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Old 24 March 2011, 06:35 AM   #1
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Basel '11: New Yachtmaster II - specs

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OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER II

CASE

Type OYSTER (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 44 mm
Material: EVEROSE ROLESOR (combination of 904L stainless steel superalloy and 18 ct EVEROSE gold), polished finish
Case back: Screw-down with Rolex fluting
Bezel: Bidirectional 90° rotatable RING COMMAND bezel in 18 ct EVEROSE gold. Blue CERACHROM insert with engraved numerals filled with pink gold via magnetron cathode sputtering
Winding crown: 18 ct EVEROSE gold, screw-down, TRIPLOCK triple waterproofness system
Shoulders to protect the crown
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
Waterproofness 100 metres (330 feet)

MOVEMENT
. Calibre 4160, Manufacture Rolex
. Chronograph movement with column wheel and vertical clutch
. Precision Officially certified Swiss chronometer
Functions:
. Programmable regatta countdown with mechanical memory, retrograde minute hand and on-the-fly synchronization of the countdown seconds and minute hand to the nearest minute
. Small seconds hand at 6 o’clock
. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
. Oscillator Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
. Non-magnetic blue PARACHROM hairspring
. Breguet overcoil
. Large balance wheel with variable inertia
. High-precision regulating via four gold MICROSTELLA nuts
. Traversing balance bridge
. Jewelling 42 rubies
Winding:
. Bidirectional self-winding via PERPETUAL rotor on ball bearings
. Power reserve Approximately 72 hours

DIAL
. White lacquered, snailed pink gold small seconds counter CHROMALIGHT display with long-lasting luminescence
. Hour markers 12 appliques in pink gold
. Hands Pink gold, blued

BRACELET
. Type OYSTER, three-piece solid links
. Material EVEROSE ROLESOR (combination of 904L stainless steel superalloy and 18 ct EVEROSE gold), polished centre links, satin-finished outer links
with polished edges
. Clasp OYSTERLOCK folding clasp with safety catch
EASYLINK 5 mm comfort extension link
REFERENCE (CASE – BRACELET): 116681 – 78211
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:54 AM   #2
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I know certain circles ridicule this watch, maybe because its functions are not deemed to be that useful for everyday life, busy dial etc....?

Maybe because of its uniqueness I'm attracted to it.

I think it will be more popular among the general population than one might think? Especially price point compared to the all gold versions.

Time will tell.....
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:54 AM   #3
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i could get used to this.... at first glance it does look extremely busy but never say never...
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:56 AM   #4
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Not a fan of busy dials. I like the colors, though. I wonder how this sits on a writs. Looks pretty hefty.
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Old 24 March 2011, 07:04 AM   #5
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The all steel version will be available next year !
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Old 24 March 2011, 07:09 AM   #6
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Much improved. I like the new design and also the fact that Rolex is now dabbling in SS and RG for a sport model!
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Old 24 March 2011, 07:28 AM   #7
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Not bad, at least it will be a little more affordable. Maybe around $15,000. ?
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Old 24 March 2011, 07:28 AM   #8
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Boooo sorry tt ruined this watch for me.
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Old 24 March 2011, 07:39 AM   #9
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Old 24 March 2011, 08:00 AM   #10
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It looks better to me in TT.
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Old 24 March 2011, 08:12 AM   #11
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Not bad, at least it will be a little more affordable. Maybe around $15,000. ?
I thought the exact same thing Art...something like $15K.

Not crazy about the Rose gold...but it is unique.
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Old 24 March 2011, 08:14 AM   #12
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Old 24 March 2011, 08:30 AM   #13
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I thought the exact same thing Art...something like $15K.

Not crazy about the Rose gold...but it is unique.
I too don't care for rose gold.
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Old 24 March 2011, 08:36 AM   #14
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Love it, how much?
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Old 24 March 2011, 08:38 AM   #15
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A good looking watch Larry ....... and the price point should put more prospective buyers within reach. Great summary and pics!
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Old 24 March 2011, 08:52 AM   #16
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The 4130 is the most accurate movement Rolex has ever made, while I don't have the $$ for the all gold versions, I will for the SS versions coming in the near future. The TT versions almost make it certain the SS version is next. Can't wait.
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Old 24 March 2011, 10:11 AM   #17
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I know I am in the minority but this is my favorite offering from Rolex this year. Well maybe aside from the EXP2.
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Old 24 March 2011, 10:16 AM   #18
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I know certain circles ridicule this watch, maybe because its functions are not deemed to be that useful for everyday life, busy dial etc....?

Maybe because of its uniqueness I'm attracted to it.

I think it will be more popular among the general population than one might think? Especially price point compared to the all gold versions.

Time will tell.....
I agree Rob

I certainly have warmed to this model....my wife thinks it's the best of the new releases....I will definitely be having a look. There are other models in the way first though..Black exp II for one

The SS version will be a huge hit IMO.
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Old 24 March 2011, 10:17 AM   #19
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i like it...my son likes it cuz he likes everything blue...one day in the future to collect 8).
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Old 24 March 2011, 10:18 AM   #20
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I agree Rob

I certainly have warmed to this model....my wife thinks it's the best of the new releases....I will definitely be having a look. There are other models in the way first though..Black exp II for one

The SS version will be a huge hit IMO.
I'm thinkin' the YMII would be a hit in your collection mate..!
Heck, I might even camp out at my AD to get one for myself!!
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Old 24 March 2011, 10:32 AM   #21
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It's interesting that Rolex will now offer this in TT and likely will sell it in much higher numbers than before. From what I understand the numbers sold on the all gold versions are very small and based on several threads here, most people have either never seen one in person, or only seen it at an AD.

Has Rolex ever produced a movement this complex in large numbers before? I'm making the assumption the movement is a step up in complexity from the Daytona.
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Old 24 March 2011, 10:43 AM   #22
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I'd wear it...
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Old 24 March 2011, 10:57 AM   #23
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I prefer it in Solid YG.. But again the dial is way to busy for me.
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Old 24 March 2011, 11:44 AM   #24
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I certainly will be wrist testing this.
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Never saw this one coming....not by a long shot.

It was a most pleasing surprise to see the photo of this earlier today.I think they done real good with this one.
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I am a Fan of this New TT YM2 w/Rose Gold. I think it Looks Very Nice and Proabably even better in Person.I agree with Art on the 15k give or take price range.Having said that,if money was not an issue I Prefer the 18k YG version best.
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Old 24 March 2011, 02:35 PM   #27
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Probably a good move by Rolex, but I think it will take away some of the YMII's mystique. I bought the YG YMII, but returned it. It was a beautiful piece, but didn't work for me. Sticking with Super Presidents and Pateks!
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:11 PM   #28
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I'll be interested in seeing the pricing on this one.

I think it's a bit too busy.
I would have liked to see a YMII is SS but I know that would be too close to the WG in appearance.
The TT bracelet is nice with rose.
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:41 PM   #29
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After I sort-out the yacht, I can then decide whether to get the watch.
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I like this watch, heck I could be bias!
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