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Old 3 April 2020, 08:24 AM   #91
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Love that 1625.
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Old 3 April 2020, 09:06 AM   #92
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I never liked it until I saw one in the flesh. It's a beauty. Check my review of it.

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Old 3 April 2020, 11:47 AM   #93
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I never liked it until I saw one in the flesh. It's a beauty. Check my review of it.

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Great article, nicely balanced review, Thankyou!
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Old 3 April 2020, 12:00 PM   #94
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I'm sorry but James Bond would never wear a watch called the 'Yacht Master.'

007 wore a Sea Master, would have rather preferred a YM.
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Old 3 April 2020, 12:33 PM   #95
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I never liked it until I saw one in the flesh. It's a beauty. Check my review of it.

My review of ROLEX Yacht-Master

Thanks for the review. I enjoyed reading it.


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Old 4 April 2020, 12:15 AM   #96
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No idea why it's not as popular, as it's an awesome ref. It has steadily become much more desirable though.
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Old 4 April 2020, 01:19 AM   #97
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To me the YM gives off this sort of vibe, which is one of the reasons it is not more popular
This is what it represents to me. Sports and adventure!


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Old 4 April 2020, 01:21 AM   #98
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Seriously i Think it looks cheap... It’s the bezel...
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Old 4 April 2020, 01:26 AM   #99
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I tried one on a couple of years ago. Thought it looked good, but I chose a Bluesy.


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Old 4 April 2020, 03:13 AM   #100
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Love that 1625.
Thanks! It’s quite an underrated ref. I must say...pretty cool that they made a WG bezel with numbers!
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Old 4 April 2020, 03:22 AM   #101
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I have lots of love for this model. Don’t think it gets enough love but that’s fine for the people who really want it and aren’t buying just for the hype.

I personally think the rhodium dial is the best looking one but we can agree to disagree :)

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Old 4 April 2020, 03:27 AM   #102
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Love the YM for its case elegance and different dial options, just overpriced for a bezel.
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Old 4 April 2020, 04:29 AM   #103
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Wonder if the TOG bezel was an inspiration when they designed the YM bezel. Here is my 1625 with slate dial:





Dang that is a classy watch.


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Old 4 April 2020, 06:59 AM   #104
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I used to totally overlook this watch, which is what I think most of us are doing, heck when I used to think yachtmaster I always pictured the huge white dial yachtmasterII and didn’t even know this model existed. Being sort of hidden/tucked away on the Rolex website doesn’t help either.

But then I started to notice it more and when I began to look into its features I was sold. Things like like the platinum bi directional bezel, the stunning sunburst rhodium and blue dial options on the ss versions and that sunburst chocolate dial on the two tone. As well as that low profile case design that just hugs the wrist and turned out to be super comfortable. And the polished case and centre links that gives it a versatile yet classy do it all quality etc. not to mention the bonus that they are easier to obtain at an AD with no games and so on.

All this managed to successfully push the sub and gmt lower on my watch want list and when I got a call recently from the AD I grabbed it.
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Old 4 April 2020, 07:09 AM   #105
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The bezels can really get scratched up and look pretty bad.
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Old 4 April 2020, 07:42 AM   #106
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I was almost disappointed to see this thread because the YM will be my next purchase and don’t want it to join the hype list

Before my AD closed I was working with them to see each reference in the flesh because I am simply paralyzed as to which one I prefer. I’m leaning towards the Rhodium, but really love the Blue (I own a Bluesy) and the RG oysterflex is also an option as I’ve tried that one on...
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Old 4 April 2020, 09:05 AM   #107
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I was almost disappointed to see this thread because the YM will be my next purchase and don’t want it to join the hype list

Before my AD closed I was working with them to see each reference in the flesh because I am simply paralyzed as to which one I prefer. I’m leaning towards the Rhodium, but really love the Blue (I own a Bluesy) and the RG oysterflex is also an option as I’ve tried that one on...
You can’t go wrong with either rhodium or blue. I was in a similar predicament but since I own a blue dial Rolex already, I got the rhodium. Not to mention the rhodium’s monochromatic look is stunning, and it looks more classy/luxurious with the rhodium dial and blue accents.
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Old 4 April 2020, 10:31 AM   #108
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This might get some criticism but I have can imagine that people that spends over 8k really want their watch to be fully recognized as a Rolex and the YM flies a bit under the radar with the plat bezel that isn’t that Rolex-ish to common people...other things that has been discussed before is the “shadow” that occurs on the five digit YM bezel and is hard to get out without re-blasting it...last but not least, the bezel scratch very easily...to brighten up this post here is my two YM:s that I love!



Damn! That gold one is to die for


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Old 4 April 2020, 10:35 AM   #109
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Old 4 April 2020, 10:35 AM   #110
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hadn't really thought about it, but yeah, anything with the word yacht in it is gonna sound quite pretentious

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Old 4 April 2020, 10:36 AM   #111
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The bezels can really get scratched up and look pretty bad.


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Old 4 April 2020, 10:36 AM   #112
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Personally I'm not a mega fan of the metal/dial choices, and I'd much rather just have a submariner.

If anybody should have a Yachtmaster it should be YOU Yachtbuoy haha

Sorry just had to
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Old 4 April 2020, 11:36 AM   #113
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Looking at trading in my steel no date sub on either a bluesy or the sea dweller but man the dark rhodium or the blue yachtmaster has caught my eye lately. Why is there not anymore love for the yachtmaster's?
Who cares what others think?

Actually helps you quite a bit here by getting more money for your Sub and not paying more for a YM.

The blue dial YM is stunning.
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Old 4 April 2020, 11:55 AM   #114
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I tried one on a couple of years ago. Thought it looked good, but I chose a Bluesy.


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Wow. I’m not sure if it’s the lighting but that blue really pops and has me reconsidering my leaning towards the rhodium dial. Grats on the blusey!
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Old 4 April 2020, 12:00 PM   #115
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If I’m not mistaken, there was a time when Daytona’s weren’t hyped

The 6263 and such

And now everyone wants one

I wonder if 59 years from now everyone will want a Yachtmaster because everyone and their mom will have a sub or gmt from this era

Just thinking outloud
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Old 4 April 2020, 12:07 PM   #116
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If I’m not mistaken, there was a time when Daytona’s weren’t hyped

The 6263 and such

And now everyone wants one

I wonder if 59 years from now everyone will want a Yachtmaster because everyone and their mom will have a sub or gmt from this era

Just thinking outloud


Even my mom wouldn't sell me hers at retail


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Old 4 April 2020, 01:03 PM   #117
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I fell for Rolex while in boarding school in the 80s. This was pre-internet and we had a lot of time on our hands. When not getting high or spending time trying to sneak into the girl's dorm, we'd pass around a Robb Rpt. or GQ and bluster about which watches/cars/homes/jobs/etc we would have when we made it. These experiences must explain why I still prefer the styles they created from the 70s and 80s.
This said, I dig the use of the matching colors on the YM dial and second hand. I like that these grab your attention and pop. The main complaint I can think of is that they are a tool watch without a well defined need. They are intended to be used whilst sailing/boating, but the 44 is too big and too busy and the 40 looks too much like a Sub to be unique.
At the end of the day, wear what you like, and never worry about what others think.
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Old 4 April 2020, 02:48 PM   #118
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Thanks, man! I love the warmth of the blue dial on the YG one myself. It’s called Royal Blue and the SS/Plat one has the cobalt blue dial which is a bit “colder” but sportier in appearance...this might be common info to all y’all but anyway...
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Old 4 April 2020, 02:50 PM   #119
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Yup! It goes well with a dress shirt as well as a sweat shirt...goes well on both jubilee and on oyster for that matter : )
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Haha see what I mean?!
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