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1 January 2019, 11:28 PM | #121 | |
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I have never owned one but like it very much. I also still like and wear my Panerai collection. Until others start paying for my watches, I will buy what I like!
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1 January 2019, 11:30 PM | #122 |
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It’s an interesting watch! I personally like it (though not my absolute favorite) however I have to admit the lack of love towards that model makes me not interested in acquiring one!
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It’s really silly when people make the argument of the function being useless, etc when as pointed out earlier; I would bet very few buy a Rolex for the utility of a complication. If that were the case we’d all either be diving in the ocean or ripping around tracks. More to the point, prove your base opinion and just add a 3 hand Cellini to the collection. One of the reasons I held off on my 116688 as long as I did was due to threads just like this (a shame really), and until I actually held the piece in my hand, I would have tended to agree. IMO Beautiful watch, needs a confident wearer and the most bad ass one Rolex makes at that. Happy New Years guys.
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2 January 2019, 12:05 AM | #127 |
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I like the YM-II.
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2 January 2019, 01:13 AM | #128 |
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Thats the only reason holding me back... it should affect me... but always thing why do the so many watch enthusiasts dont like it...
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Two things I don't like about the YM II the size,, its just too big for me and the YACHTMASTER printed out on the bezel. It just looks..I don't know, cheap... Sorry if I offended, you asked
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2 January 2019, 02:47 AM | #131 | |
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2 January 2019, 02:48 AM | #132 |
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Most serious runners would use a countdown more than a count up function.
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2 January 2019, 03:08 AM | #133 |
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Because it’s big and obnoxious basically
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2 January 2019, 03:38 AM | #134 |
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Even my egg timer has a bell !!!
The YM II is an attractive watch. I wouldn’t buy one, because I don’t have a boat. Then again, I have a deep sea and don’t dive. |
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"Yacht-Master II" is somehow more obtrusive than, say, "Original Gas Escape Valve" AND "Ring Lock System"?
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2 January 2019, 04:24 AM | #136 |
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I was in the military in an Operations Center with worldwide reach. Used a GMT during that time. After that a Submariner (Tudor) for durability in the woods.
My watches serve a purpose. I don't own a yacht and do not sail. So, no need for a referenced watch.
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I really like the YMII for the reason I think that it has never been truly 'popular' and that is because it IS so different from the rest of the professional line and doesn't bear the similarities that most other references do - besides the Oyster bracelet.
And when the majority of Rolex buyers to into an AD etc to buy ONE watch -- their $$ can go a lot further with MANY other stainless steel references. Just my .02 It is however a great reference. |
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I thought about it more and I did attend the America’s Cup event that Rolex put on at the St. Francis Yacht Club in SF. I now feel qualified for the title yacht master.
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To add to my previous post, I would not have bought the YM II in any other variant thn the WG. I find the colorful dial too garish for my tastes. Otherwise, in wg, its a masterpiece and I love its size and wrist presence. Also, its under the rolex radar, since few are seen (in wg).
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2 January 2019, 09:11 AM | #142 |
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I like the watch's colors and size. While I would get one if I wanted, there are other models I prefer which is why I don't have one.
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2 January 2019, 09:16 AM | #143 |
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Because it's fugly? ;)
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2 January 2019, 09:35 AM | #144 |
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it is ugly thats why
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2 January 2019, 10:53 AM | #145 |
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People saying get it if you like it regardless of general dislike aren't taking into consideration the difficulty of shifting one. They're not very liquid as a result so fewer want to be stuck with one.
The yellow gold one is outrageous but probably easiest to sell. People in the market for one want outrageous but a lot of them are probably difficult to deal with, even quite unsavoury, nasty pieces of work. It's a nasty piece of work's watch. There I said it.
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2 January 2019, 11:06 AM | #146 |
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I got my watch to keep. I don't plan on selling it ever. (the only reason I sold my YM was to upgrade to the YMII... so unless they make a YMIII I'll be keeping my watch)
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2 January 2019, 11:09 AM | #147 |
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Everyone says that. Maybe so but it's a factor in the lack of appeal.. Which is down to the lack of appeal. I'm not bagging on it (and I would), the size is my main gripe.
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2 January 2019, 11:27 AM | #148 |
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2 January 2019, 12:12 PM | #149 |
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I just think the yacht master name in general is horrible. It sounds pretentious and you’re already wearing a Rolex so that’s two strikes lol
To make matters worse it’s in big letters on the bezel and the regatta timer has to be one of the most useless complications for average Joe.
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It hasn't been on my radar to date, I actually tried one on 10 years ago when i was picking up my Milgauss. It's loud, Big and weighty. you don't see enough of them in the wild (where I hang anyway). I like it.
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