YM 1 - Is this anyone's favorite Rolex?

[mailman]

It's my favorite watch that I've owned. I wanted one for a long time and last year I acquired a blue dial 116622. It's a 6 digit that wears like a 5. Extremely comfortable on my wrist. The maxi dial and hands are a bonus for me. The red second hand and text pop against the blue dial. The Easylink is more than enough for me. The Glidelock can't be beat, but I don't miss it. Can you see scratches on the PCL's? Sure. You can on a BLNR or any other watch with them also. The bezel holds up well also. It has everything I want in an everyday watch, Time, date and a rotatable bezel to track things I need to. YMMV

[Brew]

Only the diamonds on my dj do more with light.



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[TswaneNguni]

I like the blue dial version

[SN13]

Yes.

I'll be wearing mine today.

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[Quailhunter]

My blue face YM changes color from deep blue to deep black. The touch of red is striking, the weight is just enough, and the low profile fits under shirt cuffs. Neat watch.

[CortlandtPT]

I own a BLNR and BLRO as well as a 126621 BrownDial Everose.

I love all of them but I must say I have gotten the most complements on the YM.


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[Bybybmw]

My Rhodium faced YM is my favorite of ALL my watches of which some aren't Rolex's.

[Albatross]

I really like this reference and am equally attracted to the blue dial as well as the rhodium. It would be a tough choice for me. But most of all, I love the shape of the case on these Yachties. I’m not a fan of the big, chunky lugs on the current Submariners and this watch gives you the functionality of a Sub along with a splash of color, an elegant case design and some precious metal platinum thrown in for good measure. I feel you can’t go wrong with this piece. I’m surprised that it seems like it is not loved as much as it should be. It’s literally the best of all worlds.


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[OmaniRolex]

I love my rhodium dial. I went in the shop thinking the blue was for me. I tried them
both on and walked out with the rhodium. The light blue hands are perfect. I wear almost daily.


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[VincentM]

@Brew

Great pics!


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[alphadweller]

By far the watch I wear the most. Quiet, understated, no trying hard to impress yet full of qualities and surprises. Pure class to me.

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[samson66]

It's a pretty watch but no way would I ever own one.

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[seand442]

Originally Posted by Brew

Only the diamonds on my dj do more with light.

I do have a sweet spot for that rhodium dial. Looks awesome.

[Kiddodoc]

Originally Posted by BlueNote

Love the YM 1 but am struggling with making a decision between the rhodium dial and the blue one. I am drawn to the blue dial but wonder if has a bit more bling factor and might attract too much attention. The rhodium dial has a more subtle monochromatic look but I can’t quite swallow the baby blue hands, yet anyway.
I had both in hand but this dilemma held me up. Here’s a lousy photo of the blue.

Just my experience but I had the 16622 platinum dial and loved it but after a while it looked too monochromatic. I traded it in and before I chose between the rhodium and blue dial i struggled. In the end I felt the rhosium would be too similar so I opted for blue and am glad I did! It is a stunning dial and makes the watch pop!

[Claven2]

A serious question - other than the bezel design, what differentiated a YM1 from a submariner? Even the dial options are very similar.

[Bybybmw]

Originally Posted by Claven2

A serious question - other than the bezel design, what differentiated a YM1 from a submariner? Even the dial options are very similar.

To me, the major difference is the Platinum bezel.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Bybybmw

To me, the major difference is the Platinum bezel.

The shape and size of the cases are nothing alike either.

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by Claven2

A serious question - other than the bezel design, what differentiated a YM1 from a submariner? Even the dial options are very similar.

The case is very different from a Yacht Master and Sub to begin with.

A YM case is rounded and elegant where the Sub is blocky with sharp edges. YM has a lower profile and thinner lugs. Side by side you can see they are very different.

[Tangier11]

The President is my favorite with the YM 1 coming in a close 2nd!

[SN13]

Today-

[Roddypeepa]

I’m getting seriously tempted yeah. Stunning.


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[Michael T]

I had the blue, but switched to a rhodium one. Great dial looks alternately, silver to dark grey. The blue second hand and lettering really set it off.

[JBowen2]

Can’t say it’s my favorite but I do think it’s underrated. For me it sits somewhere between a tool watch (sub) and a dress watch (day date). And all dial colors look good on it


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[Quailhunter]

Regarding feel vs Submariner. I’ve tried on Submariners several times, but they just didn’t fit my wrist. I think the large clasp was the problem. The YM fits like my GMT. Very comfortable.

[Bybybmw]

Originally Posted by mailman

The shape and size of the cases are nothing alike either.

[Masteryacht]

I have a 2006 16622, but that rhodium with blue accents really appeals to me.

[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by BlueNote

Love the YM 1 but am struggling with making a decision between the rhodium dial and the blue one. I am drawn to the blue dial but wonder if has a bit more bling factor and might attract too much attention. The rhodium dial has a more subtle monochromatic look but I can’t quite swallow the baby blue hands, yet anyway.
I had both in hand but this dilemma held me up. Here’s a lousy photo of the blue.

This one, because the bezel is so clear and highly legible. I find that some YM
bezels lack contrast and rather defeat the point of having a bezel (I'm always using the bezel on my Sub for timing all sorts of things). But I have to admit to never actually handling a YM, and am only going by photos. The blue dial does look lovely, though...

[ancientmariner]

Great thread!

[ilovethiscity]

Few more of my newly acquired blue dial..

[robinmgb]

Originally Posted by BlueNote

Love the YM 1 but am struggling with making a decision between the rhodium dial and the blue one. I am drawn to the blue dial but wonder if has a bit more bling factor and might attract too much attention. The rhodium dial has a more subtle monochromatic look but I can’t quite swallow the baby blue hands, yet anyway.
I had both in hand but this dilemma held me up. Here’s a lousy photo of the blue.

I owned the blue dial and wouldn't worry about the bling factor, with the exception of being in bright sunlight I found it to appear quite a dark blue, darker than it looks in most pictures, I was actually disappointed the colour wasn't lighter or brighter, I prefer more bling