Why is the Yacht Master not as popular as the other sports models?

[SteelSubmarinerGuy]

It truly baffles me why the current yacht master is not as popular some other models in the Rolex range. I personally think it’s a beautiful watch, specifically the version with the slate grey dial.


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[omx5o]

Shh, keep it under your hat. Don't want the world to know.

[SteelSubmarinerGuy]

Originally Posted by omx5o

Keep it under your hat. Don't want the world to know.

Nice piece!!


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[Rori]

What a splendid watch! The dial with blue hands is mesmerizing. I would have bad time trying to take my eyes off that dial.
Tell me about the bezel, is it as they day hard to maintain due to the titanium material. I've heard that if it scratches it becomes hard to polish.

Originally Posted by omx5o

Shh, keep it under your hat. Don't want the world to know.

[omx5o]

Originally Posted by Rori

Tell me about the bezel, is it as they day hard to maintain due to the titanium material. I've heard that if it scratches it becomes hard to polish.

The bezel is platinum, not titanium. To be honest I don't know. I've not seen any 20 year old YMs with any significant problems on the bezel. I imagine it is a bit hard to polish because the inner parts are specially sandblasted at the factory. However, I imagine if sent to RSC for a service, they will know exactly how to deal with it.

I think scratches will show much less on this than the Daytona gold bezels which are smooth and uniform.

[Rori]

Platinum I meant.
Thanks for the info, and your right, this bezel should show less scratches than a smooth bezel.
Amazing piece. The new one Rolex introduced this year on rubber strap is breathtaking. Too bad it's not steal.

Originally Posted by omx5o

The bezel is platinum, not titanium. To be honest I don't know. I've not seen any 20 year old YMs with any significant problems on the bezel. I imagine it is a bit hard to polish because the inner parts are specially sandblasted at the factory. However, I imagine if sent to RSC for a service, they will know exactly how to deal with it.

I think scratches will show much less on this than the Daytona gold bezels which are smooth and uniform.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Rori

I've heard that if it scratches it becomes hard to polish.

You might enjoy this: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...t-master+bezel

[ilovethiscity]

Originally Posted by Brew

You might enjoy this: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...t-master+bezel

Thanks for sharing this as I never ever take mine off haha gonna need it someday

[Dsmith1974]

I like it too. Especially the rose gold on oyster flex.

The YM popularity threads normally distill down to two main points.

Not as much history as a sub or gmt.

Not quite a sports watch and not quite a professional watch so awkwardly placed on its own.




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[djyolky]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

I like it too. Especially the rose gold on oyster flex.

The YM popularity threads normally distill down to two main points.

Not as much history as a sub or gmt.

Not quite a sports watch and not quite a professional watch so awkwardly placed on its own.




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Your last paragraph confuses the hell outta me.

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[Strummer25]

I have 2 “classics” Sub and Datejust plus an SD4K. Have to say my YM 9bluedial) to my taste anyway is the best looking, as well as being the most comfortable.

[garbanzo]

In general, the YMs are gorgeous watches - beautiful dial choices available.
Can only speak for myself, but to me the deal breaker is the bezel. Just don’t like the way platinum looks.
Having said this, my next purchase next spring will be an YM, the 126655. Obviously, it has the ceramic bezel

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by garbanzo

In general, the YMs are gorgeous watches - beautiful dial choices available.
Can only speak for myself, but to me the deal breaker is the bezel. Just don’t like the way platinum looks.
Having said this, my next purchase next spring will be an YM, the 126655. Obviously, it has the ceramic bezel

Just picked up the 126655. It's a great watch and love the glidelock with the oysterflex

[Aplover5]

Also don’t like the bezel or pricepoint.

[kieselguhr]

Not popular in the SubTona forums yes. Like every other Rolex that isn’t a Daytona or a Submariner.

In the real world, all Rolex are selling just fine.

[locutus49]

This is like one of those Buddhist koans like what is the sound of one hand clapping. In other words, it is inscrutable.

[gk718]

I’ve always felt the blue dial 116622 was very underrated.

[alphadweller]

Cool piece, one of my watchbox favorites. A dressy sports watch for almost all occasions. Its refined appearance makes it look feminine to some and I wouldn't be surprised if this was the main reason for its lower popularity.

[Tools]

It isn't as popular because it is not as aesthetically pleasing or as likeable.

In everything that is based on popularity, somebody has to be the last kid picked for the team.

[Roger Lococco]

Originally Posted by Tools

It isn't as popular because it is not as aesthetically pleasing or as likeable.



In everything that is based on popularity, somebody has to be the last kid picked for the team.

Yawn.


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[AJ94]

I love them, however decided to stick with ceramic bezel for long term wear

[RJRJRJ]

Price. Somebody who "wants a sport Rolex" would rather pay $8500 for a Sub Date than $12,000 for a YM. This of course when you could just walk in a buy a Sub, which is why the YM is getting harder to get now.

[djyolky]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Price. Somebody who "wants a sport Rolex" would rather pay $8500 for a Sub Date than $12,000 for a YM. This of course when you could just walk in a buy a Sub, which is why the YM is getting harder to get now.

I totally agree. It's not priced well. It would do a hell of a lot better at say 9k.

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[jlovda]

Originally Posted by djyolky

I totally agree. It's not priced well. It would do a hell of a lot better at say 9k.

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You could say that about any $12K watch.

[RyanO]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Price. Somebody who "wants a sport Rolex" would rather pay $8500 for a Sub Date than $12,000 for a YM. This of course when you could just walk in a buy a Sub, which is why the YM is getting harder to get now.

This. It’s an underrated reference IMO but many find it expensive. I love mine with the sunburst blue dial.


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[CountryRoads]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Price. Somebody who "wants a sport Rolex" would rather pay $8500 for a Sub Date than $12,000 for a YM. This of course when you could just walk in a buy a Sub, which is why the YM is getting harder to get now.

I second the economic argument.

[superdog]

I’m a huge YM fan.

[fsprow]

Not too many “Yachtsmen” around these days. Easier to imagine you are a diver or explorer.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Not too many “Yachtsmen” around these days. Easier to imagine you are a diver or explorer.

Lmao.

Love this post.

I do think “imagine” is the key tho. For most of us anyway.

[omx5o]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Not too many “Yachtsmen” around these days. Easier to imagine you are a diver or explorer.

Strictly speaking, a Submariner is for submarines.