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SpyShops NY · 5 January 2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AmaBans

Hi and thanks for doing this write-up with pics and all. I'm actually in the process of deciding whether to get the old or pay a bit more for the newer model. This was really helpful!

I never buy Rolex new since it does not matter and you save big bucks. Even if I was a millionaire I would buy used. I paid 28,500 for gold yacht2 and new is 47k

omitohud · 6 January 2017, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

Thanks guys.

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I have a question. From side to side pictures, it seems the 16622 is darker. Is it the picture, or patina from age? Txs.

Btw awesome write up.

I blame it on the autoconnect.

saskmh · 7 January 2017, 02:54 AM

The dial on the early 16622 has a slightly rougher sandblasted finish than the 116622 which is a bit smoother. Both sparkle in the sun and are the same color otherwise. Yachtmasters are insanely difficult to photograph. The same watch can have a hundred different looks depending on the lighting or angle of the watch. In bright sunlight mine sparkles like a sea of diamonds, under an overcast sky it looks grey, in the yellow light of an incandescent light it looks almost creamy.

SLRdude · 7 January 2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by saskmh

The dial on the early 16622 has a slightly rougher sandblasted finish than the 116622 which is a bit smoother. Both sparkle in the sun and are the same color otherwise. Yachtmasters are insanely difficult to photograph. The same watch can have a hundred different looks depending on the lighting or angle of the watch. In bright sunlight mine sparkles like a sea of diamonds, under an overcast sky it looks grey, in the yellow light of an incandescent light it looks almost creamy.

Correct.

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Draeger · 2 February 2017, 12:24 AM

Do you know the bracelet number for the new 116622 and will it fit on the 16622. My 16622 needs a new band and that would be a great upgrade if it works.

saskmh · 2 February 2017, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Draeger

Do you know the bracelet number for the new 116622 and will it fit on the 16622. My 16622 needs a new band and that would be a great upgrade if it works.

I believe a few members here have upgraded their bracelets to the newer version.

shalako · 6 February 2017, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by saskmh

The dial on the early 16622 has a slightly rougher sandblasted finish than the 116622 which is a bit smoother. Both sparkle in the sun and are the same color otherwise. Yachtmasters are insanely difficult to photograph. The same watch can have a hundred different looks depending on the lighting or angle of the watch. In bright sunlight mine sparkles like a sea of diamonds, under an overcast sky it looks grey, in the yellow light of an incandescent light it looks almost creamy.

Actually the dial on the last 16622's such as the V serial I have has the smoother less sandblasted look the same as the 116622.

fskywalker · 14 April 2018, 08:38 AM

Nice comparisson. Are the blue dials (16622 and 116622) the same tone?

Louis (Toronto) · 14 April 2018, 08:46 AM

Hi Francisco - the 16622 did not come in a Blue dial - just in the platinum dial in the PL/SS version.

Drogba83 · 14 April 2018, 09:02 AM

Great write up. I love Yacht Masters! The danger of these excellent write ups is that now I need to add yet another watch to me list. But this is helpful and makes the older model just as tempting as the new. Thanks again!

fskywalker · 14 April 2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Louis (Toronto)

Hi Francisco - the 16622 did not come in a Blue dial - just in the platinum dial in the PL/SS version.

Hmm, have seen 16622 with blue dial, perhaps owner install one from a 116622 as understand they share same movement ?

droptopman · 14 April 2018, 09:11 AM

Great review and pics Chip! I agree and prefer the 5 digit dial, but if I was in the market would be hard pressed to pass on the new bracelet. Congrats on the new watch.

There are so many things I love about the YM but the bezel drove me nuts.

MesaSean · 14 April 2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Hmm, have seen 16622 with blue dial, perhaps owner install one from a 116622 as understand they share same movement ?

Some guy on eBay sells 16622's with blue dials and the newer clasp. Aftermarket of course.

fskywalker · 14 April 2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MesaSean

Some guy on eBay sells 16622's with blue dials and the newer clasp. Aftermarket of course.

Aftermarket dial, clasp or both? The ones I have seen were on the forums if not mistaken so probably just a 16622 with a 116622 blue dial

MesaSean · 14 April 2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Aftermarket dial, clasp or both? The ones I have seen were on the forums if not mistaken so probably just a 16622 with a 116622 blue dial

Both. I messaged the guy because I was interested in trying to get a class for myself 16622

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fskywalker · 14 April 2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MesaSean

Both. I messaged the guy because I was interested in trying to get a class for myself 16622

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This is what I meant (example from chrono24), 16622 with the blue dial (They labeled it as a 116622 but if that model then the bracelet is from the older series and the warranty certificate is incorrect)

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/yacht...-id7256226.htm

SLRdude · 15 April 2018, 01:17 AM

Why did you guys bring this thread back lol
I sold my 116622 in 2016 to help pay for the 116655, but after seeing this thread I now miss it terribly. :)

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pete338 · 16 August 2018, 01:27 AM

Is it possible to verify the authenticity of the bezel on the ym16622?
Should be possible right since it cost so much

hai.tranhr · 16 August 2018, 02:41 AM

The photo's link is dead now. Cannot see any photo

Juggernaut · 28 October 2018, 06:22 AM

Great write-up, SLRDude. This was the ONLY link that came up on a Google search of "16622 vs 116622". IMHO, the 116622 is the clear choice as they fixed some of the "inadequacies" of the 116622. The overly long end link of the 16622 always bugged me visually...nicely"corrected" with the 116622.

GADGET-MAN · 28 October 2018, 06:49 AM

Thanks for sharing, that cost me since it showed me I wanted a 116622 !!

M

SLRdude · 29 October 2018, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut

Great write-up, SLRDude. This was the ONLY link that came up on a Google search of "16622 vs 116622". IMHO, the 116622 is the clear choice as they fixed some of the "inadequacies" of the 116622. The overly long end link of the 16622 always bugged me visually...nicely"corrected" with the 116622.

That’s crazy lol.
I figured there are dozens of comparisons, if not more.

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SLRdude · 29 October 2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GADGET-MAN

Thanks for sharing, that cost me since it showed me I wanted a 116622 !!

M

Glad to help you spend more money lol.

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downtonabbeygirl · 26 December 2018, 03:31 PM

I'm currently looking for this preowned watch and your side by side comparison is great! Thank you!

Nunez. Jacob · 18 March 2019, 11:42 AM

did some 16622 come with the 116622 dial ?

Fish220sr@aol.com · 19 September 2019, 06:17 AM

Excellent comparison of both references.Thanks for the effort.

braddock · 19 September 2019, 08:19 AM

Nice pics!

Roma315 · 26 April 2020, 06:42 AM

Very informative

Robf52 · 26 April 2020, 06:47 AM

good post. Thanks.

jerryguo · 26 April 2020, 08:50 AM

what a great review! i have to agree with the OP that i remember the old dial as well

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7 January 2017, 02:54 AM	#93
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	The dial on the early 16622 has a slightly rougher sandblasted finish than the 116622 which is a bit smoother. Both sparkle in the sun and are the same color otherwise. Yachtmasters are insanely difficult to photograph. The same watch can have a hundred different looks depending on the lighting or angle of the watch. In bright sunlight mine sparkles like a sea of diamonds, under an overcast sky it looks grey, in the yellow light of an incandescent light it looks almost creamy. __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

2 February 2017, 12:24 AM	#95
Draeger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tn Posts: 1	116622 band on the 16622 Do you know the bracelet number for the new 116622 and will it fit on the 16622. My 16622 needs a new band and that would be a great upgrade if it works.

14 April 2018, 08:38 AM	#98
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,603	Nice comparisson. Are the blue dials (16622 and 116622) the same tone? __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

14 April 2018, 09:11 AM	#102
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great review and pics Chip! I agree and prefer the 5 digit dial, but if I was in the market would be hard pressed to pass on the new bracelet. Congrats on the new watch. There are so many things I love about the YM but the bezel drove me nuts. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

15 April 2018, 01:17 AM	#107
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Why did you guys bring this thread back lol I sold my 116622 in 2016 to help pay for the 116655, but after seeing this thread I now miss it terribly. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

14 April 2018, 08:46 AM	#99
Louis (Toronto) "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Watch: Yachtmaster & SubC Posts: 641	Hi Francisco - the 16622 did not come in a Blue dial - just in the platinum dial in the PL/SS version.

14 April 2018, 09:02 AM	#100
Drogba83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 15	Great write up. I love Yacht Masters! The danger of these excellent write ups is that now I need to add yet another watch to me list. But this is helpful and makes the older model just as tempting as the new. Thanks again!

16 August 2018, 01:27 AM	#108
pete338 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: SG Posts: 1	Is it possible to verify the authenticity of the bezel on the ym16622? Should be possible right since it cost so much

16 August 2018, 02:41 AM	#109
hai.tranhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ho Chi Minh Posts: 230	The photo's link is dead now. Cannot see any photo

28 October 2018, 06:22 AM	#110
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	Great write-up, SLRDude. This was the ONLY link that came up on a Google search of "16622 vs 116622". IMHO, the 116622 is the clear choice as they fixed some of the "inadequacies" of the 116622. The overly long end link of the 16622 always bugged me visually...nicely"corrected" with the 116622.

28 October 2018, 06:49 AM	#111
GADGET-MAN 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southeast US Posts: 240	Thanks for sharing, that cost me since it showed me I wanted a 116622 !! M

26 December 2018, 03:31 PM	#114
downtonabbeygirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: California Posts: 4	I'm currently looking for this preowned watch and your side by side comparison is great! Thank you!

18 March 2019, 11:42 AM	#115
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	did some 16622 come with the 116622 dial ?

19 September 2019, 06:17 AM	#116
Fish220sr@aol.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Huntington,NY Posts: 87	Excellent comparison of both references.Thanks for the effort.

19 September 2019, 08:19 AM	#117
braddock "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: texas Posts: 10	Nice pics!

26 April 2020, 06:42 AM	#118
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Very informative __________________

26 April 2020, 06:47 AM	#119
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,677	good post. Thanks. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

26 April 2020, 08:50 AM	#120
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	what a great review! i have to agree with the OP that i remember the old dial as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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