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19 September 2019, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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yacht master II advice please!
I have a new 116680 YM 2. I really enjoy the watch! Rather than ‘parking’ the two regatta red hands at the 12 o’clock position I have taken to leaving the red second hand running always and parked the smaller minute indicator at the zero mark. I find this makes the watch more readable. Is this common practice? Is there a downside? Many thanks...
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19 September 2019, 09:10 AM | #2 |
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This is probably not common practice, but some people do it. My understanding is it does not harm the watch in any way. If anything, power-reserve may reduce a bit (more energy consumption) and regular wear and tear due to chrono running.
Enjoy!! It is an amazing watch ... which version do you have blue hands or mercedes hands? |
19 September 2019, 11:05 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for your comments. I have the Mercedes hands. I prefer it to the submariners I have which surprised me! I’m pleased they are not as popular as some others! I find the time easier to read with the red hand moving...
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19 September 2019, 11:07 AM | #4 |
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I love that phenomenal timepiece!!! Top notch!!!!
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19 September 2019, 11:07 AM | #5 |
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We don’t get enough pics of YMII’s around here, let’s see it!!!!
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20 September 2019, 04:29 PM | #6 |
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Congrats Dom on the YM2. May I ask what drew you to the watch? I have a 2018 model with Merc hands
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20 September 2019, 06:24 PM | #7 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASJZWCrpGgE
Thought this video might help you. It's Tim Mosso dropping his usual knowledge, and at 6:20 in, he states it is okay to leave it running without fear of damage or wear-and-tear. Great watch, btw. Congrats! |
20 September 2019, 06:27 PM | #8 |
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Ive never had an issue reading from my ym2 and I have the blue hands.
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20 September 2019, 06:29 PM | #9 |
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It's and uncommon piece and likely the most expensive listed SS piece. This and its unusual nieche is likely the cause. Congratulations!! If my wrist was a bit bigger I would likely strive to achieve one. If the watch works for you the way you are running it than I'd just go with it.
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20 September 2019, 08:12 PM | #10 |
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I used to have this same watch and I let my timer run all the time. Never had an issue. Great looking watch
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20 September 2019, 09:31 PM | #11 |
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Congrats on the the watch. Big fan of the YMII
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20 September 2019, 10:22 PM | #12 |
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Congrats I used to have one. Couldn’t believe how well it fit my wrist. The white dial and blue bezel really popped, sold it after 3 months though because I just couldn’t read the time at a quick glance. Still love the look of it though
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21 September 2019, 03:29 AM | #13 | |
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I will post a photo when I figure out how! Thanks |
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21 September 2019, 03:50 AM | #14 |
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This is amazing! I've had this watch since 2016 and never knew you could keep it running like that. Thanks for the YouTube link!
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21 September 2019, 10:51 AM | #15 | |
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