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Old Expat Beast · 27 July 2014, 01:49 PM

Wife tried on a Yacht-Master 35mm (168622) yesterday and loved it, so I guess the hunt is on for a nice used one. Couple of questions...is the whole bezel platinum, or just the insert? And presumably the insert is removable? Also, around what year did the dial go from the more sparkly to the flatter look?

Any other comments and pointers much appreciated, too.

Thanks,
Adam

Watchvirgin · 27 July 2014, 01:56 PM

Adam, Ive had the 40mm and love it! One of my favorite watches I have. Just recently purchased the TT from Oscar for my wife. She truly loves wearing it and the 35mm looks fantastic on her wrist! Your wife will love the watch.

I think both the dial and bezel are platinum, not sure. I think we have a thread that showed someone weighing the dial and bezel in comparison to a sub, or something like a sub. Sorry can't be more help. Just wanted to share how my wife loves her 35mm YM

T01 · 27 July 2014, 02:03 PM

My gf loves the 35 YM I got for her, fits perfect!

zama · 27 July 2014, 02:07 PM

Not an expert at all but I do remember we had a semi heated debate over hollow or solid on the Platinum front about a year back. I think the conclusion and evidence pointed to the platinum not being solid, that said they are a cracking watch and the 35mm I think is the prefect ladies watch, tried to talk my wife into it, but she wants a gold Daytona.

thomaspp · 27 July 2014, 02:51 PM

Adam this is a 35mm for you? A tad small for my taste in a sports watch to be honest. I really like the 40mm and have been close to buying one several times.

Saoirse32 · 27 July 2014, 04:20 PM

I'd love this info too as my wife is smitten with the 35mm.

DCheeta · 27 July 2014, 04:29 PM

If memory serves, I think Jocke had removed the bezel from his and posted a photo of the back side of the bezel, and it was marked 950PT. So, the whole bezel is platinum. Correct me if my memory is wrong, gentlemen.

Thunderbird88 · 27 July 2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zama

Not an expert at all but I do remember we had a semi heated debate over hollow or solid on the Platinum front about a year back. I think the conclusion and evidence pointed to the platinum not being solid, that said they are a cracking watch and the 35mm I think is the prefect ladies watch, tried to talk my wife into it, but she wants a gold Daytona.

Well you tried.
But now it's time to pay up!

travisb · 27 July 2014, 09:19 PM

The whole bezel is platinum. My wife's favorite. Great size on a woman's wrist.

joli160 · 28 July 2014, 12:29 AM

Adam, the sparkling dial on my full size 16622 is from 2007. I installed this dial on my YM from 2010 instead of the originally "dull" dial, which I didn't like. It's really a huge difference. Perhaps the "dull" dial was introduced simultaneously with the rehaut inscription. I am not sure, but when i bought it i was not aware of the variety in dials and just picked up a new one.
The "yacht master" red writing is however in fine font on the 2007 dial.
Older YM even have the fat font "yacht master" in red writing and the sparkling dial, installed till at least 2004.
The midsize of my wife is from 2002, with the sparkling dial and fat font.
I think it is worth to go for an older one instead of new because of the dial, great deals to be found on those, have a full RSC service, new clasp and you have a brand new great looking YM.

Danex · 28 July 2014, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

I think it is worth to go for an older one instead of new because of the dial, great deals to be found on those, have a full RSC service, new clasp and you have a brand new great looking YM.

I agree on older is better. The dial is more attractive.
But curious why new clasp?

locutus49 · 28 July 2014, 01:34 AM

My wife has the TT 35mm YM and loves it. Since the bezel and insert of the TT is gold, I would think the same would be true of the PL/SS model, but I'm not sure.

GsurgBM · 28 July 2014, 05:33 AM

My wife's daily wearer as well. Very versatile for a woman, can dress up or down easily...

27 July 2014, 01:49 PM	#1
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Yachtmaster 35mm Wife tried on a Yacht-Master 35mm (168622) yesterday and loved it, so I guess the hunt is on for a nice used one. Couple of questions...is the whole bezel platinum, or just the insert? And presumably the insert is removable? Also, around what year did the dial go from the more sparkly to the flatter look? Any other comments and pointers much appreciated, too. Thanks, Adam Attached Images

27 July 2014, 02:03 PM	#3
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	My gf loves the 35 YM I got for her, fits perfect! Attached Images

27 July 2014, 02:07 PM	#4
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Not an expert at all but I do remember we had a semi heated debate over hollow or solid on the Platinum front about a year back. I think the conclusion and evidence pointed to the platinum not being solid, that said they are a cracking watch and the 35mm I think is the prefect ladies watch, tried to talk my wife into it, but she wants a gold Daytona. __________________ 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

27 July 2014, 02:51 PM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Adam this is a 35mm for you? A tad small for my taste in a sports watch to be honest. I really like the 40mm and have been close to buying one several times. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

27 July 2014, 04:20 PM	#6
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27 July 2014, 01:56 PM	#2
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	Adam, Ive had the 40mm and love it! One of my favorite watches I have. Just recently purchased the TT from Oscar for my wife. She truly loves wearing it and the 35mm looks fantastic on her wrist! Your wife will love the watch. I think both the dial and bezel are platinum, not sure. I think we have a thread that showed someone weighing the dial and bezel in comparison to a sub, or something like a sub. Sorry can't be more help. Just wanted to share how my wife loves her 35mm YM

27 July 2014, 04:29 PM	#7
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	If memory serves, I think Jocke had removed the bezel from his and posted a photo of the back side of the bezel, and it was marked 950PT. So, the whole bezel is platinum. Correct me if my memory is wrong, gentlemen.

27 July 2014, 09:19 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	The whole bezel is platinum. My wife's favorite. Great size on a woman's wrist.

28 July 2014, 12:29 AM	#10
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Adam, the sparkling dial on my full size 16622 is from 2007. I installed this dial on my YM from 2010 instead of the originally "dull" dial, which I didn't like. It's really a huge difference. Perhaps the "dull" dial was introduced simultaneously with the rehaut inscription. I am not sure, but when i bought it i was not aware of the variety in dials and just picked up a new one. The "yacht master" red writing is however in fine font on the 2007 dial. Older YM even have the fat font "yacht master" in red writing and the sparkling dial, installed till at least 2004. The midsize of my wife is from 2002, with the sparkling dial and fat font. I think it is worth to go for an older one instead of new because of the dial, great deals to be found on those, have a full RSC service, new clasp and you have a brand new great looking YM.

28 July 2014, 01:34 AM	#12
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	My wife has the TT 35mm YM and loves it. Since the bezel and insert of the TT is gold, I would think the same would be true of the PL/SS model, but I'm not sure.

28 July 2014, 05:33 AM	#13
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	My wife's daily wearer as well. Very versatile for a woman, can dress up or down easily... Attached Images __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

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