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stillsane · 22 July 2017, 11:13 AM

I thinking of buying a pre-owned Yacht-Master 116622 with a blue dial and have a few questions.
1. Is the bezel hard to keep clean or new looking? Some of the ones for sale
appear to look "dirty" or dull compared to the new ones.
2. Are they unpopular? I don't here much about them on here.

Thanks

Etschell · 22 July 2017, 11:17 AM

1. No
2. Less popular than sub, gmt, daytona. Blue dial is quite nice.

watchdoc123 · 22 July 2017, 11:21 AM

Agree on both counts

AK797 · 22 July 2017, 11:55 AM

Me too, it's a lovely watch.

markseattle · 22 July 2017, 12:04 PM

1. I had mine 116622 for 4 years, the bezel looked close to new and was not hard to keep clean nor did it look dull.

2. It's a beautiful watch but not as popular as a few of the other sports watches from what I see on the boards and the resale value.

Mark

Blingtone · 22 July 2017, 12:19 PM

A lovely piece, my next addition

Iluxa · 22 July 2017, 12:26 PM

'Nough said

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locutus49 · 22 July 2017, 12:42 PM

My wife wears one. And loves it.

BVu · 22 July 2017, 01:10 PM

Do it!

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stillsane · 22 July 2017, 11:15 PM

Thanks for everyone's input. I am in correct in assuming the bezel could not be polished? I would not baby it.

jbro352 · 22 July 2017, 11:56 PM

I've never seen it more than once or twice in the wild. Is that just me?

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The moose · 23 July 2017, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stillsane

Thanks for everyone's input. I am in correct in assuming the bezel could not be polished? I would not baby it.

Please don't ever polish it...! You can re-sandblast it at a quality AD pretty cheap...

Alansmithee · 24 July 2017, 12:09 AM

I was wondering the same thing - when I talk to people about getting a YM they always suggest they will look terrible within a couple of years and that it should be completely avoided? (I understand about resell and im relaxed about that).

Chiboy · 24 July 2017, 12:20 AM

I would like them more if the bezel wasn't as big in relation to the dial. I do like that blue dial.

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rwoo56 · 24 July 2017, 12:24 AM

i have one and i will tell you the all platinum dial has a "luster" that is very appealing. quite different than any other sport model rolex. i prefer this case to the "supercase" of my hulk and batman frankly. good luck!

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 12:58 AM

I bought my wife a midsize YM 8 years ago and she's worn it virtually every day since.

Granted, she does take care of it and knows to watch the bezel, but have a look at this after 8 years wear.

I'd say with a bit of respect, you can keep a YM looking lovely, and it's a lovely looking watch

stillsane · 24 July 2017, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwoo56

i have one and i will tell you the all platinum dial has a "luster" that is very appealing. quite different than any other sport model rolex. i prefer this case to the "supercase" of my hulk and batman frankly. good luck!

Yes the case feels similar to the DJ41 and is one of the main reasons I am considering it. I still wanting to try on a DJ41, fluted, Blue, on an oyster band.

stillsane · 24 July 2017, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I bought my wife a midsize YM 8 years ago and she's worn it virtually every day since.

Granted, she does take care of it and knows to watch the bezel, but have a look at this after 8 years wear.

I'd say with a bit of respect, you can keep a YM looking lovely, and it's a lovely looking watch

The bezel looks a little yellowed or tarnished around 12, 1, 2 o'clock or is that just the lighting?

superdog · 24 July 2017, 01:09 AM

I'm a big fan of most things yacht master. Blue, platinum etc. I think they are super nice.

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stillsane

The bezel looks a little yellowed or tarnished around 12, 1, 2 o'clock or is that just the lighting?

Slightly, but compared to some that look awful, I think it looks really good.

Actually, the yellowing was the lighting, I'll try and take a better one. The bezel is actually in pretty great shape.

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 01:21 AM

That's it in different light. You see a few more marks at that lighting but it's so close up.

The shadow between 30 and 40 is my reflection lol

stillsane · 24 July 2017, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

That's it in different light. You see a few more marks at that lighting but it's so close up.

The shadow between 30 and 40 is my reflection lol

Thanks for your input. For being 8 years old and a daily wearer it still look pretty good. Thanks again for your help in making my decision.

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 01:40 AM

Pleasure Tom.

I suppose it comes down to how you'd look after it.

Good luck.

22 July 2017, 11:13 AM	#1
stillsane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tom T Location: Illinois Watch: 1680, 214270, BLNR Posts: 168	116622 Questions I thinking of buying a pre-owned Yacht-Master 116622 with a blue dial and have a few questions. 1. Is the bezel hard to keep clean or new looking? Some of the ones for sale appear to look "dirty" or dull compared to the new ones. 2. Are they unpopular? I don't here much about them on here. Thanks

22 July 2017, 11:17 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	1. No 2. Less popular than sub, gmt, daytona. Blue dial is quite nice. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

24 July 2017, 12:20 AM	#14
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,380	I would like them more if the bezel wasn't as big in relation to the dial. I do like that blue dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

24 July 2017, 01:09 AM	#19
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,681	I'm a big fan of most things yacht master. Blue, platinum etc. I think they are super nice. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

22 July 2017, 11:21 AM	#3
watchdoc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 299	Agree on both counts

22 July 2017, 11:55 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	Me too, it's a lovely watch.

22 July 2017, 12:04 PM	#5
markseattle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Northwest Watch: BLNR-Daytona C Posts: 192	1. I had mine 116622 for 4 years, the bezel looked close to new and was not hard to keep clean nor did it look dull. 2. It's a beautiful watch but not as popular as a few of the other sports watches from what I see on the boards and the resale value. Mark

22 July 2017, 12:19 PM	#6
Blingtone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Loughton UK Watch: 16610LV no Rehault Posts: 369	A lovely piece, my next addition

22 July 2017, 12:26 PM	#7
Iluxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 107	'Nough said Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2017, 12:42 PM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	My wife wears one. And loves it.

22 July 2017, 01:10 PM	#9
BVu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Watch: YM Blue, Exp 2 Posts: 26	Do it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2017, 11:15 PM	#10
stillsane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tom T Location: Illinois Watch: 1680, 214270, BLNR Posts: 168	Thanks for everyone's input. I am in correct in assuming the bezel could not be polished? I would not baby it.

22 July 2017, 11:56 PM	#11
jbro352 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: US Posts: 258	I've never seen it more than once or twice in the wild. Is that just me? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 July 2017, 12:09 AM	#13
Alansmithee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Burscough Posts: 7	I was wondering the same thing - when I talk to people about getting a YM they always suggest they will look terrible within a couple of years and that it should be completely avoided? (I understand about resell and im relaxed about that).

24 July 2017, 12:24 AM	#15
rwoo56 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 116400GV Posts: 25	i have one and i will tell you the all platinum dial has a "luster" that is very appealing. quite different than any other sport model rolex. i prefer this case to the "supercase" of my hulk and batman frankly. good luck!

24 July 2017, 12:58 AM	#16
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	I bought my wife a midsize YM 8 years ago and she's worn it virtually every day since. Granted, she does take care of it and knows to watch the bezel, but have a look at this after 8 years wear. I'd say with a bit of respect, you can keep a YM looking lovely, and it's a lovely looking watch

24 July 2017, 01:21 AM	#21
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	That's it in different light. You see a few more marks at that lighting but it's so close up. The shadow between 30 and 40 is my reflection lol

24 July 2017, 01:40 AM	#23
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Pleasure Tom. I suppose it comes down to how you'd look after it. Good luck.

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