp716 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA Posts: 427	Yachtmaster bezel durability How durable are the platinum bezels on these pieces in terms of showing scratches, etc..? Do they look awful after a few years? I had a stainless Daytona years back and the bezel didn’t look too hot after a couple years, showed scratches like crazy.

21 April 2018, 01:49 PM	#6
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Yacht-Master isn't a daily I'm sorry to say. I love the Yachty but there's a reason the Sub keeps kicking its ass. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

12 July 2018, 07:05 AM	#22
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Wore a 16622 for about a year. I had some issues with scratches on the bezel and watch itself. Part of this is I am generally a Sub guy and the YM has much more polished surfaces so kind of drove me nuts. Shame as I really liked the way the watch looked and especially the way they wear. Very comfortable watch. I do miss it. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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21 April 2018, 01:36 PM	#2
kaien "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 146	I've worn mine almost daily for the past 2 months and the bezel on my YM Rhodium is in great shape (translation: no scratches). However, I will say that I am constantly aware of the watch on my wrist and any "dangers" around it or close to touching/brushing up on it. I'm super cautious, just in case.

21 April 2018, 01:46 PM	#4
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Not as good as ceramic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 April 2018, 01:48 PM	#5
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	I’ve never owned one but from what I hear they are scratch magnets. It would most likely be scratched more easily than your Daytona.

21 April 2018, 01:53 PM	#7
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	No problems with my blue face yacht master; platinum bezel is brighter/shinier than steel and gets a lot of compliments. No scratches worse than my other watches.

21 April 2018, 02:17 PM	#8
Micf3e "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Sunny CA Watch: GMT 16750 Matte Posts: 407	I wear mine daily unless traveling. 2002 model very minor swirls from normal wear, nothing major.

21 April 2018, 02:34 PM	#9
Totoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: Omega PloProf Posts: 273	Purchased new in 2001. Worn for everything and never serviced. Holds up nicely for me. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

21 April 2018, 02:36 PM	#10
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	Daytona SS bezel will scratch much easier.

21 April 2018, 02:38 PM	#11
markseattle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Northwest Watch: BLNR-Daytona C Posts: 192	I had my Blue YM for 4 years and wore it frequently, not a single scratch on the bezel and it looked great. Mark

21 April 2018, 05:10 PM	#14
OJONES "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ireland Posts: 239	Was only thinking about starting a thread on this topic last night. How does the everose bezel compare to the platinum in terms of durability? I’m guessing the platinum is more durable.

21 April 2018, 11:36 PM	#16
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Got my 116622 in 2015, NOS. The only scratches on my bezel are the ones that came with the watch, 2 barely visible micro scratches I haven't been able to photograph. I haven't made a single scratch myself in 3 years ownership. I'm cautious with it though, I don't throw it around not bang it against stuff. I'm pretty sure it will scratch otherwise. As the AD told me, it very much depends on the usage .

22 April 2018, 12:09 AM	#17
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	Have a blue dial YM - worn in rotation for few year - had as ss Daytona worn the same way. I don't baby any of my watches, although I typically don't wear them doing manual labor stuff. YM bezel looked much better than the Daytona with similar use. Ended up with a ceramic Daytona, not specifically for that reason, but the bezel wear did bother me - not so much on the YM.

12 July 2018, 06:39 AM	#18
miataguy Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 107	I wonder about this too. Was recently in the Netherlands, the rolex tech in the fancy labcoat told me that the Yachtmaster 2 WG with platinum bezel (same as YM1) is fine as long as it's cleaned regularly. Was concerned about the bezel turning black or super worn out. If you look online there's a ton of abused platinum bezels. I think it's due to poor maintenance and fugazee polishing

12 July 2018, 06:40 AM	#19
miataguy Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 107	Worth noting every single sales rep i talk to about the platinum bezel wearing out has no idea what im talking about. It's super annoying because they are very rude in general.

12 July 2018, 06:48 AM	#20
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	I had a blue dial YM and the bezel was the only reason I sold it. It had some scratches on it from when I bought it (most people aren't as careful as I am with watches) and it drove me nuts. Not saying it's easy to scratch, but easier than aluminum inserts or ceramic for sure.

12 July 2018, 06:59 AM	#21
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I haven't scratched my YM bezel, though the bead blasted surface is easy to smudge just by touching it. It is also easy to clean.

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