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Andad · 10 September 2007, 11:22 AM

Very nice and looks great on your wrist.

Enjoy wearing it.

mikey · 10 September 2007, 12:09 PM

I want to grow up and be just like you spending more than $30,000 on a YM II

ROLEX4EvEr · 10 September 2007, 12:36 PM

Very nice enjoy it

GrandDaddy · 10 September 2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

I want to grow up and be just like you spending more than $30,000 on a YM II

Is that how much the new YMII cost? WOW!

daunwaun · 10 September 2007, 12:47 PM

not my type but welcome and great for you

LouCan · 10 September 2007, 02:51 PM

Congrats on your YM , There are not a lot of fans of this Particular watch here. I for one could not afford it. Mine is the YM TT MOP. wish you the best with your watch.

LouCan · 10 September 2007, 02:54 PM

That opinion was based on other posts that i have seen here. Just wanted to set the record straight.

Solo118 · 10 September 2007, 02:58 PM

Looks nice! What is your review on the movement and can you comment on how the countdown works?

WWOODDYY74 · 10 September 2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

Is that how much the new YMII cost? WOW!

That's for the white gold one there GD!
Not even sure they make a SS version and what the cost would be yet! I think it looks alright! Still a little to busy for my taste!

Lol-x · 10 September 2007, 11:07 PM

Congratulation Magnum

Thank you very much for the photos and details, it is very interesting to me.
I really like your healthy attitude toward your new watch.

Enjoy it

MAXI DIAL · 10 September 2007, 11:10 PM

Absolutely fabulous...

It would look funny on my extra small wrist

Welshwatchman · 10 September 2007, 11:11 PM

Congrats.

What's the weight on this beast?

I bet it makes my Ingot at 231g seem like a lightweight.

MAXI DIAL · 10 September 2007, 11:12 PM

More pics please more details please

cheers

CEG · 10 September 2007, 11:18 PM

Absolute cracker mate - good choice. Have liked it since I first saw it, bordering bling, but class.

Bit too rich for me tho - £17000

Magnum · 11 September 2007, 12:42 AM

Thanks for the kind comments

More pics and details coming up.

frostie · 11 September 2007, 01:03 AM

congrats on the watch. I prefer the YG one

Magnum · 11 September 2007, 01:31 AM

Just taken these pics in a mixture of daylight and normal domestic artificial light. They should give you a pretty realistic idea of what the YM II looks like.

Here's a size comparison with the YM I. Look at the difference in case and clasp size.

I've only had this watch a few days but I do have some observations.

Firstly, this watch is big and heavy even compared to a gold YM. In fact I just weighed them and the YM I was 184g with the YM II at 274g. That's 49% heavier. But, for me the size and weight feels good. I'm a big guy so can take it but it might look overbearing on a smaller chap.

Secondly, the Regatta timer is very clever but the second hand does not stop at the end of the countdown. I cannot see many people buying this watch just for that feature and will use this watch to time more mundane things. The synchronisation feature is very clever but again only useful for Regattas.

Thirdly, the minute and hour hands can be tricky to make out in certain light situations with there not being too much contrast between them and the face.

Fourthly, I love the look of this watch. As I said before I wasn't convinced before seeing it, but in the flesh it looks great to my eyes - fresh and bold.

Finally, I thought I'd leave you with a snap of my collection. I hope you enjoy the pics

mc1010 · 11 September 2007, 01:31 AM

I'm not at all familiar with the sailing features of this watch, although I used to own a YM myself. Just wondering why there are two "10 to 0's" (on the dial and on the bezel). Also, does the bezel move at all?

By the way, welcome and very cool looking watch.

CEG · 11 September 2007, 01:36 AM

Extremely jealous of that collection..

kcmo · 11 September 2007, 01:40 AM

Fantastic collection you have there!

GrandDaddy · 11 September 2007, 02:52 AM

I guess a lot of members had a "change of heart" since another member actually bought one. Quite a contrast from earlier opinions here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=17487
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=19884
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=18871

Magnum · 11 September 2007, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

I guess a lot of members had a "change of heart" since another member actually bought one. Quite a contrast from earlier opinions here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=17487
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=19884
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=18871

In fairness I don't think the pics previously posted were that great or accurately portrayed its appearance.

S2000 Driver · 11 September 2007, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr_rolex

The YG is too overloaded........looks like a doughnut with colored sprinkles.

Thank you -- that was my intent!

Rolex Yacht Master II YG Designer Publicity Photo

Magnum · 11 September 2007, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Congrats.

What's the weight on this beast?

I bet it makes my Ingot at 231g seem like a lightweight.

Your watch is a lot heavier than my YM I which weighs 184g. Is it a special edition?

Welshwatchman · 11 September 2007, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnum

Your watch is a lot heavier than my YM I which weighs 184g. Is it a special edition?

It's the GMT II Ceramic Supercase heavy 18ct with solid links.

Quite heavy but not as solid as your YM 2.

dr_rolex · 11 September 2007, 04:37 AM

Ok:

So, I'll just strap on a "Krispy Kreme" and whistle Dixie !

Note: If you don't know Krispy Kreme.......Dunkin' Doughnuts is the same thing.

Ultra Cool watch.............and the first of its species, KEWL !

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

Thank you -- that was my intent!

Rolex Yacht Master II YG Designer Publicity Photo

Magnum · 11 September 2007, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It's the GMT II Ceramic Supercase heavy 18ct with solid links.

What a gorgeous watch. I really like it

Is it still available? If so do you know what RRP is?

Welshwatchman · 12 September 2007, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnum

What a gorgeous watch. I really like it

Is it still available? If so do you know what RRP is?

They are not common but are certainly available and the MRSP is about $22,500 but have seen them go for $18-19,000 from Ebay specialist watchbrokers.

JJ Irani · 12 September 2007, 04:12 AM

Beautiful collection, Magnum!!

mgmgmg · 12 September 2007, 07:47 AM

Very pretty indeed - Does it tell you the date via those 1-10 scales???

10 September 2007, 11:22 AM	#31
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Very nice and looks great on your wrist. Enjoy wearing it. __________________ E

10 September 2007, 12:36 PM	#33
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Very nice enjoy it __________________

10 September 2007, 12:47 PM	#35
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	not my type but welcome and great for you __________________ DAUNWAUN

10 September 2007, 11:11 PM	#42
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Congrats. What's the weight on this beast? I bet it makes my Ingot at 231g seem like a lightweight. __________________ ..33

10 September 2007, 11:18 PM	#44
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Absolute cracker mate - good choice. Have liked it since I first saw it, bordering bling, but class. Bit too rich for me tho - £17000 __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

10 September 2007, 12:09 PM	#32
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I want to grow up and be just like you spending more than $30,000 on a YM II

10 September 2007, 02:51 PM	#36
LouCan Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Lou Location: New Jersey Watch: YM TT MOP Posts: 323	Congrats on your YM , There are not a lot of fans of this Particular watch here. I for one could not afford it. Mine is the YM TT MOP. wish you the best with your watch.

10 September 2007, 02:54 PM	#37
LouCan Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Lou Location: New Jersey Watch: YM TT MOP Posts: 323	That opinion was based on other posts that i have seen here. Just wanted to set the record straight.

10 September 2007, 02:58 PM	#38
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Looks nice! What is your review on the movement and can you comment on how the countdown works?

10 September 2007, 11:07 PM	#40
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Congratulation Magnum Thank you very much for the photos and details, it is very interesting to me. I really like your healthy attitude toward your new watch. Enjoy it

10 September 2007, 11:10 PM	#41
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	Absolutely fabulous... It would look funny on my extra small wrist

10 September 2007, 11:12 PM	#43
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	More pics please more details please cheers

11 September 2007, 12:42 AM	#45
Magnum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11	Thanks for the kind comments More pics and details coming up.

11 September 2007, 01:03 AM	#46
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	congrats on the watch. I prefer the YG one

11 September 2007, 01:31 AM	#47
Magnum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11	Just taken these pics in a mixture of daylight and normal domestic artificial light. They should give you a pretty realistic idea of what the YM II looks like. Here's a size comparison with the YM I. Look at the difference in case and clasp size. I've only had this watch a few days but I do have some observations. Firstly, this watch is big and heavy even compared to a gold YM. In fact I just weighed them and the YM I was 184g with the YM II at 274g. That's 49% heavier. But, for me the size and weight feels good. I'm a big guy so can take it but it might look overbearing on a smaller chap. Secondly, the Regatta timer is very clever but the second hand does not stop at the end of the countdown. I cannot see many people buying this watch just for that feature and will use this watch to time more mundane things. The synchronisation feature is very clever but again only useful for Regattas. Thirdly, the minute and hour hands can be tricky to make out in certain light situations with there not being too much contrast between them and the face. Fourthly, I love the look of this watch. As I said before I wasn't convinced before seeing it, but in the flesh it looks great to my eyes - fresh and bold. Finally, I thought I'd leave you with a snap of my collection. I hope you enjoy the pics

11 September 2007, 01:31 AM	#48
mc1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: * Posts: 240	I'm not at all familiar with the sailing features of this watch, although I used to own a YM myself. Just wondering why there are two "10 to 0's" (on the dial and on the bezel). Also, does the bezel move at all? By the way, welcome and very cool looking watch.

11 September 2007, 01:36 AM	#49
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Extremely jealous of that collection.. __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

11 September 2007, 01:40 AM	#50
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Fantastic collection you have there!

11 September 2007, 02:52 AM	#51
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	I guess a lot of members had a "change of heart" since another member actually bought one. Quite a contrast from earlier opinions here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=17487 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=19884 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=18871

12 September 2007, 04:12 AM	#59
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Beautiful collection, Magnum!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 September 2007, 07:47 AM	#60
mgmgmg Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 35	Very pretty indeed - Does it tell you the date via those 1-10 scales???

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