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frostie · 13 August 2007, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Welcome to TRF, Gregg

Gregg, is that your Daytona that you have on your avatar? Anyway: NICE avatar!

@ Frostie: I thought you did not have any SS Daytona?

Is that your SS Daytona that you show on the pics you attached in your post earlier in this thread?

There has been a misunderstanding . I don't own a Daytona

kcmo · 13 August 2007, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

There has been a misunderstanding . I don't own a Daytona

Ahhh, guess I assumed

frostie · 13 August 2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Ahhh, guess I assumed

It's ok

It doesn't really matter

kcmo · 13 August 2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

It's ok

It doesn't really matter

You're right

frostie · 13 August 2007, 09:31 AM

veilstylez · 13 August 2007, 09:42 AM

I love my YM when im in a suit or something, but other days when Im just in shorts and t-shirt I dont like it to much ....I think its too dressy of a watch sometimes. its wierd.

kcmo · 13 August 2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by veilstylez

I love my YM when im in a suit or something, but other days when Im just in shorts and t-shirt I dont like it to much ....I think its too dressy of a watch sometimes. its wierd.

Great photo! It's tough - I think of the YM differently than I do the Sub and other sports models. It's definitely a stealthy watch...and I don't see too many in the 'wild'. I guess I think of it as a 'bling' sports model, if that makes sense.

advocatia · 13 August 2007, 10:55 AM

I have a beauty for sale in the TRF sales forum

gf-gregg · 13 August 2007, 11:05 AM

please direct me to TRF Sales Forum...I looked, but could not find the watch you mention.

advocatia · 13 August 2007, 11:23 AM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=20273

mostel · 13 August 2007, 11:56 AM

The ss/plat model to me is THE ONE. I like the TT's too, though. I don't think it's a 'financial manager's watch'. I've seen a couple in the wild, usually on casual young men's wrists. I am definitely casual. The YM is cool for a few reasons:

1. Jocke takes amazing pics of them. :)

2.) The YM is the first Rolex to use the Maxi dial. Now that the rest of the Sport models will likely follow suit, the YM can claim it's stake in Rolex-first history.

3. The bezel is a design milestone--Omega copied it on the Seamaster Non-AC, and even the Planet Ocean's bezel, while not plat or gold, shares a resemblance in the style of numbers.

Also design wise, it combines the breathtakingly beautiful Daytona CASE with the dial of the Sub, creating a best of both worlds Rolex. I like an uncomplicated watch, but love the Daytona case. Home run.

4. In SS/plat, It's stealth. Not too many sport Rolexes are stealth. I LOVE that it is not everyone else's choice!

It is expensive, relative to an SS Sub, but the watch feels decidedly more substantial in all ways. It has heft. (no slight against the Sub, of course.)

Those are my thoughts.

Ragu · 13 August 2007, 01:51 PM

mostel,
very well stated !

Boopie · 13 August 2007, 03:58 PM

Shortly before my 10th anniversary, 6 years ago, I was bitten by the "gotta have an expensive watch" bug. I started looking at Rolex's offerings, but the datejust didn't do it for me at all (I know I'm in a very small minority). I liked the look (and heft) of a sports watch, and looked into the Yachtmaster because it was the only "professional" model that Rolex made for women. I just fell in love with the women's SS/platinum Yachtmaster. I wanted a watch that I could wear with casual, professional, or formal attire. I also wanted something that looked "timeless," as I knew it would be very unlikely that I would buy another such expensive watch again. I told my husband that's the one I wanted for our anniversary, so we plunked down two months' house payments in cash (yikes!) and bought the SS/platinum model. I don't regret it for a moment, as I wear the watch every day, and enjoy it every time I look at it. While I see datejusts and Subs all of the time, I haven't yet come across another Yachtmaster. In fact, the only other Yachtmaster I've seen was in a promotional photo of "Dr. Phil."

frostie · 13 August 2007, 06:51 PM

Yachtmaster is a great watch. too bad that it's underestimated so much by consumers

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 August 2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Jocke

Hey, Jocke! What the heck are you watching on the telly?

The text on the tv says (translated from Swedish):

"Mum is one of the judges! How is it gonna look if you win?!"

Seriously! That is what the text says!

Alcan · 13 August 2007, 07:57 PM

The best description I've ever read about the Yacht-Master, "A beautiful piece of jewelery that also happens to tell the time."

supermarz · 13 August 2007, 10:48 PM

the only time i'll flip my YM is with day date platinum with ice blue dial no diamonds.....even then i will probably be thinking twice if not more

Boopie · 1 November 2007, 02:09 PM

I was curious--why isn't the YM more popular? Is it mostly because it is more expensive than the Subs, etc., people don't find it to be as attractive, it's relatively new, etc.?

SeaGoer · 1 November 2007, 04:22 PM

The TT blue YM is the Rolex I bought first and I absolutely love the watch. The gold bezel gives it a dresier look and the thinner case makes it easier to wear with a suit. The case also has a more roundish contour than the rest of the sports and helps it to develop, what some may consider, a more comfortable fit.
It has not left my wrist for the entire last year except for the last three weeks when the TT GMT-IIC arrived. New watch syndrome I suppose...

austinsig · 1 November 2007, 04:40 PM

I think they are gorgeous... people excitedly speculate about the Submariner getting the maxi dial, a bezel made out of exotic materials, and maybe even some red lettering on the dial. Well, check out the Yachtmaster! I just hope the new YM II doesn't ruin the name for the original...

13 August 2007, 09:42 AM	#36
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	I love my YM when im in a suit or something, but other days when Im just in shorts and t-shirt I dont like it to much ....I think its too dressy of a watch sometimes. its wierd. Attached Images

13 August 2007, 10:55 AM	#38
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I have a beauty for sale in the TRF sales forum Attached Images

13 August 2007, 11:05 AM	#39
gf-gregg Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 18	still finding my way around please direct me to TRF Sales Forum...I looked, but could not find the watch you mention.

13 August 2007, 11:56 AM	#41
mostel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 31	I love my YM The ss/plat model to me is THE ONE. I like the TT's too, though. I don't think it's a 'financial manager's watch'. I've seen a couple in the wild, usually on casual young men's wrists. I am definitely casual. The YM is cool for a few reasons: 1. Jocke takes amazing pics of them. :) 2.) The YM is the first Rolex to use the Maxi dial. Now that the rest of the Sport models will likely follow suit, the YM can claim it's stake in Rolex-first history. 3. The bezel is a design milestone--Omega copied it on the Seamaster Non-AC, and even the Planet Ocean's bezel, while not plat or gold, shares a resemblance in the style of numbers. Also design wise, it combines the breathtakingly beautiful Daytona CASE with the dial of the Sub, creating a best of both worlds Rolex. I like an uncomplicated watch, but love the Daytona case. Home run. 4. In SS/plat, It's stealth. Not too many sport Rolexes are stealth. I LOVE that it is not everyone else's choice! It is expensive, relative to an SS Sub, but the watch feels decidedly more substantial in all ways. It has heft. (no slight against the Sub, of course.) Those are my thoughts.

13 August 2007, 01:51 PM	#42
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	mostel, very well stated ! __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

13 August 2007, 09:31 AM	#35
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048

13 August 2007, 11:23 AM	#40
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=20273

13 August 2007, 03:58 PM	#43
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Yachtmaster Shortly before my 10th anniversary, 6 years ago, I was bitten by the "gotta have an expensive watch" bug. I started looking at Rolex's offerings, but the datejust didn't do it for me at all (I know I'm in a very small minority). I liked the look (and heft) of a sports watch, and looked into the Yachtmaster because it was the only "professional" model that Rolex made for women. I just fell in love with the women's SS/platinum Yachtmaster. I wanted a watch that I could wear with casual, professional, or formal attire. I also wanted something that looked "timeless," as I knew it would be very unlikely that I would buy another such expensive watch again. I told my husband that's the one I wanted for our anniversary, so we plunked down two months' house payments in cash (yikes!) and bought the SS/platinum model. I don't regret it for a moment, as I wear the watch every day, and enjoy it every time I look at it. While I see datejusts and Subs all of the time, I haven't yet come across another Yachtmaster. In fact, the only other Yachtmaster I've seen was in a promotional photo of "Dr. Phil."

13 August 2007, 06:51 PM	#44
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Yachtmaster is a great watch. too bad that it's underestimated so much by consumers

13 August 2007, 07:57 PM	#46
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The best description I've ever read about the Yacht-Master, "A beautiful piece of jewelery that also happens to tell the time." __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

13 August 2007, 10:48 PM	#47
supermarz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 322	the only time i'll flip my YM is with day date platinum with ice blue dial no diamonds.....even then i will probably be thinking twice if not more

1 November 2007, 02:09 PM	#48
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I was curious--why isn't the YM more popular? Is it mostly because it is more expensive than the Subs, etc., people don't find it to be as attractive, it's relatively new, etc.?

1 November 2007, 04:22 PM	#49
SeaGoer Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: TT YM, TT GMT IIC Posts: 385	The TT blue YM is the Rolex I bought first and I absolutely love the watch. The gold bezel gives it a dresier look and the thinner case makes it easier to wear with a suit. The case also has a more roundish contour than the rest of the sports and helps it to develop, what some may consider, a more comfortable fit. It has not left my wrist for the entire last year except for the last three weeks when the TT GMT-IIC arrived. New watch syndrome I suppose... Attached Images

1 November 2007, 04:40 PM	#50
austinsig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 77	I think they are gorgeous... people excitedly speculate about the Submariner getting the maxi dial, a bezel made out of exotic materials, and maybe even some red lettering on the dial. Well, check out the Yachtmaster! I just hope the new YM II doesn't ruin the name for the original...

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