/// The Rolesium ROLEX YACHT-MASTER Club \\\

[LuminousMaximus]

Post your pics of any SS/Platinum, aka ROLESIUM YACHT-MASTER pics here



This is also a place to discuss and amass any historical or information topics about the YM





Our resident Picture Taker Extraordinaire, Jocke put together a beautiful website here

[CF999]

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[VicLeChic]

The Yacht-Master is a sleek, refined and sophisticated sports watch.

It was the very first Rolex model to introduce the maxi dial, then shamelessly "copied" by the Submariner 16610LV Kermit (stolen, rather). Also the first one to have solid end links.

Portrayed by Rolex as a tool watch for regattas, perhaps it should have been called Yacht-Racer. Naming it after a licence to drive yachts make it a tad formal and pompous, if not giving it a somewhat richie rich image. Its handy bidirectional bezel was designed to track elapsed time between buoys. This is a slick butter smooth bezel action compared to the notchy Submariner rotation and rightfully so as it serves a totally different purpose. However, it never quite made it as the tool of choice among sailors favoring dedicated and affordable electronic alternatives. Basically, a similar story to the Daytona, Submariner and other so-called professional models not actually used by professionals. They've become aspiration statements for most wearers, myself included.



The mirror polished case with curvy and tapered lugs make it a dressy alternative to the more rugged and purposeful looking Submariner and its characteristic flat case profile and square lugs (six digits). Here are a couple of pictures to illustrate the beauty of the curvy and sexy case from an angle generally considered rather boring in most watches (source TRF, member SLRdude).






In the Rolesium version (steel and platinum), the solid platinum bezel (insert and ring) with distinctive polished raised numerals sets it apart from other Rolex models. The latest platinum dial iteration (116622-002) used to cost as much as a steel Daytona (latest MSRP €11.450 in 2016 where I live, before being discontinued). Also, it's technically less capable than the Submariner (100m WR vs. 300m, although both with Triplock crown). As a result, being the logical beings that we are and trying to rationalize our choices, the YM is often perceived as offering less value, if that's of any relevance in the luxury watch world where emotions truly dictate decisions.

For what it's worth, the 16622 was seen on the wrist of a few Hollywood celebrities in the mid-2000s (Charlie Sheen, Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt and Russel Crowe).





Never mind the dial colour you chose, the Yacht-Master is a total winner in my book, possibly a future classic even if it's almost 40 years younger than the Sub (the first YM 16628 was introduced in 1992).

[LuminousMaximus]

Nice shots guys.

[joli160]

The earlier ones are the nicest imho with this amazing dial and on a jubilee it's a sparkling festival

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by VicLeChic

The Yacht-Master is a sleek, refined and sophisticated sports watch.

It was the very first Rolex model to introduce the maxi dial, then shamelessly "copied" by the Submariner 16610LV Kermit (stolen, rather). Also the first one to have solid end links.

Portrayed by Rolex as a tool watch for regattas, perhaps it should have been called Yacht-Racer. Naming it after a licence to drive yachts make it a tad formal and pompous, if not giving it a somewhat richie rich image. Its handy bidirectional bezel was designed to track elapsed time between buoys. This is a slick butter smooth bezel action compared to the notchy Submariner rotation and rightfully so as it serves a totally different purpose. However, it never quite made it as the tool of choice among sailors favoring dedicated and affordable electronic alternatives. Basically, a similar story to the Daytona, Submariner and other so-called professional models not actually used by professionals. They've become aspiration statements for most wearers, myself included.



The mirror polished case with curvy and tapered lugs make it a dressy alternative to the more rugged and purposeful looking Submariner and its characteristic flat case profile and square lugs (six digits). Here are a couple of pictures to illustrate the beauty of the curvy and sexy case from an angle generally considered rather boring in most watches (source TRF, member SLRdude).






In the Rolesium version (steel and platinum), the solid platinum bezel (insert and ring) with distinctive polished raised numerals sets it apart from other Rolex models. The latest platinum dial iteration (116622-002) used to cost as much as a steel Daytona (latest MSRP €11.450 in 2016 where I live, before being discontinued). Also, it's technically less capable than the Submariner (100m WR vs. 300m, although both with Triplock crown). As a result, being the logical beings that we are and trying to rationalize our choices, the YM is often perceived as offering less value, if that's of any relevance in the luxury watch world where emotions truly dictate decisions.

For what it's worth, the 16622 was seen on the wrist of a few Hollywood celebrities in the mid-2000s (Charlie Sheen, Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt and Russel Crowe).





Never mind the dial colour you chose, the Yacht-Master is a total winner in my book, possibly a future classic even if it's almost 40 years younger than the Sub (the first YM 16628 was introduced in 1992).

Great post! I have something from Jocke coming up here soon

[LuminousMaximus]

Beautiful Pics here of the >>YACHT-MASTER<< compliments of Our resident Photo Extraordinaire Jocke

[solalla]

Originally Posted by joli160

The earlier ones are the nicest imho with this amazing dial and on a jubilee it's a sparkling festival

Great look with jubilee. I like it.

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[shalako]

Heres my V serial with the Rolex-Rolex rehaut although I think I prefer the early more sparkly dial versions. Stunning watches, very underrated and still something of a bargain compared to prices of the more regular Rolex sports models.

[r8t3d_M]

I don't have one yet but it's such a gorgeous reference..

[LuminousMaximus]

we have a little Sun Left here in California at 3pm. I have really been liking the comfort of that darn YM 1st Gen. It is remarkably comfortable even though there isn't any adjustment on the fly.



I was thinking that maybe something like a handcuff lock key on a key-ring would allow a user to change size, albeit not a s easily, but ready available as a Easy-link.

[LuminousMaximus]

Our New Brazilian exotic Tourmaline Granite Island. Knotty alder cabinets with a black peppercorn glaze

Sounds like dinner right... lol








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[mineral]

Love this watch


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[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by mineral

Love this watch


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Beautiful example! do you also have the Oyster bracelet?

I just noticed your signature

Watching date changes every midnight

You know I have never seen that. You would think I knew it all, but I will have to do that without unknowingly, falling asleep...

[LuminousMaximus]

Haven't had a chance to really wear my 116622. It sits in my vault waiting for my remodel to be completed, but I had to get a few wrist shots...



The Platinum Bezel is pretty amazing, and builds on the case for full platinum Rolex...

[LuminousMaximus]

Ok now for some 16622 hammered platinum dial at the Baseball tryouts







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[riverrat]

Im not sure why I don't have one yet. Ive always loved this watch and was seriously thinking about getting this as my first Rolex. Im going to have to revisit getting one.

[CF999]

On the wrist today!


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[R!$]

Charley wore it on 2 and a half men

Its a very low key watch

I always thought its bezel rolled smoother than the Sub

The bezel is difficult to keep clean

[GMT Aviator]

Here’s mine. It’s a beauty and glad to have it in the collection. It’s the ‘rarer’ version if such a thing exists. One of the pre-updated models with the engraved rehaut....

[LuminousMaximus]

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[mailman]

It's my favorite watch that I've never owned

[crazymcmichael]

It is such a crazy weird watch.. I wanted to buy the blue dialed one once with the red but than i didn't…………. I do not know what to think about this model , i like it a LOT but on the other side i do not like it... It is such a big ? to my eye.. One side would get crazy to get one as the other side says no big no back off.. Strange.

[Kiddodoc]

Just traded my 16622 platinum for a 116622 Blue dial. While i really enjoyed wearing it goes with everything, I found myself not reaching for it once I added a silver dialed DJII. Will be receiving the new YM today.

[rolexinfl]

Love my 16622!