What is up with the Yachmaster?

[joli160]

Who wants a Sub if you can have a YM

[ArtNouveau]

The 16622 is the only Rolex I've bought twice. Circa 2000 they were a "hot new release" like SS's still are today. My first Daytona 16520 came along and I needed the funds for it and sold the Yachtmaster. A year later I was buying another one that I kept a few years. I like the new color dials but that sparkly one on the first edition is hard to beat.

[smym18]

I've been wondering this too. It's such a nice watch.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I think the 40mm YM with blue dial is beautiful. It's too close in size, shape and dial to my Hulk. I went for a Z-Blue because it is different and looks bigger because of the thinner bezel. Each to our own. With unlimited funds, three arms and more days in the week I'd have a 40mm YM.

Haha. Wait, you wear one on each wrist already

[Speedbird-1]

It always looked like a TAG..ish design, to me.

[HONDABBQ]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I think the TT will keep the PM bezels. We technically don’t have a SS offering, so perhaps it will be added as an alternative and include ceramic.

I’d be all over this if it ever came out. This is my Pepsi.

[Jmbarrack]

If you like it, it might be one of the better buys right now in the Rolex lineup. DavidSW had a blue dial on his site with warrantee card dated last month for about 2k off the list price. If you like it, it's a fantastic deal IMO.

[Eagle dunes 75]

Feminine? Sorry don't get that

[YachtMaster22]

1. Bezel=Scratchy scratchy
2. Due to the platinum bezel there's just too much metal on this watch. Especially with a rhodium/silver dial it looks even more metal-y. People love the YM in everose gold, because it has some contrast in color due to the black and rose gold. There is almost no contrast with the steel YM's and therefore people see it as a big hunk of white metal without much going on.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

I’d be all over this if it ever came out. This is my Pepsi.

That with with 3235 on a PCL Oyster is very much a possibility I think. Perhaps Rolex throws us a curve ball and brings back the platinum dial with black ceramic bezel on oyster for a really unique look to rival the white D500. I would be all over this on Oyster Flex like you mentioned, though Rolex would have a lot of history to go against by releasing a SS watch on something other than a SS bracelet. Perhaps they flex for us and consider the OF a bracelet for these purposes and not a strap...we could only hope

[watchtabs]

It looks nice, but I hate how the bezel ages. Looks dirty, oily.

[chieftd]

I have always enjoyed wearing my 16623. I realize the TT and serti dial are not everyones cup of tea. But I enjoy it and it is comfortable to wear.

[yessir69]

Originally Posted by RolexPD

It's a Submariner Light that costs $4000 more than a Submariner Date.

I think there's a pretty simple reason for the Yachtmaster's lack of popularity - it's overpriced.

When I said "Submariner light", I meant it's thinner and has less of a depth rating.

[bruinmd]

Two words: Platinum bezel.

When I first looked at rolex several years ago and knew nothing, I absolutely drooled over the blue dial YM. To this day, I think it's the best blue dial watch on the market...... fast forward to today-- I can't stand the bezel, because of how it picks up scratches so easily against the backdrop of a polished bracelet.........it just doesn't fit, at least for me.
It's not a dressier watch, and it's not tough enough to wear daily, even though my friend does exactly that with his and doesn't care about all the scratches.
I really like the matte black everose gold version a lot, but not enough to spend that much on one. I would rather have a PM Daytona for a few thousand more.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

I’d be all over this if it ever came out. This is my Pepsi.

You and I both...........this would a 'hell yes' for me

[cda555]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

I’d be all over this if it ever came out. This is my Pepsi.

Matte dial and matte bezel YM in SS... Yes. That would instantly be my daily.


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[scarlet knight]

Tried the blue at an AD, ultimately selected the Bluesy, but I thought that the YM was very attractive.


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[dhknola]

They look like flashy subs, lack the classic character of a sub and are overpriced.
The newer ones with the regatta, 10 min countdown are awesome for one reason and one reason only, if you actually have/own a yacht that you actually actively race competitively. Other than that, they are pretty lame and seem like Rolex filler.

[tufty]

tried the blue dial one on last weekend, whilst picking up my tudor GMt, really did like it...
hmmmm maybe one day

[Nick M]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

I’d be all over this if it ever came out. This is my Pepsi.

I'd like to see that in WG!

[lapince]

Originally Posted by Quamby

It looks a little feminine. Also, it's neither sporty nor dressy, so it's kind of in an awkward position.

Yes and the bezel isn’t very cool, I think most people prefer the ceramic bezels and not this one

[VicLeChic]

As several posters have already said, the Yacht-Master is perceived by many as a less capable Sub with a bit more bling, a dressy vibe to it and a considerably higher price. Where I live the latest MSRP back in 2016 for the 116622-002 (platinum dial) was no less than 11,350 euros compared to 7,800 euros for the black Sub, a whopping 45% more, putting the YM in steel Daytona's territory (talking retail, not secondary market absurdity).

Let's face it very few people would rather have a YM over a Sub or a steel Daytona. There is less perceived "value" to it. For a lot less you get a "better" watch, for the same money you get a chrono complication, both alternatives being super iconic, whereas the YM is almost a nobody in Rolex history. So really who in his/her right mind would pick the YM?

That'd be me. Why? Because "listen to your heart when he's calling for you" (Roxette, 1988). The 5 digit monochrome platinum dial was my grail since the early 2000s. However, as much as I loved the 5 digit and the latest 6 digit, I couldn't see myself paying retail for it. Luckily, the low popularity of the 116622 allowed me to score one NOS at 33% off from an Italian grey dealer three years ago. At that price I just couldn't resist.

A couple of shots taken last week, an hour to 30 min. before sunset.

[AK797]

It's a great looking watch but as it doesn't have a ceramic bezel it suffers in popularity a bit as this is a very sporty forum. As for resale you can buy this at a good discount and so a small loss on resale only, I lost about £700 after a year, around 10%.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by AK797

It's a great looking watch but as it doesn't have a ceramic bezel it suffers in popularity a bit as this is a very sporty forum. As for resale you can buy this at a good discount and so a small loss on resale only, I lost about £700 after a year, around 10%.

Great pic

We need more sunburst dials Rolex

[Onikage]

Kind of a cross between a Sub and a Daytona. The full yellow gold 16628 is (was) absolutely obscene - I love it.
They need more looking after or tend to look a bit ropy after years of carefree wear. Whereas a Sub just looks cool whatever hell you put it through.

[MesaSean]

Originally Posted by bruinmd

Two words: Platinum bezel.

When I first looked at rolex several years ago and knew nothing, I absolutely drooled over the blue dial YM. To this day, I think it's the best blue dial watch on the market...... fast forward to today-- I can't stand the bezel, because of how it picks up scratches so easily against the backdrop of a polished bracelet.........it just doesn't fit, at least for me.
It's not a dressier watch, and it's not tough enough to wear daily, even though my friend does exactly that with his and doesn't care about all the scratches.
I really like the matte black everose gold version a lot, but not enough to spend that much on one. I would rather have a PM Daytona for a few thousand more.

The platinum bezel is one of the things I like the most. I beat my watches up and can't find any scratches on the bezel. I thought the platinum made it more resistant to scratches? :

httphttps://youtu.be/PLlJ7lptGgE

[Dr. Prunesquallor]

If I had a yacht I’d get one.


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[Kiddodoc]

Love this reference! To me, although I am more keen on the diver line of Rolex, thinks this watch is so versatile. It allows a sporty feel and yet can be dressed up and in the silver dial can go with anything. Love mine and have been wearing it the last few days.

[rogerlu]

I love my 16622. The watch was ahead of its time. Currently wearing it on NATO strap for the summer.

[JayHantz]

I am sad that it was not as loved as other models. Honestly I love mine, I think it wears well, I absolutely love the color scheme (the blue second hand just pops for me), and it is really comfortable on the wrist. But this is what loving watches is all about. Some like one model, more like another, and a few like something different. As long as you enjoy the watch where it makes you smile checking the time - then I think you’re in a good place.