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EdenPark2021 · 30 December 2021, 01:23 AM

Just curious, does anyone know the reasoning behind changing the hands on the Yacht Master II from Blue hands to white? Are blue hand versions more or less desirable? Beautiful watch either way, just curious what led to the change.

watchwatcher · 30 December 2021, 02:22 AM

I have no idea. Nor about desirability.

I just know if I owned it, it would be with blue hands. But then again, I like to be able to tell the time on my watch.

Watch This · 30 December 2021, 02:35 AM

The blue was dropped to improve legibility. Neither appears "more desirable" however that might be measured. I have had both versions. They are equally illegible.

It is also my favorite Rolex I have owned, and still do.

inadeje · 30 December 2021, 03:15 AM

I have the WG white hands version (the first). I haven’t experienced an issue with legibility. Which watch is likely to be the most sought after following an eventual discontinuation? I have no idea, but if history is our guide it’s usually the very first series that gets the most accolades. Will this transpire with the YM II, absolutely no idea.

I’m biased, but I find the Mercedes hand contemporary piece a little too busy with those hands.

brandrea · 30 December 2021, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I have no idea. Nor about desirability.

I just know if I owned it, it would be with blue hands. But then again, I like to be able to tell the time on my watch.

Exactly this

Happy holidays my friend

waterking · 30 December 2021, 03:52 AM

I have had no problem telling the time on either style. The Daytona is one of the "busiest" watches Rolex has ever produced but folks hardly ever complain about reading the time on them. Seems that most folks, when they don't like something, love picking it apart. The YMII is a beautiful watch and that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

EdenPark2021 · 30 December 2021, 04:02 AM

Thanks gang, looking to get one in the next year. I hadn’t really thought about the hand color contrasting with the dial. Makes sense. I think I too may prefer the blue hands after all. I’d be happy with either.

EdenPark2021 · 30 December 2021, 04:04 AM

Beauty!

watchwatcher · 31 December 2021, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Happy holidays my friend

And to you as well, my brother.

Tach24LMS · 2 January 2022, 08:52 AM

Beautiful

GRabens · 2 January 2022, 09:40 PM

I personally prefer the blued steel hands.

DomM · 3 January 2022, 11:08 AM

I have the newer yacht master 2 white hand version. I have several modern Rolex watches and this is my favorite! I find it easily readable.

Mystro · 3 January 2022, 12:04 PM

The dial is also upgraded as well as the the newer hands. The larger hands also hold more lume for night viewing.

30 December 2021, 01:23 AM	#1
EdenPark2021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 13	YMII - Blue hands or White? Just curious, does anyone know the reasoning behind changing the hands on the Yacht Master II from Blue hands to white? Are blue hand versions more or less desirable? Beautiful watch either way, just curious what led to the change.

30 December 2021, 03:15 AM	#4
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,703	I have the WG white hands version (the first). I haven’t experienced an issue with legibility. Which watch is likely to be the most sought after following an eventual discontinuation? I have no idea, but if history is our guide it’s usually the very first series that gets the most accolades. Will this transpire with the YM II, absolutely no idea. I’m biased, but I find the Mercedes hand contemporary piece a little too busy with those hands. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

3 January 2022, 12:04 PM	#13
Mystro 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,300	The dial is also upgraded as well as the the newer hands. The larger hands also hold more lume for night viewing. __________________

30 December 2021, 02:22 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,896	I have no idea. Nor about desirability. I just know if I owned it, it would be with blue hands. But then again, I like to be able to tell the time on my watch.

30 December 2021, 03:52 AM	#6
waterking 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Watch: Yachtmaster II Posts: 495	I have had no problem telling the time on either style. The Daytona is one of the "busiest" watches Rolex has ever produced but folks hardly ever complain about reading the time on them. Seems that most folks, when they don't like something, love picking it apart. The YMII is a beautiful watch and that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

30 December 2021, 04:02 AM	#7
EdenPark2021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 13	Thanks gang, looking to get one in the next year. I hadn’t really thought about the hand color contrasting with the dial. Makes sense. I think I too may prefer the blue hands after all. I’d be happy with either.

30 December 2021, 04:04 AM	#8
EdenPark2021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 13	Beauty!

2 January 2022, 08:52 AM	#10
Tach24LMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: West Virginia Posts: 337	Beautiful

2 January 2022, 09:40 PM	#11
GRabens "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FL Watch: Too Many Rolex! Posts: 590	I personally prefer the blued steel hands.

3 January 2022, 11:08 AM	#12
DomM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Watch: YG Daytona,GMT,SUB Posts: 34	I have the newer yacht master 2 white hand version. I have several modern Rolex watches and this is my favorite! I find it easily readable.

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