Okay fellas....the inevitable Pt./YM review!!!

[JJ Irani]

Well, here ya go, guys....my personal feelings on the SS/Pt. YM 16622 model. :thumbsup:

What can I say? Let's start with that gorgeous....

DIAL - Made of solid 950 grade Platinum, the dial is simply mesmerising. It has a beautiful shimmer which tells you that you're looking at the noblest of metals on the Periodic Table.

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The dial is fitted with the maxi markers and hands. Makes for easy readability and the lume is absolutely terrific. Surprisingly, the white hands do not clash against the Pt. dial - hence, camouflage and readability is not a problem. Lume on the watch is excellent!!

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Which now brings us to the remainder of the nobility left on this watch....

The BEZEL - All Platinum again - the serrated bezel as well as the insert. Unlike the Sub bezel which is only uni-directional, the YM bezel moves both ways. It has the same markings as any Sub, but would mainly be used for timing a yacht race.

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The bezel moves quite easily and centres perfectly. The little triangle on top is solid platinum.

Hands and markers - Made up of 18 K white gold, the hands are markers are maxi. The centre second sweep is RED and very attractive with a smooth sweep around the dial. The word YACHT-MASTER is also printed in red and looks terrific against the Platinum background.

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The Bracelet - Fitted with the dependable and solid OYSTERLOCK bracelet, this is one helluva comfy watch to wear. Perfectly balanced and weighing in at 146 grams (with all original links), the watch has 8 links on the '12' side and 4½ links on the '6' side.

Clasp centralization is perfect and watch sits beautifully on the wrist. Unlike the other models, the coronet crown is located on the flipover secure clasp.

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Note 8 + 4½ links all up!! :thumbsup: Also note all SOLID centre links!!

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And superbly centralized clasp!!! :thumbsup:

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The Movement - None other than the very dependable, reliable, accurate and time proven 3135 calibre - same as the one in the Sub-dates, SD and the DJs.

Accurate as hell and keeping perfect time from day one!!! :clap:

The Crown - TRIPLOCK with all the features of a regular diver's watch. The ONLY reason it gets just a 100 m rating is because the YM cannot be classified as an official diver's watch. Other than that, the TRIPLOCK crown is as good as that of the Sub or the SD.

I hope you've enjoyed reading this review in as much as I've enjoyed typing it out. The Pt. YM is one helluva beautiful looking watch - both, dressy and sporty!!

I would recommend it - in a heartbeat!! :thumbsup:

Thanks for reading!! :thumbsup:

Cheers - JJ :cheers:

[SPACE-DWELLER]

PLATINUM review! :thumbsup:

I feel your love and fascination for the YM SS/PL!

:cheers:

[jasonbellevue]

Excellent review and great pictures too, thanks JJ !! :thumbsup: :cheers: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[KansaiVet]

How much do you want for it? :wlae: :biggrin: :dance:

[JJ Irani]

How much do you want for it? :wlae: :biggrin: :dance:

Pretty much priceless for now, Tom!! :rofl::rofl:

[KansaiVet]

Great review and pics JJ..:thumbsup: :clap:

[Robb]

Very nice JJ!!

[cully]

As always JJ a great review, and stunning photos too!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Bit concerned though the protective stickers are still on, could that mean only one thing!!!!!..............:chuckle: :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cheers :cheers: Paul

[Lol-x]

Great review JJ thanks for sharing :thumbsup:
I know you are loving it :lov:

[Jerry B]

JJ,

Great review of a great watch. You recommend this watch in a heartbeat, do you also recommend flipping it?:chuckle:

[nabil nsouli]

Great pictures & great watch JJ, EXCELLENT review also, THANKS.

[frostie]

great review JJ thanks for sharing with us :thumbsup:

[f16570]

JJ, thanks for taking the time to share this beutiful watch with us.
Do you ever sleep?
:cheers:
f

[frostie]

JJ, thanks for taking the time to share this beutiful watch with us.
Do you ever sleep?
:cheers:
f

:chuckle:

[dallasdan]

Nice review JJ. Tried it on last month at local AD and looked much better on my wrist than in display case. This WILL BE my next Rolex!

[FanFromLakeMary]

JJ - your reviews are always well-written and helpful for those of us currently in the market...I hadn't really considered this one, but now I have an errand to run this weekend - if my AD has one in stock that is.

Oh - and really nice pics. You give any tips to SLRDude? :cheers::cheers:

[Paulie]

Brilliant pics and review JJ! :thumbsup:

So does the heavier bezel make it a bit top heavy and does it sort of flop one side to the other?

[SLRdude]

Nice watch and congrats JJ! :cheers::clap:


Oh - and really nice pics. You give any tips to SLRDude? :cheers::cheers:

Yeah. I'd be nothing without his wisdom. :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle::chuckle::chuckle::rofl ::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[JJ Irani]

As always JJ a great review, and stunning photos too!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Bit concerned though the protective stickers are still on, could that mean only one thing!!!!!..............:chuckle: :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cheers :cheers: Paul

The stickers have long since gone, Paul!! :agree: It gave me immense pleasure in peeling them off.....very slowly and just one at a time!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Sounds pornographic, doesn't it? :dummy::lol::lol::lol:

[JJ Irani]

JJ - your reviews are always well-written and helpful for those of us currently in the market...I hadn't really considered this one, but now I have an errand to run this weekend - if my AD has one in stock that is.

Oh - and really nice pics. You give any tips to SLRDude? :cheers::cheers:

I could NEVER give tips or photographic lessons to masters like Chip (SLRDude) or Jocke. My camera work doesn't even compare.

JJ

[SLRdude]

I could NEVER give tips or photographic lessons to masters like Chip (SLRDude) or Jocke. My camera work doesn't even compare.

JJ

But I bet you put more passion into it than most. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

And that counts for a lot. :thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

But I bet you put more passion into it than most. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

And that counts for a lot. :thumbsup:

What can I say, Chip? I must have very "passionate" ADs!! :rofl::rofl:

[Dan Pierce]

Great watch and great review JJ!:cheers: Enjoy the hell out of it my friend.:thumbsup:
dP

[JJ Irani]

Great watch and great review JJ!:cheers: Enjoy the hell out of it my friend.:thumbsup:
dP

Never enjoy the "hell" out of any of my babies, Dan....but the "heaven", YES!! :rofl::rofl:

[Dan Pierce]

Never enjoy the "hell" out of any of my babies, Dan....but the "heaven", YES!! :rofl::rofl:

Got ya'!:rofl:
dP

[rjw0501]

JJ-

How's it compare with Blusey? And if you could only keep ONE, which would it be?


-Bob

[jamesthejeweller]

Hhmmm this could be the watch for me!...stunning!

[JJ Irani]

JJ-

How's it compare with Blusey? And if you could only keep ONE, which would it be?


-Bob

Both different, Bob.....and both very beautiful in their own ways.

Would need to keep BOTH!! :chuckle::chuckle:

[rogerfromco]

Hey JJ - Did you notice the scratch on the bezel around 3 o'clock????













:justkiddi :rofl: :rofl:

Hope I didn't cause the heart to skip a beat! :lol::lol::lol:

Beautiful watch man. I love the simple elegance factor of the platinum with a light dial. Not too BLINGY, just right! :clap: :clap:

[bran]

Nice review JJ...priceless for how long...we'll see

[frostie]

Nice review JJ...priceless for how long...we'll see

:chuckle:

[davidwatts]

"one helluva" great review JJ - Superb pics as well:thumbsup:

[davor]

o great bald one tosser number 6 reporting...:dummy:
long time no tease...
jj on this site we dont like fakes didnt anysomebody tell u that:bartmoon::twit:

my fawe watch btw, congrats on a great attainment:thumbsup:

[Tallboy]

Nice write-up, JJ! :cheers:

You're the reason I stopped by local AD today...I may be in big trouble here...:dummy:

[SLRdude]

What can I say, Chip? I must have very "passionate" ADs!! :rofl::rofl:

By passionate you mean cleavage? :rofl::rofl:

[vukotab]

Great review,JJ!

[SSD]

Great review JJ! Always been a fan of the Platinum YM, enjoy that beauty! :cheers:

[GerardoG]

I have to agree JJ; it is a beautiful timepiece!

[kcmo]

Gorgeous JJ! Great review too!

[JJ Irani]

Gorgeous JJ! Great review too!

You think I'm gorgeous too, uh Karis? :chuckle::chuckle:

[marshallr47]

JJ, I'm still smiling for you on your purchase. Thanks for the review.

[ianmedium]

Fantastic review JJ!
I had the pleasure of having the exact model on my wrist last week! very classy and understated. I really like the way the body of the watch curves, very elegant and comfortable.
Wear it in great good health my friend, give my regards to Zemina.

[supermarz]

ah i just realized something jj.... yours have the rolexrolexrolex inscription around the inner rim. ive got my YM may this year and it still hasnt got that.
i have to agree with you in regards to the dial....AWESOME!!

[DS/B MINI S]

JJ, very nice review and pics. Congrats again :cheers:

[Troy]

Nice watch Like your bluesy:cheers::thumbsup::clap: better just my taste though enjoy!

[Troy]

I'am having one of your relatives over for dinner do you knoe "the rack of lamb family" Sorry I see the sheep/lamb thing has a following:thumbsup::cheers:

[RogerF]

although it matches the white sweater very well. I cant help but think it might look better with a contrasting black sweater :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

although it matches the white sweater very well. I cant help but think it might look better with a contrasting black sweater :chuckle:

Nice to have you back and posting, Roger!! :dummy: Where the hell ya been, tosser? :bartmoon::chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

[wolfgang427]

Wow, great review JJ. :thumbsup: Enjoy that Yacthy. :cheers:

[RandyGMT]

Nice watch JJ. I too am pleased with my new Yacht-Master. I have had it a total of two weeks now. It is the TT with white dial. Enjoy and I will keep mine for many years.

[mailman]

Great review JJ :cheers:

[haakon59]

Thanks for the review and photos--the YM is a nice choice. :thumbsup:

[TARDIS]

Pretty much priceless for now, Tom!! :rofl::rofl:

Ask again about April 08:justkiddi

[veilstylez]

Man I miss that watch so bad. dont flip this one.

[JJ Irani]

Man I miss that watch so bad. dont flip this one.

I don't see that happening.....seriously.....the Platinum is just driving me crazy!!! :chuckle::chuckle:

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[stewie]

great review, thanks!!!

[duc748]

I'd like to have one. JJ

[JJ Irani]

I'd like to have one. JJ

Good on ya, pal.....get one on Christmas eve in time to place it under the tree!! :thumbsup:

[slojoh]

great pics and a wonderful warch!!! Merry xmas jj !

[JJ Irani]

great pics and a wonderful warch!!! Merry xmas jj !

Same to you, my friend.....have a good one!! :cheers:

[CEG]

JJ, fab review mate - good on ya !

Hopeyou enjoy it even more over the festive period :thumbsup:

Merry Xmas to you and yours :cheers::cheers:

[JJ Irani]

JJ, fab review mate - good on ya !

Hopeyou enjoy it even more over the festive period :thumbsup:

Merry Xmas to you and yours :cheers::cheers:

Thanks, Dan....and the same to you, my friend!! :cheers:

[TDH]

Sweet platty ......nice review. Always enjoy reading your reviews, each one of them is special,:thumbsup: partly because there is so much passion involved.:cheers:

[JJ Irani]

Sweet platty ......nice review. Always enjoy reading your reviews, each one of them is special,:thumbsup: partly because there is so much passion involved.:cheers:

Thanks, Jay....and here's one just for you!! :chuckle::agree::agree:

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[bmwsport]

Thanks JJ for that wonderful review. I just now read the review today. Been away from the internet a while. I recently got married. Anyways, your review makes me appreciate my platty even more so. From one platty owner to another, cheers!

Yong

[JJ Irani]

Thanks JJ for that wonderful review. I just now read the review today. Been away from the internet a while. I recently got married. Anyways, your review makes me appreciate my platty even more so. From one platty owner to another, cheers!

Yong

Thanks, Yong.....and congratulations on your recent marriage.

Cheers - JJ :cheers:

[satisfied1999]

Very nice...I am growing more fond of that watch everyday.

:cheers:

[leethal21]

Great review. I am now eyeing the YM in a different light. Wasn’t one of my favourites but that watch is just stunning. Lume is my favourite shot!!

[Carolina]

Love is in the air... (until the next one comes along!) :justkiddi :rofl:

It's a beauty, JJ! :thumbsup:

[Stef_Call]

SOLD !!!! I want one :)
Great review and Pics mate !

[warrenmich]

First "Bluesy" and now this!? GREAT choice! The YM has always captivated me. You could always wear them both at the same time! :twit:

CONGRATS and nice write-up!

[Ragu]

JJ,
awesome review and pics, makes me appreciate mine more so after reading your review! :cheers::cheers:

[Alex Stylianou]

I think this would look great on a NATO !!!!!!!!!!!!

[JJ Irani]

I think this would look great on a NATO !!!!!!!!!!!!

:machinegu:machinegu:machinegu:machinegu:machinegu :dummy::chuckle:

[BTSinAustin]

That is one fine looking timepiece.

[mickeydainish]

Gr8 Platy JJ... Tx for the review and supa pics... I know now what I have to do... Sell the missus... and stop payin the mortgage... AD here I come!!