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balboa73 · 24 January 2014, 11:05 AM

I'm thinking the 2013 Baselworld release SS yachtmaster II is looking pretty sharp. 44MM? perfect without the DSSD thickness. Problem? I'm not a yachting enthusiast or a 'skipper'

thoughts?

it has a hefty price tag for SS around $16000.lmk

anyone own one? pics?

HL65 · 24 January 2014, 11:12 AM

I own a YG one and am not a yachting enthusiast either--one of my favorite watches and
absolutely love it and it's awesome wrist presence! It really pops and for me is one cool
watch! By the way I own a Sub and don't dive either. Come to think of it I own a GMT and
am not a pilot. Oh and a Daytona and am not a race car driver.

balboa73 · 24 January 2014, 11:34 AM

oops. i see the yachtmaster 2 SS is 18 & change.

Rolex57 · 24 January 2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by balboa73

oops. i see the yachtmaster 2 SS is 18 & change.

Yeah, kinda expensive for an SS. It's the complex movement that's making that watch expensive. More expensive than the highly sought after SS Daytona with white dial.

The DSSD is roughly $6,000 less.

But hey, I personally don't have a hankling for this watch. If the YM II SS is what you want, I guess you're better off paying and getting that instead of making a purchase you'll regret on some other model.

SixPak · 24 January 2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I own a YG one and am not a yachting enthusiast either--one of my favorite watches and
absolutely love it and it's awesome wrist presence! It really pops and for me is one cool
watch! By the way I own a Sub and don't dive either. Come to think of it I own a GMT and
am not a pilot. Oh and a Daytona and am not a race car driver.

So much for the tool watch argument.

tkerrmd · 24 January 2014, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I own a YG one and am not a yachting enthusiast either--one of my favorite watches and
absolutely love it and it's awesome wrist presence! It really pops and for me is one cool
watch! By the way I own a Sub and don't dive either. Come to think of it I own a GMT and
am not a pilot. Oh and a Daytona and am not a race car driver.

But ya have the President and around here ya got that coverd

OP the SS YM II one of the hottest watches out f Basel this year!!

SaddleSC · 24 January 2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

one of my favorite watches and
absolutely love it and it's awesome wrist presence! It really pops and for me is one cool
watch!

I agree 100% One of my all-time favorite watches.

SohAIS · 1 February 2014, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I own a YG one and am not a yachting enthusiast either--one of my favorite watches and
absolutely love it and it's awesome wrist presence! It really pops and for me is one cool
watch! By the way I own a Sub and don't dive either. Come to think of it I own a GMT and
am not a pilot. Oh and a Daytona and am not a race car driver.

FremStar · 24 January 2014, 12:51 PM

Byrdguy · 24 January 2014, 12:57 PM

The YM II is one of my least favorite Rolexes, but the Regular YM in SS/Plat with the blue dial is one of my favorites.

HogwldFLTR · 24 January 2014, 01:01 PM

I love the yacht master and the II; I'd feel pretentious with out the requisite yacht to race with it. Now if I had the yacht I think I'd be salivating to get one. Really the YMII looks like it would be great for timing the start of a race, perfect.

masterserg · 24 January 2014, 01:06 PM

Do I like it????

kilyung · 24 January 2014, 01:15 PM

Fantastic and you don't even need a yacht to own one!

Jeronimo · 24 January 2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Fantastic and you don't even need a yacht to own one!

Seeing it from that perspective the price tag looks really affordable...

IAN1 · 24 January 2014, 03:02 PM

I am starting to really like this piece. But might hold out for the AU version.

watchwatcher · 24 January 2014, 03:12 PM

If I could only have 1 SS model, this would be it. Even the incredible pics by Charles and Serg do not do it justice.

Ravager135 · 24 January 2014, 03:19 PM

I think it's really cool looking but for me it seems like not a very practical piece. If I had lots to spend, I am sure one would end up in my collection somewhere but I'd definitely not choose it as my first piece.

Not everyone dives, climbs mountains, or pilots aircraft but most people do spend some time in the water, like the outdoors, and travel as such a Submariner, Explorer, or GMT Master make sense on some level. The YMII is a beautiful but very specialized piece in my opinion.

GB-man · 24 January 2014, 03:41 PM

For my needs, the complication if of little to no value. Couple that with the fact that the whole watch is designed to read the complication, not the time...no date...the oversized yachtmaster script on the bezel. It is just not for me. But if I had a larger collection, I may succumb to its beauty in gold.

bparone · 1 February 2014, 08:50 AM

What he said?

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Originally Posted by tjspark

For my needs, the complication if of little to no value. Couple that with the fact that the whole watch is designed to read the complication, not the time...no date...the oversized yachtmaster script on the bezel. It is just not for me. But if I had a larger collection, I may succumb to its beauty in gold.

Hairdude1 · 24 January 2014, 03:45 PM

I think it is a beauty! I wouldn't mind getting one soon

Singslinger · 24 January 2014, 06:59 PM

It's a very handsome watch but you have to try it on in person. I lusted after one for months but when I eventually put it on wrist at the store, I was disappointed - it didn't sing to me at all.

Went for the new TT ceramic Blue Sub instead.

AK797 · 24 January 2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

It's a very handsome watch but you have to try it on in person. I lusted after one for months but when I eventually put it on wrist at the store, I was disappointed - it didn't sing to me at all.

Went for the new TT ceramic Blue Sub instead.

Same experience at the ADs, was far more taken with the YM 1 blue.

Byrdguy · 24 January 2014, 11:16 PM

The watch is too busy looking for my tastes. Also, usually yacht racers use electronic timers with count down buzzer/beepers. To each his own, though.

ra's ag · 25 January 2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hairdude1

i think it is a beauty! I wouldn't mind getting one soon

x2

brandrea · 24 January 2014, 11:22 PM

I tried this on at my local AD a few months ago and I love the size of the watch. As someone earlier stated, it has the size of a Deepsea, without the height problem.

Unfortunately, the dial is too busy for my taste. Having said that, it sure has wrist presence so if it sings to you ......

samson66 · 24 January 2014, 11:23 PM

The YMII is probably the one and only Rolex I would buy in yellow gold - it really looks amazing. As for SS I would avoid it and go for one of the other sport models

Cc1966 · 25 January 2014, 01:41 AM

Sometimes you just want it....

JJL · 25 January 2014, 02:51 AM

I think it's one of the best "looking" watches Rolex has out to be honest... my only gripe is the "YACHT MASTER II" writing on the bezel. I could do without that but all in all, beautiful

masterserg · 25 January 2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JJL

I think it's one of the best "looking" watches Rolex has out to be honest... my only gripe is the "YACHT MASTER II" writing on the bezel. I could do without that but all in all, beautiful

It's not really a focus point IRL. I could also do without it, but it is not a big deal. On the other hand, I think it balances the bezel ... it wouldn't look good with an empty space there.

It is such a gorgeous, comfortable, robust and amazing piece that this is not even worth considering.

SaddleSC · 25 January 2014, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

It's not really a focus point IRL. I could also do without it, but it is not a big deal. On the other hand, I think it balances the bezel ... it wouldn't look good with an empty space there.

It is such a gorgeous, comfortable, robust and amazing piece that this is not even worth considering.

Well said!

24 January 2014, 11:05 AM	#1
balboa73 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 396	SS yachtmaster II thoughts? I'm thinking the 2013 Baselworld release SS yachtmaster II is looking pretty sharp. 44MM? perfect without the DSSD thickness. Problem? I'm not a yachting enthusiast or a 'skipper' thoughts? it has a hefty price tag for SS around $16000.lmk anyone own one? pics?

24 January 2014, 11:12 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I own a YG one and am not a yachting enthusiast either--one of my favorite watches and absolutely love it and it's awesome wrist presence! It really pops and for me is one cool watch! By the way I own a Sub and don't dive either. Come to think of it I own a GMT and am not a pilot. Oh and a Daytona and am not a race car driver. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Sometimes you just want it.... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

24 January 2014, 11:34 AM	#3
balboa73 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 396	oops. i see the yachtmaster 2 SS is 18 & change.

24 January 2014, 12:57 PM	#10
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	The YM II is one of my least favorite Rolexes, but the Regular YM in SS/Plat with the blue dial is one of my favorites.

24 January 2014, 01:01 PM	#11
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	I love the yacht master and the II; I'd feel pretentious with out the requisite yacht to race with it. Now if I had the yacht I think I'd be salivating to get one. Really the YMII looks like it would be great for timing the start of a race, perfect.

24 January 2014, 01:15 PM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Fantastic and you don't even need a yacht to own one!

24 January 2014, 03:02 PM	#15
IAN1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Watch: A Rolex of course. Posts: 1,067	I am starting to really like this piece. But might hold out for the AU version.

24 January 2014, 03:12 PM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	If I could only have 1 SS model, this would be it. Even the incredible pics by Charles and Serg do not do it justice.

24 January 2014, 03:19 PM	#17
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I think it's really cool looking but for me it seems like not a very practical piece. If I had lots to spend, I am sure one would end up in my collection somewhere but I'd definitely not choose it as my first piece. Not everyone dives, climbs mountains, or pilots aircraft but most people do spend some time in the water, like the outdoors, and travel as such a Submariner, Explorer, or GMT Master make sense on some level. The YMII is a beautiful but very specialized piece in my opinion.

24 January 2014, 03:41 PM	#18
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	For my needs, the complication if of little to no value. Couple that with the fact that the whole watch is designed to read the complication, not the time...no date...the oversized yachtmaster script on the bezel. It is just not for me. But if I had a larger collection, I may succumb to its beauty in gold.

24 January 2014, 03:45 PM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I think it is a beauty! I wouldn't mind getting one soon

24 January 2014, 06:59 PM	#21
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	It's a very handsome watch but you have to try it on in person. I lusted after one for months but when I eventually put it on wrist at the store, I was disappointed - it didn't sing to me at all. Went for the new TT ceramic Blue Sub instead.

24 January 2014, 11:16 PM	#23
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	The watch is too busy looking for my tastes. Also, usually yacht racers use electronic timers with count down buzzer/beepers. To each his own, though.

24 January 2014, 11:22 PM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	I tried this on at my local AD a few months ago and I love the size of the watch. As someone earlier stated, it has the size of a Deepsea, without the height problem. Unfortunately, the dial is too busy for my taste. Having said that, it sure has wrist presence so if it sings to you ......

24 January 2014, 11:23 PM	#26
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	The YMII is probably the one and only Rolex I would buy in yellow gold - it really looks amazing. As for SS I would avoid it and go for one of the other sport models

25 January 2014, 02:51 AM	#28
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I think it's one of the best "looking" watches Rolex has out to be honest... my only gripe is the "YACHT MASTER II" writing on the bezel. I could do without that but all in all, beautiful

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