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Kanger · 4 July 2010, 02:33 PM

And I'm not talking about the Yachtmaster II which seems like a very complicated watch, but I just mean the Yachtmaster. I believe it has the 3135 right? Besides the precious metal and red second hand, why is the Yachtmaster in a category by itself? What makes it a Yachting watch?

nowzen · 4 July 2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kanger

And I'm not talking about the Yachtmaster II which seems like a very complicated watch, but I just mean the Yachtmaster. I believe it has the 3135 right? Besides the precious metal and red second hand, why is the Yachtmaster in a category by itself? What makes it a Yachting watch?

About 7 zillion dollars in advertising.

sakuraba · 4 July 2010, 02:48 PM

IMHO each toolwatch has its own "special powers" - the Sub can go deep, the SD can go deeper, the GMT can travel, and the YM can make you look good (which is what matters in regattas, I gather).

Otto · 4 July 2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

IMHO each toolwatch has its own "special powers" - the Sub can go deep, the SD can go deeper, the GMT can travel, and the YM can make you look good (which is what matters in regattas, I gather).

I think you hit the nail on the head.

dannyp · 4 July 2010, 03:45 PM

Yea, was going to say that it's a shiny watch intended for rich guys who like to do expensive things.

Newportkrieger · 4 July 2010, 04:41 PM

I Have been in several major west coast regatta's this year. Havent seen a single YM worn on a boat in a race or even at the yacht club bar after the races. I see a lot of subs/SD's, datejusts and even a couple airkings. NO YM's...LOL.

Maybe they are popular with the powerboat crowd......

Gerardus · 4 July 2010, 05:06 PM

Rich guys?
So not for regular guys

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Originally Posted by dannyp

Yea, was going to say that it's a shiny watch intended for rich guys who like to do expensive things.

danberger · 4 July 2010, 08:21 PM

becuase the TT 35mm version with white face that I bought my wife looks hot !!!!

TRW · 4 July 2010, 08:57 PM

That's a great question Kanger.I have often thought the same thing.I will tell you this though.I don't own a yacht,never been on a yacht(seen plenty of'em),I'm not rich(cashier at Publix),drive an F-150('05)and live in a 1000 sqft home(paid off).I got my wife and I a couple of BNIB Rollie's goin on 3 yr's ago when thing's were good and I was a Truck Driver.oh well,here's what I wear everyday.happy 4th to all

RolexV3 · 4 July 2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TRW

That's a great question Kanger.I have often thought the same thing.I will tell you this though.I don't own a yacht,never been on a yacht(seen plenty of'em),I'm not rich(cashier at Publix),drive an F-150('05)and live in a 1000 sqft home(paid off).I got my wife and I a couple of BNIB Rollie's goin on 3 yr's ago when thing's were good and I was a Truck Driver.oh well,here's what I wear everyday.happy 4th to all

I envy you Tim, that's a nice TwoTone Yachtmaster you have.. I also like the
TT with slate/grey dial as well..

TRW · 4 July 2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexV3

I envy you Tim, that's a nice TwoTone Yachtmaster you have.. I also like the
TT with slate/grey dial as well..

Thank you Vince.Happy 4th

denzo · 5 July 2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TRW

That's a great question Kanger.I have often thought the same thing.I will tell you this though.I don't own a yacht,never been on a yacht(seen plenty of'em),I'm not rich(cashier at Publix),drive an F-150('05)and live in a 1000 sqft home(paid off).I got my wife and I a couple of BNIB Rollie's goin on 3 yr's ago when thing's were good and I was a Truck Driver.oh well,here's what I wear everyday.happy 4th to all

I am not a fan of the Yachtmaster ... But this one is the best I have ever seen !!!

joeychitwood · 5 July 2010, 02:57 AM

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Wow! That is a gorgeous watch.

TRW · 5 July 2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Wow! That is a gorgeous watch.

Thank you Doctor.I hope all is well with your recovery.Happy 4th

joeychitwood · 5 July 2010, 03:13 AM

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Thank you Doctor.I hope all is well with your recovery.Happy 4th

Thanks! Happy Independence Day to you as well. I'm doing well. No significant pain and the numbness and weakness in the leg is improving. Now i have to behave myself for four more weeks.

Otto · 7 July 2010, 07:26 PM

Nice watch, Tim. I saw a solid gold one with a brown MOP dial this afternoon in Tokyo and was sorely tempted. Trouble is; the watch looks so good that I'd just look worse in comparison!

The one I saw is used and under 13K USD. It looked to be in perfect condition. I was afraid to look at the papers. I'd just be too tempted. I owned a SS Pt YM for over 5 years. I just thought of it as a dressier Sub; which was fine for me and my office. I climbed Mt Fuji with that watch.

Sorry for typos, if any. I'm typing on my iPad on a moving train.

BASSETHOUNDS · 4 July 2010, 09:01 PM

The YM2 has the 10 minutes count down feature , in most regattas the boats will circle before the start line . The starter canon will mark a shot ten minutes before the official start shot . A skipper will use that feature so he makes sure he completes his turn just before the start line with the wind in his sails . The rest is of course marketing . The original YM is just a Rolex watch with no special yachting applicable features

rpryan55 · 5 July 2010, 01:03 AM

It's a comfortable watch to wear, I'll tell you that - but, then again, my YM has non-SELs and seems lighter. But it fits me better than almost any timepiece, so, despite an almost constant yearning to get rid of it and get a ND Sub, I keep it.

PeteNYC13 · 5 July 2010, 01:08 AM

I own a Sub, my ears pop in the bath tub(the one time I went diving, I wore a digital watch).
I own a YM, I don't "yacht"
I own a Daytona, I spend most of my day in stop-and-go traffic

I know that each of these Rolex tool watches have a purpose but I am with the majority that buy them 'cause I enjoy them, they are beautiful pieces of craftsmanship and they make me smile when I wear them.

Happy Birthday USA!

-Pete

urwtdrm · 5 July 2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

I own a Sub, my ears pop in the bath tub(the one time I went diving, I wore a digital watch).
I own a YM, I don't "yacht"
I own a Daytona, I spend most of my day in stop-and-go traffic

I know that each of these Rolex tool watches have a purpose but I am with the majority that buy them 'cause I enjoy them, they are beautiful pieces of craftsmanship and they make me smile when I wear them.

Happy Birthday USA!

-Pete

Haha! Great post Pete

PeteNYC13 · 5 July 2010, 01:22 AM

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Haha! Great post Pete

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Thanks, I start to get my smart a** groove once the coffee kicks in!

-Pete

OceanView · 5 July 2010, 02:50 AM

It's a personal choice.
YM's look much better in person than in photos.
They are very comfortable watches to wear.

rzielinski · 7 July 2010, 06:14 PM

Yacht master, gold and steel - very attractive, prestige, water-proof like submariner, the gold gives it a million dollar look

ral · 7 July 2010, 08:26 PM

I think the one thing they should have done with YM was instead of the Subs bezel markers:

v''''|''''10''''| 20 | ...etc. which seems to put emphasis on 15 minutes to this:

V''''5''''| 15 20. This puts emphasis on accuracy on the 10th minute.

I hope my description is understandable.

ducatidoc · 7 July 2010, 08:56 PM

What's in a name ? It's still a damn-fine looking watch.

4 July 2010, 02:33 PM	#1
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	I don't get it, what makes the Yachtmaster a Yachtmaster? And I'm not talking about the Yachtmaster II which seems like a very complicated watch, but I just mean the Yachtmaster. I believe it has the 3135 right? Besides the precious metal and red second hand, why is the Yachtmaster in a category by itself? What makes it a Yachting watch?

4 July 2010, 02:48 PM	#3
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	IMHO each toolwatch has its own "special powers" - the Sub can go deep, the SD can go deeper, the GMT can travel, and the YM can make you look good (which is what matters in regattas, I gather). __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

4 July 2010, 04:41 PM	#6
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Yachtmaster is everywhere but in regatta's I Have been in several major west coast regatta's this year. Havent seen a single YM worn on a boat in a race or even at the yacht club bar after the races. I see a lot of subs/SD's, datejusts and even a couple airkings. NO YM's...LOL. Maybe they are popular with the powerboat crowd......

4 July 2010, 08:57 PM	#9
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	That's a great question Kanger.I have often thought the same thing.I will tell you this though.I don't own a yacht,never been on a yacht(seen plenty of'em),I'm not rich(cashier at Publix),drive an F-150('05)and live in a 1000 sqft home(paid off).I got my wife and I a couple of BNIB Rollie's goin on 3 yr's ago when thing's were good and I was a Truck Driver.oh well,here's what I wear everyday.happy 4th to all Attached Images

5 July 2010, 01:03 AM	#18
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	It's a comfortable watch to wear, I'll tell you that - but, then again, my YM has non-SELs and seems lighter. But it fits me better than almost any timepiece, so, despite an almost constant yearning to get rid of it and get a ND Sub, I keep it. Attached Images __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

4 July 2010, 03:45 PM	#5
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Yea, was going to say that it's a shiny watch intended for rich guys who like to do expensive things.

4 July 2010, 08:21 PM	#8
danberger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	becuase the TT 35mm version with white face that I bought my wife looks hot !!!!

7 July 2010, 07:26 PM	#16
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Nice watch, Tim. I saw a solid gold one with a brown MOP dial this afternoon in Tokyo and was sorely tempted. Trouble is; the watch looks so good that I'd just look worse in comparison! The one I saw is used and under 13K USD. It looked to be in perfect condition. I was afraid to look at the papers. I'd just be too tempted. I owned a SS Pt YM for over 5 years. I just thought of it as a dressier Sub; which was fine for me and my office. I climbed Mt Fuji with that watch. Sorry for typos, if any. I'm typing on my iPad on a moving train.

4 July 2010, 09:01 PM	#17
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	The YM2 has the 10 minutes count down feature , in most regattas the boats will circle before the start line . The starter canon will mark a shot ten minutes before the official start shot . A skipper will use that feature so he makes sure he completes his turn just before the start line with the wind in his sails . The rest is of course marketing . The original YM is just a Rolex watch with no special yachting applicable features

5 July 2010, 01:08 AM	#19
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	I own a Sub, my ears pop in the bath tub(the one time I went diving, I wore a digital watch). I own a YM, I don't "yacht" I own a Daytona, I spend most of my day in stop-and-go traffic I know that each of these Rolex tool watches have a purpose but I am with the majority that buy them 'cause I enjoy them, they are beautiful pieces of craftsmanship and they make me smile when I wear them. Happy Birthday USA! -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

5 July 2010, 02:50 AM	#22
OceanView "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 123	It's a personal choice. YM's look much better in person than in photos. They are very comfortable watches to wear.

7 July 2010, 06:14 PM	#23
rzielinski Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 66	Yacht master, gold and steel - very attractive, prestige, water-proof like submariner, the gold gives it a million dollar look

7 July 2010, 08:26 PM	#24
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	I think the one thing they should have done with YM was instead of the Subs bezel markers: v''''\|''''10''''\| 20 \| ...etc. which seems to put emphasis on 15 minutes to this: V''''5''''\| 15 20. This puts emphasis on accuracy on the 10th minute. I hope my description is understandable.

7 July 2010, 08:56 PM	#25
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	What's in a name ? It's still a damn-fine looking watch.

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