Yachtmaster only rated to 100m ??

[dchernikoff]

I just noticed that the Yachmaster specs say it's waterproof to 100m, but it has the triple-lock crown. The other Oysters that are rated to 100m have the twin-lock crown, don't they (at least the DJs do)? I thought it was the triple-lock that brought the SubC's up to 300m rating? Or am I totally confused? What do the SubCs have over the Yachtmasters that give them that extra depth?

-Dan

[kieselguhr]

The GMT also has trip the lock crown and is rated to 100m.

Here’s an older thread discussing this.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=47303

[DRKBC]

I believe it’s the thickness of the case back that gives the sub the edge.

[Chewbacca]

The crowns since 2007 are more about size and aesthetics that engineering min requirements or robustness.

The dots on the crown can also refer to the metallic composition of the crowns.

[faimag]

when you are on the deck of your yacht, drinking martinis and smoking cohibas, why would you need a deeper rating?!

[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by faimag

when you are on the deck of your yacht, drinking martinis and smoking cohibas, why would you need a deeper rating?!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

. . . I thought it was the triple-lock that brought the SubC's up to 300m rating? Or am I totally confused? What do the SubCs have over the Yachtmasters that give them that extra depth?

-Dan

The Trip-loc is not what determines depth pressure ratings. The Sub has a case back that is thicker to prevent the depth pressure from caving the back into the movement.

The Sub and Sub Date have had a 300meter rating for decades, the YM never has.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by DRKBC

I believe it’s the thickness of the case back that gives the sub the edge.

Exactly.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by faimag

when you are on the deck of your yacht, drinking martinis and smoking cohibas, why would you need a deeper rating?!

No one ever fell off a boat?

[Seibei]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

What do the SubCs have over the Yachtmasters that give them that extra depth?

-Dan

Strength. Subs do not cave in to pressure.

[Brew]

I like to pretend this is a measurement that is relevant to my actual use of the watch.

[Rado63]

Originally Posted by faimag

when you are on the deck of your yacht, drinking martinis and smoking cohibas, why would you need a deeper rating?!

Correct, Stay topside!

[Mr. Drunmond]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

No one ever fell off a boat?

If you fall off of a boat and go down to 101 meters, you have other things to worry about than your watch.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by Mr. Drunmond

If you fall off of a boat and go down to 101 meters, you have other things to worry about than your watch.

No doubt! But your watch wouldn’t be one of them...


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[Roger Lococco]

In general, if your submarine leaks then you will need the extra depth rating. Hence, the Submariner's extra capabilities.

[mrricks]

I doubt that 100 meters would cave in YM case back. Few recreational SCUBA divers go down more than 30 meters. There’s nothing to see without lights.

[Mystro]

Rolex test them beyond 100m. I wouldn’t hesitate to dive with any Rolex with a 100m wr.

[robrtx]

Really just bragging rights, no?

Does anyone seriously dive using a YM, let alone to 100+ mtrs?

I'm too busy staring at the beautiful blue dial

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by robrtx

Really just bragging rights, no?



Does anyone seriously dive using a YM, let alone to 100+ mtrs?



I'm too busy staring at the beautiful blue dial

Forget the Yachtmaster... A good majority of Submariners, SeaDwellers, and DeepSeas won’t even get to submerge in a bath tub

[dchernikoff]

Originally Posted by faimag

when you are on the deck of your yacht, drinking martinis and smoking cohibas, why would you need a deeper rating?!

Agreed. I wasn't suggesting that. I was just wondering:

a) why they bother to use a triple-lock crown on the YM since indeed it doesn't need 300m depth rating, and
b) since they did put a triple-loc on the YM, why doesn't that make it rated to 300m?

The second question was answered, thanks all! i still don't see why they bother with the extra expense of putting it on the YM (and it's not because they're putting them on ALL models -- the DJ's only have twin-lock crowns).

-Dan

[Doc Savage]

Originally Posted by faimag

when you are on the deck of your yacht, drinking martinis and smoking cohibas, why would you need a deeper rating?!

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

No one ever fell off a boat?

Originally Posted by Mr. Drunmond

If you fall off of a boat and go down to 101 meters, you have other things to worry about than your watch.

Exactly. Or, you have absolutely nothing to worry about anymore

[Tools]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

Agreed.. . .
a) why they bother to use a triple-lock crown on the YM since indeed it doesn't need 300m depth rating, and
. . .
The second question was answered, thanks all! i still don't see why they bother with the extra expense of putting it on the YM (and it's not because they're putting them on ALL models -- the DJ's only have twin-lock crowns).

-Dan

It's perspective and marketing. The Ceramic GMT also has a trip-loc, and the Daytona has had one for years. The crown has little to do with depth rating and is not the weak seal for water. The Twin Loc is fully capable of 300 meters as well.

The new Explorer II did not get a Trip-loc, but the Twin-loc is enlarged to Trip loc size on this model..

[Nikrnic]

That's good enough. No need for Yachters to have 300mm depth ratings.

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[dm05.fsu]

I got 99 problems but a Yachtmaster ain't one, Sub me

[Tangier11]

Originally Posted by Mr. Drunmond

If you fall off of a boat and go down to 101 meters, you have other things to worry about than your watch.

[SN13]

Originally Posted by DRKBC

I believe it’s the thickness of the case back that gives the sub the edge.

Yep!