Please TRF No "Bling" when referring to the Yacht Master

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

So this is bling?

What the hell is it

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

What the hell is it

Good question, my friend. My Speedometer looks a wee bit better!!

[RossInIllinois]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

So this is bling?

WOW 2 for 2

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

What the hell is it

It is another watch that only Klingons can tell the time from (Try urwerk.com). But is it bling?

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

Richard, is it safe for us to assume that watch now belongs to your wife? If she was my wife, she would have no intention of giving it back.

Not yet. Neither of us can get it back from our Chihuahua! As he was neutered years ago, he is neither male or female (he WAS male). So the battle of the sexes is on...!

I do believe she want's one, but will "settle" for one in the midsize category as she feels it is a bit to large for her. (Good for me!). Not only that, it was her gift to me so she couldn't deal with the guilt of taking it away.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

It is another watch that only Klingons can tell the time from (Try urwerk.com). But is it bling?

We have to decide whether "bling" means shiny baubles - excess of gold, diamonds and general razzmataz. Or does it also apply to watches like the above which are just trying to be clever and therefore end up being a bit silly and useless.

I suppose the latter could not realisticaly be described as "bling" but as "avant garde" or "haut horology" - not quite as bad as bling - because these watches (whilst often being a bit daft or ugly) are at least entertaining or interesting. Bling is just tasteless.

[scottschoe]

The SS/YM Yachtmaster will never be bling. Bling refers to diamonds....anything that sparkles, and nothing on the YM comes close to that. This is the problem with the general population (incorrectly) using a dead slang word in order to feel 'young' again.

[RossInIllinois]

I wouldn't call either Bling. They are over engineered. To me Bling is big and shiny and flashy.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Errrr....what time is it

That must be part of the definition of bling. Where the bling and stylistic eccentricities interfere with function.

The YM is certainly not bling. As Tony says it has to much pedigree for that and is an exceptional watch.

It is 12:36 on the 31st of the month I think.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by scottschoe

The SS/YM Yachtmaster will never be bling. Bling refers to diamonds....anything that sparkles, and nothing on the YM comes close to that. This is the problem with the general population (incorrectly) using a dead slang word in order to feel 'young' again.

Thank you!!!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by scottschoe

The SS/YM Yachtmaster will never be bling. Bling refers to diamonds....anything that sparkles, and nothing on the YM comes close to that. This is the problem with the general population (incorrectly) using a dead slang word in order to feel 'young' again.

[quesp99]

I too am a very proud owner of a SS Platinum YM. I have never referred to it as bling, but I am scratching my head here trying to figure out what the big deal is for those that do. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Frankly, I think YM is not so popular because it is so expensive and most aren't willing to dish out the extra cash for it. If everyone could afford a YM, I can assure you that the majority of the biggest critics would be running to get one.

Cheers to the YM!

[Boopie]

Look, the YM's bi-directional bezel ensures that it can't be a serious diver's watch like the Sub but I have gone swimming in the ocean with it numerous times. It is clearly a sport's watch, with the added appeal that it is dressy, too. Definitely not "bling."

Plus, for women (at least for women who, like me, are not willing to wear a man's watch) it's the only professional ladies' model that Rolex makes.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Boopie

Look, the YM's bi-directional bezel ensures that it can't be a serious diver's watch like the Sub but I have gone swimming in the ocean with it numerous times. It is clearly a sport's watch, with the added appeal that it is dressy, too. Definitely not "bling."

Plus, for women (at least for women who, like me, are not willing to wear a man's watch) it's the only professional ladies' model that Rolex makes.

Right on, Boopie.....my wife owns a ladies TT YM since the last 4 years and loves it.

JJ

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by B Square

Bling?

Is that the Yacht Master III?

[KJacques]

Originally Posted by quesp99

If everyone could afford a YM, I can assure you that the majority of the biggest critics would be running to get one.

Cheers to the YM!

Sorry, but I don't believe that to be the case. There are a lot of Rolex watches as expensive and even more so than the YM that sell faster and hold better value. The styling has never appealed to me so its unlikely I'd ever wear one regardless of the price. I might, however, get one for my wife because it has a sportier look than her DJ without being a full size sports watch. But that's why Rolex makes a wide variety. One style is not going to appeal to everyone.

[Jimbits76]

Bling Bling.....Bling Bling.....Bling Bling,

Hello...

Hello there, this is Rolex. Your Yachtmaster is ready to pick up.

<hang up>

J

[quesp99]

Originally Posted by KJacques

Sorry, but I don't believe that to be the case. There are a lot of Rolex watches as expensive and even more so than the YM that sell faster and hold better value. The styling has never appealed to me so its unlikely I'd ever wear one regardless of the price. I might, however, get one for my wife because it has a sportier look than her DJ without being a full size sports watch. But that's why Rolex makes a wide variety. One style is not going to appeal to everyone.

Get your wife the watch. She'll like it. Too bad it doesn't appeal to you. You're missing out.

[Singslinger]

Totally agree. I'd say a solid gold Datejust is bling, a gold Sub with diamonds (serti dial) is more bling and a Leopard-skin Daytona is very bling. But the "Platty'' Yachtmaster is not bling at all.

I must add that I own one myself and have friends who would buy one for themselves at the bling - oops I mean blink - of an eye if the price was right.

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Totally agree. I'd say a solid gold Datejust is bling, a gold Sub with diamonds (serti dial) is more bling and a Leopard-skin Daytona is very bling. But the "Platty'' Yachtmaster is not bling at all.

I must add that I own one myself and have friends who would buy one for themselves at the bling - oops I mean blink - of an eye if the price was right.

[mic6]

the yachtmaster is a sub getting dressed up for a halloween party
blingy and funny

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by mic6

the yachtmaster is a sub getting dressed up for a halloween party
blingy and funny

Not half as funny and blingy as the Clownmaster II, ya tosser!!

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not half as funny and blingy as the Clownmaster II, ya tosser!!

:rof l:

[quesp99]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not half as funny and blingy as the Clownmaster II, ya tosser!!

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Totally agree. I'd say a solid gold Datejust is bling, a gold Sub with diamonds (serti dial) is more bling and a Leopard-skin Daytona is very bling. But the "Platty'' Yachtmaster is not bling at all.

I must add that I own one myself and have friends who would buy one for themselves at the bling - oops I mean blink - of an eye if the price was right.

Dont think I would class a solid gold DJ as bling (the others certainly). Whilst yellow gold might be a bit "rich" for some (myself included) it still looks very beautiful. A solid gold DJ is one of the most classic Rolex watches you can get - the DJ was originally only available in solid gold. It has been the watch of royalty, presidents and statesmen.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Yep, all $285,000 of it

[mic6]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not half as funny and blingy as the Clownmaster II, ya tosser!!

i agree but...

i never said that my YM II is not funny and blingy

[Tony-GB]

There have been a couple of postings on TRF stating that the YM will soon be discontinued, but nobody can confirm this. If it is going to be discontinued, then maybe it will become a collectors item... sooner or later!

PLEASE IGNORE THIS COMMENT. IT WAS MEANT FOR ANOTHER THREAD.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by mic6

i agree but...

i never said that my YM II is not funny and blingy

Fair enough, my friend!!