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padi56 · 13 July 2009, 07:45 PM

In the real world of Yacht racing IMHO not a lot of use,far too complicated for proper regatta use.Fine for posing on your Yacht if you have one. great movement horology speaking technology wise, a first with a programmable mechanical memory.But in reality not much use in the world of hectic regatta yacht racing, but OK to time your breakfast eggs, and posing in the club house after race.

rayt · 13 July 2009, 07:54 PM

i ve seen one cool chinese guy wearing it. looks good.better in actual is the watch than in photo.if you like it happoy with it and can afford it buy it!

ashu2289 · 13 July 2009, 08:32 PM

Its a great looking watch in flesh.

You can't go wrong with it...I love it

allanofcalifornia · 13 July 2009, 11:05 PM

How many people actually have seen someone wearing a Yatchmaster II? I would love to see how it looks on someone in person to really determine if I like it or not.

Allan

Ed Rooney · 13 July 2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

In the real world of Yacht racing IMHO not a lot of use,far too complicated for proper regatta use.Fine for posing on your Yacht if you have one. great movement horology speaking technology wise, a first with a programmable mechanical memory.But in reality not much use in the world of hectic regatta yacht racing, but OK to time your breakfast eggs, and posing in the club house after race.

You'll generally see a lot of hand-held, easy to use digital chronographs with a count down function, usuakky on a piece of velcro near the helm. Also the larger Timex Ironman watches are useful.

Analog yacht-timers almost always look like they were made by Tommy Hilfiger in the 1990's.

Any sort of gold Rolex is good for posing in the club.

newsean2000 · 14 July 2009, 12:20 AM

not my cup of tea.
too much going on with the dial IMO.

jamesb · 14 July 2009, 12:51 AM

I always found this watch a bit over the top from pictures but having seen the first one in person today on a well dressed guy sporting it very well I can honestly say it is a stunning watch. I should stress I really did not like much in pictures but for me it could now even be competition for the YG daytona now...

Very nice..

clubbyjones · 14 July 2009, 04:43 AM

I think the only thing that I hate about that watch is that with all the colors, it is impossible to wear that and have it go unnoticed. With every other watch, even a solid gold daytona, its possible someone will overlook it. With the gold, flash, and colors, you might as well be wearing a Jacob and Co.

mic6 · 14 July 2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Ugly. Sorry to those that like it or have it.

sorry to you that you dont have it...

AndersB · 14 July 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

In the real world of Yacht racing IMHO not a lot of use,far too complicated for proper regatta use.Fine for posing on your Yacht if you have one.

This is what makes the YMII differ from the Sub, GMT and Daytona I think. The special functions of those watches (the Sub etc.) are quite useful, and they can be used in everday life even if you don't belong to the category they were intended for (diver, navigator, racing driver..). The regatta chronograph is not useful in the same way (well, as some have pointed out, you can use it for timing when cooking but you can use practically any watch for that) and hence the YMII will probably never have the same general appeal. And because of that I'm not sure it will ever become a classic. Mayble collectible, but perhaps not in the same way as the Newman Daytona for instance, because that watch does have a general appeal. And now I'm referring to the functions only, not the appearance.

tszyu#1 · 14 July 2009, 05:19 AM

If I could afford it, that's my grail....YG all the way....too busy, too much writing, hard to actually tell time, who cares, that watch is a STUNNER!!!

Mic6, thinking about selling??? jk

Went to diamond district Saturday, Tourneau Friday, William Barthman few weeks ago, none of them had it...the pictures make me drool, can't imagine what it looks like in person

Rolex_Persia · 14 July 2009, 05:38 AM

X2

James.uk · 14 July 2009, 06:17 AM

Design is very busy and i don't much like the bezel...BUT..i have never seen one 'in the flesh' and i did'nt like the Yachtmaster platinum from pictures..but i tried one on and now i have one and love it!
I don't think i would pay the money though... rather have some old subs and change!

beshannon · 14 July 2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

It's an obnoxious atrocity as far as I'm concerned. I can't imagine what was going through their heads when they designed that beast! Just my opinion.

Agreed.

If I had that much money there would be one or more watches that I would buy first.

sirjohnbrian · 14 July 2009, 06:32 AM

I think somebody here called it the Clownmaster II.

TheDeuce · 14 July 2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I think somebody here called it the Clownmaster II.

Image 'borrowed' from another thread elsewhere on the site...

I didn't care for the YM II at first, but it is growing on me... at the very least I can see the appeal.

That countdown timer - does it just countdown from ten minutes or can you set it for 4:43 if need be?

m.

3bee · 14 July 2009, 08:21 AM

Looks much better in white gold but still can't understand what Rolex were thinking when they launched this! It could have been such a great watch but they made a complete hash of it!

I think this will have a short production run but could be worth a lot in future because of this (not that it's cheap now though!).

nektar · 14 July 2009, 11:22 AM

Impressivee. Too busy for my taste

scl6118 · 10 November 2009, 01:26 PM

I like it! There's a reason it received WatchTime magazines highest watch rating EVER!

1000ftSub · 10 November 2009, 01:27 PM

I rember my first post asking people about the YMII lol I love that watch thou!

dukester · 10 November 2009, 02:22 PM

Personally, I really like the watch!!! Does that mean, I would ever buy it? Probably not, not unless I have bought all my other grail watches, including WG Daytona, TT GMTIIC, Deepsea........the list goes on! LOL

moviefreak · 10 November 2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

It's the perfect pasta timer...

steel · 10 November 2009, 03:17 PM

Technically it's neat. Overall it's a 'No' for me.

33JS · 10 November 2009, 08:18 PM

YM II designed by an American designer for the US market, if 2 of my local AD's are to be believed. Truly hideous piece, worse than the Leopard Daytona and is the epitome of bad taste, IMHO.

But, I'm tired of sitting on the fence.....

Deyn Man · 11 November 2009, 12:35 PM

still a lot more "must-have" rolexes for me... it may be part of my wishlist, but one of the last i'd purchase... again this is just me

prefer the WG version though...

money aside, it all boils down to your preference! if you really want one, no shame in getting what you want!

bcacncnc · 11 November 2009, 01:25 PM

A little off topic, but the YM *ONE* has my tick of approval.

I especially like it because you can buy it as a matching pair - one for yourself and one for the missus.

smc · 11 November 2009, 01:28 PM

I didn't like the original, but the new one is nice!

R_Lui · 11 November 2009, 01:37 PM

is an amazing Rolex, but the price is way too high for me....

ssdawood · 17 February 2010, 12:28 AM

I want the one in white gold. I have big wrists and its 44mm perfect for me. Been saving for 15 months 15 more to go. I love this rolex

cronin · 17 February 2010, 12:30 AM

I remember holding on at an AD. It was very heavy and very bulky. I know a lot of people think its ugly but I found it very appealing. If you get one it would be interesting to hear a review.

13 July 2009, 07:45 PM	#31
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,837	In the real world of Yacht racing IMHO not a lot of use,far too complicated for proper regatta use.Fine for posing on your Yacht if you have one. great movement horology speaking technology wise, a first with a programmable mechanical memory.But in reality not much use in the world of hectic regatta yacht racing, but OK to time your breakfast eggs, and posing in the club house after race. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 July 2009, 08:32 PM	#33
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Its a great looking watch in flesh. You can't go wrong with it...I love it __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

14 July 2009, 05:38 AM	#42
Rolex_Persia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ali Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 136	X2 __________________ Panerai PAM320 • Rolex Submariner 116613LB • Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN • Rolex Daytona 116523 • Omega Speedmaster • Montblanc Timewalker GMT

14 July 2009, 06:17 AM	#43
James.uk "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex Sports Posts: 36	Design is very busy and i don't much like the bezel...BUT..i have never seen one 'in the flesh' and i did'nt like the Yachtmaster platinum from pictures..but i tried one on and now i have one and love it! I don't think i would pay the money though... rather have some old subs and change! __________________ Rolex sports watches.

14 July 2009, 06:32 AM	#45
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I think somebody here called it the Clownmaster II. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

13 July 2009, 07:54 PM	#32
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	i ve seen one cool chinese guy wearing it. looks good.better in actual is the watch than in photo.if you like it happoy with it and can afford it buy it!

13 July 2009, 11:05 PM	#34
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	How many people actually have seen someone wearing a Yatchmaster II? I would love to see how it looks on someone in person to really determine if I like it or not. Allan

14 July 2009, 12:20 AM	#36
newsean2000 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: sean Location: NJ Watch: rolex datejust Posts: 27	not my cup of tea. too much going on with the dial IMO.

14 July 2009, 12:51 AM	#37
jamesb Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Watch: Bi Metal Blue Sub Posts: 111	I always found this watch a bit over the top from pictures but having seen the first one in person today on a well dressed guy sporting it very well I can honestly say it is a stunning watch. I should stress I really did not like much in pictures but for me it could now even be competition for the YG daytona now... Very nice..

14 July 2009, 04:43 AM	#38
clubbyjones "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern US Posts: 51	I think the only thing that I hate about that watch is that with all the colors, it is impossible to wear that and have it go unnoticed. With every other watch, even a solid gold daytona, its possible someone will overlook it. With the gold, flash, and colors, you might as well be wearing a Jacob and Co.

14 July 2009, 05:19 AM	#41
tszyu#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: new york Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,044	If I could afford it, that's my grail....YG all the way....too busy, too much writing, hard to actually tell time, who cares, that watch is a STUNNER!!! Mic6, thinking about selling??? jk Went to diamond district Saturday, Tourneau Friday, William Barthman few weeks ago, none of them had it...the pictures make me drool, can't imagine what it looks like in person

14 July 2009, 08:21 AM	#47
3bee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: GMT Master 1675 Posts: 82	Looks much better in white gold but still can't understand what Rolex were thinking when they launched this! It could have been such a great watch but they made a complete hash of it! I think this will have a short production run but could be worth a lot in future because of this (not that it's cheap now though!).

14 July 2009, 11:22 AM	#48
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	Impressivee. Too busy for my taste

10 November 2009, 01:26 PM	#49
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	I like it! There's a reason it received WatchTime magazines highest watch rating EVER!

10 November 2009, 01:27 PM	#50
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	I rember my first post asking people about the YMII lol I love that watch thou!

10 November 2009, 02:22 PM	#51
dukester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Los Angeles Watch: 2 SS Daytonas(W&B) Posts: 542	Personally, I really like the watch!!! Does that mean, I would ever buy it? Probably not, not unless I have bought all my other grail watches, including WG Daytona, TT GMTIIC, Deepsea........the list goes on! LOL

10 November 2009, 03:17 PM	#53
steel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Posts: 25	Technically it's neat. Overall it's a 'No' for me.

10 November 2009, 08:18 PM	#54
33JS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: SD 50th Ann Posts: 444	YM II designed by an American designer for the US market, if 2 of my local AD's are to be believed. Truly hideous piece, worse than the Leopard Daytona and is the epitome of bad taste, IMHO. But, I'm tired of sitting on the fence.....

11 November 2009, 12:35 PM	#55
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	still a lot more "must-have" rolexes for me... it may be part of my wishlist, but one of the last i'd purchase... again this is just me prefer the WG version though... money aside, it all boils down to your preference! if you really want one, no shame in getting what you want!

11 November 2009, 01:25 PM	#56
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	A little off topic, but the YM ONE has my tick of approval. I especially like it because you can buy it as a matching pair - one for yourself and one for the missus.

11 November 2009, 01:28 PM	#57
smc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Watch: 16610 - Y Posts: 95	I didn't like the original, but the new one is nice!

11 November 2009, 01:37 PM	#58
R_Lui Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Robert Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master 2 Posts: 31	is an amazing Rolex, but the price is way too high for me....

17 February 2010, 12:28 AM	#59
ssdawood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new york Posts: 5	I want the one in white gold. I have big wrists and its 44mm perfect for me. Been saving for 15 months 15 more to go. I love this rolex

17 February 2010, 12:30 AM	#60
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	I remember holding on at an AD. It was very heavy and very bulky. I know a lot of people think its ugly but I found it very appealing. If you get one it would be interesting to hear a review.

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