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Singslinger · 25 September 2017, 06:17 PM

My favorite Rolex by far.

I have the old one and although I think the new dial looks OK, I prefer the original.

P2725TMB · 25 September 2017, 06:29 PM

I think its the only Rolex I'd want to own now.

SpyShops718 · 28 September 2017, 03:32 PM

Its the only one I wear is my YM2 gold 2008 w/gold hands. With so many fakes going around with the subs, presidential, date-just and even the YM1. The YM2 is really hard to copy and you can tell if someone is wearing a fake or not from a million miles away.

climblaw25 · 30 September 2017, 11:26 AM

I just tried on the SS YM2 today and . . . . I LOVED IT! Such a cool watch!! Sporty, and a lot of presence. Checks a lot of boxes. Kind of pricey for SS but it really packs a punch.

timewizard · 31 December 2017, 03:29 AM

whichever is less expensive should have been an option

HogwldFLTR · 31 December 2017, 05:32 AM

New due to night legibility.

Jsauce · 3 November 2018, 01:28 PM

Looove the wrist presence of this watch! Super comfortable and definitely eye catching. I prefer the new face with the new hands.

ltmgeller · 3 November 2018, 01:33 PM

Love the YG original

Muxi · 3 November 2018, 01:34 PM

I prefer the white gold with the plat bezel (?) But would want it more without the word YACHTMASTER II written on it.

diracpoint · 3 November 2018, 01:34 PM

jstan9 · 3 November 2018, 01:53 PM

I prefer the blue hands for aesthetics and readability. Either way, though, it’s an awesome watch!

jenson · 3 November 2018, 07:51 PM

I like the new version better, great combo.

archer1021 · 28 February 2019, 03:19 PM

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inadeje · 28 February 2019, 03:22 PM

First iteration for me. I liked the watch design but, don’t care for the blue bezel, so I went with the PM.

archer1021 · 28 February 2019, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

First iteration for me. I liked the watch design but, don’t care for the blue bezel, so I went with the PM.

Agreed, I have been putting off getting the YG, but may eventually. It’s just not that high on my list

Ophtheus · 11 May 2019, 10:33 PM

i had the option to buy either one - went with the new one, harder to read but cosmetically easier on the eyes as there is less contrast on the dial. Side note - in a quiet room i can hear the rotor if i whip the watch around near my ear....i thought these were supposed to be quiet? Or is it that the 4161 movement has ball bearings like the 4130, and is thus more audible than ither rolexes?

inadeje · 11 May 2019, 10:40 PM

The WG version has three iterations that I am aware of:
1. Silver hands square 12/6 hour markers
2. Blue hands square 12/6 hour markers
3. Mercedes hand triangle 12 hour marker

I have version 1 and I love the watch.

piratfisk · 12 May 2019, 01:24 AM

I like neither. I appreciate the complications, but it doesn't aesthetically appeal to me.

cts · 12 May 2019, 05:00 AM

Big fan of this watch. I prefer the Mercedes hands. Lot of haters out there but if it was priced like their DJ/Subs I think many would change their tune. WG and SS are lit!!!

BNA/LION · 12 May 2019, 06:03 AM

The first iteration if I was going to get one...

Archibald · 12 May 2019, 06:48 AM

Follow Mrs. Reagan’s advice.

“JUST SAY NO!”

Get a Smurf to stay classy. YM2 = gaudy.

1665fan · 12 May 2019, 07:03 AM

Looks like a Ulysse Nardin or something funky... no thanks

inadeje · 12 May 2019, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archibald

Follow Mrs. Reagan’s advice.

“JUST SAY NO!”

Get a Smurf to stay classy. YM2 = gaudy.

I have the smurf too, now what?

Archibald · 12 May 2019, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

I have the smurf too, now what?

WG Daytona time!

VoiceOfReason · 16 April 2020, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archibald

Follow Mrs. Reagan’s advice.

“JUST SAY NO!”

Get a Smurf to stay classy. YM2 = gaudy.

Yeah, I get why some of you guys say that. Esp. in the YG which is what I got. I think it would be more well-liked around here if people understood the history behind the name, and the functionality of it. For sure, it's not for everyone. As an offshore sailor and active racing sailor, the 10-minute countdown is actually very useful. The descriptions I've read on how the timer works with the start of a race are generally way off.

Did you know where the name comes from ? The term Yacht-Master dates back to 1938, when the Royal Yachting Assoc. in england created an int'l standard for mariners. Think of it as a very sophisticated version of a captains license, but one that is internationally recognized (USCG cap't lic. is only respected in the USA).

TO become a YachtMaster, you need deep training in weather, boat handling, advanced chart work, navigation, voyage planning, loads of science and math on tidal math and currents which impact course-to-steer to distant waypoints etc.... of course collision regulations, marine electronics... it's fairly intense.

The countdown functionality is arguably no better than any gas-station watch that counts down -- BUT--- think of how much I'm gonna save on batteries !

Maybe I should write a piece sometime on how we use the timer- in real life.

nosignalbmwdriver · 16 April 2020, 01:07 PM

I prefer the new updated hands!
Very nice!

DomM · 16 April 2020, 02:50 PM

I prefer and have the second version. I have three other Rolex’s a Daytona, GMT and a Sub. The YM 2 is my favorite of them all. It’s beautifully weighted and is so comfortable plus it has a relaxed casual look. I love it!

DomM · 16 April 2020, 02:58 PM

I have and prefer the second version. It’s well weighted and is very comfortable. I Like the relaxed casual look. I have 3 other Rolex’s a Daytona,GMT and Sub. The YM2 is my favorite watch.

Ted Alben · 19 April 2020, 03:42 AM

I'm a fan of the new one - and looking to buy a certified pre-owned in SS. Or, a new one if I could find one.

LAREALTOR · 19 April 2020, 05:31 AM

1. It looks better.

2. It is the original version and will have been much more limited production than the second version. Historically speaking its these odd production runs and the "ostracized" current state by many enthusiasts, I am betting in 20-30 this will be one of the top Rolexes to find. Odd and unique complication, odd size for Rolex, original hands and massive presence on wrist.

View Poll Results: Which one ?
The first iteration	144	39.45%
The second iteration, Baselworld 2017	97	26.58%
None of the above, I don't like this watch	124	33.97%
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31 December 2017, 05:32 AM	#66
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3 November 2018, 01:33 PM	#68
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28 February 2019, 03:22 PM	#74
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11 May 2019, 10:40 PM	#77
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	The WG version has three iterations that I am aware of: 1. Silver hands square 12/6 hour markers 2. Blue hands square 12/6 hour markers 3. Mercedes hand triangle 12 hour marker I have version 1 and I love the watch. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

25 September 2017, 06:17 PM	#61
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	My favorite Rolex by far. I have the old one and although I think the new dial looks OK, I prefer the original.

25 September 2017, 06:29 PM	#62
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,335	I think its the only Rolex I'd want to own now.

28 September 2017, 03:32 PM	#63
SpyShops718 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Steven Demeter Location: New York Watch: Rolex YM2 Gold '08 Posts: 319	Its the only one I wear is my YM2 gold 2008 w/gold hands. With so many fakes going around with the subs, presidential, date-just and even the YM1. The YM2 is really hard to copy and you can tell if someone is wearing a fake or not from a million miles away.

30 September 2017, 11:26 AM	#64
climblaw25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: location location Watch: too much Netflix Posts: 429	I just tried on the SS YM2 today and . . . . I LOVED IT! Such a cool watch!! Sporty, and a lot of presence. Checks a lot of boxes. Kind of pricey for SS but it really packs a punch.

31 December 2017, 03:29 AM	#65
timewizard Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mississauga, On Posts: 24	whichever is less expensive should have been an option

3 November 2018, 01:34 PM	#69
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	I prefer the white gold with the plat bezel (?) But would want it more without the word YACHTMASTER II written on it.

3 November 2018, 01:34 PM	#70
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3 November 2018, 01:53 PM	#71
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,339	I prefer the blue hands for aesthetics and readability. Either way, though, it’s an awesome watch!

3 November 2018, 07:51 PM	#72
jenson Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: usa Posts: 99	I like the new version better, great combo.

28 February 2019, 03:19 PM	#73
archer1021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 1,115	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2019, 10:33 PM	#76
Ophtheus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Washington dc Posts: 25	i had the option to buy either one - went with the new one, harder to read but cosmetically easier on the eyes as there is less contrast on the dial. Side note - in a quiet room i can hear the rotor if i whip the watch around near my ear....i thought these were supposed to be quiet? Or is it that the 4161 movement has ball bearings like the 4130, and is thus more audible than ither rolexes?

12 May 2019, 01:24 AM	#78
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Finest City Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,094	I like neither. I appreciate the complications, but it doesn't aesthetically appeal to me.

12 May 2019, 05:00 AM	#79
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 887	Big fan of this watch. I prefer the Mercedes hands. Lot of haters out there but if it was priced like their DJ/Subs I think many would change their tune. WG and SS are lit!!!

12 May 2019, 06:03 AM	#80
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12 May 2019, 06:48 AM	#81
Archibald Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Gstaad Posts: 24	Follow Mrs. Reagan’s advice. “JUST SAY NO!” Get a Smurf to stay classy. YM2 = gaudy.

12 May 2019, 07:03 AM	#82
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	Looks like a Ulysse Nardin or something funky... no thanks

16 April 2020, 01:07 PM	#86
nosignalbmwdriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Ontario Watch: TT Skydwelli Posts: 822	I prefer the new updated hands! Very nice!

16 April 2020, 02:50 PM	#87
DomM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Watch: YG Daytona,GMT,SUB Posts: 34	I prefer and have the second version. I have three other Rolex’s a Daytona, GMT and a Sub. The YM 2 is my favorite of them all. It’s beautifully weighted and is so comfortable plus it has a relaxed casual look. I love it!

16 April 2020, 02:58 PM	#88
DomM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Watch: YG Daytona,GMT,SUB Posts: 34	I have and prefer the second version. It’s well weighted and is very comfortable. I Like the relaxed casual look. I have 3 other Rolex’s a Daytona,GMT and Sub. The YM2 is my favorite watch.

19 April 2020, 03:42 AM	#89
Ted Alben "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Ted Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Red Submariner Posts: 1	I'm a fan of the new one - and looking to buy a certified pre-owned in SS. Or, a new one if I could find one.

19 April 2020, 05:31 AM	#90
LAREALTOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: SeaDweller 43, YM2 Posts: 84	BLUE...two reasons 1. It looks better. 2. It is the original version and will have been much more limited production than the second version. Historically speaking its these odd production runs and the "ostracized" current state by many enthusiasts, I am betting in 20-30 this will be one of the top Rolexes to find. Odd and unique complication, odd size for Rolex, original hands and massive presence on wrist.

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