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cuesrus · 1 April 2009, 02:58 AM

16622 Yachtmaster or 115210 Perpetual Date? Pricing is not of importance....sheer looks, reliability, function,etc....
Thanks for any comments!

Bebot · 1 April 2009, 03:00 AM

You can't go wrong on either one. They are both Rolex.

Good luck and Welcome to TRF!!!

cuesrus · 1 April 2009, 03:04 AM

Thanks Sloduck! I have my eye on your YM....

Sperry · 1 April 2009, 04:00 AM

I favor the 34mm watch, in fact, to the point of keeping my eyes out for a Y- or F- Date.
Not so much favoring the narrower lugs as much as I prefer a fully brushed bracelet.

In favor of a new Date would be solid links, heavier case, [perhaps a less tapered bracelet?]

Barring use of this feature for function, the wide bezel on the 40mm 16622 would detract it's appeal. I M H O

The GMT Master · 1 April 2009, 04:09 AM

Hmm, they're very different watches. I personally think that the Date is a little on the small size, and the dial choice is a little limited, but the engine turned bezel is pretty sweet. The Yachtmaster is a really unique looking watch, the Platinum really adds some depth to the model. I think it's a watch you can really dress up or down, so, given the choice between the two, I'd take the Yachtmaster.

Bebot · 1 April 2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuesrus

Thanks Sloduck! I have my eye on your YM....

FYI the photos doesn't do justice.

Bebot · 1 April 2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

i favor the 34mm watch, in fact, to the point of keeping my eyes out for a y- or f- date.
Not so much favoring the narrower lugs as much as i prefer a fully brushed bracelet.

In favor of a new date would be solid links, heavier case, [perhaps a less tapered bracelet?]

barring use of this feature for function, the wide bezel on the 40mm 16622 would detract it's appeal. I m h o

thanks!!!

jdrolltide3838 · 1 April 2009, 05:01 AM

Yachtmaster, for sure

Brunotheboxer · 1 April 2009, 05:12 AM

Ym

Lion · 1 April 2009, 05:15 AM

I would buy the Yachtmaster it looks really great in Platinum and the style is beautiful. There would be no difference between the two on reliability issues, both are Rolex!!! If it's still a toss up buy both and that way you have the best of both worlds. Don't you just love how I'm spending your money!!!

Sperry · 1 April 2009, 05:22 AM

I was deciding whether this was a good deal . . . while deciding what I wanted for a first Rolex . . . and a dealer bought it.

The pictures are links. Note the narrower lugs and brushed band.

Cato · 1 April 2009, 05:37 AM

Wow, now that's a really difficult question. The Date is by far a more tasteful watch. It is understated and not superflurious. The fact that it has a very long history is wonderful as well. On the other hand...

I have had a long term "on again" "off again" love affair with the YM. The YM is the Anna Nicole Smith of Rolexs: it's large, flambouyant, eye catching, and has red lucious lips...I mean a second hand.

hmmm... better get both.

Rebel · 1 April 2009, 06:38 AM

Flip a coin and then go for it.

mfer · 1 April 2009, 06:45 AM

Ym!!!!

Blimms · 1 April 2009, 07:55 AM

Yachtmaster.

hflee55 · 1 April 2009, 10:35 AM

Ym

Bisquitlips · 1 April 2009, 11:15 AM

The YM. What else??

1 April 2009, 02:58 AM	#1
cuesrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: long island Posts: 17	Which watch would you buy? 16622 Yachtmaster or 115210 Perpetual Date? Pricing is not of importance....sheer looks, reliability, function,etc.... Thanks for any comments!

1 April 2009, 05:15 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I would buy the Yachtmaster it looks really great in Platinum and the style is beautiful. There would be no difference between the two on reliability issues, both are Rolex!!! If it's still a toss up buy both and that way you have the best of both worlds. Don't you just love how I'm spending your money!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

1 April 2009, 05:22 AM	#11
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	An acquaintance sold this recently for $1800 . . . I was deciding whether this was a good deal . . . while deciding what I wanted for a first Rolex . . . and a dealer bought it. The pictures are links. Note the narrower lugs and brushed band.

1 April 2009, 06:38 AM	#13
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Flip a coin and then go for it. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

1 April 2009, 06:45 AM	#14
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Ym!!!! __________________ member#3242

1 April 2009, 03:00 AM	#2
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	You can't go wrong on either one. They are both Rolex. Good luck and Welcome to TRF!!!

1 April 2009, 03:04 AM	#3
cuesrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: long island Posts: 17	Thanks Sloduck! I have my eye on your YM....

1 April 2009, 04:00 AM	#4
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	I favor the 34mm watch, in fact, to the point of keeping my eyes out for a Y- or F- Date. Not so much favoring the narrower lugs as much as I prefer a fully brushed bracelet. In favor of a new Date would be solid links, heavier case, [perhaps a less tapered bracelet?] Barring use of this feature for function, the wide bezel on the 40mm 16622 would detract it's appeal. I M H O

1 April 2009, 04:09 AM	#5
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Hmm, they're very different watches. I personally think that the Date is a little on the small size, and the dial choice is a little limited, but the engine turned bezel is pretty sweet. The Yachtmaster is a really unique looking watch, the Platinum really adds some depth to the model. I think it's a watch you can really dress up or down, so, given the choice between the two, I'd take the Yachtmaster.

1 April 2009, 05:01 AM	#8
jdrolltide3838 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: J.D. Location: Roll Tide, AL Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 695	Yachtmaster, for sure

1 April 2009, 05:12 AM	#9
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Ym

1 April 2009, 05:37 AM	#12
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Wow, now that's a really difficult question. The Date is by far a more tasteful watch. It is understated and not superflurious. The fact that it has a very long history is wonderful as well. On the other hand... I have had a long term "on again" "off again" love affair with the YM. The YM is the Anna Nicole Smith of Rolexs: it's large, flambouyant, eye catching, and has red lucious lips...I mean a second hand. hmmm... better get both.

1 April 2009, 07:55 AM	#15
Blimms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Florida Watch: Rolex/Breitling/BR Posts: 200	Yachtmaster.

1 April 2009, 10:35 AM	#16
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Ym

1 April 2009, 11:15 AM	#17
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	The YM. What else?? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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