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jrcruz · 11 May 2010, 07:15 PM

what's your opinion about this watch?. I Like it very much and will buy it later this year in White Gold

:thumbsup

thirsty5 · 11 May 2010, 07:18 PM

It is a beautiful watch. I say go for it if you have the cash. :)

jrcruz · 11 May 2010, 07:23 PM

It's beautiful, 19.000 eur here.....still a lot of money

Singslinger · 11 May 2010, 07:30 PM

I like it. It has a nice new movement and the case size and colours are perfectly blended. Unfortunately, I can't afford it.

BASSETHOUNDS · 11 May 2010, 07:33 PM

Welcome to TRF . Same if it weren't for the price tag I would have had the ultimate "pasta cooking timer" a long time ago !

jrcruz · 11 May 2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Welcome to TRF . Same if it weren't for the price tag I would have had the ultimate "pasta cooking timer" a long time ago !

thanks for your welcome, 19.000 eur a lot of money indeed....

padi56 · 11 May 2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jrcruz

thanks for your welcome, 19.000 eur a lot of money indeed....

Yes its a great movement but not my cup of tea even if they produced it SS.

dalip · 11 May 2010, 09:13 PM

hmmmn...never quite got on with this watch.....but I can imagine the appeal...it is a standout that's for sure....but with that cash I'd be looking at others.

Psmith · 11 May 2010, 09:19 PM

Doesn't quite hit the spot for me, but a great movement and a ton of wrist presence. WG is the pick of the models imho

Cheers

Gaijin · 11 May 2010, 09:20 PM

Can't work with it..

jrcruz · 11 May 2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

hmmmn...never quite got on with this watch.....but I can imagine the appeal...it is a standout that's for sure....but with that cash I'd be looking at others.

what would be your choice?.

Mystro · 11 May 2010, 09:43 PM

I love it. Its out of my comfort zone on how much I would spend for any watch.

jrcruz · 11 May 2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

I love it. Its out of my comfort zone on how much I would spend for any watch.

i understand, i like it that much that i will buy him, cant wait to hear people say must be fake.....

Numismatist · 11 May 2010, 09:51 PM

Nicknamed ClownMaster, doesn't hold its value very well; on the other hand, I think it's a misunderstood watch. It has a unique movement and unique feature.

Someone here was commenting that the Yacht crowd much prefers subs and others and there are very few of these in the Yacht crowd.

I say if you like it, be bold and go for it!

Rolex Junky · 11 May 2010, 10:14 PM

Dail is imho te druk.

Puffy · 11 May 2010, 10:15 PM

Love it, but at over £20k I'd rather pick up four £5k watches..

Psmith · 11 May 2010, 10:28 PM

At this level, I would be looking very hard at the WG Sub (or a WG Daytona if I wanted a chrono)

Cheers

jrcruz · 11 May 2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

At this level, I would be looking very hard at the WG Sub (or a WG Daytona if I wanted a chrono)

Cheers

WG Daytona indeed very nice...

sleddog · 12 May 2010, 10:00 AM

If I had the money,I'd jump all over it!!!

dalip · 12 May 2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

If I had the money,I'd jump all over it!!!

you'd break it Rob

sleddog · 12 May 2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

you'd break it Rob

Not literally jump on it Dalip!!!

hooliganhooker · 12 May 2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Nicknamed ClownMaster, doesn't hold its value very well; on the other hand, I think it's a misunderstood watch. It has a unique movement and unique feature.

Someone here was commenting that the Yacht crowd much prefers subs and others and there are very few of these in the Yacht crowd.

I say if you like it, be bold and go for it!

I used to race out of San Francisco in my younger days, and most guys were using digital watches that had countdown timers, stopwatches and multiple time zones, etc. Granted that was before the advent of the YM2 but those guys wanted more features than just a 10 minute countdown timer.

That said, I agree on the misunderstood part. I think that watch is the bomb-diggity and would snap one up if it were in my price range. Love the yellow gold version, personally. But they could take the Yacht Master off the bezel and not break my heart!

dalip · 12 May 2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Not literally jump on it Dalip!!!

I know Robster

franksremote · 12 May 2010, 10:09 AM

I like it. Anyone know how the "regatta" feature works? Or maybe a link to the manual? :thumsu

Brenngun · 12 May 2010, 10:20 AM

Never sure where to look to tell the time on this model but if it floats your boats go for it.

jwkunkle · 12 May 2010, 10:42 AM

I am really not crazy about this one. And for the money, I would prefer to have 4 other watches instead of just the one.

Newportkrieger · 12 May 2010, 10:43 AM

I have been competitively racing sailboats most of my life and raced all over the country. I belong to several yacht clubs. I have attended several "Americas Cup Hall of Fame" dinners where Rolex is the main sponsor with the president of Rolex USA is in attendance, donating a watch (14060) for a fund racing raffle each time. I will be attending the dinner again this year and would be surprised to see an YM II raffled off or donated to this years inductees. Rolex, one of the MAJOR sponsors of racing events world wide has traditionally donated Submariners to the yachting community as trophys. That may change with the YM II.

I have only seen TWO Rolex yacht masters worn by anyone on a sailboat race. The Rolex that is prevalent the Submariner by a large margin. The second most common Rolex would have to be the Datejust TT followed by the less common GMT. These watches are NOT being used to time the start of the boat in the race. Until the countdown feature was added the Rolex Yachtmaster was useless on a racing sailboat for use by the helmsman or tactician to get the boat to the line at the start of the race. I have not seen a new YM II up close to examine the countdown feature, however, the Timex Iron man and cheap digital watches like it tend to dominate the wrists of helmsmen, tacticians and bowmen... the only people on a boat who even need to now the "time to the start". Sailboat races are sometimes hours/days long and measured to the hundredth of a second. It is fair to say that once off the boat a variety of other watches are worn and again, with sailors IIMHO Submariners and datejusts are most popular around the yachtclub bar after a race. I personally take my watch off when I am racing/crewing on a big boat as there are too many things for it to catch on to hurt myself or damage the watch. After the race my Rolex or Omega comes out of the chart table drawer where it spent the race with my wallet and cell phone.

I guess if you have a big power boat and want some "bling" as a prior post mentioned, the yachtmaster is it. Most of the heavy hitters in the sailing world are not the kind of guys who feel the need to be, or want to be seen with bling on their wrists. The understated elegance of the Submariner or the GMT seems to suit the sailing crowd just fine.

If I do "sight" a YM II on anyone's wrist around a sailboat regatta, I will report back here...however I would not be holding my breath.

PS. Daytona's and day/dates seem to be what I have seen most often on the wrists of the motoryacht crowd.

Chipmunk · 12 May 2010, 10:52 AM

There's nothing wrong with it as long as you like it.........I would however consider getting a Daytona plus a WG Sub.

jrcruz · 12 May 2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by franksremote

I like it. Anyone know how the "regatta" feature works? Or maybe a link to the manual? :thumsu

there's a manual on the rolex website...

11 May 2010, 07:15 PM	#1
jrcruz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7	Rolex Yachmaster II Regatta what's your opinion about this watch?. I Like it very much and will buy it later this year in White Gold :thumbsup

11 May 2010, 09:13 PM	#8
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	hmmmn...never quite got on with this watch.....but I can imagine the appeal...it is a standout that's for sure....but with that cash I'd be looking at others. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

11 May 2010, 09:19 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Doesn't quite hit the spot for me, but a great movement and a ton of wrist presence. WG is the pick of the models imho Cheers __________________

11 May 2010, 09:51 PM	#14
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Nicknamed ClownMaster, doesn't hold its value very well; on the other hand, I think it's a misunderstood watch. It has a unique movement and unique feature. Someone here was commenting that the Yacht crowd much prefers subs and others and there are very few of these in the Yacht crowd. I say if you like it, be bold and go for it! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

11 May 2010, 10:15 PM	#16
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Love it, but at over £20k I'd rather pick up four £5k watches.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 May 2010, 07:18 PM	#2
thirsty5 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 54	It is a beautiful watch. I say go for it if you have the cash. :)

11 May 2010, 07:23 PM	#3
jrcruz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7	It's beautiful, 19.000 eur here.....still a lot of money

11 May 2010, 07:30 PM	#4
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I like it. It has a nice new movement and the case size and colours are perfectly blended. Unfortunately, I can't afford it.

11 May 2010, 07:33 PM	#5
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Welcome to TRF . Same if it weren't for the price tag I would have had the ultimate "pasta cooking timer" a long time ago !

11 May 2010, 09:20 PM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Can't work with it..

11 May 2010, 09:43 PM	#12
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	I love it. Its out of my comfort zone on how much I would spend for any watch.

11 May 2010, 10:14 PM	#15
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	Dail is imho te druk.

11 May 2010, 10:28 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	At this level, I would be looking very hard at the WG Sub (or a WG Daytona if I wanted a chrono) Cheers __________________

12 May 2010, 10:00 AM	#19
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	If I had the money,I'd jump all over it!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

12 May 2010, 10:09 AM	#24
franksremote Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Frank Location: Northern CA - USA Watch: IWC DaVinci 3750 Posts: 139	I like it. Anyone know how the "regatta" feature works? Or maybe a link to the manual? :thumsu

12 May 2010, 10:20 AM	#25
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	Never sure where to look to tell the time on this model but if it floats your boats go for it.

12 May 2010, 10:42 AM	#26
jwkunkle 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Indiana Watch: The Next One Posts: 645	I am really not crazy about this one. And for the money, I would prefer to have 4 other watches instead of just the one.

12 May 2010, 10:43 AM	#27
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	The Rolex Yachtmaster II Regatta... a sailors opinion... I have been competitively racing sailboats most of my life and raced all over the country. I belong to several yacht clubs. I have attended several "Americas Cup Hall of Fame" dinners where Rolex is the main sponsor with the president of Rolex USA is in attendance, donating a watch (14060) for a fund racing raffle each time. I will be attending the dinner again this year and would be surprised to see an YM II raffled off or donated to this years inductees. Rolex, one of the MAJOR sponsors of racing events world wide has traditionally donated Submariners to the yachting community as trophys. That may change with the YM II. I have only seen TWO Rolex yacht masters worn by anyone on a sailboat race. The Rolex that is prevalent the Submariner by a large margin. The second most common Rolex would have to be the Datejust TT followed by the less common GMT. These watches are NOT being used to time the start of the boat in the race. Until the countdown feature was added the Rolex Yachtmaster was useless on a racing sailboat for use by the helmsman or tactician to get the boat to the line at the start of the race. I have not seen a new YM II up close to examine the countdown feature, however, the Timex Iron man and cheap digital watches like it tend to dominate the wrists of helmsmen, tacticians and bowmen... the only people on a boat who even need to now the "time to the start". Sailboat races are sometimes hours/days long and measured to the hundredth of a second. It is fair to say that once off the boat a variety of other watches are worn and again, with sailors IIMHO Submariners and datejusts are most popular around the yachtclub bar after a race. I personally take my watch off when I am racing/crewing on a big boat as there are too many things for it to catch on to hurt myself or damage the watch. After the race my Rolex or Omega comes out of the chart table drawer where it spent the race with my wallet and cell phone. I guess if you have a big power boat and want some "bling" as a prior post mentioned, the yachtmaster is it. Most of the heavy hitters in the sailing world are not the kind of guys who feel the need to be, or want to be seen with bling on their wrists. The understated elegance of the Submariner or the GMT seems to suit the sailing crowd just fine. If I do "sight" a YM II on anyone's wrist around a sailboat regatta, I will report back here...however I would not be holding my breath. PS. Daytona's and day/dates seem to be what I have seen most often on the wrists of the motoryacht crowd.

12 May 2010, 10:52 AM	#28
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	There's nothing wrong with it as long as you like it.........I would however consider getting a Daytona plus a WG Sub. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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