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samsmart · 11 May 2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lovegold

here is one of watches i'm considering. 16628B model, no original bezel, no papers just box. supposedly in mint shape. missing one link. 19k

Looks to have the bezel, they just incorporated diamonds into it. Maybe you can find a replacement 18k insert and have a competent watchsmitch reverse it.

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Tangier11 · 15 April 2020, 02:25 AM

I think they YM is very underrated. I love the all gold models with the exception of the elongated end center link?

SN13 · 15 April 2020, 07:54 AM

The bezel does not have a seal.

It is a friction ring with a click spring.

lovegold · 15 April 2020, 08:47 AM

thank you so much for educating me. Is the white face YM you posted yours?

SN13 · 15 April 2020, 09:43 PM

Yep.

lovegold · 16 April 2020, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SN13

Yep.

how much of an influence do you think these current high gold prices have on buying a used rolex?

SN13 · 17 April 2020, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lovegold

how much of an influence do you think these current high gold prices have on buying a used rolex?

Considering there is maybe 145g of 18k gold in a 16618 or 16628....

$55/g Today (4/16/2020)

145*$55 = $7975 (24k price)

18k=75%

75% * 7975 = $5981.

A full gold 16618/16628 are going for 15-20k and have $6k of gold.

Compare to a 16610 @ $7k.

So if you just add the cost of the GOLD material to a 16610 you should see them in the $13k range, but you do not.

The Cost is associated with more than the value of material. BUT know that if gold went to $100/g you'd definitely see 16618 shoot up more than $6k extra.

Used PM watches are always going to trend at a price near, but below the NEW prices.

116618 - MSRP $35k (23% of price is Gold) [~$8k gold]
116618 - Used (Like new) - $28k (20% off) (28% of price is Gold) [~$8k gold]
16618 - Used (VG/LN) - $21k (25% off 6dig) (28% of price is Gold) [~$6k gold]
16618 - Used (Poor) - $16k (25% off VG/LN) (38% of price is Gold) [~$6k gold]

None of the watches are valued purely on the metal. That just increases the value over Steel.

lovegold · 20 April 2020, 11:38 AM

thanks again, i will be looking at 3 watches this week. 16628 and 16628B. other than cosmetic issues, any other faults i should look out for?

1William · 15 April 2020, 10:28 PM

I have owned a YG YM with the MOP dial and diamond and sapphire markers. It was a fine watch and had a lot of bang for the buck. In the end, I moved along to another PM watch but could not really say anything bad about the YM. Capetown Diamond has the most PM YM watches I have seen and the prices are more than competitive. That is where I got mine.

Maiden · 17 April 2020, 12:55 AM

I took a hard look at this reference before purchasing my five digit gold sub. Really solid watch and they are a good value price wise vs the sub. I didn't like the aesthetic of the bezel though and always wanted the sub. If you like it though I would go for it, solid watch.

thenaven · 21 April 2020, 12:42 PM

Does anyone have photos of the difference between the different yachtmasters 16628b and 16628?

Onikage · 21 April 2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thenaven

Does anyone have photos of the difference between the different yachtmasters 16628b and 16628?

There is no difference other than the springbar tips are slightly thinner on the B. For some reason. I researched the B when I found it on mine and that's all I could find out.

lovegold · 22 April 2020, 11:08 AM

yes! i would love to see...i'm guessing its more of a 1st generation and 2nd generation thing, due to the model being out for so many years

Muxi · 21 April 2020, 05:12 PM

Approved for purchase!

SN13 · 22 April 2020, 12:29 PM

Sigh.

16628 - more submariner like.
16628B - more modern.

The 16628 is 1992 to 1996... and has lug holes, unidirectional bezel, large triplock crown...

The 16628B has rounded lugs, smaller crown, no lug holes, bidirectional bezel....

No difference....

lovegold · 23 April 2020, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SN13

Sigh.

16628 - more submariner like.
16628B - more modern.

The 16628 is 1992 to 1996... and has lug holes, unidirectional bezel, large triplock crown...

The 16628B has rounded lugs, smaller crown, no lug holes, bidirectional bezel....

No difference....

I Definitely made progress after this post. later models have no holes on case and I also noticed that end links are slightly longer surpassing the case. In the earlier models 92-96, end links are a couple Millimeters shorter and In-lined with the case.

thenaven · 31 July 2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lovegold

I Definitely made progress after this post. later models have no holes on case and I also noticed that end links are slightly longer surpassing the case. In the earlier models 92-96, end links are a couple Millimeters shorter and In-lined with the case.

Anyone have photos of these differences ? I can’t seem to locate any online. Thanks everyone!

SN13 · 9 January 2021, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by thenaven

Anyone have photos of these differences ? I can’t seem to locate any online. Thanks everyone!

Ok. Look at the Lugs, the Crownguards, The Crown, the midcase profile, etc.

16628
vs
16628B

VS

Onikage · 27 April 2020, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SN13

Sigh.

16628 - more submariner like.
16628B - more modern.

The 16628 is 1992 to 1996... and has lug holes, unidirectional bezel, large triplock crown...

The 16628B has rounded lugs, smaller crown, no lug holes, bidirectional bezel....

No difference....

Hey. Much appreciated. I was under the impression there existed modern ones that didn't have the B. It makes sense that the springbar tips would be thinner on a no holes model.

JSolution · 27 April 2020, 07:57 PM

It’s a great watch sits very comfortably on the wrist. I also was weighing up between this and a 5 digit gold sub, and went for the sub, black dial. Still have it but looking to upgrade to a 6 digit now.

Only thing I’d say about the yactmaster is be careful of buying on with a badly re-finished bezel.

lovegold · 28 April 2020, 06:16 AM

yes! totally. i went to look at this one in person..looks even worse in person...completely pitted

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Yacht...7ab01d38eac760

Its prod · 28 April 2020, 04:11 PM

As several posts have stated, be careful about what and where/who you buy it from. The white dial yellow gold YM was my "grail watch" for several years. When the opportunity arose, i tried on a white dial YM and also a blue dial YM (with Maxi markers). Blue dial was much nicer to my eyes and i went with it. Have owned the watch for a few years and absolutely love it!! I also have a 6 digit 18K Sub (black dial) and new White Gold (blue dial) GMT II. These new 18K gold rolex watches with the maxi cases are, indeed, larger and heavier than my YM. YM, however, is solid and looks and wears wonderful!!

RomanH · 29 April 2020, 11:31 AM

I’m not a big fan of YM so I would not buy it, but if you like it - go for it. Always buy what you like because you will have to wear it)

Tangier11 · 8 January 2021, 04:15 AM

Yes because they dont make that model anymore they are gonna be the old style, but this light and fragile talk is crazy and BS. I think it is a beautiful watch!! Go for it!

d4th · 8 January 2021, 04:23 AM

It should be a nice addition, maybe it’s just me but I’m not a fan of gold watches.

JMTE · 8 January 2021, 08:22 AM

The YG YM’s are the most underrated watches I’ve seen in the entire rolex collection. Love the MOP dial specifically, with the diamond markers

Boaters · 8 January 2021, 09:46 AM

Beautiful piece has always been underrated IMPO.

15 April 2020, 07:54 AM	#3
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	The bezel does not have a seal. It is a friction ring with a click spring. __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

15 April 2020, 09:43 PM	#5
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	Yep. __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

17 April 2020, 12:55 AM	#10
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	I took a hard look at this reference before purchasing my five digit gold sub. Really solid watch and they are a good value price wise vs the sub. I didn't like the aesthetic of the bezel though and always wanted the sub. If you like it though I would go for it, solid watch. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

22 April 2020, 12:29 PM	#15
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	Sigh. 16628 - more submariner like. 16628B - more modern. The 16628 is 1992 to 1996... and has lug holes, unidirectional bezel, large triplock crown... The 16628B has rounded lugs, smaller crown, no lug holes, bidirectional bezel.... No difference.... __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

15 April 2020, 02:25 AM	#2
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I think they YM is very underrated. I love the all gold models with the exception of the elongated end center link?

15 April 2020, 08:47 AM	#4
lovegold "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Karan Location: new jersey Watch: rolex daydate Posts: 20	thank you so much for educating me. Is the white face YM you posted yours?

20 April 2020, 11:38 AM	#8
lovegold "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Karan Location: new jersey Watch: rolex daydate Posts: 20	thanks again, i will be looking at 3 watches this week. 16628 and 16628B. other than cosmetic issues, any other faults i should look out for?

15 April 2020, 10:28 PM	#9
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,098	I have owned a YG YM with the MOP dial and diamond and sapphire markers. It was a fine watch and had a lot of bang for the buck. In the end, I moved along to another PM watch but could not really say anything bad about the YM. Capetown Diamond has the most PM YM watches I have seen and the prices are more than competitive. That is where I got mine.

21 April 2020, 12:42 PM	#11
thenaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ny Posts: 7	Does anyone have photos of the difference between the different yachtmasters 16628b and 16628?

22 April 2020, 11:08 AM	#13
lovegold "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Karan Location: new jersey Watch: rolex daydate Posts: 20	yes! i would love to see...i'm guessing its more of a 1st generation and 2nd generation thing, due to the model being out for so many years

21 April 2020, 05:12 PM	#14
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Approved for purchase!

27 April 2020, 07:57 PM	#20
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,289	It’s a great watch sits very comfortably on the wrist. I also was weighing up between this and a 5 digit gold sub, and went for the sub, black dial. Still have it but looking to upgrade to a 6 digit now. Only thing I’d say about the yactmaster is be careful of buying on with a badly re-finished bezel.

28 April 2020, 06:16 AM	#21
lovegold "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Karan Location: new jersey Watch: rolex daydate Posts: 20	yes! totally. i went to look at this one in person..looks even worse in person...completely pitted https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Yacht...7ab01d38eac760

29 April 2020, 11:31 AM	#23
RomanH Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 86	I’m not a big fan of YM so I would not buy it, but if you like it - go for it. Always buy what you like because you will have to wear it)

8 January 2021, 04:15 AM	#24
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Yes because they dont make that model anymore they are gonna be the old style, but this light and fragile talk is crazy and BS. I think it is a beautiful watch!! Go for it!

8 January 2021, 04:23 AM	#25
d4th Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 39	It should be a nice addition, maybe it’s just me but I’m not a fan of gold watches.

8 January 2021, 08:22 AM	#26
JMTE "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: United States Posts: 42	The YG YM’s are the most underrated watches I’ve seen in the entire rolex collection. Love the MOP dial specifically, with the diamond markers

8 January 2021, 09:46 AM	#27
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Beautiful piece has always been underrated IMPO.

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