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Zsprings · 1 May 2021, 05:47 AM

Well I finally went for it,....bought myself the Yacht Master II Regatta.
Now, it's nearly 9 years since I sold our 39ft yacht. To sail that yacht and other smaller yachts we had before, I sat and obtained my RYA Yachtmasters certificate. But all the time we owned her, there was no way I could ever afford the YMII Regatta. Always there were mooring costs, annual lift out and hull cleaning, new equipment and sailing gear to buy. The YMII blue dial was not totally to my liking, so I went for the 116689. If only I had had that watch sailing at night, the countdown could have been used timing lights on marker buoys seen dimly far off. Now in my retirement, we shall be at Cowes Week and I shall use the countdown when the cannon goes off. Blazer and chinos....OK Yar!

SDREW22 · 1 May 2021, 05:52 AM

Awsome. Congratulations. Let's see some pictures!

kieselguhr · 1 May 2021, 06:17 AM

Congratulations!

Zuger · 1 May 2021, 06:19 AM

Nice

Mystro · 1 May 2021, 06:31 AM

Oh yea., my favorite model. Congrats.

Overwound · 1 May 2021, 07:20 AM

Excellent! This watch sounds perfect for you.

Even though this is a Rolex forum your subject line caused a double take. For a second I thought it read "He who hesalites".

fskywalker · 1 May 2021, 09:56 AM

Congrats!

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Al1969 · 1 May 2021, 10:08 AM

Come on OP, let’s see some pics.

Jack F · 1 May 2021, 10:30 AM

Sounds like yacht ownership is quite expensive.

rfs · 1 May 2021, 01:45 PM

Congrats!

Jpccarguy · 1 May 2021, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack F

Sounds like yacht ownership is quite expensive.

I think it was JP Morgan, who responded when asked the price of his boat, “You have no right to own a yacht if you ask that question.” A variation of, ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.’

And the oft-repeated maxim: The two best days of a boat owner’s experience- the day you buy it, and the day you sell it.

Zsprings · 1 May 2021, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overwound

Excellent! This watch sounds perfect for you.

Even though this is a Rolex forum your subject line caused a double take. For a second I thought it read "He who hesalites".

You got me looking up my Concise Oxford Dictionary and there are just 6 words beginning 'hes...' (no hesalites?) Perhaps I need a new Dictionary as well

Zsprings · 1 May 2021, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Oh yea., my favorite model. Congrats.

Yes,...the YMII, a great watch and within seconds of putting it on my wrist, it was so comfortable I forgot I was wearing it.

1William · 1 May 2021, 10:24 PM

Congratulations.

brandrea · 1 May 2021, 10:27 PM

Congratulations, pics please

Overwound · 1 May 2021, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsprings

You got me looking up my Concise Oxford Dictionary and there are just 6 words beginning 'hes...' (no hesalites?) Perhaps I need a new Dictionary as well

Hesalite is acrylic material Omega uses for Speedmaster Professional crystals. :)

Jackie Daytona · 1 May 2021, 11:39 PM

Congratulations! Sounds like you found the perfect watch for yourself.

Zsprings · 3 May 2021, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overwound

Hesalite is acrylic material Omega uses for Speedmaster Professional crystals. :)

Hesalite, I wonder,...can that be methyl methacrylate?

KeithP · 3 May 2021, 07:34 AM

Pics!!

timegradient · 3 May 2021, 08:16 AM

Nice story with pictures it becomes perfect Congrats.

clickingdru · 3 May 2021, 08:35 AM

Congratulations, will be back to see the pictures Hopefully soon.

Zsprings · 7 May 2021, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithP

Pics!!

Well you all know what a 116689 looks like (the metal bezel model is what I wanted)??
Thing is, I'm going to wear it and I know that WG is not so resistant to scratches as SS, but I shall wear long sleeves and make sure my wrist doesn't come into contact with rough surfaces.
When, after saving up for a couple of years and I then bought my SS GMT in 1980, there were no ideas then about 'babying' a rolex watch. I used to lay on the beach (yes in UK, west coast) and of course the bracelet became scratched. This was refinished a couple of times by RSC, but the raised Rolex 'crown' on the clasp, got to be worn down by re-finishing to be almost flat . So I have learned....so my long sleeve sailing fleece is going to stay pulled down, but I'm gonna wear that watch!

Robf52 · 7 May 2021, 05:25 AM

Congrats.

MichaelFlash · 7 May 2021, 06:58 AM

Awesome watch! Congrats!

BNA/LION · 7 May 2021, 07:27 AM

Congratulations! As others I'd like to see pictures.

winst · 7 May 2021, 07:32 AM

Damn good show - carry on that man!

iamrichard · 7 May 2021, 08:23 AM

Congrats! pics?

1 May 2021, 05:47 AM	#1
Zsprings "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: England Posts: 251	He who hesitates...... Well I finally went for it,....bought myself the Yacht Master II Regatta. Now, it's nearly 9 years since I sold our 39ft yacht. To sail that yacht and other smaller yachts we had before, I sat and obtained my RYA Yachtmasters certificate. But all the time we owned her, there was no way I could ever afford the YMII Regatta. Always there were mooring costs, annual lift out and hull cleaning, new equipment and sailing gear to buy. The YMII blue dial was not totally to my liking, so I went for the 116689. If only I had had that watch sailing at night, the countdown could have been used timing lights on marker buoys seen dimly far off. Now in my retirement, we shall be at Cowes Week and I shall use the countdown when the cannon goes off. Blazer and chinos....OK Yar!

1 May 2021, 09:56 AM	#7
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,184	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

1 May 2021, 10:08 AM	#8
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Come on OP, let’s see some pics. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

1 May 2021, 11:39 PM	#17
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7 May 2021, 05:25 AM	#23
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1 May 2021, 05:52 AM	#2
SDREW22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CNY Watch: TOG Posts: 582	Awsome. Congratulations. Let's see some pictures!

1 May 2021, 06:17 AM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations!

1 May 2021, 06:19 AM	#4
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Nice

1 May 2021, 06:31 AM	#5
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,521	Oh yea., my favorite model. Congrats.

1 May 2021, 07:20 AM	#6
Overwound "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US Posts: 422	Excellent! This watch sounds perfect for you. Even though this is a Rolex forum your subject line caused a double take. For a second I thought it read "He who hesalites".

1 May 2021, 10:30 AM	#9
Jack F "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: East coast Posts: 96	Sounds like yacht ownership is quite expensive.

1 May 2021, 01:45 PM	#10
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Congrats!

1 May 2021, 10:24 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,819	Congratulations.

1 May 2021, 10:27 PM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,164	Congratulations, pics please

3 May 2021, 07:34 AM	#19
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Pics!!

3 May 2021, 08:16 AM	#20
timegradient Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Posts: 119	Nice story with pictures it becomes perfect Congrats.

3 May 2021, 08:35 AM	#21
clickingdru Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 169	Congratulations, will be back to see the pictures Hopefully soon.

7 May 2021, 06:58 AM	#24
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Awesome watch! Congrats!

7 May 2021, 07:27 AM	#25
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,663	Congratulations! As others I'd like to see pictures. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

7 May 2021, 07:32 AM	#26
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,642	Damn good show - carry on that man!

7 May 2021, 08:23 AM	#27
iamrichard 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13	Congrats! pics?

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