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KevWatch · 20 December 2020, 03:45 PM

Hi all -

Felt compelled to post a review of the 126621 YM after 6 months of wrist time.

For starters, I’ve had ownership experience with the explorer 36, explorer 39, datejust 41, datejust 36 and 16710 (which I still have). Most of which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and miss dearly, particularly the Exp 36 for it’s durability and timeless appearance.

However, the 126621 has proved itself to be the most satisfying watch I’ve ever had.

It’s heft is the first thing I noticed. Weighing in at ~156g, it is by far the heaviest watch I’ve owned which, to me, is what makes it so enjoyable to wear.

The rose gold hue looks refined and understated in dimly lit settings but stands out in an unoffensive manner under direct sunlight. Something that I found YG models cannot quite balance.

My favorite part is the slim case and tapered lugs - similar to the Daytona. It sits nicely under a shirt cuff for formal settings which is a welcome feature compared to the super/maxi case found on the modern GMT & Sub.

I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone with this one, but I think she’s a keeper.

Hope you enjoy the photo dump! Included a random wrist shot of my grail WG DD blue dial I tried on at a Florida AD. Also included a blurry comparison pic with my buddies 116500 to display those lovely tapered lugs.

Looking forward to your thoughts and experiences with this beauty.

Cheers and Happy Holidays to all!

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Longwool · 20 December 2020, 05:25 PM

I also have this watch. It truly is a beauty. It is difficult to capture its presence in a photograph. Your first photo does that very well, one of the beat photos I have seen if this reference

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Diablo9489 · 20 December 2020, 06:23 PM

I just picked mine up this week. Currently my favorite watch that gets the most wrist time, but it's still the honeymoon period. Hopefully I feel the same as you in six months from now.

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JayHantz · 21 December 2020, 12:03 AM

I really believe that this guy is my second favorite TT in the Rolex collection. (after the CHNR but I am a little biased)

I owned the 116622 for awhile and loved the size, shape, and overall look of the case, hands, and bezel. Then when one of my friends showed me the watch that you own, I was struck by it. It is so good and that TT is absolutely well done with the RG bezel to complement the look. The case is still perfect and the size is outstanding.

It looks awesome on you and I hope that you continue to wear it in the best of health!

Greg 59 · 21 December 2020, 12:31 AM

I was actually thinking of selling mine and then you go and post this!

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Benzsiam · 21 December 2020, 01:05 AM

I got 116621 last year, it was my first Rolex and I love it so much.

huncho · 21 December 2020, 02:10 AM

big fan of this one. how big is your wrist if you don't mind me asking?

Little machines · 21 December 2020, 02:15 AM

I’m leaning towards yacht master! Nice review thanks for sharing.

KevWatch · 21 December 2020, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longwool

I also have this watch. It truly is a beauty. It is difficult to capture its presence in a photograph. Your first photo does that very well, one of the beat photos I have seen if this reference

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Thanks! Agreed - so beautiful yet so hard to capture. Maybe that's why it hasn't caught on yet with the masses.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diablo9489

I just picked mine up this week. Currently my favorite watch that gets the most wrist time, but it's still the honeymoon period. Hopefully I feel the same as you in six months from now.

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Congrats! The honeymoon phase was fun but stressful trying to avoid scratching those shiny PCLs. I found it to be way more enjoyable once I got over it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayHantz

I really believe that this guy is my second favorite TT in the Rolex collection. (after the CHNR but I am a little biased)

I owned the 116622 for awhile and loved the size, shape, and overall look of the case, hands, and bezel. Then when one of my friends showed me the watch that you own, I was struck by it. It is so good and that TT is absolutely well done with the RG bezel to complement the look. The case is still perfect and the size is outstanding.

It looks awesome on you and I hope that you continue to wear it in the best of health!

CHNR is such a beaut. I spent months on waiting lists at several ADs and decided to skip the line for the next best thing.

Thanks for the kind words and same to you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg 59

I was actually thinking of selling mine and then you go and post this!

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Ha! What watch would you sell it for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I got 116621 last year, it was my first Rolex and I love it so much.

KevWatch · 21 December 2020, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huncho

big fan of this one. how big is your wrist if you don't mind me asking?

Just a hair under 7 in

JMTE · 3 January 2021, 02:24 PM

Ok guys... I have this watch too and I am a huge fan. Another perk is that you will almost NEVER see anyone wearing it.

I also would HIGHLY recommend going to your AD and picking up the oysterflex bracelet for it. Completely changes the look and allows you to not stress out about the hairline scratches to the polished center links!

Longwool · 4 January 2021, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMTE

Ok guys... I have this watch too and I am a huge fan. Another perk is that you will almost NEVER see anyone wearing it.

I also would HIGHLY recommend going to your AD and picking up the oysterflex bracelet for it. Completely changes the look and allows you to not stress out about the hairline scratches to the polished center links!

Can you post some photos of it on the Oysterflex please?

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Tangier11 · 4 January 2021, 01:12 AM

Bravo! I think if more people gave the YM a change they would come to the same conclusion as you.

BOX177 · 4 January 2021, 01:28 AM

A real beauty! Turned one down at the AD four months ago, regretting it since then...

garyk · 4 January 2021, 01:58 AM

I’ve never seen this watch out and about. Excellent looking watch!

JMTE · 4 January 2021, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longwool

Can you post some photos of it on the Oysterflex please?

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Here’s one I took a few months ago, just a random pic so maybe not the best

JMTE · 4 January 2021, 01:06 PM

Delete

Seddyspaghetti · 4 January 2021, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMTE

Here’s one I took a few months ago, just a random pic so maybe not the best

Looks great on OF

Longwool · 4 January 2021, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMTE

Here’s one I took a few months ago, just a random pic so maybe not the best

Thanks for posting

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jackminny15 · 13 January 2021, 05:26 AM

For those who own this watch, how do you think it looks when worn casually? Is it too dressy?

omx5o · 13 January 2021, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackminny15

For those who own this watch, how do you think it looks when worn casually? Is it too dressy?

It’s a sports watch with a bracelet. Not many sports involve dressing up. Maybe dressage.

jackminny15 · 13 January 2021, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omx5o

It’s a sports watch with a bracelet. Not many sports involve dressing up. Maybe dressage.

I'm just thinking of the gold bezel and bracelet -- struck me as dressier more than casual.

GMTme · 13 January 2021, 06:58 AM

Looks sharp! Great pick up.

20 December 2020, 03:45 PM	#1
KevWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: New York City Watch: 16710 and 126621 Posts: 126	RG YM 126621 - Surprisingly Good! Hi all - Felt compelled to post a review of the 126621 YM after 6 months of wrist time. For starters, I’ve had ownership experience with the explorer 36, explorer 39, datejust 41, datejust 36 and 16710 (which I still have). Most of which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and miss dearly, particularly the Exp 36 for it’s durability and timeless appearance. However, the 126621 has proved itself to be the most satisfying watch I’ve ever had. It’s heft is the first thing I noticed. Weighing in at ~156g, it is by far the heaviest watch I’ve owned which, to me, is what makes it so enjoyable to wear. The rose gold hue looks refined and understated in dimly lit settings but stands out in an unoffensive manner under direct sunlight. Something that I found YG models cannot quite balance. My favorite part is the slim case and tapered lugs - similar to the Daytona. It sits nicely under a shirt cuff for formal settings which is a welcome feature compared to the super/maxi case found on the modern GMT & Sub. I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone with this one, but I think she’s a keeper. Hope you enjoy the photo dump! Included a random wrist shot of my grail WG DD blue dial I tried on at a Florida AD. Also included a blurry comparison pic with my buddies 116500 to display those lovely tapered lugs. Looking forward to your thoughts and experiences with this beauty. Cheers and Happy Holidays to all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 January 2021, 01:58 AM	#15
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,133	I’ve never seen this watch out and about. Excellent looking watch! __________________

20 December 2020, 05:25 PM	#2
Longwool "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK Posts: 155	I also have this watch. It truly is a beauty. It is difficult to capture its presence in a photograph. Your first photo does that very well, one of the beat photos I have seen if this reference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 December 2020, 06:23 PM	#3
Diablo9489 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: Buffalo Watch: 126621, 118238 Posts: 83	I just picked mine up this week. Currently my favorite watch that gets the most wrist time, but it's still the honeymoon period. Hopefully I feel the same as you in six months from now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 December 2020, 12:03 AM	#4
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,843	I really believe that this guy is my second favorite TT in the Rolex collection. (after the CHNR but I am a little biased) I owned the 116622 for awhile and loved the size, shape, and overall look of the case, hands, and bezel. Then when one of my friends showed me the watch that you own, I was struck by it. It is so good and that TT is absolutely well done with the RG bezel to complement the look. The case is still perfect and the size is outstanding. It looks awesome on you and I hope that you continue to wear it in the best of health!

21 December 2020, 12:31 AM	#5
Greg 59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 876	I was actually thinking of selling mine and then you go and post this! Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

21 December 2020, 02:10 AM	#7
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,431	big fan of this one. how big is your wrist if you don't mind me asking?

21 December 2020, 02:15 AM	#8
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,506	I’m leaning towards yacht master! Nice review thanks for sharing.

3 January 2021, 02:24 PM	#11
JMTE "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: United States Posts: 42	Ok guys... I have this watch too and I am a huge fan. Another perk is that you will almost NEVER see anyone wearing it. I also would HIGHLY recommend going to your AD and picking up the oysterflex bracelet for it. Completely changes the look and allows you to not stress out about the hairline scratches to the polished center links!

4 January 2021, 01:12 AM	#13
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Bravo! I think if more people gave the YM a change they would come to the same conclusion as you.

4 January 2021, 01:28 AM	#14
BOX177 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: In the air... Watch: Rolex. What else? Posts: 17	A real beauty! Turned one down at the AD four months ago, regretting it since then...

4 January 2021, 01:06 PM	#17
JMTE "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: United States Posts: 42	Delete

13 January 2021, 05:26 AM	#20
jackminny15 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Minnesota Watch: Always changin' Posts: 923	For those who own this watch, how do you think it looks when worn casually? Is it too dressy?

13 January 2021, 06:58 AM	#23
GMTme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 82	Looks sharp! Great pick up.

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