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Old 11 September 2022, 10:42 AM   #1
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YM40 - Take or Leave?

Beautiful watch, go for it!

Here different looks you may achieve:






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Old 11 September 2022, 11:00 AM   #2
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Old 11 September 2022, 11:23 AM   #3
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Its funny that this watch isn't hyped. Probably the best looking of all.
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Old 11 September 2022, 11:25 AM   #4
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Its funny that this watch isn't hyped. Probably the best looking of all.

If tomorrow John Mayer said this is his favorite steel watch, it would probably jump to $28k overnight.


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Old 14 September 2022, 03:49 AM   #5
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If tomorrow John Mayer said this is his favorite steel watch, it would probably jump to $28k overnight.


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exactly, sad, this is the era that we r living in

I'll buy it in a heart beat, for MSRP.
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Old 11 September 2022, 11:56 AM   #6
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Rhodium is my preference. Blue is classic YM
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Old 11 September 2022, 01:07 PM   #7
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Buy it. Your Omega led you there. It was a sign!


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Old 13 September 2022, 11:06 PM   #8
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Yes, but it was magnetized, so was it really leasing him in the right direction?!
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Old 11 September 2022, 04:56 PM   #9
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This is the watch I've been on. Waiting list for elsewhere in the UK for a few months and agree with others here is is massively underrated
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Old 11 September 2022, 05:20 PM   #10
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Here are some pictures of mine. Never regretted getting this wonderful watch.


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Old 11 September 2022, 09:19 PM   #11
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Here are some pictures of mine. Never regretted getting this wonderful watch.

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Old 11 September 2022, 08:05 PM   #12
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Only you can decide. It’s a very nice watch but the only YM I like is the retired platinum dial.
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Old 13 September 2022, 09:13 PM   #13
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Sorry guys but I would leave it
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Old 13 September 2022, 09:24 PM   #14
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I didn't like the YM before I saw one in the flesh and I was quite impressed. Have you read my thoughts about it?

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Old 13 September 2022, 11:26 PM   #15
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I actually like this reference, depending what else is in the collection I’d say it’s a buy


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Old 13 September 2022, 11:29 PM   #16
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appreciate all the comments so far. Can any current owners talk to the durability of the bezel? does is show scratches easily? currently I have an Explorer I & DJ41 that have polished bezels and I find scratches mostly are hidden by the light reflecting.

I don't think the YM40 would be the same though as the bezel is not polished obviously.
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Old 14 September 2022, 12:31 AM   #17
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appreciate all the comments so far. Can any current owners talk to the durability of the bezel? does is show scratches easily? currently I have an Explorer I & DJ41 that have polished bezels and I find scratches mostly are hidden by the light reflecting.

I don't think the YM40 would be the same though as the bezel is not polished obviously.
The bezel of my 116622 is holding up fine after 7 1/2 years and tons of wrist time.



Any micro-scratches will be taken care of at the overhaul and it will come out looking like new. The RSC have a special machine for the job.
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Old 14 September 2022, 02:56 AM   #18
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Buy it. I'm waiting for one .
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Old 14 September 2022, 03:16 AM   #19
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looks great on you....the colors...wow....real nice....if it sings to you get it....if not..pass on it....only you can know that....
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Old 14 September 2022, 04:25 AM   #20
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Old 14 September 2022, 05:04 AM   #21
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Both the rhodium and the blue are lovely looking watches.
The blue is probably my favourite!

I asked about the availability of it at Christmas. Got told it was in demand etc.
Maybe things really are settling down.

A friend of mine picked up a new Rolex recently.
He was on the list, but didn’t get a call. He just happened to walk in the store and it was on display. When he asked about it, they said they might be able to make it available…. He picked it up a couple of days later.
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