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kerytch · 23 July 2012, 08:42 PM

I have seen threads about TRFers waiting for this and that model from Basel 2012, but havent seen a waiting thread for the YM Blue 116622.

So who among you is waiting?

RoLeX_Q8 · 23 July 2012, 08:51 PM

Meeeeeeeee :)))

capote · 23 July 2012, 09:02 PM

I'm waiting for wrist pics at least. From pics I prefer it over the standard YM

Puffy · 23 July 2012, 09:03 PM

need to see it in the flesh...

Cru Jones · 23 July 2012, 09:16 PM

Having seen it in real life, I'm not waiting for the release. While the blue dial and red accents are quite striking, the dark dial with the light platinum bezel and bright PCLs just don't come together well IMHO. YMMV.

landroverking · 23 July 2012, 10:38 PM

I am but I will have to wait until they hit the pre-owned market.

masterserg · 23 July 2012, 10:41 PM

I won't get one but I think it looks fantastic!

Puffy · 23 July 2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Having seen it in real life, I'm not waiting for the release. While the blue dial and red accents are quite striking, the dark dial with the light platinum bezel and bright PCLs just don't come together well IMHO. YMMV.

remember you said it looks a bit off...

watchstuff · 24 July 2012, 02:45 AM

Not waiting but would be interested to see it in the flesh when it hits the AD's.

tkc324 · 24 July 2012, 02:52 AM

I won't be buying one... but would like to see it in person. I think I still prefer the SS YM with platinum dial.

Ebruner · 24 July 2012, 04:32 AM

I'm on a list for the 1st one at an AD.

-Eddie

AJMarcus · 24 July 2012, 09:21 AM

I wish Rolex would stop with the PCLs on Tool Watches. I get the Daytona and the DJs but the Yachtmaster too! I still never got over the PCLs on the GMT II C. Hence why I think the best of the new Rolex sport watches is the Sub C hands down. PCLs just make the watches more fragile in my book

gwozhog · 24 July 2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

I wish Rolex would stop with the PCLs on Tool Watches. I get the Daytona and the DJs but the Yachtmaster too! I still never got over the PCLs on the GMT II C. Hence why I think the best of the new Rolex sport watches is the Sub C hands down. PCLs just make the watches more fragile in my book

I don't understand what is fragile about SS PCL's. They are both made of the same metal and same specs. Yes they might show scratches but brushed will not last any longer than polished. I think if you are buying a 10k watch it should have a little bling.

Dr.Brian · 24 July 2012, 09:45 AM

You could always brush the center links. I would.
I'm looking forward to seeing the new Yacht Master.

freddyttt · 24 July 2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

I don't understand what is fragile about SS PCL's. They are both made of the same metal and same specs. Yes they might show scratches but brushed will not last any longer than polished. I think if you are buying a 10k watch it should have a little bling.

100% agree when i want a little low key sub it is:-)
When i wanta little bling , YM all the way

And yes saving hard but need to see in parson

AJMarcus · 24 July 2012, 10:18 AM

PCLs on an SS sports watch in my view goes against the grain in a tool watch. Sure it is just as durable but with all those scratches it picks up each day it argues against being a daily wearer. if I want bling I'll do a TT or YG or buy a Breitling! I think Breitling started those polished pcls on their SS Sports watches. That's just my two cents.

MatthewInSeattle · 24 July 2012, 01:42 PM

All the dislike for the PCL's... lets keep in mind that while the YM is in the professional line, it was designed to be a dressier alternative to the Sub. More refined lines, a smoother, cleaner, curvier case, and just a little bit more class.

It's not a "tool" watch the way the Sub or GMT is... it's a dress piece that you can wear everyday.

I think the PCL's go great with the high polished case and the polished scaling on the bezel. It ties it all together.

Psmith · 24 July 2012, 01:46 PM

I'm not in the market (or at least I don't think I am) but I am keen to see the new YM...

Psmith · 24 July 2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatthewInSeattle

I think the PCL's go great with the high polished case and the polished scaling on the bezel. It ties it all together.

I agree... the YM would look odd without PCLs, as would the Daytona

MortgageGuy · 24 July 2012, 02:33 PM

Looking forward to seeing one in person as well... I have always like the YM and had a few platty models over the years. I think the blue dial will look very good but time will tell

MatthewInSeattle · 24 July 2012, 02:33 PM

I think this new reference is going to be my new favorite. I've got to wait a year before I can get my Rolex, but this is the one I'm leaning towards most heavily. I think we're expecting this late summer... (we just got the 114060's last week and 116300's today).

I'm pleasantly surprised that I'm happier with the DJ II's than I expected to be, but in person, the flat bezel looks SOO much better than the fluted on that line.

Anyway, Blue YM = win!

gwalker · 24 July 2012, 02:42 PM

I'm waiting to try it on. Not buying though.

Kringkily · 24 July 2012, 02:53 PM

I love the new YM II. As for PCLs...that's why I got it over the Sub-C. Looks a little more noticeable with a suit but hey that's just me.

PHBouche · 24 July 2012, 04:10 PM

I want to see it. I'm not sure if I'm going to get it. But it looks nice in pictures.

Preacher · 24 July 2012, 07:00 PM

Is the whole YM bezel made of one piece of platinum or is there an insert like on their other watches with just a platinum insert sitting in a steel bezel?

Puffy · 24 July 2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preacher

Is the whole YM bezel made of one piece of platinum or is there an insert like on their other watches with just a platinum insert sitting in a steel bezel?

it's platinum within a steel bezel ring

last time i bought the YM PT insert it set me back £2000

i wonder what the price will be jacked up to for the 116622

i bought my YM for less than £2k 10 years ago!

MatthewInSeattle · 24 July 2012, 07:12 PM

The 116622 is going for $11,550 with the Blue dial, $12,300 for the PT dial.

kerytch · 24 July 2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

it's platinum within a steel bezel ring

last time i bought the YM PT insert it set me back £2000

i wonder what the price will be jacked up to for the 116622

i bought my YM for less than £2k 10 years ago!

Is the steel ring visible? Or is it below the plat bezel?

Puffy · 24 July 2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerytch

Is the steel ring visible? Or is it below the plat bezel?

it's visible, it's the outer ring and the numbers

zama · 24 July 2012, 08:51 PM

Having recently had a full personal inspection of all new Baselworld 2012 watches, I can say the YM in blue was to me the best looking new watch wearing the Rolex mark, the Tudor's looked sharp as well, I don't see myself owning a YM, as I have other watches i desire more, but if you think you like them then you will be really happy with the new one, I don't agree with the comment it does not work I think it works great and I prefer the blue to the platinum, but like all things comes down to personal opinion.

23 July 2012, 08:42 PM	#1
kerytch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ph Posts: 323	Who else is waiting for the Basel 2012 YM Blue? I have seen threads about TRFers waiting for this and that model from Basel 2012, but havent seen a waiting thread for the YM Blue 116622. So who among you is waiting?

23 July 2012, 09:03 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	need to see it in the flesh... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

23 July 2012, 10:41 PM	#7
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I won't get one but I think it looks fantastic! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

24 July 2012, 04:32 AM	#11
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I'm on a list for the 1st one at an AD. -Eddie __________________

24 July 2012, 09:45 AM	#14
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	You could always brush the center links. I would. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Yacht Master. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

23 July 2012, 08:51 PM	#2
RoLeX_Q8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Kuwait Watch: DJ II 116333 Posts: 36	Meeeeeeeee :)))

23 July 2012, 09:02 PM	#3
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I'm waiting for wrist pics at least. From pics I prefer it over the standard YM

23 July 2012, 09:16 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Having seen it in real life, I'm not waiting for the release. While the blue dial and red accents are quite striking, the dark dial with the light platinum bezel and bright PCLs just don't come together well IMHO. YMMV.

23 July 2012, 10:38 PM	#6
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I am but I will have to wait until they hit the pre-owned market.

24 July 2012, 02:45 AM	#9
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Not waiting but would be interested to see it in the flesh when it hits the AD's.

24 July 2012, 02:52 AM	#10
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I won't be buying one... but would like to see it in person. I think I still prefer the SS YM with platinum dial.

24 July 2012, 09:21 AM	#12
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	I wish Rolex would stop with the PCLs on Tool Watches. I get the Daytona and the DJs but the Yachtmaster too! I still never got over the PCLs on the GMT II C. Hence why I think the best of the new Rolex sport watches is the Sub C hands down. PCLs just make the watches more fragile in my book

24 July 2012, 10:18 AM	#16
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	PCLs on an SS sports watch in my view goes against the grain in a tool watch. Sure it is just as durable but with all those scratches it picks up each day it argues against being a daily wearer. if I want bling I'll do a TT or YG or buy a Breitling! I think Breitling started those polished pcls on their SS Sports watches. That's just my two cents.

24 July 2012, 01:42 PM	#17
MatthewInSeattle Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matthew Location: Seattle Watch: Chronomat 44 Posts: 137	All the dislike for the PCL's... lets keep in mind that while the YM is in the professional line, it was designed to be a dressier alternative to the Sub. More refined lines, a smoother, cleaner, curvier case, and just a little bit more class. It's not a "tool" watch the way the Sub or GMT is... it's a dress piece that you can wear everyday. I think the PCL's go great with the high polished case and the polished scaling on the bezel. It ties it all together.

24 July 2012, 01:46 PM	#18
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I'm not in the market (or at least I don't think I am) but I am keen to see the new YM... __________________

24 July 2012, 02:33 PM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Looking forward to seeing one in person as well... I have always like the YM and had a few platty models over the years. I think the blue dial will look very good but time will tell __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

24 July 2012, 02:42 PM	#22
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I'm waiting to try it on. Not buying though.

24 July 2012, 02:53 PM	#23
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	I love the new YM II. As for PCLs...that's why I got it over the Sub-C. Looks a little more noticeable with a suit but hey that's just me.

24 July 2012, 04:10 PM	#24
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	I want to see it. I'm not sure if I'm going to get it. But it looks nice in pictures.

24 July 2012, 07:00 PM	#25
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	Is the whole YM bezel made of one piece of platinum or is there an insert like on their other watches with just a platinum insert sitting in a steel bezel?

24 July 2012, 07:12 PM	#27
MatthewInSeattle Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matthew Location: Seattle Watch: Chronomat 44 Posts: 137	The 116622 is going for $11,550 with the Blue dial, $12,300 for the PT dial.

24 July 2012, 08:51 PM	#30
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Having recently had a full personal inspection of all new Baselworld 2012 watches, I can say the YM in blue was to me the best looking new watch wearing the Rolex mark, the Tudor's looked sharp as well, I don't see myself owning a YM, as I have other watches i desire more, but if you think you like them then you will be really happy with the new one, I don't agree with the comment it does not work I think it works great and I prefer the blue to the platinum, but like all things comes down to personal opinion. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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