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Lion · 1 March 2009, 02:01 AM

Gentleman thanx for the information on a really fine watch and a perfect addition to anyones wrist!!!

Perpetuator · 5 March 2009, 06:03 AM

Do the 40mm and 35mm Yachtmasters use the same bracelets (are they interchangeable)? Or are the bracelets different widths? I am mainly wondering if the clasps in particular are the same size.

hflee55 · 9 March 2009, 01:20 PM

great review as always.

slc1310 · 29 April 2009, 10:55 AM

great

Desperado · 4 May 2009, 03:54 AM

very good review...thx

He Man · 14 May 2009, 06:02 PM

excellent review.

Abdon · 22 May 2009, 01:49 PM

Awesome review!!! Man, now I'm thinking about getting the YM instead of the GMT IIc....

marselluswallace · 24 September 2009, 08:20 AM

Ive owned Yachtmasters for the last 12 years.First of all I bought a mid sized bi-metal in 1997 then upgraded to a full sized yellow gold model in 1999.
I still love my full sized yellow gold as much as the day I bought it,and it would be the last of my posessions I would sell if I were ever hard up.

mbrinitzer · 19 October 2009, 12:48 AM

I love the look of the YM. Hopefully my next Rolex! Don't seem to see that many on the TRF......are they not that popular?

hotfire · 20 May 2010, 11:33 PM

Does all YM model come with the Fliplock type?
Will they change to something more simple, such as AirKing 114200 type - One clip to open.

dddrees · 21 June 2010, 05:05 AM

Just put a yachtmatser SS Platnum on layaway.

Heck of a nice watch.

Sparcky · 6 July 2010, 03:56 AM

Just to inform you that the YM 2010 (new serial) has a smoother dial....

JJ Irani · 6 July 2010, 04:06 AM

Nice macro...............but how come the dial is looking so smooth?

Obviously, it's still made of 950 grade Platinum which should give that rough, blasted look.

JJ

Sparcky · 6 July 2010, 05:29 AM

It has now almost the same smoothness as the background of the bezel.
(it went from a thousand stars to a million ;) )

Puffy · 6 July 2010, 06:19 AM

JJ Irani · 6 July 2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Yes, me too, buddy...............this is what the dial should look like - Platinum blasted!!

Sparcky · 6 July 2010, 07:21 AM

I had YM "V4xxxxx" and my new "random" around my wrist last week and I remarked directly the difference.
Its like "sandpaper" where it went from extra fine to super fine.
(it's not completely smooth, see my second picture with flash.)

nuyou · 11 July 2010, 04:11 AM

Can someone tell me does the platinum bezel only rotate one way or can you move it in either direction,thanks.

EPS3 · 11 July 2010, 11:07 AM

jnkay · 11 July 2010, 02:16 PM

I've seen side-by-side variation in the texture and sparkle of the dials, but....

ronin4k · 14 July 2010, 09:16 AM

Great rundown on the Yachtmaster 40mm in Steel and Platinum. I am interested in buying one so your examination of the watch is very helpful. Thanks !

javentura · 19 July 2010, 01:32 PM

I was actually looking for a Sub but the AD doesn't have one. The AD only has the Deepsea and the YM. I tried both and the YM smiled back at me so I chose the YM. Then I learned about Panerai. I love its unique style. Now I wear my Panerai all the time. If anyone wants to buy my YM, pm me. My next watch will be a Bell and Ross 126 Heritage.

geronimo509 · 19 July 2010, 11:08 PM

This maybe stupid, but I tried searching and I couldn't find anything. Can the YM be had with a different color dial?

sakuraba · 20 July 2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geronimo509

This maybe stupid, but I tried searching and I couldn't find anything. Can the YM be had with a different color dial?

I've seen them in platinum, blue, white with onyx indices, MOP, and YG.

geronimo509 · 20 July 2010, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I've seen them in platinum, blue, white with onyx indices, MOP, and YG.

Thanks

pradeep · 8 August 2010, 02:13 PM

Jocke.. you photography is excellent.. thanks

welem · 8 August 2010, 06:04 PM

Damn this review! Just kidding, it is a fine review with excellent pics

It makes my itch for a YM even worse and if I scratch that itch, the wife is going to kill me, what to do??

4u2buy89 · 28 August 2010, 04:39 AM

Could any one help me? i purchased a SS with platinum bezel yacht master for my partner but for some bizzare reason she prefers to wear her oyster date...strange i know! so i want to sell the yacht master but everry shop i go to seem to think its a casio with the prices there offering,any one know where i could sell this watch? i am in the uk and i know this is mainly a us website but you guys just seem toknow every thing so thought id ask.
thanks Andy

snowbird · 13 September 2010, 09:24 AM

Great pictures and info in this thread.

Does anyone know how many links there are in the ladies size (29mm) YM bracelet?

Roxas · 14 September 2010, 03:42 AM

Great picture Sparcky. Thanks.

1 March 2009, 02:01 AM	#31
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Gentleman thanx for the information on a really fine watch and a perfect addition to anyones wrist!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

20 May 2010, 11:33 PM	#40
hotfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex, JLC, Patek Posts: 24	YM Bracelet Does all YM model come with the Fliplock type? Will they change to something more simple, such as AirKing 114200 type - One clip to open.

6 July 2010, 04:06 AM	#43
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice macro...............but how come the dial is looking so smooth? Obviously, it's still made of 950 grade Platinum which should give that rough, blasted look. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 July 2010, 06:19 AM	#45
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	__________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 July 2010, 11:07 AM	#49
EPS3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Watch: 16600/Breit/Omega Posts: 102	bezel rotates in both directions...

5 March 2009, 06:03 AM	#32
Perpetuator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: California Posts: 489	Do the 40mm and 35mm Yachtmasters use the same bracelets (are they interchangeable)? Or are the bracelets different widths? I am mainly wondering if the clasps in particular are the same size.

9 March 2009, 01:20 PM	#33
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	great review as always.

29 April 2009, 10:55 AM	#34
slc1310 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Mt. Washington ky Watch: Gmt two-tone Posts: 60	great

4 May 2009, 03:54 AM	#35
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	very good review...thx

14 May 2009, 06:02 PM	#36
He Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 43	excellent review.

22 May 2009, 01:49 PM	#37
Abdon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Abdon Location: Florida Watch: All I can! Posts: 360	Awesome review!!! Man, now I'm thinking about getting the YM instead of the GMT IIc....

24 September 2009, 08:20 AM	#38
marselluswallace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Will Location: UK Watch: Rolex 116506 Posts: 265	Ive owned Yachtmasters for the last 12 years.First of all I bought a mid sized bi-metal in 1997 then upgraded to a full sized yellow gold model in 1999. I still love my full sized yellow gold as much as the day I bought it,and it would be the last of my posessions I would sell if I were ever hard up.

19 October 2009, 12:48 AM	#39
mbrinitzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Matt Brinitzer Location: California Watch: 16613 Bluesy Posts: 35	I love the look of the YM. Hopefully my next Rolex! Don't seem to see that many on the TRF......are they not that popular?

21 June 2010, 05:05 AM	#41
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Just put a yachtmatser SS Platnum on layaway. Heck of a nice watch.

6 July 2010, 03:56 AM	#42
Sparcky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3	Just to inform you that the YM 2010 (new serial) has a smoother dial....

6 July 2010, 05:29 AM	#44
Sparcky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3	It has now almost the same smoothness as the background of the bezel. (it went from a thousand stars to a million ;) )

6 July 2010, 07:21 AM	#47
Sparcky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3	I had YM "V4xxxxx" and my new "random" around my wrist last week and I remarked directly the difference. Its like "sandpaper" where it went from extra fine to super fine. (it's not completely smooth, see my second picture with flash.)

11 July 2010, 04:11 AM	#48
nuyou Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: edinburgh Posts: 49	Can someone tell me does the platinum bezel only rotate one way or can you move it in either direction,thanks.

11 July 2010, 02:16 PM	#50
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,813	I've seen side-by-side variation in the texture and sparkle of the dials, but....

14 July 2010, 09:16 AM	#51
ronin4k "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 2	Great rundown on the Yachtmaster 40mm in Steel and Platinum. I am interested in buying one so your examination of the watch is very helpful. Thanks !

19 July 2010, 01:32 PM	#52
javentura Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: PAM111 Posts: 16	YM is my first mechanical watch I was actually looking for a Sub but the AD doesn't have one. The AD only has the Deepsea and the YM. I tried both and the YM smiled back at me so I chose the YM. Then I learned about Panerai. I love its unique style. Now I wear my Panerai all the time. If anyone wants to buy my YM, pm me. My next watch will be a Bell and Ross 126 Heritage.

19 July 2010, 11:08 PM	#53
geronimo509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: DFW Watch: 16610 Posts: 558	This maybe stupid, but I tried searching and I couldn't find anything. Can the YM be had with a different color dial?

8 August 2010, 02:13 PM	#56
pradeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Pradeep Location: In a crazy world! Watch: Rolex Day Dates Posts: 265	Jocke.. you photography is excellent.. thanks

8 August 2010, 06:04 PM	#57
welem Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 167	Damn this review! Just kidding, it is a fine review with excellent pics It makes my itch for a YM even worse and if I scratch that itch, the wife is going to kill me, what to do??

28 August 2010, 04:39 AM	#58
4u2buy89 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: andrew Location: nottingham Watch: air king Posts: 27	Could any one help me? i purchased a SS with platinum bezel yacht master for my partner but for some bizzare reason she prefers to wear her oyster date...strange i know! so i want to sell the yacht master but everry shop i go to seem to think its a casio with the prices there offering,any one know where i could sell this watch? i am in the uk and i know this is mainly a us website but you guys just seem toknow every thing so thought id ask. thanks Andy

13 September 2010, 09:24 AM	#59
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Great pictures and info in this thread. Does anyone know how many links there are in the ladies size (29mm) YM bracelet?

14 September 2010, 03:42 AM	#60
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	Great picture Sparcky. Thanks.

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