One more acquired…..never thought I’d own a Yacht Master

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Thats a great looking watch, enjoy!

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Looks great on your wrist, congrats!

Originally Posted by Tele59

I tried one on a couple of weeks ago and liked it but didn't really want to spend that much. I'm beginning to reconsider that decision. It looks fantastic! Enjoy!!

Thank you! It’s worth it IMO, and I didn’t think that when I first looked at it online. I talked myself out of it quite a few times.

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Huge Congratulations Richard. Looks great on you.

Originally Posted by SS_DESH

just stunning! how do you like the oyster flex? waiting on my rose-gold Daytona meteorite oyster flex.

Enjoy in good health!! !

Thank you. I’ve always enjoyed the oysterflex. Takes a minute to get used to the way it sits on your wrist with the fins on the underside, but very comfortable.

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

Congrats

Originally Posted by phillyEagles

Beautiful! I love the oversized indices on this piece. But my money is not that long yet


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Originally Posted by Doood

Looks awesome!! This IS the one PM piece that I would consider. Congratulations!!

I do wish I could get just a generic Everest or Rubber B for everyday use...with a tang buckle. I would go through that rubber pretty quickly.

Originally Posted by envuks

Very cool. Enjoy it and thanks for sharing!


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Thanks guys! I’m enjoying it more than I thought I would. I gave myself many excuses not to get it for a while. It’s just a great fit for me, that I knew was right, when I got to see it live.

[Big_Red]

If you don’t mind me asking, did you go down to Buckhead at the Gray link I sent you earlier and buy it?


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[Big_Red]

Oh, and looks fantastic!


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[acheronsgrief]

Congrats, absolutely love that watch! Looks great on you.

[Bladeshot]

Looks great, Richard!

[brandrea]

Congratulations Richard. I’d say that’s your jeep hemi watch

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Big_Red

If you don’t mind me asking, did you go down to Buckhead at the Gray link I sent you earlier and buy it?


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Saw in Atlanta, but didn’t buy. I had deal lined up with one of the trusted sellers I use. I just needed to see it.

Originally Posted by Big_Red

Oh, and looks fantastic!


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Originally Posted by acheronsgrief

Congrats, absolutely love that watch! Looks great on you.

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Looks great, Richard!

Thank you

[Jackie Daytona]

Fantastic watch. One of my favorite modern Rolex offerings by far. Looks great!

[rfs]

Congrats!

[BigAppleBill]

Congrats on a great pick up!

I paid absolutely no attention to this watch for years until I just happened to see it in a window on 47th St and on a whim decided to try it on. As soon as it was on my wrist I was a goner. I then went to my AD and made a request. It arrived only a few weeks later. I’ve had it for a few weeks and all I can say is it’s an awesome watch for summer casual, fun wear, but it can also be worn in any setting. And it’s stealthy enough to not be noticed by non-WIS. I think the matte bezel, white metal and OF bracelet help to make this watch invisible to most folks, which is the perfect watch for me. I don’t like my watches drawing attention. I wear them for my own enjoyment. Also because it would be just my luck that a flashy watch would draw the wrong kind of attention.

And just like Richard said, I never thought I’d own a Yacht-Master. Now I just need a yacht!

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Dontknow

Fantastic watch. One of my favorite modern Rolex offerings by far. Looks great!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by rfs

Congrats!

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Congrats on a great pick up!

I paid absolutely no attention to this watch for years until I just happened to see it in a window on 47th St and on a whim decided to try it on. As soon as it was on my wrist I was a goner. I then went to my AD and made a request. It arrived only a few weeks later. I’ve had it for a few weeks and all I can say is it’s an awesome watch for summer casual, fun wear, but it can also be worn in any setting. And it’s stealthy enough to not be noticed by non-WIS. I think the matte bezel, white metal and OF bracelet help to make this watch invisible to most folks, which is the perfect watch for me. I don’t like my watches drawing attention. I wear them for my own enjoyment. Also because it would be just my luck that a flashy watch would draw the wrong kind of attention.

And just like Richard said, I never thought I’d own a Yacht-Master. Now I just need a yacht!

Exactly! Congrats to you as well!

[dba]

Beautiful watch.

[rolexgiants]

Watch looks fantastic! What size Oysterflex strap is this?

[Heff]

Originally Posted by Richris1

One more I thought I wouldn’t have interest in….what do you know…it fits my lifestyle, attire, etc….perfectly. Had to see it on my wrist first.
I’ve liked the WG / YG oysterflex daytonas I’ve owned, but this fits just a bit better all around.

-Like the size better (been wearing 42mm + lately)
-love the color/texture change up of the bezel, vs the other shiny ceramic bezels.
-really like the dial/bezel combo that contrasts no nicely against the WG case, then back to the matching OF bracelet
-my favorite complication to have…the date

Has been described as looking sinister , I agree.

Also…has been described as a for sure FU watch.
Well in normal thinking of an FU watch, I’d think immediately of YG Sub, Skydweller, etc….
But the other side described as an FU watch is…wearing a $25K + watch, that can be mistaken (and most like will be) for a $100 dive watch on rubber band, because you like it.
That definition makes sense to me as well.
I’ve always said it….WG or PT is for the enjoyment, pride of ownership, of the wearer.
Have a good upcoming weekend all !





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I’d love to see your entire collection in a few photos. I feel like you always have something new incoming!


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[myporsche]

Looks awesome Chris and also very comfortable, congrats!

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by dba

Beautiful watch.

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

Watch looks fantastic! What size Oysterflex strap is this?

Thank you. It’s an E & F.

Originally Posted by Heff

I’d love to see your entire collection in a few photos. I feel like you always have something new incoming!


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Thank you. I’ve had a few incoming lately, but I’ve been sticking to one in, one out. So my collection is moving towards getting out of the 40mm “hot/hyped” watches , and into 42-44mm watches that aren’t quite as hyped models, but fit my lifestyle better. Things I like, vs what’s the most popular.

Originally Posted by myporsche

Looks awesome Chris and also very comfortable, congrats!

Thank you!

[Oldfellow]

Congratulations, a stunning piece and looks fantastic on your wrist.
I love the YM 40 and have a blue dial, but that white gold is really something special.
Enjoy it and take care of it.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Richris1

Thank you. It’s an E & F.


Thank you. I’ve had a few incoming lately, but I’ve been sticking to one in, one out. So my collection is moving towards getting out of the 40mm “hot/hyped” watches , and into 42-44mm watches that aren’t quite as hyped models, but fit my lifestyle better. Things I like, vs what’s the most popular.


Thank you!

+1 on wondering how rotation looks versus here:






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[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

+1 on wondering how rotation looks versus here:





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Still have one of those, along with a couple others, that will be heading off to a new home fairly shortly I’m thinking. Will see if they garnish any interest over the next month or so, if not, I’ll move them on. They’re in the…out of sight, out of mind location right now. :)
As someone said to me a few days ago…..just turn down the noise and get what you truly like, and fits you best. Well said….and I was basically following this advice anyway over the last couple months. As it turns out, I don’t have any truly hyped watches in rotation right now.



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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Richris1

Still have one of those, along with a couple others, that will be heading off to a new home fairly shortly I’m thinking. Will see if they garnish any interest over the next month or so, if not, I’ll move them on. They’re in the…out of sight, out of mind location right now. :)
As someone said to me a few days ago…..just turn down the noise and get what you truly like, and fits you best. Well said….and I was basically following this advice anyway over the last couple months. As it turns out, I don’t have any truly hyped watches in rotation right now.



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Thanks for sharing Richard, looking really good! As you said wear what you like!


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[EagleBear]

A great piece and in perfect time for your rebirth day congrats Richard :)


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[FinerthingsII]

Wow, I love that watch! It should really be called the true "Batman" watch, but unfortunately the name has been taken!

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by EagleBear

A great piece and in perfect time for your rebirth day congrats Richard :)


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Didn’t think of that… But I suppose so, thank you!

Originally Posted by FinerthingsII

Wow, I love that watch! It should really be called the true "Batman" watch, but unfortunately the name has been taken!

Thank you very much! At this point, I guess it’s just not popular enough to have a nickname… LOL

[watchwatcher]

Love your analysis of FU watches, my brother.

You are so spot on, in a way all the "I would never pay that kind of money for a watch on a rubber band" crowd will never understand.

These days, I find myself reaching for my YM, (the RG version) much more than any of my PM pieces. It's so darn comfortable, feels every bit as "special" of a watch, yet doesn't scream "look at me," the way a full 18k bracelet does.

Oh yeah, when you get up close to it and look at all the little details, it's just one delicious feature after another, but you are correct...to the average person at a normal distance, it's just another black watch on a rubber bracelet.

Huge congrats on this one, Richard. It's a home run, for sure.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Love your analysis of FU watches, my brother.

You are so spot on, in a way all the "I would never pay that kind of money for a watch on a rubber band" crowd will never understand.

These days, I find myself reaching for my YM, (the RG version) much more than any of my PM pieces. It's so darn comfortable, feels every bit as "special" of a watch, yet doesn't scream "look at me," the way a full 18k bracelet does.

Oh yeah, when you get up close to it and look at all the little details, it's just one delicious feature after another, but you are correct...to the average person at a normal distance, it's just another black watch on a rubber bracelet.

Huge congrats on this one, Richard. It's a home run, for sure.

Really appreciate it Larry, thank you!
Love the RG on strap as well!

[ap1]

Awesome piece, knew you were a goner once you started the other thread. I was the same way about the rg OF until I saw one in person, then it just made sense. The mini GL versus Daytona OF is a huge plus. Enjoy. As for the fleet, top two right for me! Awesome.

[904VT]

Congrats!

That model is certainly growing on me over the years. I do like the mini-Glidelock

[donas]

I love it... Great choice, congrats.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by ap1

Awesome piece, knew you were a goner once you started the other thread. I was the same way about the rg OF until I saw one in person, then it just made sense. The mini GL versus Daytona OF is a huge plus. Enjoy. As for the fleet, top two right for me! Awesome.

Originally Posted by 904VT

Congrats!

That model is certainly growing on me over the years. I do like the mini-Glidelock

Originally Posted by donas

I love it... Great choice, congrats.

Thank you gentlemen !

[peterskinner]

Been wearing the YM42 for more than a year. Possibly the best looking watch in the current ‘sports’. Category.I feel Rolex have created a real ‘sleeper’ with this model.