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iim7v7im7 · 13 February 2013, 07:49 AM

Hi,

Well after many years of collecting, I have finally succumbed to a Rolex. Today, I brought home a Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 BL. Mind you, I have always respected their designs and quality, but the attention getting ubiquitous icon of luxury nature always kept me away from the brand. That was until today.

I have been looking at adding a blue dialed sports watch lately and looked at offerings from many brands. There was just something about the hue and the chromatic nature of this blue dial of this watch that hooked me in.

Here are two iPhone shots taken in the car on the way home from my AD.

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I think what I like about this watch aside from its distinct and stunning dial is:

1) That while it definitely has the distinct design DNA of a Rolex enough of the elements are altered from the familiar to not automatically say “ah, that’s a Rolex”;
2) You just don’t run into too many of this model in the wild compared to most Rolex references. I have always enjoyed having less common watches.

I will provide a more comprehensive photo essay/review soon.

Regards,

Bob

mjclark32 · 13 February 2013, 10:33 AM

Gorgeous, congrats on your first

thomaspp · 13 February 2013, 10:36 AM

WOW!! That is a gorgeous watch. Enjoy it my friend.

kilyung · 13 February 2013, 10:39 AM

Congrats Bob!

Keyser Soze · 13 February 2013, 10:40 AM

I gotta spend less time on this site... that is a great looking watch! Congrats!

DCgator · 13 February 2013, 02:57 PM

Very sharp!

landroverking · 13 February 2013, 10:41 AM

Congrats.

HL65 · 13 February 2013, 10:43 AM

Congrats--very nice! Cheers,

FeelingTheBlues · 13 February 2013, 10:44 AM

The Yacht-Master is an unique reference and I like it, needless to say I think they did very well with the newer version.

Congratulations on that purchase!

kcmo · 13 February 2013, 10:45 AM

Congrats!

tanman79 · 13 February 2013, 10:48 AM

Beauty.

rodrob59 · 13 February 2013, 10:52 AM

Great choice, congratulations and welcome.

MortgageGuy · 13 February 2013, 10:57 AM

A true beauty

Cabaiguan · 13 February 2013, 10:58 AM

Love the blue YM! Congrats.

samuel019 · 13 February 2013, 11:01 AM

Looking good my friend. Congrats

Director EDTF · 13 February 2013, 11:13 AM

Very nice!

WhatTheDeuce · 13 February 2013, 11:14 AM

Looks great!!!

phantom357 · 13 February 2013, 11:19 AM

Very nice. Congratulations

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Mystro · 13 February 2013, 11:29 AM

Excelent choice. Best blue dial since Rolex discontinued the classic blue Sub. Your YM will age very well and always be a classic.

SWISSAHOLICS · 13 February 2013, 11:30 AM

It's a beauty!! Congrats and

Psmith · 13 February 2013, 11:33 AM

Stunning - congrats!

KBM · 13 February 2013, 11:34 AM

Welcome, Bob. Very nice watch!!

LA_LEC · 13 February 2013, 11:39 AM

To quote Paris Hilton... "That's HOT"!

navydoc · 13 February 2013, 11:39 AM

Welcome Bob. That is a beautiful watch!

AmbSteve · 13 February 2013, 11:41 AM

Wow, now that's a beauty! Congrats Bob

biscotti · 13 February 2013, 11:47 AM

Congrats! Great choice for your first Rolex.

iim7v7im7 · 13 February 2013, 11:59 AM

Guys,

First off, thanks for your well wishes. They are truly appreciated.

A quick question about the 3135. Like other movements, should I avoid changing the date complication unless the hours are between 3 to 9?

Bob

biscotti · 13 February 2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iim7v7im7

Guys,

First off, thanks for your well wishes. They are truly appreciated.

A quick question about the 3135. Like other movements, should I avoid changing the date complication unless the hours are between 3 to 9?

Bob

With modern Rolexes, this is not an issue and won't damage the watch. The date can be changed anytime without worry.

mldaytona · 13 February 2013, 12:26 PM

Congrats on your new blue. Enjoy it in good health.

thomaspp · 13 February 2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Best blue dial since Rolex discontinued the classic blue Sub.

Congrats on the YM! I really love your new piece!

Now the statement above I have to disagree with.... Of course I'm biased in light of a recent pick-up!

13 February 2013, 07:49 AM	#1
iim7v7im7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: NJ Watch: Less each year... Posts: 464	There is blue and then there is blue…. Hi, Well after many years of collecting, I have finally succumbed to a Rolex. Today, I brought home a Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 BL. Mind you, I have always respected their designs and quality, but the attention getting ubiquitous icon of luxury nature always kept me away from the brand. That was until today. I have been looking at adding a blue dialed sports watch lately and looked at offerings from many brands. There was just something about the hue and the chromatic nature of this blue dial of this watch that hooked me in. Here are two iPhone shots taken in the car on the way home from my AD. < I think what I like about this watch aside from its distinct and stunning dial is: 1) That while it definitely has the distinct design DNA of a Rolex enough of the elements are altered from the familiar to not automatically say “ah, that’s a Rolex”; 2) You just don’t run into too many of this model in the wild compared to most Rolex references. I have always enjoyed having less common watches. I will provide a more comprehensive photo essay/review soon. Regards, Bob

13 February 2013, 10:33 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Gorgeous, congrats on your first __________________

13 February 2013, 10:36 AM	#3
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	WOW!! That is a gorgeous watch. Enjoy it my friend. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 February 2013, 10:40 AM	#5
Keyser Soze "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Edmonton Watch: Nomos Zurich Posts: 90	I gotta spend less time on this site... that is a great looking watch! Congrats! __________________ 116234 DateJust 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi

13 February 2013, 10:43 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Congrats--very nice! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 February 2013, 10:39 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Congrats Bob!

13 February 2013, 02:57 PM	#6
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Very sharp!

13 February 2013, 10:41 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Congrats.

13 February 2013, 10:44 AM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	The Yacht-Master is an unique reference and I like it, needless to say I think they did very well with the newer version. Congratulations on that purchase! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

13 February 2013, 10:45 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats!

13 February 2013, 10:48 AM	#11
tanman79 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York City Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 54	Beauty.

13 February 2013, 10:52 AM	#12
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Great choice, congratulations and welcome. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

13 February 2013, 10:57 AM	#13
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	A true beauty __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 February 2013, 10:58 AM	#14
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Love the blue YM! Congrats. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

13 February 2013, 11:01 AM	#15
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	Looking good my friend. Congrats __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

13 February 2013, 11:13 AM	#16
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Very nice!

13 February 2013, 11:14 AM	#17
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Looks great!!! __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

13 February 2013, 11:19 AM	#18
phantom357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jack Daniels Land Watch: me drink Guinness! Posts: 373	Very nice. Congratulations Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

13 February 2013, 11:29 AM	#19
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	Excelent choice. Best blue dial since Rolex discontinued the classic blue Sub. Your YM will age very well and always be a classic. __________________

13 February 2013, 11:30 AM	#20
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	It's a beauty!! Congrats and __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

13 February 2013, 11:33 AM	#21
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Stunning - congrats! __________________

13 February 2013, 11:34 AM	#22
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Welcome, Bob. Very nice watch!!

13 February 2013, 11:39 AM	#23
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	To quote Paris Hilton... "That's HOT"! __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

13 February 2013, 11:39 AM	#24
navydoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Bethesda Watch: 116610LV Posts: 195	Welcome Bob. That is a beautiful watch! __________________ Breitling Colt GMT Breitling Chronomat Tudor Date-Day 116610LV Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue 16753

13 February 2013, 11:41 AM	#25
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	Wow, now that's a beauty! Congrats Bob __________________

13 February 2013, 11:47 AM	#26
biscotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Smurf Posts: 363	Congrats! Great choice for your first Rolex.

13 February 2013, 11:59 AM	#27
iim7v7im7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: NJ Watch: Less each year... Posts: 464	Guys, First off, thanks for your well wishes. They are truly appreciated. A quick question about the 3135. Like other movements, should I avoid changing the date complication unless the hours are between 3 to 9? Bob

13 February 2013, 12:26 PM	#29
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	Congrats on your new blue. Enjoy it in good health.

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