The WG GMT Master 2 is the only other I can think of, again the bracelet is what would give it away
This is the Yachtmaster 42mm, which looks like a pretty familiar version from the Sub school of design. But it’s solid white gold. Nothing in the design to make it stand-out as gold. Are there any other Rolex models where a PM version looks deliberately nearly indistinguishable from steel?
The only real clue, for those in the know, is the Oysterflex strap. Although plenty of subs have rubber straps. Is this the first deliberate ‘stealth’ design? And will there be more?
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The WG GMT Master 2 is the only other I can think of, again the bracelet is what would give it away
If you didn't know the Submariner range you'd be easily forgiven for thinking that the only difference between the black, green and blue bezel versions was the bezel colour.
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Yes, I think the white gold GMT is the other example, although aren’t both the bracelet and the bezel colouring slightly different? With the Sub, the bright blue bezel is a give-away.
That is my grail. I tried it on in the huge Rolex shop in HK airport many years back (well the older watch model).
Colour is just amazing, I’d want the bracelet brushed fully however, that is a lesser point as realistically I’m not comfortable tying that much equity in a watch; I’d never wear it out!
Loved the yacht master posted, saw the image on tapatalk & clicked in hoping for a new Rolex I’d missed, only to find it was a precious metal one again. Damn!
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I believe that on the polar version of the 16570, the outers of the indices are white gold, but painted black...
Admittedly one has PCL’s (which is on some steel anyway) but to the average person that doesn’t own or know anything in particular about Rolex, they wouldn’t spot the difference. Certainly from a distance.
Wolf in sheep’s clothing. Love it.
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I would like the white gold yachtmaster. To me it’s a lovely looking watch I could feel awesome about but to 99.9% of people it’s either just a watch, or a just a Rolex if you know what I mean.
Pretty easy to come by the YM 42 (been offered one on two occasions and both times politely declined) but never a fan of the overall look. For me, the bezel just doesn’t work looks wise.
However it’s beautiful balanced watch once it’s on your wrist and the Oysterflex is set just right.
Flamboyant or not, it is a lovely watch and looks much better on wrist than pics.
Also, it kind of grew on me. I like it much better now than when I bought it. Not sure why.