SS Yachtmaster II - There's more to this watch then meets the eye

[Niely]

Little bit thick for my personal taste but still nice!

[slin1110]

I still prefer the yachtmaster I. Great review nonetheless.

[MohiMedia]

I can totally see how on its own, the YMII would look unassuming, but transform once it's actually on your wrist.
Great review.

[tarek61]

How much would you pay for a decent used one? I'm interested to trade my Panerai PAM 112 for one of these.

[Indyrolex]

My local dealer has one in stock. I am picking it up next week. It was more comfortable than I realized and is thinner than my Panerai.

I do not care what other think. If I am going to spend that much I do not want something boring. It did not seem that heavy do you agree?

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by Indyrolex

My local dealer has one in stock. I am picking it up next week. It was more comfortable than I realized and is thinner than my Panerai.

I do not care what other think. If I am going to spend that much I do not want something boring. It did not seem that heavy do you agree?

Yep, it is pretty comfortable even on my thin wrist. Not heavy either, but I am used to heavy watches, so can't tell. It's a lot of "fun" wearing this watch ... a feeling which I don't get from other Rolex watches, which are generally conservative by design.

Congrats in advance!

[edyu]

Originally Posted by diracpoint

Yep, it is pretty comfortable even on my thin wrist. Not heavy either, but I am used to heavy watches, so can't tell. It's a lot of "fun" wearing this watch ... a feeling which I don't get from other Rolex watches, which are generally conservative by design.

Congrats in advance!

What's your wrist size if I may ask? It looks good.

[Kaioken x20]

Im fighting the urge to buy the SS version as I slowly save for the YG model

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by edyu

What's your wrist size if I may ask? It looks good.

Thanks! Only 6 inch, with flat top.

[bazin]

Observing........
the YM-II 116680 first generation versus the new generation (Mercedes Hands)
When I was searching for a YM-II 116680 (which I own now) I occaisionaly noticed this 1st generation promoted as the "BLUE ARMS" version; suggesting/indicating that in the future this would become a typical, coveted version of the YM II, since it now only is produced by Rolex with "Mercedes/typical Rolex" Hands etc.

Example:
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Blue Arms
Guardian Of Time
52 Berkeley Square
Ground Level
London W1J 5BT
United Kingdom
https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/yacht...-id5866595.htm

What do you think and btw which version do you prefer.....?

[Little machines]

Nicely written review . The watch is a work of art in a colorful and mechanically complicated movement. I also hesitated at first but purchased the watch and its a permanent family member .

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by rudolphwolven

Observing........
the YM-II 116680 first generation versus the new generation (Mercedes Hands)
When I was searching for a YM-II 116680 (which I own now) I occaisionaly noticed this 1st generation promoted as the "BLUE ARMS" version; suggesting/indicating that in the future this would become a typical, coveted version of the YM II, since it now only is produced by Rolex with "Mercedes/typical Rolex" Hands etc.

Example:
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Blue Arms
Guardian Of Time
52 Berkeley Square
Ground Level
London W1J 5BT
United Kingdom
https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/yacht...-id5866595.htm

What do you think and btw which version do you prefer.....?

Who knows what the future holds? This watch is not popular at all and to see any meaningful appreciation, we may have to wait another 30-40 years. Not sure I’ll be still around that time.

Aesthetically I prefer the new version. To me, Rolex sport watch “look” is not complete without Mercedes handset and triangle at 12. These hands also seem more proportionate with the big dial, whereas previous hands seem a bit skinny. Just personal preference... old design will go down in history as the original design, nothing can take that away!

[asechase]

Awesome review!

[Reikolexguy]

The YM2 was never on my radar before I tried it on at the AD. Well.. guess what happened next. I big fat went and did it. It’s a real stunner in the flesh.

[watchplan]

its seriously an incredible watch with a 44mm size

[Actor07]

Nice watch especially for a Mets fan, go Yankees!!!

[Qiwijack]

Looks Great.