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Old 11 May 2011, 03:08 PM   #1
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The YACHTMASTER I club ... owners thread

Well, I've seen such a post for the GMT and another sporty rolex.
I made the same thread for the green sub 16610 LV

But I don't know if there is such a special thread for the YACHTMASTER

I'm not yet an owner but hope to buy one somewhere in the future.

The YACHTMASTER I is imo the most underappreciated Rolex

Somethimes it's called the captains submariner

So if you're lucky to own one or you have some things you want to tell or ask about this gorgeous Rolex ... post it here

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Old 11 May 2011, 03:49 PM   #2
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Comfortable due to the slimmer case, smart with the PCL and classy with the dazzling Platinum bezel and dial.
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Old 11 May 2011, 04:06 PM   #3
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Old 11 May 2011, 05:17 PM   #4
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Sorry terrible picture of my desk jockey abused YM.

Still love it though.
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Old 11 May 2011, 05:46 PM   #5
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Old 11 May 2011, 08:01 PM   #6
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Bad PIC, but I'll play.

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Old 11 May 2011, 09:24 PM   #7
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After soo many times looking at the yachtmaster, this starts to grow on me more and more. I'm looking to purchase a white/silver dial sport watch and this might fit criteria (except for the $$). Definitely one of my future purchases....someday...

Anyone with 35mm wrist shot?? thanks
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Old 11 May 2011, 10:18 PM   #8
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It is definitely under appreciated. If they would update the bracelet this would be at the top of my list.
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Old 11 May 2011, 10:23 PM   #9
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I've had mine for only six months. Bought new Mid size. Wanted a bigger Rolex. Having buyers remorse because it's a little too sporty for me. I also have a 26mm two tone and I tend to wear that more. I hate when that happens!
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Old 11 May 2011, 10:30 PM   #10
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If you look at the pics posted of the YM on this thread there seems to be different between the older ones (without rehaut engraving) and the newer ones with rehaut engraving). The older ones have more of that dazzling effect in its dial with grainy platinum while the newer ones looks uniform in the texture and colour which doesn't have as much of that dazzling effect.

I wonder what was the reason for Rolex to alter the dial, doesn't seem like an improvement to me in fact the opposite.

Mine has the rehaut engraving.
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:05 PM   #11
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Great watch, never seen a bad pic yet

Here's the one I bought for my son a few yrs back, wearing stickers in the pic & it still looks gorgeous








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Old 11 May 2011, 11:23 PM   #12
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Awesome pics, guys! The YMs are beautiful! It is the first Rolex that I love! Funny it is not in my collection yet..
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:41 PM   #13
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I became a member in February. So glad I jumped prior to the price increase! Love it - it's a great piece!
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Old 12 May 2011, 12:50 AM   #14
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Ive been a member for about 6 months - absolutely stunning watch in person, and in my opinion goes with anything from jeans to a suit, and matches any color. Couldn't be happier!

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Old 12 May 2011, 01:02 AM   #15
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If you look at the pics posted of the YM on this thread there seems to be different between the older ones (without rehaut engraving) and the newer ones with rehaut engraving). The older ones have more of that dazzling effect in its dial with grainy platinum while the newer ones looks uniform in the texture and colour which doesn't have as much of that dazzling effect.

I wonder what was the reason for Rolex to alter the dial, doesn't seem like an improvement to me in fact the opposite.

Mine has the rehaut engraving.


I don't think there is any difference, could it be the quality of the picture ?
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Old 12 May 2011, 02:22 AM   #16
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Here's mine, after selling my Emergency she is now my daily wearer. Who needs another watch when you have a Yacht-Master.





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Old 12 May 2011, 02:33 AM   #17
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This was my very first Rolex, and still my crown watch...

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Old 12 May 2011, 02:53 AM   #18
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If you look at the pics posted of the YM on this thread there seems to be different between the older ones (without rehaut engraving) and the newer ones with rehaut engraving). The older ones have more of that dazzling effect in its dial with grainy platinum while the newer ones looks uniform in the texture and colour which doesn't have as much of that dazzling effect.

I wonder what was the reason for Rolex to alter the dial, doesn't seem like an improvement to me in fact the opposite.

Mine has the rehaut engraving.
I agree that the dial change was not a good one. I 'd also like to know why Rolex changed the dial texture.
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Old 12 May 2011, 03:39 AM   #19
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Old 12 May 2011, 04:02 AM   #20
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I want to join the club... very nice pics!! Jocke, love that triple red!
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Old 12 May 2011, 11:08 AM   #22
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I'm not a yachtmaster owner but am a Big Fan.. Love how it looks and the design..
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Old 12 May 2011, 11:25 AM   #23
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Every time I see your TT YM Mark, I go weak at the knees!

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Old 12 May 2011, 01:54 PM   #24
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Love the YM. Hope to someday get one.
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Old 12 May 2011, 02:20 PM   #25
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Love the YM, thinking of selling or trading the Polar Explorer II for one, just not positive I want to do that though...
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Old 12 May 2011, 02:59 PM   #26
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If only it had the new clasp/bracelet design. Beautiful nonetheless
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I'll play, cell phone pics. Let's see if these translate at all? Little different than what we usually think when someone says YM.

EDIT... FAIL lol. Guess I'll be dusting off the camera tonight.

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Triple Red?

Okay, I am jealous, how did you get that triple red yachtmaster? Mine has only the red hand and name...
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Old 17 May 2011, 01:32 PM   #30
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Great pics!!

Its on my list! But only after some upgrades!
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