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Cinquecento · 14 January 2018, 05:20 PM

I had the older model wore it for a year then fell out of love. I do not regret selling it at all! It is a eddy comfy watch but the YACHTMASTER on the bezel is a bit much. Also I think YG is a lot nicer in person then the SS. I would say buy a DSSD instead.

kilyung · 15 January 2018, 01:41 AM

I own the 116688. It’s a great value. When you look at other large sports watches by brands such as AP, you’re paying a lot more. So if you want a large sports watch (especially in gold), then watches like YM2 or DSSD are great choices.

Danny83 · 15 January 2018, 02:07 AM

The SS YM2 is a great choice I like the blue hands better. I traded mine towards a gold one too.

Watch This · 15 January 2018, 02:56 AM

Had it in SS. Flipped it. Miss it. Bad. Real Bad.

Dial cluttered and hard to read. Top heavy for a daily wearer. No date. Kinda in your face. Countdown function a novelty at best.

Still though a FANTASTIC piece. This thread has me thinking of getting another one. This is a bad, bad place.

(original hands by a mile)

DoctorA · 15 January 2018, 03:03 AM

Not an owner but it always caught my eye as I think it’s one of the most beautiful rolexes!
At the end of the day it’s you who really matter and your opinion is what counts. I’d say if it appeals to you then go for it! It’s a beautiful watch!

wiswrist · 15 January 2018, 04:40 AM

It's a great piece that's hard to look away from. The regatta function can also be used while grilling burgers ... 3-4 minutes on each side!

I'm thinking about putting mine on a RubberB when my SkyD arrives ...

watchwatcher · 15 January 2018, 04:46 AM

I think it's a great watch. Visually stunning, unique complication, flyback chrono, and...nothing else even remotely like it in the line up, and I like that.

If I could've gotten a decent fit with it, it would probably still be with me.

Skinny-ass wrists.

HK Islandboy · 15 January 2018, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

I currently only have one Rolex which is the YG DD40. I am thinking of adding a SS sports Rolex. I am looking closely at the Yachtmaster II. Searching the forums, it doesn't appear to be very popular as I can only find a small handful of threads on this. Can existing owners share some pictures and your ownership experience?

Also, what do you think of the 2017 version ( with new hands ) compared to the 2015 version?

BTW, sharing a very cool pic of YM2 that I found in IG.

After the underwhelming AP SIHH offering, did you decide to go for it?

DocHorton · 16 January 2018, 12:02 AM

I've been drooling over the WG model, I want one in the worst way, although I will admit the SS has my eye as well.

16610v · 16 January 2018, 12:17 AM

It looks big on hand but not as big as you think when wearing it. Big enough to draw attention but not over. Like it special design and not many people have one meaning you seldom see the same watch on the street.

My wrist is not big but still could handle it as my body is not too small size:

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The discountinued version looks much colorful and easier to read imo.

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Wing-Co · 16 January 2018, 03:31 AM

Get one. I had TT, but sold to fund DD and I was probably too slim for 44mm, but it drew much. much more attention than my WG DD - if that is your thing! If they dropped its size to 40mm I'd get a PM one.

Any4xx · 16 January 2018, 03:47 AM

Okay: To the chase....

I like how it looks, but if I understand the function correctly, the only thing it does besides telling time is giving you a ten-minute countdown timer? I just don’t get it. I guess for a yacht racer it’s perfect. But other than that, what use is that function?

Help me see it, please.

Wing-Co · 16 January 2018, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Any4xx

Okay: To the chase....

I like how it looks, but if I understand the function correctly, the only thing it does besides telling time is giving you a ten-minute countdown timer? I just don’t get it. I guess for a yacht racer it’s perfect. But other than that, what use is that function?

Help me see it, please.

Your technical assessment is spot on. I bought one on the first few words of your comment and NEVER used the function - it simply looked super and that was enough! I've also got an X6 and I'm the only person ever in it...!!!

Uhtred59 · 16 January 2018, 05:03 AM

They are kind of a small market, if the function is what you require.

2Redbulls · 16 January 2018, 05:16 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...yachtmaster+II

Read my review, it's in 2 parts. The timer function can be used in different ways.

SteelSubmarinerGuy · 16 January 2018, 11:59 AM

Excellent wrist presence, dial is kinda busy and sometimes hard to tell the time, also miss have the date function. Great watch and will be noticed by all.

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RolexNorth · 16 January 2018, 12:18 PM

Hope you don't mind getting attention because if you get one, you're gonna get it.

You can use the countdown timer same as you would rotating the bezel on a Sub to time something as simple as boiling an egg. The difference here is, the YM2 does it with style.

The way the function works for a regatta is quite simple seeing as there is technically no starting line so to speak for a yacht race. The boats remain behind 2 floating markers and are given instructions that at the end of the 10 minute mark they are free to advance past the markers. In the meantime, the boats list behind the markers moving about.

fskywalker · 16 January 2018, 12:38 PM

Older version looks better

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jbsmith · 16 January 2018, 02:43 PM

I have older version and love it! Highly recommend.

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14 January 2018, 05:20 PM	#31
Cinquecento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At home Posts: 518	I had the older model wore it for a year then fell out of love. I do not regret selling it at all! It is a eddy comfy watch but the YACHTMASTER on the bezel is a bit much. Also I think YG is a lot nicer in person then the SS. I would say buy a DSSD instead. __________________ - 116718 GMT II Black Dial - 116680 Yacht-Master II SS - 16610 Submariner Y Serial - 116520 Daytona Black Dial

15 January 2018, 04:40 AM	#36
wiswrist 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,076	It's a great piece that's hard to look away from. The regatta function can also be used while grilling burgers ... 3-4 minutes on each side! I'm thinking about putting mine on a RubberB when my SkyD arrives ... __________________ Instagram: @wiswrist

16 January 2018, 12:17 AM	#40
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	It looks big on hand but not as big as you think when wearing it. Big enough to draw attention but not over. Like it special design and not many people have one meaning you seldom see the same watch on the street. My wrist is not big but still could handle it as my body is not too small size: Generated from my LG H990 using tools.rackonly.com The discountinued version looks much colorful and easier to read imo. Generated from my LG H990 using tools.rackonly.com __________________ Instagram: litwing23

16 January 2018, 05:03 AM	#44
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	They are kind of a small market, if the function is what you require. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

16 January 2018, 12:38 PM	#48
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,584	Older version looks better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

15 January 2018, 01:41 AM	#32
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I own the 116688. It’s a great value. When you look at other large sports watches by brands such as AP, you’re paying a lot more. So if you want a large sports watch (especially in gold), then watches like YM2 or DSSD are great choices.

15 January 2018, 02:07 AM	#33
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,160	The SS YM2 is a great choice I like the blue hands better. I traded mine towards a gold one too.

15 January 2018, 02:56 AM	#34
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Had it in SS. Flipped it. Miss it. Bad. Real Bad. Dial cluttered and hard to read. Top heavy for a daily wearer. No date. Kinda in your face. Countdown function a novelty at best. Still though a FANTASTIC piece. This thread has me thinking of getting another one. This is a bad, bad place. (original hands by a mile)

15 January 2018, 03:03 AM	#35
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Not an owner but it always caught my eye as I think it’s one of the most beautiful rolexes! At the end of the day it’s you who really matter and your opinion is what counts. I’d say if it appeals to you then go for it! It’s a beautiful watch!

15 January 2018, 04:46 AM	#37
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,474	I think it's a great watch. Visually stunning, unique complication, flyback chrono, and...nothing else even remotely like it in the line up, and I like that. If I could've gotten a decent fit with it, it would probably still be with me. Skinny-ass wrists.

16 January 2018, 12:02 AM	#39
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,489	I've been drooling over the WG model, I want one in the worst way, although I will admit the SS has my eye as well.

16 January 2018, 03:31 AM	#41
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Get one. I had TT, but sold to fund DD and I was probably too slim for 44mm, but it drew much. much more attention than my WG DD - if that is your thing! If they dropped its size to 40mm I'd get a PM one.

16 January 2018, 03:47 AM	#42
Any4xx "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Tom Location: Central CA Posts: 151	Okay: To the chase.... I like how it looks, but if I understand the function correctly, the only thing it does besides telling time is giving you a ten-minute countdown timer? I just don’t get it. I guess for a yacht racer it’s perfect. But other than that, what use is that function? Help me see it, please.

16 January 2018, 05:16 AM	#45
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...yachtmaster+II Read my review, it's in 2 parts. The timer function can be used in different ways.

16 January 2018, 11:59 AM	#46
SteelSubmarinerGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 508	Excellent wrist presence, dial is kinda busy and sometimes hard to tell the time, also miss have the date function. Great watch and will be noticed by all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2018, 12:18 PM	#47
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	Hope you don't mind getting attention because if you get one, you're gonna get it. You can use the countdown timer same as you would rotating the bezel on a Sub to time something as simple as boiling an egg. The difference here is, the YM2 does it with style. The way the function works for a regatta is quite simple seeing as there is technically no starting line so to speak for a yacht race. The boats remain behind 2 floating markers and are given instructions that at the end of the 10 minute mark they are free to advance past the markers. In the meantime, the boats list behind the markers moving about.

16 January 2018, 02:43 PM	#49
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,795	I have older version and love it! Highly recommend. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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