yacht master II advice please!

[DomM]

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...

[diracpoint]

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?

[DomM]

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...

[cts]

I love that phenomenal timepiece!!! Top notch!!!!

[patrickjb]

We don’t get enough pics of YMII’s around here, let’s see it!!!!

[Chaser]

Congrats Dom on the YM2. May I ask what drew you to the watch? I have a 2018 model with Merc hands

[Pilliam]

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!

[WatchLurv]

Ive never had an issue reading from my ym2 and I have the blue hands.

[HogwldFLTR]

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.

[1st amg]

I used to have this same watch and I let my timer run all the time. Never had an issue. Great looking watch

[Wk33outlaw]

Congrats on the the watch. Big fan of the YMII

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[ozwatchguy]

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

[DomM]

Originally Posted by Chaser

Congrats Dom on the YM2. May I ask what drew you to the watch? I have a 2018 model with Merc hands

Well I had seen the watch only in photos. I walked into AD and they showed it to me. Initially it seemed too big and I was used to my submariner. After I tried it on I realized I REALLY liked it, the look, the feel, the interest in the watch. I bought it there and then! Since then I have worn it as my favorite watch. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I’m grateful for this. I like being different to the pack!

I will post a photo when I figure out how!
Thanks

[CarteBlanche]

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!

[DomM]

Originally Posted by pmk416

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!

That’s a great video, and yes it confirms it’s safe to run red regatta second hand permanently.
Thanks for that!