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13 February 2013, 07:49 AM | #1 |
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There is blue and then there is blue….
Hi,
Well after many years of collecting, I have finally succumbed to a Rolex. Today, I brought home a Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 BL. Mind you, I have always respected their designs and quality, but the attention getting ubiquitous icon of luxury nature always kept me away from the brand. That was until today. I have been looking at adding a blue dialed sports watch lately and looked at offerings from many brands. There was just something about the hue and the chromatic nature of this blue dial of this watch that hooked me in. Here are two iPhone shots taken in the car on the way home from my AD. < I think what I like about this watch aside from its distinct and stunning dial is: 1) That while it definitely has the distinct design DNA of a Rolex enough of the elements are altered from the familiar to not automatically say “ah, that’s a Rolex”; 2) You just don’t run into too many of this model in the wild compared to most Rolex references. I have always enjoyed having less common watches. I will provide a more comprehensive photo essay/review soon. Regards, Bob |
13 February 2013, 10:33 AM | #2 |
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Gorgeous, congrats on your first
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13 February 2013, 10:36 AM | #3 |
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WOW!! That is a gorgeous watch. Enjoy it my friend.
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13 February 2013, 10:39 AM | #4 |
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Congrats Bob!
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13 February 2013, 10:40 AM | #5 |
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I gotta spend less time on this site... that is a great looking watch! Congrats!
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13 February 2013, 10:41 AM | #6 |
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Congrats.
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13 February 2013, 10:43 AM | #7 |
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Congrats--very nice! Cheers,
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13 February 2013, 10:44 AM | #8 |
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The Yacht-Master is an unique reference and I like it, needless to say I think they did very well with the newer version.
Congratulations on that purchase!
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Congrats!
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13 February 2013, 10:48 AM | #10 |
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Beauty.
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13 February 2013, 10:52 AM | #11 |
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Great choice, congratulations and welcome.
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13 February 2013, 10:57 AM | #12 |
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A true beauty
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Love the blue YM! Congrats.
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13 February 2013, 11:01 AM | #14 |
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Looking good my friend. Congrats
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Very nice!
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13 February 2013, 11:14 AM | #16 |
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Looks great!!!
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Very nice. Congratulations
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13 February 2013, 11:29 AM | #18 |
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Excelent choice. Best blue dial since Rolex discontinued the classic blue Sub. Your YM will age very well and always be a classic.
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13 February 2013, 11:30 AM | #19 |
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It's a beauty!! Congrats and
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13 February 2013, 11:33 AM | #20 |
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Stunning - congrats!
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13 February 2013, 11:34 AM | #21 |
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Welcome, Bob. Very nice watch!!
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13 February 2013, 11:39 AM | #22 |
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To quote Paris Hilton... "That's HOT"!
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13 February 2013, 11:39 AM | #23 |
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Welcome Bob. That is a beautiful watch!
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13 February 2013, 11:41 AM | #24 |
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Wow, now that's a beauty! Congrats Bob
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Congrats! Great choice for your first Rolex.
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13 February 2013, 11:59 AM | #26 |
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Guys,
First off, thanks for your well wishes. They are truly appreciated. A quick question about the 3135. Like other movements, should I avoid changing the date complication unless the hours are between 3 to 9? Bob |
13 February 2013, 12:03 PM | #27 |
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With modern Rolexes, this is not an issue and won't damage the watch. The date can be changed anytime without worry.
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13 February 2013, 12:26 PM | #28 |
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Congrats on your new blue. Enjoy it in good health.
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13 February 2013, 12:31 PM | #29 |
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Congrats on the YM! I really love your new piece!
Now the statement above I have to disagree with.... Of course I'm biased in light of a recent pick-up!
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13 February 2013, 12:42 PM | #30 |
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Beautiful! Great dial choice. The blue sunburst is the best. Looks great with the red accents as well.
Cheers Carl
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