Rolex lost this battle to Patek/AP/Hublot

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Maxy

Don't think Yachtmaster was designed with yacht in mind. It is just another variation of Submariner. Didn't you a figure out that already? It is Submariner not intended for deep diving with just 100 meters depth rating and hence no moving bezel. Deisgn is just same but just marketed it differently by calling it Yachtmaster.

YM does have a rotating bezel

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by edyu

I was watching the Talking Watches with Biver and it got me thinking:
I believe both Nautilus and AP Royal Oak (and from what Biver said Hublot too) got the inspiration of the designs (I know Genta designed them) from yacht portholes because of the clientele they were originally designed for. Yachtmaster obviously was designed with yacht in mind (YM2 more for the regatta but similar enough) as well.
If these assumptions are correct then in this particular battle, Rolex lost because I don't think it's as popular as the other ones. Of course it's just a battle and I believe Rolex is doing well in the "war."
Anyways just a random thought as I'm omw to my meeting. Please do enlighten me if my assumptions are incorrect.


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If you are saying that of all the boat/yatch inspired watches the YM is the least sought after of the 4 designs (by the buying public) you could well be correct

[icnbne]

Come to think of it, my sub does look like a submarine

#winning