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jiffi · 22 February 2017, 07:41 AM

Dear all,
Used to be a big time flipper, have had almost "all" Rolexes, not at the same time of course but had at least 3-4 watches at the same time and flipped constantly.

About 18 months ago the collection consisted of a Patek 5712, SeaDweller 4000 and a Datejust 36mm on super jubilee and white gold bezel. Was actually quite happy with that and hadn't flipped for about six months. We then had a burglary at home and all watches were stolen. All was taken care of by the insurance company and i was happy.

But now to my problem... No watch sings to me, dosent matter which price or brand. Are currently wearing a Apple watch and love the "no statement" status of it.

Could the YMII in steel be the way back in the game. Why are there so little love for the YM II? Could this be the new Paul Newman? ;)

Any help apreciated!!!

Quailhunter · 22 February 2017, 07:46 AM

The Yacht Master, to me, is a niche watch that is very busy looking. I used to race sail boats and the YM isn't a watch I would have worn on the boats I raced. There was just too much banging around to risk such an expensive watch.

Etschell · 22 February 2017, 07:48 AM

Little love because of the size and cost.

I dont mind it but its about my last choice in the sport models. I dont sail.

jiffi · 22 February 2017, 07:51 AM

Also used to do sailing (2 tonnes by Bruce Farr) and the watches you used where digital watches with countdown functions. Occasionally you could see some Leumania yachting watches. The YMII is for "dock sailing"

KBM · 22 February 2017, 07:53 AM

It indeed isn't popular, probably because the complication isn't very useful in everyday life. If shooting for a watch that size, I'd go with a Deep Sea. Regarding future appreciation, I'd leave that out of the equation for any modern purchase. Buy what you'd like to wear, that's your safest bet.

tkerrmd · 22 February 2017, 07:54 AM

I think the YMII is a great looking watch

Dimitris76 · 22 February 2017, 07:58 AM

Just a suggestion... unless you are looking for a Rolex specifically.

jiffi · 22 February 2017, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimitris76

Just a suggestion... unless you are looking for a Rolex specifically.

Been thinking about that one... look and feel are nice.

Dimitris76 · 22 February 2017, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiffi

Been thinking about that one... look and feel are nice.

Wish I could afford it right now...

natosub · 22 February 2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

...because the complication isn't very useful in everyday life.

This

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Regarding future appreciation, I'd leave that out of the equation for any modern purchase. Buy what you'd like to wear, that's your safest bet.

And this

Lordofrolex · 22 February 2017, 08:09 AM

I would try something gold on. Seems like you haven't had a solid gold watch in our collection. Might just spark your love again. Id probably go with an all gold rolex. Good price point and just great watches.

sleddog · 22 February 2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I think the YMII is a great looking watch

As do I Tom..

Also not sure why so many seem to think that one needs to be a sailor to own the watch either?! The vast majority of Sub owners are to scared to wear their watch in a bath tub, let alone the pool or actual diving in the ocean.

Then we have the the Explorer marketed to kerplunkers and mountaineers, yet most of those owners biggest outdoor activity with the watch is a stroll along the footpath to the local shopping mall!
Then except for Tom, how many race car drivers are actually tearing up the track with their Daytona on the wrist?
Many don't even use the complication the watch has.

These watches are marketed for their intended design yes, but lets be honest, how many actually buy the watch for anything other than its appeal to the buyer as a watch, and watch only?

Buy what appeals, and not what may or may not be 'popular'!

gossbeau · 22 February 2017, 08:15 AM

I really think the Yachtmaster ii is a good looking watch. It has grown on me since I first saw it. Especially the YG one with the blue bezel if money isn't an issue.
Concerning the complication that people feel useless, who cares? You are wearing the watch and it looks good. Not the complication.
I would say go for it if your wrist allows it. It's a stunner.

GMT Aviator · 22 February 2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I would try something gold on. Seems like you haven't had a solid gold watch in our collection. Might just spark your love again. Id probably go with an all gold rolex. Good price point and just great watches.

^^^^ Yes, exactly this. Looking for a nice 1803 right now myself.

904VT · 22 February 2017, 09:29 AM

I disagree I think the Apple Watch is a statement piece on the trendy anti-mechanical watch side.

So why not repurchase the timepieces you already owned? They're available and you have insurance reimbursement.

AK797 · 22 February 2017, 09:36 AM

Sounds like you don't want the conventional looking Rolex now, maybe you want a fresh slate and no reminders, so YM2 and SkyD are good choices, try them all on, PMs too.

LuminousMaximus · 22 February 2017, 09:37 AM

I love the YMll, and I do think that the least desired Rolex watches now, will be the most collectable in the future...

Don't ask me how I know...

Paul_I · 22 February 2017, 09:40 AM

I definitely prefer the YM1 over the YMII. My two cents . . .

motoikkyu · 22 February 2017, 10:48 AM

If it pleases you, you should consider it. I strongly recommend against purchasing anything with hopes of high re-sale value, unless you decide to get into the business. The marketplace is a fickle mistress, and for every good purchase you make, you'll probably make some less than wonderful ones. I have watches that have appreciated 4000% in ten years, and watches that have lost nearly 90% of their initial value. This is normal.

douglasf13 · 22 February 2017, 10:49 AM

Why not just get an Aquanaut? No one will no what it is, and it'll be on comfy rubber like an Apple Watch.

armen34 · 22 February 2017, 10:54 AM

I like the ym ii but I already have blue toned watches 116613 lb Blnr d-blue... if I wanted to buy another I would go with the wg it looks very nice and plain compared with the Ss or yg models.

watchwatcher · 22 February 2017, 10:57 AM

I like the YM2. So, it that's got your eye, I say give it a shot.

And could not agree more with Rob's comments above.

Headshrinker · 22 February 2017, 10:59 AM

I actually like the watch very much; it's just a tad too big for my taste. Otherwise, I would own one in yellow gold.

RolexNorth · 22 February 2017, 11:32 AM

Love my YM II SS. Love it so much, I sold my 2 year old BLNR to partially finance it.

Yes, the watch face is busy. Very busy. The lume isn't that great either as the markers are small. It's also confusing to determine the time if you're sitting in a dark movie theatre.

I still love it though. I'm a big guy and the 44mm dial suits me just fine. I've owned a DSSD before and the YM II SS is easier to wear, although, I liked the DSSD also.

The YMII SS is the most expensive SS Prof model Rolex has in all SS.

jrs146 · 22 February 2017, 11:35 AM

It's not for me but if you like it why not?

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Muzz · 22 February 2017, 12:29 PM

It is a great watch, it is large with a reasonable profile. I will agree that the price throws a lot of potential buyers off.

kilyung · 22 February 2017, 12:45 PM

I love my YMII

douglasf13 · 22 February 2017, 12:47 PM

Most hated??? I think the Leopard may have something to say about that!

Bigsykedaddy · 22 February 2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

Most hated??? I think the Leopard may have something to say about that!

This watch makes me laugh every time I see it. Has anyone on TRF owned it?

Boothroyd · 22 February 2017, 01:51 PM

The quick answer is "yes". We do have several members who have sported that watch in photos in the past.

22 February 2017, 07:41 AM	#1
jiffi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: sweden Posts: 66	Get back in the game via the most disliked Rolex Dear all, Used to be a big time flipper, have had almost "all" Rolexes, not at the same time of course but had at least 3-4 watches at the same time and flipped constantly. About 18 months ago the collection consisted of a Patek 5712, SeaDweller 4000 and a Datejust 36mm on super jubilee and white gold bezel. Was actually quite happy with that and hadn't flipped for about six months. We then had a burglary at home and all watches were stolen. All was taken care of by the insurance company and i was happy. But now to my problem... No watch sings to me, dosent matter which price or brand. Are currently wearing a Apple watch and love the "no statement" status of it. Could the YMII in steel be the way back in the game. Why are there so little love for the YM II? Could this be the new Paul Newman? ;) Any help apreciated!!!

22 February 2017, 07:48 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Little love because of the size and cost. I dont mind it but its about my last choice in the sport models. I dont sail. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 February 2017, 07:58 AM	#7
Dimitris76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sweden/US Posts: 91	Just a suggestion... unless you are looking for a Rolex specifically. Attached Images

22 February 2017, 08:09 AM	#11
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I would try something gold on. Seems like you haven't had a solid gold watch in our collection. Might just spark your love again. Id probably go with an all gold rolex. Good price point and just great watches. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

22 February 2017, 09:37 AM	#17
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I love the YMll, and I do think that the least desired Rolex watches now, will be the most collectable in the future... Don't ask me how I know... Attached Images __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

22 February 2017, 07:46 AM	#2
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	The Yacht Master, to me, is a niche watch that is very busy looking. I used to race sail boats and the YM isn't a watch I would have worn on the boats I raced. There was just too much banging around to risk such an expensive watch.

22 February 2017, 07:51 AM	#4
jiffi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: sweden Posts: 66	Also used to do sailing (2 tonnes by Bruce Farr) and the watches you used where digital watches with countdown functions. Occasionally you could see some Leumania yachting watches. The YMII is for "dock sailing"

22 February 2017, 07:53 AM	#5
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	It indeed isn't popular, probably because the complication isn't very useful in everyday life. If shooting for a watch that size, I'd go with a Deep Sea. Regarding future appreciation, I'd leave that out of the equation for any modern purchase. Buy what you'd like to wear, that's your safest bet.

22 February 2017, 07:54 AM	#6
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I think the YMII is a great looking watch

22 February 2017, 08:15 AM	#13
gossbeau Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Vinh Location: Lausanne/HCMC Watch: 25940ok Posts: 915	I really think the Yachtmaster ii is a good looking watch. It has grown on me since I first saw it. Especially the YG one with the blue bezel if money isn't an issue. Concerning the complication that people feel useless, who cares? You are wearing the watch and it looks good. Not the complication. I would say go for it if your wrist allows it. It's a stunner.

22 February 2017, 09:29 AM	#15
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	I disagree I think the Apple Watch is a statement piece on the trendy anti-mechanical watch side. So why not repurchase the timepieces you already owned? They're available and you have insurance reimbursement.

22 February 2017, 09:36 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Sounds like you don't want the conventional looking Rolex now, maybe you want a fresh slate and no reminders, so YM2 and SkyD are good choices, try them all on, PMs too.

22 February 2017, 09:40 AM	#18
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	I definitely prefer the YM1 over the YMII. My two cents . . . __________________

22 February 2017, 10:48 AM	#19
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	If it pleases you, you should consider it. I strongly recommend against purchasing anything with hopes of high re-sale value, unless you decide to get into the business. The marketplace is a fickle mistress, and for every good purchase you make, you'll probably make some less than wonderful ones. I have watches that have appreciated 4000% in ten years, and watches that have lost nearly 90% of their initial value. This is normal. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

22 February 2017, 10:49 AM	#20
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Why not just get an Aquanaut? No one will no what it is, and it'll be on comfy rubber like an Apple Watch.

22 February 2017, 10:54 AM	#21
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	I like the ym ii but I already have blue toned watches 116613 lb Blnr d-blue... if I wanted to buy another I would go with the wg it looks very nice and plain compared with the Ss or yg models.

22 February 2017, 10:57 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	I like the YM2. So, it that's got your eye, I say give it a shot. And could not agree more with Rob's comments above.

22 February 2017, 10:59 AM	#23
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I actually like the watch very much; it's just a tad too big for my taste. Otherwise, I would own one in yellow gold.

22 February 2017, 11:32 AM	#24
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	Love my YM II SS. Love it so much, I sold my 2 year old BLNR to partially finance it. Yes, the watch face is busy. Very busy. The lume isn't that great either as the markers are small. It's also confusing to determine the time if you're sitting in a dark movie theatre. I still love it though. I'm a big guy and the 44mm dial suits me just fine. I've owned a DSSD before and the YM II SS is easier to wear, although, I liked the DSSD also. The YMII SS is the most expensive SS Prof model Rolex has in all SS.

22 February 2017, 11:35 AM	#25
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	It's not for me but if you like it why not? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

22 February 2017, 12:29 PM	#26
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	It is a great watch, it is large with a reasonable profile. I will agree that the price throws a lot of potential buyers off.

22 February 2017, 12:45 PM	#27
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I love my YMII

22 February 2017, 12:47 PM	#28
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Most hated??? I think the Leopard may have something to say about that!

22 February 2017, 01:51 PM	#30
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	The quick answer is "yes". We do have several members who have sported that watch in photos in the past. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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