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Eddie11 · 16 December 2008, 02:20 PM

Hi everyone this is my first post on this great site. I am a new Rolex owner

and I am looking for another.
I located a nice Rolex YM(Yachtmaster) 2-tone from a local pawn shop. I personally know the owner and he is a trustworthy guy. The YM is the midsize (unisex) model with blue face. The watch has a U serial number which is probably around 1998. I like the watch but I just can't decide on it. I just don't know about the smaller 36mm case. Is there any YM guys on this board that can chime in. I can get this watch at a excellent price.

valentine · 16 December 2008, 02:53 PM

36 mm is the same size as a datejust. If it is a comfy fit then go for it!!!!!! of course the 40mm is a stunning watch, but it all depends on what you like!!!!!

stujin · 16 December 2008, 03:06 PM

I have the TT YM w/ blue dial...and I love it. My wife wears the mid-size but she likes a bigger watch...she has the TT YM with the slate dial which is beautiful as well. I think the size is all in what you like.

I couldn't wear the smaller one just due to wrist size...i'm super-sized

Go for it if you like how it looks.....if you don't mind me asking....what's the asking price for the mid-size? My wife's was purchased about two months ago new from an AD for $6200.

Thanks!

BiG JeEzY · 16 December 2008, 03:39 PM

Welcome to the forums!! I think the only way you can answer your question is to go to the shop and try the YM on for yourself. That way it can help you better decide if its the watch for you.

ROLEX MAN · 16 December 2008, 04:04 PM

welcome to the best ROLEX FORUM, and go for the yachtmaster you will love it!!

yannis · 16 December 2008, 04:06 PM

Welcome man!

scottschoe · 16 December 2008, 09:37 PM

I would personally go for the men's size YM if anything, but if the price is KILLER on the 36mm, go for it.

Eddie11 · 16 December 2008, 10:34 PM

I can get the midsize YM for 3K. It doesn't have the box though. Personally I think it's a great price.
thanks for the input.

ohsixx · 16 December 2008, 10:53 PM

My wife decided the MidSize YachtMaster was just perfect for her.

stujin · 17 December 2008, 12:14 AM

Seems like a good price to me...go for it if you like the feel. Half of what I paid for a new one seems good to me as long as its in good shape.

Welcome to TRF!

charliec · 17 December 2008, 12:20 AM

Welcome to TRF. One of my first watches was a mid-size DJ which is even smaller than what you're proposing. It still looks great (in the case) although after wearing watches like the DSSD and the Milgauss etc for a while now every time I put on the midsize DJ it only gets 10 mins of wrist time because of me wishing it was bigger!!! Can't sell it though due to too many great memories .................

Eddie11 · 17 December 2008, 01:46 AM

I plan on trying the YM on today. It might be worth the money. He aslo has a GMT with the black&red bezel. I think he wants around 4800 for that one. The GMT comes with the original box and papers. That's a plus.

Eddie11 · 17 December 2008, 11:58 AM

I passed on the YM. I going to buy this instead.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=60719

Eddie11 · 17 December 2008, 03:26 PM

I went to try on the YM. I decided not to buy it because it looked to small on my wrist. I do have a deal pending on a GMT II "Pepsi" on this forum though, yeah!

stujin · 18 December 2008, 12:21 AM

I think you made a great decision...the GMT is a an excellent choice. I would not be happy with a mid-size either but that's not to say my wife doesn't love hers.

Post pics once you close the deal.

builtforspeed · 19 December 2008, 08:57 AM

I think you made an excellent choice. It's a beautiful watch.

Cheers,

Chris

16 December 2008, 02:20 PM	#1
Eddie11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broken Arrow Posts: 162	Midsize Rolex YM? Hi everyone this is my first post on this great site. I am a new Rolex owner and I am looking for another. I located a nice Rolex YM(Yachtmaster) 2-tone from a local pawn shop. I personally know the owner and he is a trustworthy guy. The YM is the midsize (unisex) model with blue face. The watch has a U serial number which is probably around 1998. I like the watch but I just can't decide on it. I just don't know about the smaller 36mm case. Is there any YM guys on this board that can chime in. I can get this watch at a excellent price.

16 December 2008, 03:39 PM	#4
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Welcome to the forums!! I think the only way you can answer your question is to go to the shop and try the YM on for yourself. That way it can help you better decide if its the watch for you. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

16 December 2008, 04:04 PM	#5
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,718	welcome to the best ROLEX FORUM, and go for the yachtmaster you will love it!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

16 December 2008, 04:06 PM	#6
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Welcome man! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

16 December 2008, 09:37 PM	#7
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	I would personally go for the men's size YM if anything, but if the price is KILLER on the 36mm, go for it. __________________ __________________

16 December 2008, 02:53 PM	#2
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	36 mm is the same size as a datejust. If it is a comfy fit then go for it!!!!!! of course the 40mm is a stunning watch, but it all depends on what you like!!!!!

16 December 2008, 03:06 PM	#3
stujin Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Watch: TT YM (Blue) 16623 Posts: 64	I have the TT YM w/ blue dial...and I love it. My wife wears the mid-size but she likes a bigger watch...she has the TT YM with the slate dial which is beautiful as well. I think the size is all in what you like. I couldn't wear the smaller one just due to wrist size...i'm super-sized Go for it if you like how it looks.....if you don't mind me asking....what's the asking price for the mid-size? My wife's was purchased about two months ago new from an AD for $6200. Thanks!

16 December 2008, 10:34 PM	#8
Eddie11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broken Arrow Posts: 162	I can get the midsize YM for 3K. It doesn't have the box though. Personally I think it's a great price. thanks for the input.

16 December 2008, 10:53 PM	#9
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	My wife decided the MidSize YachtMaster was just perfect for her. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

17 December 2008, 12:14 AM	#10
stujin Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Watch: TT YM (Blue) 16623 Posts: 64	Seems like a good price to me...go for it if you like the feel. Half of what I paid for a new one seems good to me as long as its in good shape. Welcome to TRF!

17 December 2008, 12:20 AM	#11
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Welcome to TRF. One of my first watches was a mid-size DJ which is even smaller than what you're proposing. It still looks great (in the case) although after wearing watches like the DSSD and the Milgauss etc for a while now every time I put on the midsize DJ it only gets 10 mins of wrist time because of me wishing it was bigger!!! Can't sell it though due to too many great memories ................. __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

17 December 2008, 01:46 AM	#12
Eddie11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broken Arrow Posts: 162	I plan on trying the YM on today. It might be worth the money. He aslo has a GMT with the black&red bezel. I think he wants around 4800 for that one. The GMT comes with the original box and papers. That's a plus.

17 December 2008, 11:58 AM	#13
Eddie11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broken Arrow Posts: 162	I passed on the YM. I going to buy this instead. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=60719

17 December 2008, 03:26 PM	#14
Eddie11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broken Arrow Posts: 162	I went to try on the YM. I decided not to buy it because it looked to small on my wrist. I do have a deal pending on a GMT II "Pepsi" on this forum though, yeah!

18 December 2008, 12:21 AM	#15
stujin Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Watch: TT YM (Blue) 16623 Posts: 64	I think you made a great decision...the GMT is a an excellent choice. I would not be happy with a mid-size either but that's not to say my wife doesn't love hers. Post pics once you close the deal.

19 December 2008, 08:57 AM	#16
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	I think you made an excellent choice. It's a beautiful watch. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

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