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dunajska · 11 March 2018, 05:39 AM

I am very interested in buying a TT Yachtmaster. However, I would like to know other's opinion and/or clarification/experience with what appears to be a common tarnish/grime buildup on the unpolished portion of the bezel (within the nooks and crannies). Nearly every image of the watch that I see in "new" or factory/unworn condition spotlights this issue. It is basically a deal-breaker for me if this is the norm for this model, Thanks.

rgwarden · 11 March 2018, 05:46 AM

Can’t even see it. Wash with soap and water and a tooth brush once a week?

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doboy007 · 11 March 2018, 05:54 AM

Looks like oil stains from handling. Soap should take care of that.

JR16 · 11 March 2018, 05:58 AM

Haven’t noticed on mine after 5+ years

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Flywheel · 11 March 2018, 06:00 AM

It doesn’t tarnish.

roaddog359 · 11 March 2018, 07:06 AM

Greasy fingers! Soap should solve your isssue.

Jocke · 11 March 2018, 07:16 AM

Acetone on a cotton wool tip swabs will do it.

GMT Aviator · 11 March 2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jocke

acetone on a cotton wool tip swabs will do it.

+1

DLRIDES · 11 March 2018, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunajska

It is basically a deal-breaker for me if this is the norm for this model, Thanks.

I don’t blame you, there is no way I would wear that horrid looking POS !

Shamorai · 11 March 2018, 10:22 AM

I love the patina! If I had a ym I’d probably be rubbing the bezel all the time to bring out that look!

funNactive · 19 June 2019, 02:17 AM

I'm new here so the sight won't let me post any pictures until I have 10 posts.

Can a platinum YM bezel that is scratched & dinged up on both the polished & blasted areas be refinished? What would the approximate cost be?

Could/would Rolex replace it? Cost?

Georgevlado · 19 June 2019, 03:01 AM

Yactmaster bezel is its Achilles heel it should have been ceramic

EDL7 · 19 June 2019, 05:24 AM

Dont wear it..
It will look brand new forever..

VicLeChic · 19 June 2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgevlado

Yactmaster bezel is its Achilles heel it should have been ceramic

I much prefer the platinum bezel to this new black ceramic one.

FreshPrince14 · 19 June 2019, 08:13 AM

A good scrub is all it needs

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Georgevlado · 27 June 2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by VicLeChic

I much prefer the platinum bezel to this new black ceramic one.

As do I but Not going for white gold it should have been steel

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rambo99 · 27 June 2019, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgevlado

As do I but Not going for white gold it should have been steel

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oysterflex bracelet is reserved for pm pieces, i dont think rolex will change this strategy any time soon.

SearChart · 27 June 2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Flywheel

It doesn’t tarnish.

It's 18k gold, it tarnishes.

bobabreath · 27 June 2019, 08:24 PM

I think it's normal on the nonceramic bezels. It's not worth the effort trying to keep it looking new.

11 March 2018, 05:39 AM	#1
dunajska "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Watch: 116610LV Posts: 97	Yachtmaster Bezel Tarnish? I am very interested in buying a TT Yachtmaster. However, I would like to know other's opinion and/or clarification/experience with what appears to be a common tarnish/grime buildup on the unpolished portion of the bezel (within the nooks and crannies). Nearly every image of the watch that I see in "new" or factory/unworn condition spotlights this issue. It is basically a deal-breaker for me if this is the norm for this model, Thanks.

11 March 2018, 07:16 AM	#7
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	Acetone on a cotton wool tip swabs will do it. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

11 March 2018, 05:46 AM	#2
rgwarden "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Watch: 124270 Posts: 534	Can’t even see it. Wash with soap and water and a tooth brush once a week? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 March 2018, 05:54 AM	#3
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Looks like oil stains from handling. Soap should take care of that.

11 March 2018, 05:58 AM	#4
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,188	Haven’t noticed on mine after 5+ years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11 March 2018, 06:00 AM	#5
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	It doesn’t tarnish.

11 March 2018, 07:06 AM	#6
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	Greasy fingers! Soap should solve your isssue.

11 March 2018, 10:22 AM	#10
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	I love the patina! If I had a ym I’d probably be rubbing the bezel all the time to bring out that look!

19 June 2019, 02:17 AM	#11
funNactive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 26	I'm new here so the sight won't let me post any pictures until I have 10 posts. Can a platinum YM bezel that is scratched & dinged up on both the polished & blasted areas be refinished? What would the approximate cost be? Could/would Rolex replace it? Cost?

19 June 2019, 03:01 AM	#12
Georgevlado "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 141	Yactmaster bezel is its Achilles heel it should have been ceramic

19 June 2019, 05:24 AM	#13
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	Dont wear it.. It will look brand new forever..

19 June 2019, 08:13 AM	#15
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 791	A good scrub is all it needs Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

27 June 2019, 08:24 PM	#19
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	I think it's normal on the nonceramic bezels. It's not worth the effort trying to keep it looking new.

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