SS Yachtmaster II - There's more to this watch then meets the eye

[VicLeChic]

Polarizing.

A work colleague owns one and let me have a close look at it. Well, there's nothing I like about it. Too many colours (he has the RG two-tone, even worse), busy dial, brash, garish, why YM II engraved on the bezel??

With regards to wrist presence, this thing looks huge on OP's wrist IMHO.

But hey, to each their own. If you like it then wear it, enjoy it and don't listen to naysayers.

[bio guyver]

The YMII is disappearing from ad's there is a waiting list for it now.

[KevWatch]

Appreciate the review. Beautiful watch and makes a great statement.

[brianrhoff]

Love this one.

[Demeter008]

The YG YM2 only looks good in YG with the gold hands. The stainless looks good as well with the non-blue hands. The YM2 white gold & two tone doesn't look good at all. The YM1 in platinum 16622/116622 looks great with the platinum dial only, also you won't ever need to worry about the dial losing its quality over the years.

[JSMesser]

Enjoy all views. Watch to see varied light impressions in & outdoors!

[Niely]

Little bit thick for my personal taste but still nice!

[slin1110]

I still prefer the yachtmaster I. Great review nonetheless.

[MohiMedia]

I can totally see how on its own, the YMII would look unassuming, but transform once it's actually on your wrist.
Great review.

[tarek61]

How much would you pay for a decent used one? I'm interested to trade my Panerai PAM 112 for one of these.

[Kaioken x20]

Im fighting the urge to buy the SS version as I slowly save for the YG model

[bazin]

Observing........
the YM-II 116680 first generation versus the new generation (Mercedes Hands)
When I was searching for a YM-II 116680 (which I own now) I occaisionaly noticed this 1st generation promoted as the "BLUE ARMS" version; suggesting/indicating that in the future this would become a typical, coveted version of the YM II, since it now only is produced by Rolex with "Mercedes/typical Rolex" Hands etc.

Example:
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Blue Arms
Guardian Of Time
52 Berkeley Square
Ground Level
London W1J 5BT
United Kingdom
https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/yacht...-id5866595.htm

What do you think and btw which version do you prefer.....?

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by rudolphwolven

Observing........
the YM-II 116680 first generation versus the new generation (Mercedes Hands)
When I was searching for a YM-II 116680 (which I own now) I occaisionaly noticed this 1st generation promoted as the "BLUE ARMS" version; suggesting/indicating that in the future this would become a typical, coveted version of the YM II, since it now only is produced by Rolex with "Mercedes/typical Rolex" Hands etc.

Example:
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Blue Arms
Guardian Of Time
52 Berkeley Square
Ground Level
London W1J 5BT
United Kingdom
https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/yacht...-id5866595.htm

What do you think and btw which version do you prefer.....?

Who knows what the future holds? This watch is not popular at all and to see any meaningful appreciation, we may have to wait another 30-40 years. Not sure I’ll be still around that time.

Aesthetically I prefer the new version. To me, Rolex sport watch “look” is not complete without Mercedes handset and triangle at 12. These hands also seem more proportionate with the big dial, whereas previous hands seem a bit skinny. Just personal preference... old design will go down in history as the original design, nothing can take that away!

[Little machines]

Nicely written review . The watch is a work of art in a colorful and mechanically complicated movement. I also hesitated at first but purchased the watch and its a permanent family member .

[asechase]

Awesome review!

[Reikolexguy]

The YM2 was never on my radar before I tried it on at the AD. Well.. guess what happened next. I big fat went and did it. It’s a real stunner in the flesh.

[Qiwijack]

Looks Great.