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soorg · 9 October 2015, 09:29 AM

Does anyone know why the bezel is bi-directional on the Yachtmaster? I understand why it only turns in one direction on the Subs, but can't figure out a purpose for it turning in both directions.

SLS · 9 October 2015, 10:23 AM

It allows you to count minutes both ways is the only reason I can come up with.
Scott

ColRam425 · 9 October 2015, 10:33 AM

Because it's not a diver's watch, unlike the Sub. Done unidirectional on divers to prevent accidentally adding minutes to an air tank and risk suffocation

chris975d · 9 October 2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ColRam425

Because it's not a diver's watch, unlike the Sub. Done unidirectional on divers to prevent accidentally adding minutes to an air tank and risk suffocation

This. By only turning one way, the worst thing you could do is bump it underwater and reduce the number of minutes left in your air tank. This isn't going to kill you. But it turning the other way and adding/making you think you have more time in your air tank COULD get you in trouble quickly. The YM isn't a diving watch, so the bezel is more of a general timer and not a "diver's" bezel.

Lordofrolex · 9 October 2015, 10:51 AM

Well to set a YM II you have to turn the bezel left a quarter of the way then it allows you to set the minutes. After that you turn it back to its original which is why its bi-durectional.

ColRam425 · 9 October 2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Well to set a YM II you have to turn the bezel left a quarter of the way then it allows you to set the minutes. After that you turn it back to its original which is why its bi-durectional.

OP said YM, not YMII

VicLeChic · 9 October 2015, 06:26 PM

It's easier to operate if you can move the bezel back and forth when competing in a regatta. No need to lock it clockwise.

Wcdhtwn · 10 October 2015, 12:57 AM

I only know what I was told at an AD so take it for what it's worth. The YM's are made to meet the timing needs of those who compete in regatta's, or sailboat racing. So the bi-directional bezel is one way to do it and the YMII offers a more complicated, perhaps better way, and is thus more expensive.

I just noticed VicLeChic's post above... I've said basically what he did.

CRM114 · 10 October 2015, 01:35 AM

Because if the minute hand is anywhere from 00:01 to 29:59 minutes:seconds past the hour and you want to begin timing from that point, it takes too much time and effort to spin a bezel the long way around anti-clockwise like you'd have to if it was built to only turn in that direction. The Master of the yacht could get distracted, hit a reef, and spill his margarita. It's quicker, easier, and therefore safer in terms of the threat of dehydration to be able to turn it clockwise as well.

9 October 2015, 09:29 AM	#1
soorg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northeast Posts: 79	Bi-directional bezel on Yachtmaster Does anyone know why the bezel is bi-directional on the Yachtmaster? I understand why it only turns in one direction on the Subs, but can't figure out a purpose for it turning in both directions.

9 October 2015, 10:23 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	It allows you to count minutes both ways is the only reason I can come up with. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 October 2015, 10:33 AM	#3
ColRam425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 473	Because it's not a diver's watch, unlike the Sub. Done unidirectional on divers to prevent accidentally adding minutes to an air tank and risk suffocation

9 October 2015, 10:51 AM	#5
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Well to set a YM II you have to turn the bezel left a quarter of the way then it allows you to set the minutes. After that you turn it back to its original which is why its bi-durectional.

9 October 2015, 06:26 PM	#7
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	It's easier to operate if you can move the bezel back and forth when competing in a regatta. No need to lock it clockwise.

10 October 2015, 12:57 AM	#8
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	I only know what I was told at an AD so take it for what it's worth. The YM's are made to meet the timing needs of those who compete in regatta's, or sailboat racing. So the bi-directional bezel is one way to do it and the YMII offers a more complicated, perhaps better way, and is thus more expensive. I just noticed VicLeChic's post above... I've said basically what he did.

10 October 2015, 01:35 AM	#9
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Because if the minute hand is anywhere from 00:01 to 29:59 minutes:seconds past the hour and you want to begin timing from that point, it takes too much time and effort to spin a bezel the long way around anti-clockwise like you'd have to if it was built to only turn in that direction. The Master of the yacht could get distracted, hit a reef, and spill his margarita. It's quicker, easier, and therefore safer in terms of the threat of dehydration to be able to turn it clockwise as well.

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