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5 December 2007, 04:54 PM
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Okay fellas....the inevitable Pt./YM review!!!
Well, here ya go, guys....my personal feelings on the SS/Pt. YM 16622 model.
 What can I say? Let's start with that gorgeous.... DIAL - Made of solid 950 grade Platinum, the dial is simply mesmerising. It has a beautiful shimmer which tells you that you're looking at the noblest of metals on the Periodic Table.  The dial is fitted with the maxi markers and hands. Makes for easy readability and the lume is absolutely terrific. Surprisingly, the white hands do not clash against the Pt. dial - hence, camouflage and readability is not a problem. Lume on the watch is excellent!!  Which now brings us to the remainder of the nobility left on this watch.... The BEZEL - All Platinum again - the serrated bezel as well as the insert. Unlike the Sub bezel which is only uni-directional, the YM bezel moves both ways. It has the same markings as any Sub, but would mainly be used for timing a yacht race.  The bezel moves quite easily and centres perfectly. The little triangle on top is solid platinum. Hands and markers - Made up of 18 K white gold, the hands are markers are maxi. The centre second sweep is RED and very attractive with a smooth sweep around the dial. The word YACHT-MASTER is also printed in red and looks terrific against the Platinum background.  The Bracelet - Fitted with the dependable and solid OYSTERLOCK bracelet, this is one helluva comfy watch to wear. Perfectly balanced and weighing in at 146 grams (with all original links), the watch has 8 links on the '12' side and 4½ links on the '6' side. Clasp centralization is perfect and watch sits beautifully on the wrist. Unlike the other models, the coronet crown is located on the flipover secure clasp.  Note 8 + 4½ links all up!! Also note all SOLID centre links!! And superbly centralized clasp!!!   The Movement - None other than the very dependable, reliable, accurate and time proven 3135 calibre - same as the one in the Sub-dates, SD and the DJs. Accurate as hell and keeping perfect time from day one!!!  The Crown - TRIPLOCK with all the features of a regular diver's watch. The ONLY reason it gets just a 100 m rating is because the YM cannot be classified as an official diver's watch. Other than that, the TRIPLOCK crown is as good as that of the Sub or the SD. I hope you've enjoyed reading this review in as much as I've enjoyed typing it out. The Pt. YM is one helluva beautiful looking watch - both, dressy and sporty!! I would recommend it - in a heartbeat!! Thanks for reading!! Cheers - JJ 
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5 December 2007, 05:26 PM
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PLATINUM review!
I feel your love and fascination for the YM SS/PL!
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5 December 2007, 05:27 PM
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Excellent review and great pictures too, thanks JJ !!
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5 December 2007, 05:28 PM
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5 December 2007, 05:52 PM
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5 December 2007, 06:05 PM
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Great review and pics JJ..
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5 December 2007, 08:46 PM
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Very nice JJ!!
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5 December 2007, 08:58 PM
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As always JJ a great review, and stunning photos too!!
Bit concerned though the protective stickers are still on, could that mean only one thing!!!!!..............  Cheers Paul
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5 December 2007, 09:05 PM
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Great review JJ thanks for sharing
I know you are loving it 
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5 December 2007, 09:16 PM
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JJ,
Great review of a great watch. You recommend this watch in a heartbeat, do you also recommend flipping it?
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5 December 2007, 09:21 PM
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Great pictures & great watch JJ, EXCELLENT review also, THANKS.
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5 December 2007, 11:53 PM
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great review JJ thanks for sharing with us
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6 December 2007, 12:13 AM
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JJ, thanks for taking the time to share this beutiful watch with us.
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6 December 2007, 12:14 AM
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6 December 2007, 01:08 AM
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Nice review JJ. Tried it on last month at local AD and looked much better on my wrist than in display case. This WILL BE my next Rolex!
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6 December 2007, 01:45 AM
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Great review!
JJ - your reviews are always well-written and helpful for those of us currently in the market...I hadn't really considered this one, but now I have an errand to run this weekend - if my AD has one in stock that is.
Oh - and really nice pics. You give any tips to SLRDude?
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6 December 2007, 02:00 AM
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Brilliant pics and review JJ!
So does the heavier bezel make it a bit top heavy and does it sort of flop one side to the other?
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6 December 2007, 02:15 AM
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Nice watch and congrats JJ!
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6 December 2007, 02:36 AM
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 It gave me immense pleasure in peeling them off.....very slowly and just one at a time!!! Sounds pornographic, doesn't it?  
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6 December 2007, 02:37 AM
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6 December 2007, 02:57 AM
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6 December 2007, 02:58 AM
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6 December 2007, 03:31 AM
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Great watch and great review JJ!
Enjoy the hell out of it my friend.dP
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6 December 2007, 03:56 AM
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6 December 2007, 04:56 AM
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JJ-
How's it compare with Blusey? And if you could only keep ONE, which would it be? -Bob |
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6 December 2007, 06:27 AM
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Hhmmm this could be the watch for me!...stunning!
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6 December 2007, 07:32 AM
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Would need to keep BOTH!!
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6 December 2007, 07:34 AM
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Scratch on the bezel?
Hey JJ - Did you notice the scratch on the bezel around 3 o'clock????
 Hope I didn't cause the heart to skip a beat! Beautiful watch man. I love the simple elegance factor of the platinum with a light dial. Not too BLINGY, just right!
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6 December 2007, 08:04 AM
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Nice review JJ...priceless for how long...we'll see
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