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Blogger1000 · 14 February 2016, 05:40 PM

I'm in the market for a new Rolex watch and have narrowed it down to the Explorer 1 (214270) v Blue Dial Yachtmaster (116622). I like the YM a little bit more than the Explorer I, but there are a few things stopping me from buying:

1. Retail Price - $AUD ~$14k for YM vs $AUD ~$8k for the Explorer 1. That would be the number 1 concern for me. Sure, the YM has a date a bezel that can measure an hour and a bit of platinum, but am not sure it's worth $6k more. Is there something that I've missed (ie, an iconic history or any, other intangible factors, such as the YM being discontinued soon?)

2. I hear the YM's platinum bezel may be easily scratched. The Explorer 1 is more durable?

3. Resale value - I've read that YM's resale value isn't the best although I don't know how well the Explorer holds up either. If someone knows, please chime in, and preferably with some numbers behind it.

I'm planning to wear the watch for both work and play and my view is that either of the watches can serve those purposes. I'm just having a hard time paying $6k more for the YM.

Appreciate your comments.

versatile1 · 14 February 2016, 05:50 PM

YM is gorgeous but as a daily wear watch the bezel will be a scratch magnet for sure
At 14k the value will drop to approx 10-11k as soon as you leave the AD
Explorer on the other hand will drop from 8k to about 6-6.5k
I think if you like both, the answer is clear

pinkelle21 · 14 February 2016, 07:59 PM

Ym very beautiful, explorer more rugged, i would choose YM on looks alone😎

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alika · 14 February 2016, 10:25 PM

Go for the YM

zion_rasta · 14 February 2016, 10:33 PM

To me the explorer is too small and no date.

If you get the explorer then you will always want the YM. If the YM is out of your price range then go with a Submariner...

Blogger1000 · 14 February 2016, 10:51 PM

Thank you for your replies. Another way of looking at it is that I don't see how the YM is value for money when compared to the Explorer 1. It seems I'm paying AUD $6k more for a platinum bezel (which people say is easily scratched) and the date. Have I missed something? Further, if Versatile1's numbers are correct, the Explorer 1 holds value a little better so that's another plus.

As an example, the BLNR costs ~ $11k here (although waiting lists are very long). That gives me everything bar a platinum bezel when compared to the YM (I appreciate the bezels have different functionalities). Is the platinum bezel worth an extra $3k?

14 February 2016, 05:40 PM	#1
Blogger1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	Explorer 1 v Blue Dial Yachtmaster I'm in the market for a new Rolex watch and have narrowed it down to the Explorer 1 (214270) v Blue Dial Yachtmaster (116622). I like the YM a little bit more than the Explorer I, but there are a few things stopping me from buying: 1. Retail Price - $AUD ~$14k for YM vs $AUD ~$8k for the Explorer 1. That would be the number 1 concern for me. Sure, the YM has a date a bezel that can measure an hour and a bit of platinum, but am not sure it's worth $6k more. Is there something that I've missed (ie, an iconic history or any, other intangible factors, such as the YM being discontinued soon?) 2. I hear the YM's platinum bezel may be easily scratched. The Explorer 1 is more durable? 3. Resale value - I've read that YM's resale value isn't the best although I don't know how well the Explorer holds up either. If someone knows, please chime in, and preferably with some numbers behind it. I'm planning to wear the watch for both work and play and my view is that either of the watches can serve those purposes. I'm just having a hard time paying $6k more for the YM. Appreciate your comments.

14 February 2016, 05:50 PM	#2
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	YM is gorgeous but as a daily wear watch the bezel will be a scratch magnet for sure At 14k the value will drop to approx 10-11k as soon as you leave the AD Explorer on the other hand will drop from 8k to about 6-6.5k I think if you like both, the answer is clear __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

14 February 2016, 10:33 PM	#5
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	To me the explorer is too small and no date. If you get the explorer then you will always want the YM. If the YM is out of your price range then go with a Submariner... __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

14 February 2016, 07:59 PM	#3
pinkelle21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: california coast Watch: rolex 116300 Posts: 741	Ym very beautiful, explorer more rugged, i would choose YM on looks alone😎 Sent using Pied piper compression app

14 February 2016, 10:25 PM	#4
alika "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: ali Location: istanbul Watch: 116500 Posts: 674	Go for the YM

14 February 2016, 10:51 PM	#6
Blogger1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	Thank you for your replies. Another way of looking at it is that I don't see how the YM is value for money when compared to the Explorer 1. It seems I'm paying AUD $6k more for a platinum bezel (which people say is easily scratched) and the date. Have I missed something? Further, if Versatile1's numbers are correct, the Explorer 1 holds value a little better so that's another plus. As an example, the BLNR costs ~ $11k here (although waiting lists are very long). That gives me everything bar a platinum bezel when compared to the YM (I appreciate the bezels have different functionalities). Is the platinum bezel worth an extra $3k?

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