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GMT Aviator · 19 February 2016, 03:22 AM

Hello all

Well after a sleepless night and a nail-biting few days, my ship has docked and I'm now the proud owner of a 16622 Yacht Master.

I remember this was the first Rolex I ever really fell in love with many years ago when I saw one glistening in the sunshine at an AD display window whilst on holiday.

This watch is a 2011. Its been a safe queen all it's life and I had been eyeing one for a while now to add to my ever growing Rolex collection, saw this one, the price was right and a deal was struck.

I've snapped a few pics with the trusty iPhone. They are raw except for the fact I've edited out the serial number on the rehaut. I've also included a close up of the dial to try and show off the sparkle in the sunshine

Being a later dial model she has the finer finish dial, but the sparkle is still ever apparent.

It's devilishly hard to photograph this watch and show off its naked eye beauty and it's true, on the wrist and in the metal, photo's don't do this watch justice.

Loving it a lot so far......enjoy.

locutus49 · 19 February 2016, 03:37 AM

Great watch. Congrats.

MichaelFlash · 19 February 2016, 03:39 AM

Congratulations! Its lovely.

Boothroyd · 19 February 2016, 03:40 AM

Congratulations! One of my favorites. Enjoy it!

SemperFi · 19 February 2016, 03:41 AM

Beautiful dial! Congratulations!

Rick_Nashville · 19 February 2016, 04:05 AM

Big congrats, it's a strikingly beautiful watch. Hope it brings you much enjoyment!

Regards, -Rick.

Golfster · 19 February 2016, 04:06 AM

Classy watch! Congrats!!

ltmgeller · 19 February 2016, 04:08 AM

Congrats! Wear it in good health.

RichM · 19 February 2016, 04:15 AM

Congrats and welcome to the club.

Rolbreitling · 19 February 2016, 05:42 AM

Awesome watch, over the last weekend I bought 16623

RolexAviator · 19 February 2016, 06:25 AM

Congrats and nice username

Hairdude1 · 19 February 2016, 06:49 AM

Congrats

Psmith · 19 February 2016, 09:54 AM

Congrats

GB-man · 19 February 2016, 09:59 AM

Looks sharp enjoy it

nick c · 19 February 2016, 10:03 AM

Congrats!

1st amg · 19 February 2016, 10:16 AM

That is one of my favorite reference

joli160 · 19 February 2016, 11:14 AM

You could not have done better, huge congrats

tkerrmd · 19 February 2016, 12:02 PM

Awesome watch and pics!!

Bo-Dacious · 19 February 2016, 12:05 PM

Congrats. Looks more sophisticated than the redneck yacht club.

albmich · 19 February 2016, 12:06 PM

Congratulations! Absolutely love the platinum dial! I certainly prefer it to the blue. Well done. Classy for sure.

And1dre · 19 February 2016, 12:06 PM

Congrats!

sea-dweller · 19 February 2016, 12:48 PM

Congrats!

GMT Aviator · 20 February 2016, 03:54 AM

I appreciate all the positive comments, many thanks.

This Yacht really is an overlooked treasure in the Rolex line up. Distinctively different and in my mind the most precious looking Rolex in the line up without being made from precious metal in the traditional Rolex sense.

For me this will likely be a dress watch for special occasions but I also realise it is hardy enough to be a daily beater.

Joli160......I've been admiring your red date wheel mod for some time on this and other threads. Very nice. I may consider it for this.

I also have the bracelet off my GMT2C in the box upstairs as I swapped that out for a sub bracelet a few weeks back. I may well put the clasp from it on this watch as I understand it should be a straight swap.

Still can't stop admiring this watch. It's beautiful.

joli160 · 20 February 2016, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

I appreciate all the positive comments, many thanks.

This Yacht really is an overlooked treasure in the Rolex line up. Distinctively different and in my mind the most precious looking Rolex in the line up without being made from precious metal in the traditional Rolex sense.

For me this will likely be a dress watch for special occasions but I also realise it is hardy enough to be a daily beater.

Joli160......I've been admiring your red date wheel mod for some time on this and other threads. Very nice. I may consider it for this.

I also have the bracelet off my GMT2C in the box upstairs as I swapped that out for a sub bracelet a few weeks back. I may well put the clasp from it on this watch as I understand it should be a straight swap.

Still can't stop admiring this watch. It's beautiful.

Changing the clasp for a GMT2c is a really good mod, should be an easy fit. I have a DJ clasp on my Oyster bracelet, because of it smaller size which looks good imho on the elegant YM. Actually fitted a roulette date wheel, alternating black and red days, works for me.

Horology.life · 20 February 2016, 04:20 AM

Massive congrats, a great piece. The dial is amazing when the sun is on it

sickened1 · 20 February 2016, 04:29 AM

Congrats.

jrs146 · 20 February 2016, 04:30 AM

I love the YM, especially the beautiful platinum dial - congrats!

darwin95 · 20 February 2016, 05:25 AM

Congrats!! Can't go wrong.

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watchwatcher · 20 February 2016, 05:29 AM

Beauty. Congrats!

travisb · 20 February 2016, 05:32 AM

Nice choice. Congrats!

19 February 2016, 03:22 AM	#1
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I joined the Yacht Club Hello all Well after a sleepless night and a nail-biting few days, my ship has docked and I'm now the proud owner of a 16622 Yacht Master. I remember this was the first Rolex I ever really fell in love with many years ago when I saw one glistening in the sunshine at an AD display window whilst on holiday. This watch is a 2011. Its been a safe queen all it's life and I had been eyeing one for a while now to add to my ever growing Rolex collection, saw this one, the price was right and a deal was struck. I've snapped a few pics with the trusty iPhone. They are raw except for the fact I've edited out the serial number on the rehaut. I've also included a close up of the dial to try and show off the sparkle in the sunshine Being a later dial model she has the finer finish dial, but the sparkle is still ever apparent. It's devilishly hard to photograph this watch and show off its naked eye beauty and it's true, on the wrist and in the metal, photo's don't do this watch justice. Loving it a lot so far......enjoy. Attached Images

19 February 2016, 03:40 AM	#4
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Congratulations! One of my favorites. Enjoy it! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

19 February 2016, 04:15 AM	#9
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19 February 2016, 06:49 AM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

19 February 2016, 09:54 AM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

19 February 2016, 03:37 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Great watch. Congrats.

19 February 2016, 03:39 AM	#3
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Congratulations! Its lovely.

19 February 2016, 03:41 AM	#5
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Beautiful dial! Congratulations!

19 February 2016, 04:05 AM	#6
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,484	Big congrats, it's a strikingly beautiful watch. Hope it brings you much enjoyment! Regards, -Rick.

19 February 2016, 04:06 AM	#7
Golfster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 722	Classy watch! Congrats!!

19 February 2016, 04:08 AM	#8
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	Congrats! Wear it in good health.

19 February 2016, 05:42 AM	#10
Rolbreitling "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Canada Watch: YM & Superocean II Posts: 72	Awesome watch, over the last weekend I bought 16623

19 February 2016, 06:25 AM	#11
RolexAviator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV Posts: 324	Congrats and nice username

19 February 2016, 09:59 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Looks sharp enjoy it

19 February 2016, 10:03 AM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats!

19 February 2016, 10:16 AM	#16
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,409	That is one of my favorite reference

19 February 2016, 11:14 AM	#17
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	You could not have done better, huge congrats Attached Images __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

19 February 2016, 12:02 PM	#18
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome watch and pics!!

19 February 2016, 12:05 PM	#19
Bo-Dacious "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Unknown Posts: 289	Congrats. Looks more sophisticated than the redneck yacht club.

19 February 2016, 12:06 PM	#20
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	Congratulations! Absolutely love the platinum dial! I certainly prefer it to the blue. Well done. Classy for sure.

19 February 2016, 12:06 PM	#21
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Congrats!

19 February 2016, 12:48 PM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 February 2016, 03:54 AM	#23
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I appreciate all the positive comments, many thanks. This Yacht really is an overlooked treasure in the Rolex line up. Distinctively different and in my mind the most precious looking Rolex in the line up without being made from precious metal in the traditional Rolex sense. For me this will likely be a dress watch for special occasions but I also realise it is hardy enough to be a daily beater. Joli160......I've been admiring your red date wheel mod for some time on this and other threads. Very nice. I may consider it for this. I also have the bracelet off my GMT2C in the box upstairs as I swapped that out for a sub bracelet a few weeks back. I may well put the clasp from it on this watch as I understand it should be a straight swap. Still can't stop admiring this watch. It's beautiful.

20 February 2016, 04:20 AM	#25
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Massive congrats, a great piece. The dial is amazing when the sun is on it __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

20 February 2016, 04:29 AM	#26
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Congrats.

20 February 2016, 04:30 AM	#27
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I love the YM, especially the beautiful platinum dial - congrats! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

20 February 2016, 05:25 AM	#28
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	Congrats!! Can't go wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2016, 05:29 AM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Beauty. Congrats!

20 February 2016, 05:32 AM	#30
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Nice choice. Congrats!

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