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Old 17 May 2013, 02:06 AM   #1
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116622 Yatch Master

I recently added a Yacht Master to my collection.

To my thinking a Yacht Master is a Submariner with a platinum bezel instead of a ceramic bezel. It has the same functions and same water proof ratings.

I think the platinum bezel looks sharp and does a nice job showing off the blue dial. I like the way Rolex has polished the center links on the oyster bracelet.

The watch is much heavier than my Explorer II but still wears very comfortably. The Yacht Master felt heavier than a Submariner. I assume it is because of the platinum bezel.
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Old 17 May 2013, 05:07 PM   #2
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Beautiful, congrats!
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Old 18 May 2013, 09:44 AM   #3
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Nice. The more I see this watch the more I like it.
What made you choose the Blue dial over the Platinum one? Also, the bezel is bi-directional, correct?
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Old 18 May 2013, 10:14 AM   #4
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The bezel is bi-directional. I didn't like the look of the platinum dial. The blue dial looks terrific. Also, it is hard to tell the difference between a 16622 and a 116622 when they have the same dial.
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Old 18 May 2013, 10:32 AM   #5
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Awesome watch...congrats !!
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Old 18 May 2013, 04:40 PM   #6
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Congrats, love the blue YM. Actually, the water proof rating for the Sub is higher than the YM.
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Old 19 May 2013, 01:51 AM   #7
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I noticed that the water proof rating is higher on the Sub. On a practical basis most people will never dive below the 100 meter range of the YM.
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Old 27 May 2013, 12:55 AM   #8
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Old 31 May 2013, 12:45 PM   #9
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Dan- Do you mean that the yachtmaster feels much heavier than the old or newly released Explorer II ?
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Old 1 June 2013, 12:13 PM   #10
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The Yacht Master is much heavier than my 1999 Explorer II.
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Old 2 June 2013, 01:41 PM   #11
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I recently added a Yacht Master to my collection.

To my thinking a Yacht Master is a Submariner with a platinum bezel instead of a ceramic bezel. It has the same functions and same water proof ratings.

I think the platinum bezel looks sharp and does a nice job showing off the blue dial. I like the way Rolex has polished the center links on the oyster bracelet.

The watch is much heavier than my Explorer II but still wears very comfortably. The Yacht Master felt heavier than a Submariner. I assume it is because of the platinum bezel.
That is one exquisite time piece. Went to an AD this week looking for a Sub and he showed me a YM in this very same configuration - sensational. Just the right size case, the platinum bezel exudes distinction and exclusivity, and the blue dial looks sensational, particularly in natural light.

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Old 2 June 2013, 08:32 PM   #12
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The bezel is bi-directional. I didn't like the look of the platinum dial. The blue dial looks terrific. Also, it is hard to tell the difference between a 16622 and a 116622 when they have the same dial.
The only different I know is the brecelet (spelling???) It´s a "better" one on 116622, at least the clasp.
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Old 3 June 2013, 12:51 PM   #13
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There are three major changes:

1. New 3135 movement
2. Chromalight markers on the dial
3. Easylink clasp
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Old 14 June 2013, 09:26 AM   #14
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Here is a picture of the YM in the sun light. I think it looks great.
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Old 15 June 2013, 11:32 PM   #15
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The blue dial looks amazing, such a nice colour. Much nicer, for me anyway, to have different colour dials, just bit more fun.
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Old 23 June 2013, 02:52 PM   #16
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Amazing. The more I see it the more I like it
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Old 23 June 2013, 09:31 PM   #17
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That dial is so rich in color love it. Enjoy
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Old 6 August 2013, 10:48 AM   #18
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Old 6 August 2013, 11:21 AM   #19
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Great pics in natural light. You'll really enjoy wearing it--business meetings, the beach, it fits in perfectly everywhere.
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Beautiful pics of beautiful dial! Congrats!
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Old 28 October 2013, 01:46 PM   #21
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This is a beautiful watch. I tried it on last week and REALLY liked it. So far my favorite watch!
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Old 31 October 2013, 05:04 AM   #22
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This is a beautiful watch. I tried it on last week and REALLY liked it. So far my favorite watch!
Exactly the same, liked it more than the plat Dayt and new Bluesy, my fav blue dial Rolex currently.
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Old 3 November 2013, 11:31 PM   #23
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So, did I miss something being away from here so much?

They have upped the depth rating of the YM?
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Old 9 November 2013, 04:56 AM   #24
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I love that blue dial.....it shall be mine....
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i am always drawn into that magical red second hand

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Old 25 March 2014, 06:21 PM   #26
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Awesome looking watch!! Congrats.
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Old 17 October 2018, 09:45 AM   #28
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Great taste.
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Old 17 October 2018, 12:05 PM   #29
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Huge congrats

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