Reply With QuoteIt does nothing for me I’m afraid - and certainly not at that money!
The one thing about it that makes it a Yachtmaster -the raised numbers on the bezel - is the one thing that I really dislike about Yachtmasters!
Simon
I do agree with you, it is a dive style watch. As you say, dive computers are the only realistic way now for recreational scuba. However, on a recent Far East dive trip I did see several people on our liveaboard using a computer plus a dive watch, which I assume was a back up. (nobody was allowed to dive without a computer) Rightly, or wrongly, my back up is my buddy's computer.Originally Posted by Montello
Here is an interesting link with some background history on Rolex nautical models.
https://www.bobswatches.com/watch-re...master-history
It does nothing for me I’m afraid - and certainly not at that money!
The one thing about it that makes it a Yachtmaster -the raised numbers on the bezel - is the one thing that I really dislike about Yachtmasters!
Simon
I love it. Hope it is also released in the smaller 37mm size so it’ll be suitable for my teeny wrist.
Now that's a thing of beauty, what a fine looking yet functional timepiece!I didn't know that; that makes it considerably more useful and credible as a Yacht Timer.
Although I consider this to be THE classic yacht timer.
Don't hate it; don't love it. 6.5/10. Even if I had the money I couldn't be persuaded to spend it on this. But I could see how some could...... at a far lower price.
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my thoughts exactly. How this can be double the price of the 43mm Sea Dweller, with no bracelet thrown into the deal, is beyond me
That Yacht-Master is as boring as it gets. Sorry.
+1, I have a mental image of the stereotypical Yachtmaster owner as a bloke who owns a boat (or wishes he did) and wears a navy blue blazer, can`t see him wearing this.
Can`t get my head around paying £21K for a watch on a rubber strap, maybe I`m missing a trick?
Each to his own, I quite like some of the older Yachtmasters but this leaves me cold.
There’s a quite amusing take on this watch here: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-y...-226659-watch/
It’s described as an ‘F-You’ Rolex - translated in the piece roughly as a watch that’s unbelievably expensive but doesn’t even need to try that hard. For those who can afford to appear casual about wearing £20k. I’d agree that it’s surprisingly subtle for a yachtmaster, especially one of this value.
Imagine if it was made from SS and circa £7.5k.....5 year wait no doubt
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I really like it
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The price is absolutely ridiculous!! However I quite like it!! Also love the rose gold one which is cheaper!!
Can't afford either though
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I really want to like this, but without the red Yachtmaster script of the Everose version it loses a vital piece of visual impact.
Love it, but too big, and above all waaaay too pricey.
OP, be interesting to see if any waits lists etc
You're not alone. The bezel always looks to me like it's come out of a cheap mould, as well as being too broad for the dial size.
We all know THIS is the most stunning Rolex to date.
I asked about it at my local AD yesterday and they told me that it starts shipping this month or next, they don’t know how many they’ll be getting and they’ve had two serious enquiries so far.
I don’t think it’ll be a “waiting list” watch, PM models rarely are due to the size of the market at these prices.
They also have a blue dial, 2015, SS yachtmaster in their used display at £7.5k which I didn’t think was a bad price. It must have weighed nearly double what my GMT or Exp II weigh though which was quite a surprise. I guess that’s down to the platinum content.
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I think the yellow gold Daytona on Otsterflex is about that price, isn’t it?
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At a glance, looks like all the rest. Pffttt.
Can someone do a calculation that will tell us how much nicely thinned down lugs are worth?
The rose gold YM is still one of my favourite. Not keen on this inflated WG one though.
The rose 40mm YM is my favourite Rolex. I love the oysterflex.
I like the new 42mm but would always go for steel over white gold. Its a beautiful watch though.
RG 40mm YM for me. Bit of red and gold on the dial. Lovely.
A big YES.RG 40mm YM for me. Bit of red and gold on the dial. Lovely.
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Me too I much prefer this to the platinum one
I really like this watch especially the RG version but personally cannot justify the price. I’d rather get a RG Daytona
No really - if you're in a handicap race, rather than in one-designs, it's useful to know how your elapsed time on the water compares to higher or lower handicap races, and calculate corrected time. That's when a watch with a split-timer stopwatch function comes in really handy - as with the ETA 251.26X quartz chronograph models. They can be set to provide a countdown or regatta function with the chrono hands and are a little cheaper than the YMII, too.
Alternatively, I suppose, you can just wait to see the published results.
It’s so you can read the bezel in a yacht race at night.
I don’t, and have never known anyone, calculate corrected times during a race. You should be focusing on making the boat faster.
In practice then?
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RG and black strap looks stunningRG 40mm YM for me. Bit of red and gold on the dial. Lovely.
The Yachtmaster has no more to do with yachts than the Deepsea has with real Deepsea diving. All make-believe. Boys toys. Nothing wrong with that, I like toys too, but let’s not get carried-away.
Guys with GMTs aren’t PanAm pilots either. Or Milgauss owners high-energy physicists.
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Couldn’t agree more.....that’s a great looking watchI’ve just seen the new white gold yachtmaster on the oysterflex bracelet and IMHO, it’s the nicest watch they’ve ever made.
It seems to have slipped under the radar being a Baselworld 2019 release but I love it.
The only question is how to raise the £21,400 to buy one and is there a waiting list? I don’t think there will be because
a) it’s precious metal and
b) it’s s yachtmaster.
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These were faked by the Chinese market over two years ago.
I was given two of them (him and hers) by a Chinese customer and threw them in a drawer, as 1) they were fake, and 2) they look meh.
They're faking watches two years before they're released? That's amazing industrial espionage
I think the best Rolex ever made is the yellow gold Day Date on President bracelet.
Definitely not this.
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I had one on my wrist today. It really is a stunning watch and at 42mm it has huge wrist presence.I’ve just seen the new white gold yachtmaster on the oysterflex bracelet and IMHO, it’s the nicest watch they’ve ever made.
It seems to have slipped under the radar being a Baselworld 2019 release but I love it.
The only question is how to raise the £21,400 to buy one and is there a waiting list? I don’t think there will be because
a) it’s precious metal and
b) it’s s yachtmaster.
They make anything up. They were just SS versions of the original.They're faking watches two years before they're released? That's amazing industrial espionage
The bigger part of the fake market is not copies of current models, it’s a mish mash of anything and everything. We’re talking £20 a piece here, not the ‘high end’ (ahem) stuff.
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I seem to be in the minority but I really like that. I find the 40mm rolexes look small so 42mm is the perfect size. I'll wait for a bit of depreciation on the price though.
I know it's irrational to admit it but I think it would just look cheap and low rent if it was SS.
Yes, yes, I know you could hardly tell the difference in actual looks alone but, a SS watch on a rubber strap just seems a little cheap for Rolex IMHO.
The best looking Rolex to date is .....
Rolex Milgauss Z Blue dial.
That's because it's my latest acquisition and I couldn't take my eyes off it.
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The one on SC right now is stunning.
The Yacht-Master was always about being an upscale Submariner, a dressier version with a more luxurious look. Not anymore, this looks cheaper than a SS Sub 116610LN but will cost you three times as much. No one is going to buy this at retail.
If you all want a stealthy slightly oversized diver go try on the new ceramic/titanium 44mm Omega Seamaster now. I had a play with it today. Bloody brilliant watch. Slightly naff rubber strap but I’d take that over this Yachtmaster.
Very boring watch and not worth £21k imo
Its a bit Marmite. Yes I like it, but not at that price
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