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YachtMaster 42 WG 226659 - Opinions?
Anyone own YM42 in WG? What's the general consensus regarding this model? I think it's bit expensive for its worth but I like the size. Lemme know your opinions.
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Love it. I guess the general views will be that it is the most wanted YM (not that this means much, if compared to the popularity levels of the Subs and Daytonas).
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I really like this and the rose gold 40. For something a bit less common than the ubiquitous sub or Datona, it would seem like a great choice, especially if you already have other "horses" in the stable.
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I honestly love the shape of the YM and Daytona cases. I think that it works in 42 just fine. And that may be my favorite bezel in the entire Rolex collection other than the BLNR.
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Prefer the 40 mm rose gold.
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#7 |
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Why bother about what others think of it? Is anyone helping you to pay for it? The 42 WG YM is damn cool piece to own as its rather unique unlike the sub which seems to be like every one has one or a few in their collection. This WG piece definitely stands out in the crowd. I just love the trendy look of the watch with the rubber strap.
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#8 |
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I really dig it on rubber, but kinda wish there was a bracelet option.
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#10 |
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Awesome watch would love to have one. Larger wrist size then definitely go for it.
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I really like it - just wish there was a bracelet option, although of course price would leap up accordingly. A steel version would be a smash, but prob too much of an incursion into Sub territory. Perhaps a steel/Pt version on an Oyster bracelet will appear at some point... I can dream
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I chose the rose gold version because of the case size. Oysterflex Yachtmasters fly way under the radar.
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I think the WG one is very nice and will probably sail under the radar better than the rose gold version. I'd like to see a full white gold bracelet though, then it will look like the early 5512/13 Subs. |
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Awesome watch but....way too high to me. When the pictures first leaked last year I was hoping against hope that it would be SS. An SS version of this at $13K would sell like hotcakes but for whatever reason Rolex so far has kept Oysterflex only in PM and it seems sometimes too like they randomly limit things like the 42mm case to one version and not across the model line.
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YachtMaster 42 WG 226659 - Opinions?
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The watch wouldn’t feel right in SS. It needs a heavy (PM) case and clasp to make the oysterflex bracelet ‘sit’ properly in my opinion. |
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I like the rose gold version a lot...
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The YM42 was designed as a higher league watch and distinguish itself from the Submariners and GMTs. By issuing a bracelet or SS case will defeat its original purpose. There are already enough choices available in the SS range.
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I bought the rose gold version of it literally today.
I did think long and hard of the WG because bigger case, etc. However the rose gold is extremely hard to describe and understand in pictures and there was no way I was going to let it go. Great choice either way. Amazing watches. |
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Nice package overall. Especially the bezel. But I skipped it. Tried a couple of times and looks a bit disproportionate on the wrist. Looks bigger due to height of case and in addition Oysterflex does not snug well over my wrist, which is 6.5 and fits comfortably even 45 mm watches. One of my dailies is 116660 for example. So my advice would be not to buy unless you try it and see how it fits.
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I think it’s a great piece and will add it eventually after I pick up a Daytona on OF next. I decided to go for the 126655 over the YM42 because I couldn’t warm up to WG looking so similar to SS, and especially at that price tag. I’ve warmed up to WG now.
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Rose gold 40 for me
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Mehhhh! Paying close to 30k for watches on Michelin Tires just does not seem right!
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I'm a YM fan and I own the 116622 platinum dial. I wouldn't buy the YM42 in WG but could give it a try in SS. I have the feeling Rolex will make it in steel sooner or later like they did with the Pepsi and SkyD. The YM is already niche as it is, factor in the precious metal and I very much doubt Rolex are selling many of these. It's got stainless steel written all over it.
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Absolutely love this reference. I don't know if I'll ever own one, but I love the bezel, love the size, and love that it seems to kind of fly under the radar a bit.
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I’ve had the 42mm for six months; love it. For me, the best looking watch Rolex currently make. While quite large, it’s also slim and quite sleek. Nothing obtrusive or attention grabbing. And beautifully restrained compared with the rose gold, a more elegant watch (to my eyes).
And you don’t see any others around, which I also like. So, in a weird way, I hope it doesn’t become very popular. |
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#27 |
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I have the rose gold 40 and it’s one of my favourites. The OF is so comfortable- especially during the summer when I find the SS/TT bracelets too much. I’m now waiting for the WG Daytona on OF. I don’t get the arguments that it’s too expensive because of the lack of PM in the bracelet - various other threads explain how little the gold is actually worth...
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This is the watch I keep daydreaming about but I'll probably never be able justify spending the $ on it. It's so sleek and understated, and I'm guessing it has real heft to it with the WG case and clasp. But I also just can't see spending 30k for a watch that has only subtle aesthetic differences from a watch I could get (and recently did) for 10: putting the new 41mm Sub on a black rubber strap... it's not the same bezel and there are slight differences in proportion, I get that. But are they $20k differences, even accounting for precious metal value? If they dropped the price for this piece to $18 (which would still be stupid, don't get me wrong), I'd... be on a list with a bunch of other chumps.
To put this all another way: if I wasn't in a position where money really mattered to me, this is probably the first watch I'd buy and maybe the only one I'd own. Not my pics, so I'll post as links, but do a side-by-side: YM White Gold Sub on black Everest Rubber Again, there are differences that a WIS would spot if standing closer than 3 feet away. Just not sure they're worth it... to me. |
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#29 |
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Local AD had one recently that was waiting to be picked up. That watch is stunning. Would jump if ever offered to me.
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Tried it on at the AD, 42 mm size for me is perfect for a Rolex on a strap. Love the watch, but the price tag of € 28K I can not justify for a gold Rolex on a plastic strap.
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