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AR · 24 June 2007, 11:33 PM

I m loving every minute of my new YM SS/Plat

. I thought I would share with all...
I've also noticed that the end-links of the YM is much longer, protruding out more from the case, giving the impression that the face/dial is smaller compared to other sport rolexes.
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wifey's DJ:
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Due for servicing:
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Prince · 24 June 2007, 11:36 PM

Thanks for sharing, AR. Beautiful Rollies all!!!

I especially like your DJ, though. Superb!!!

AR · 24 June 2007, 11:56 PM

Thanks, this forum is the only place I can actually share my joy

. Others may think I'm showing-off.
The DJ is a 1985 serial 84____. That is actually a 16000. However, the ori plastic crystal was badly damaged

, and a watchmaker offered to replace it with the flat sapphire crystal and the WG fluted bazel and I agreed

. I'm now thinking of restoring it back to its original spec, but not sure how expensive. What do you guys think? Appreciate opinion.

Dan Pierce · 25 June 2007, 12:08 AM

AR,
My 1986 is a 16000 as well.

Don't see many of them. Nice Rolex collection.

dP

Prince · 25 June 2007, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AR

...I'm now thinking of restoring it back to its original spec, but not sure how expensive. What do you guys think? Appreciate opinion.

Personally, I would go for restoration. I believe having your Rolex as it was meant to be is best!

Dan Pierce · 25 June 2007, 01:09 AM

Sorry, forgot to answer your question. I would restore the 16000 back to original. Especially since you have other examples of Rolex to enjoy.
dP

JJ Irani · 25 June 2007, 04:06 AM

Fine collection, AR....with a variety of dials!!

Mennald · 25 June 2007, 04:16 AM

Very nice collection!

mike · 25 June 2007, 08:40 AM

Outstanding group!

AR · 25 June 2007, 10:30 PM

Thanks guys

. Since I have my YM for my daily wear, I'm going to focus on getting the DJ restored.
I recalled reading in one of the previous post (cant find it now) that the crystal is not interchangeable with the plastic crystal without changing the bazel as well. Is that right? So, if I change the bazel back to the SS, would I need to change the crystal too? Appreciate info from the many very knowledgable members

.

Gaijin · 26 June 2007, 05:01 AM

Beauties all!

ohlins · 26 June 2007, 01:33 PM

yup......the YM does come with a longer SEL........and so does the YM 2....:)

no one knows why ....

bezelman · 19 July 2007, 05:38 PM

3 beautiful watches!

Gaijin · 19 July 2007, 05:48 PM

Is your wife's DJ the ladies or mens version? I know a sales lady at my AD who will only wear the men's.

mailman · 19 July 2007, 07:34 PM

I loooove the Plat/SS YM

Andad · 19 July 2007, 07:54 PM

The YM rocks. As do the others.

Robb · 19 July 2007, 09:06 PM

All of them look great!!

AR · 19 July 2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Is your wife's DJ the ladies or mens version? I know a sales lady at my AD who will only wear the men's.

The wife's DJ is the midsize 178274 with serial Z22xxxx. We choose the black dial as the diamond looks better with a dark b'ground.

It seems that the ladies doesn't mind wearing the large face watches, its the 'current' trend, though the wife prefers a slightly smaller face.

AR · 19 July 2007, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys! I have been enjoying my YM very much, and I dont mind the slightly 'bling' look of the polished centre link and case. The polished surface does sometimes give an impression of a TT (although not YG/SS look) a more two metal look with the brushed part giving a different shade of metal color vs. the polished part. I am sure the new SS GMTII have the same look (another of my favourite)

Alcan · 19 July 2007, 10:05 PM

Great YM! One of my Rolex favourites.

24 June 2007, 11:33 PM	#1
AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MY Watch: A. Lange Saxonia Posts: 70	Sharing my pride and joy YM SS/Plat I m loving every minute of my new YM SS/Plat . I thought I would share with all... I've also noticed that the end-links of the YM is much longer, protruding out more from the case, giving the impression that the face/dial is smaller compared to other sport rolexes. DSC_0014_2.jpg wifey's DJ: DSC_0107.jpg Due for servicing: DSC_0030.jpg

24 June 2007, 11:36 PM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Thanks for sharing, AR. Beautiful Rollies all!!! I especially like your DJ, though. Superb!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

25 June 2007, 12:08 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,731	AR, My 1986 is a 16000 as well. Don't see many of them. Nice Rolex collection. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 June 2007, 01:09 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,731	Sorry, forgot to answer your question. I would restore the 16000 back to original. Especially since you have other examples of Rolex to enjoy. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 June 2007, 04:06 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Fine collection, AR....with a variety of dials!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 June 2007, 11:56 PM	#3
AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MY Watch: A. Lange Saxonia Posts: 70	Thanks, this forum is the only place I can actually share my joy . Others may think I'm showing-off. The DJ is a 1985 serial 84____. That is actually a 16000. However, the ori plastic crystal was badly damaged , and a watchmaker offered to replace it with the flat sapphire crystal and the WG fluted bazel and I agreed . I'm now thinking of restoring it back to its original spec, but not sure how expensive. What do you guys think? Appreciate opinion.

25 June 2007, 04:16 AM	#8
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	Very nice collection! __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

25 June 2007, 08:40 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Outstanding group!

25 June 2007, 10:30 PM	#10
AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MY Watch: A. Lange Saxonia Posts: 70	Thanks guys . Since I have my YM for my daily wear, I'm going to focus on getting the DJ restored. I recalled reading in one of the previous post (cant find it now) that the crystal is not interchangeable with the plastic crystal without changing the bazel as well. Is that right? So, if I change the bazel back to the SS, would I need to change the crystal too? Appreciate info from the many very knowledgable members .

26 June 2007, 05:01 AM	#11
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Beauties all!

26 June 2007, 01:33 PM	#12
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	yup......the YM does come with a longer SEL........and so does the YM 2....:) no one knows why .... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

19 July 2007, 05:38 PM	#13
bezelman Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 17	3 beautiful watches!

19 July 2007, 05:48 PM	#14
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Is your wife's DJ the ladies or mens version? I know a sales lady at my AD who will only wear the men's.

19 July 2007, 07:34 PM	#15
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,359	I loooove the Plat/SS YM __________________ JJ

19 July 2007, 07:54 PM	#16
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	The YM rocks. As do the others. __________________ E

19 July 2007, 09:06 PM	#17
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	All of them look great!!

19 July 2007, 10:03 PM	#19
AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MY Watch: A. Lange Saxonia Posts: 70	Thanks for the compliments guys! I have been enjoying my YM very much, and I dont mind the slightly 'bling' look of the polished centre link and case. The polished surface does sometimes give an impression of a TT (although not YG/SS look) a more two metal look with the brushed part giving a different shade of metal color vs. the polished part. I am sure the new SS GMTII have the same look (another of my favourite)

19 July 2007, 10:05 PM	#20
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Great YM! One of my Rolex favourites. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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