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versatile1 · 6 April 2013, 04:08 PM

I just joined today'

Jakob Falk · 6 April 2013, 04:27 PM

Here she is

lorsban · 6 April 2013, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pda_lover

Friend, FInally took the plunge and bought the YM yesterday in SG....enjoy every moment with it now....

Can anyone share any wisdom on how to maintain it since it is my first Rolex

Main thing is to keep the hands in the "safe zone" when changing the date. Other than that, just enjoy it. The movement they have there is pretty robust.

Every 5 years or so, take it to the nearest rolex service center.

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pda_lover · 7 April 2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorsban

Main thing is to keep the hands in the "safe zone" when changing the date. Other than that, just enjoy it. The movement they have there is pretty robust.

Every 5 years or so, take it to the nearest rolex service center.

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Can you please share more details? what is safe zone?

versatile1 · 8 April 2013, 01:19 PM

Joined on Friday!
Here's what I picked up.
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gr33n · 8 April 2013, 08:38 PM

On some watches, there is a "safe zone" where you should not change the date. The tip, when you are in this "safe zone" (usually between 20h and 6h next morning), is to advance the hour hand out of the "safe zone", change the date, then move the hands to their correct place again.

Rolex watches are very well made: no safe zone

The date will change by tself at midnight, and you can change it everywhere as soon as you are not under water

The theorical service interval is 4 to 7 years, all the gaskets will be changed, so it is good to stick to this 5 years interval if you get it under water (swimming or washing it).
If it does not see water, you can wait 20 years if you want, but the movement will run dry, more parts having to be changed. (economically, the "if it doesn't break, don't fix it" rule is cheaper than the 5 years service interval).

A pressure check every year can be done, to be sure that it will not be flooded.. but I think that it is more for the peace of the owner than for the watch.

shalako · 13 April 2013, 06:54 PM

Owner of the YM Blue, 2 x weeks in and loving it.....

porschephile · 16 April 2013, 12:58 PM

First Post!

New (to me) 40mm solid YG!

JasonK · 16 April 2013, 01:28 PM

Stock picture of one of my Rollies.

This watch never stopped ticking for 13 years straight until just recently.

The MOP diamond sapphire dials are absolutely amazing.

Royalex · 3 May 2013, 01:30 PM

This thread Almost missing from the rolex lovers attention

samsmart · 22 June 2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascot

Stunning watches! But whats the main purpose with the watch? Sub for diving, gmt for traveling but yachtmaster?

For being awesome.

lorsban · 25 June 2013, 04:23 PM

Now, if only they'd use the YM in their movies...

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versatile1 · 26 June 2013, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I feel so lonely because I'm the only member in the Triple Red Yachtmaster Club.

I'll be joining you soon Jocke!

tkerrmd · 26 June 2013, 12:58 AM

son's birthday for 30th!!

WatchFeen · 26 June 2013, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deathman

Okay, I am jealous, how did you get that triple red yachtmaster? Mine has only the red hand and name...

i would love to know the same thing..

JJL · 26 June 2013, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchFeen

i would love to know the same thing..

You gotta find a red date wheel and have it installed! good luck

NGB185 · 26 June 2013, 05:37 AM

[ATTACH][/ATTACH]I'm in!

petenyc · 26 June 2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I feel so lonely because I'm the only member in the Triple Red Yachtmaster Club.

Alpha-Q · 26 June 2013, 08:13 PM

hi can someone tell me the difference between the smaller numbers vs the big ones? particularly the 16623 and the 168623.

they look the same.

cant find it on the net.

Griever369 · 30 June 2013, 05:50 PM

Testify

TABACCO · 7 August 2013, 03:32 PM

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TABACCO · 7 August 2013, 03:35 PM

samsmart · 8 August 2013, 03:00 PM

Awesome Mod Jocke, Is that a Date wheel from a DJ?

I am always looking for a good mod, and I just picked up a Plat YM. I might become the second member of the Triple Red Club.

samsmart · 8 August 2013, 03:02 PM

dbelle7 · 27 August 2013, 02:02 PM

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.

Does anyone have any additional info about this? I'm not having much luck with the 'search' function for this question.
I picked up a new YM I this weekend and noticed that the dial isn't as 'shimmery' in the sunlight as the older model I had a few years ago.
I need more shimmer! :-)

samsmart · 27 August 2013, 02:18 PM

im in

JJL · 28 August 2013, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbelle7

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.

Does anyone have any additional info about this? I'm not having much luck with the 'search' function for this question.
I picked up a new YM I this weekend and noticed that the dial isn't as 'shimmery' in the sunlight as the older model I had a few years ago.
I need more shimmer! :-)

It's been discussed on here a lot - however I don't have any links handy or dates for when this changed.

But from what I remember hearing, there was a certain year/model where they went from a sparklier dial with darker/bolder red "Yacht-Master" to a softer/flatter dial with a thinner red font.

Hopefully experts can chime in for you.

toddb · 28 August 2013, 01:34 AM

Purchased this beauty several days ago. Still finding & peeling off the stickers. When indoors or when sky is grey the blue dial becomes very non-reflective, and "soft". Under sunlight it becomes very shiny & reflective..For a sports watch, it isn't too heavy, and is relatively thin; compared to other hi-line sports watches I've owned. Lastly, over the last 48 hours, its gained ONE second per day! Sorry about the poor quality of pics; very difficult to photograph........

Offthehook · 28 August 2013, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsmart

For being awesome.

For yachting and being awesome

6 April 2013, 04:27 PM	#242
Jakob Falk Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex Yacht Master Posts: 56	Here she is Attached Images

8 April 2013, 01:19 PM	#245
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Joined on Friday! Here's what I picked up. __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

8 April 2013, 08:38 PM	#246
gr33n "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Xavier Location: Switzerland Watch: 116600 Posts: 446	On some watches, there is a "safe zone" where you should not change the date. The tip, when you are in this "safe zone" (usually between 20h and 6h next morning), is to advance the hour hand out of the "safe zone", change the date, then move the hands to their correct place again. Rolex watches are very well made: no safe zone The date will change by tself at midnight, and you can change it everywhere as soon as you are not under water The theorical service interval is 4 to 7 years, all the gaskets will be changed, so it is good to stick to this 5 years interval if you get it under water (swimming or washing it). If it does not see water, you can wait 20 years if you want, but the movement will run dry, more parts having to be changed. (economically, the "if it doesn't break, don't fix it" rule is cheaper than the 5 years service interval). A pressure check every year can be done, to be sure that it will not be flooded.. but I think that it is more for the peace of the owner than for the watch. __________________ Liberty

16 April 2013, 12:58 PM	#248
porschephile "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: texas Posts: 1	First Post! New (to me) 40mm solid YG! Attached Images

25 June 2013, 04:23 PM	#252
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Now, if only they'd use the YM in their movies... Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

6 April 2013, 04:08 PM	#241
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	I just joined today'

13 April 2013, 06:54 PM	#247
shalako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 623	Owner of the YM Blue, 2 x weeks in and loving it.....

16 April 2013, 01:28 PM	#249
JasonK Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 21	Stock picture of one of my Rollies. This watch never stopped ticking for 13 years straight until just recently. The MOP diamond sapphire dials are absolutely amazing.

3 May 2013, 01:30 PM	#250
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	This thread Almost missing from the rolex lovers attention

26 June 2013, 12:58 AM	#254
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	son's birthday for 30th!!

26 June 2013, 05:37 AM	#257
NGB185 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: New Jersey Watch: 16610 Posts: 250	[ATTACH][/ATTACH]I'm in! Attached Images __________________ 16610 :: 116520 :: 116500 :: 116610LV :: 116622 :: 126334 :: 116710LN :: 126710BLRO :: 116710BLNR Daytona Owners Thread lives here for over five years: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301993

26 June 2013, 08:13 PM	#259
Alpha-Q "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: manila Posts: 1	hi can someone tell me the difference between the smaller numbers vs the big ones? particularly the 16623 and the 168623. they look the same. cant find it on the net.

30 June 2013, 05:50 PM	#260
Griever369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the abstract Watch: 116713 Posts: 119	Testify __________________ In order of purchase. Rolex Datejust 116231, Omega Deville GMT 4651.20.32, Rolex GMT 116713LN, Rolex GMT 16753, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Grand Seiko(LE) SBGM029, Rolex YM (Plat dial) 116622, Mont Blanc 107070, Rolex Milgauss 116400GV, Rolex Daytona(White dial) 116520, Black Shield (Red).

7 August 2013, 03:32 PM	#261
TABACCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: ED Location: PHILIPPINES Posts: 377

7 August 2013, 03:33 PM	#262
TABACCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: ED Location: PHILIPPINES Posts: 377

7 August 2013, 03:35 PM	#263
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8 August 2013, 03:00 PM	#264
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Awesome Mod Jocke, Is that a Date wheel from a DJ? I am always looking for a good mod, and I just picked up a Plat YM. I might become the second member of the Triple Red Club.

8 August 2013, 03:02 PM	#265
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777

27 August 2013, 02:02 PM	#266
dbelle7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wilderness Watch: Everose DD Posts: 1,400	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. Does anyone have any additional info about this? I'm not having much luck with the 'search' function for this question. I picked up a new YM I this weekend and noticed that the dial isn't as 'shimmery' in the sunlight as the older model I had a few years ago. I need more shimmer! :-)

27 August 2013, 02:18 PM	#267
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	im in

28 August 2013, 01:34 AM	#269
toddb "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: TB Location: SO Cal. Watch: Xplorer 40 Posts: 216	Blue 116622 Purchased this beauty several days ago. Still finding & peeling off the stickers. When indoors or when sky is grey the blue dial becomes very non-reflective, and "soft". Under sunlight it becomes very shiny & reflective..For a sports watch, it isn't too heavy, and is relatively thin; compared to other hi-line sports watches I've owned. Lastly, over the last 48 hours, its gained ONE second per day! Sorry about the poor quality of pics; very difficult to photograph........ Attached Images

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