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ArmanT · 11 March 2018, 04:56 PM

I recently bought a Rolex Yachtmaster II SS. So far I'm loving it but I also came across a platinum day date a few days ago and that thing is HEAVY!! I love the weight of it. Now I'm wondering if rolex would ever make a full platinum yachtmaster 2 with the ceramic blue bezel... not liking the platinum bezel on the white gold models. What do you guys think about a full platinum Rolex yachtmaster II? Would it be a little too heavy?

RollieRoll · 11 March 2018, 05:59 PM

It would certainly be heavier the all other metals, and I'm not of the YM period , but if you like it then that's what matters

prozac51 · 11 March 2018, 09:35 PM

Don't forget an ice blue dial. The weight would be up there with the platinum Daytona, one of the heaviest Rolex ever made.

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watchwatcher · 11 March 2018, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmanT

What do you guys think about a full platinum Rolex yachtmaster II? Would it be a little too heavy?

It would be for me. Try on the gold version sometime...it's crazy. I can't even imagine a platinum version. Without the perfect fit, it would be extremely uncomfortable, IMO.

Now, if they put the glide lock clasp on it, maybe...

mountainjogger · 12 March 2018, 01:22 AM

No.

Etschell · 12 March 2018, 01:33 AM

the gold is 266 grams with all links. platinum would be over 300 grams. if you are andre the giant no big deal.

ssetem · 12 March 2018, 01:45 AM

Id get platinum deep sea, jokes would need deeper pockets

THC · 12 March 2018, 01:47 AM

If you build it they will come

AK797 · 12 March 2018, 01:54 AM

WG sluggish sales show it would have to have the signature ice blue dial or it's a bust. Black or brown CE bezel too.

Arthur Daley · 12 March 2018, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmanT

I recently bought a Rolex Yachtmaster II SS. So far I'm loving it but I also came across a platinum day date a few days ago and that thing is HEAVY!! I love the weight of it. Now I'm wondering if rolex would ever make a full platinum yachtmaster 2 with the ceramic blue bezel... not liking the platinum bezel on the white gold models. What do you guys think about a full platinum Rolex yachtmaster II? Would it be a little too heavy?

Platinum is softer than 18ct gold, and therefore scratches very easily. I unfortunately speak from experience. For that reason the only precious metal I'd consider in a watch with a metal bracelet is gold (white being my personal preference). The benefit to platinum over gold is that it's malleable - so the scratches can often be polished out with minimal loss of metal unlike gold where the metal is lost as soon as it's scratched. Note that I'm not at all obsessed over scratches - my watches all have them, and I do think they add character. I was simply surprised at how quickly my platinum watch developed scratches - stainless is MUCH harder, and 18ct gold is also harder...

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GB-man · 12 March 2018, 02:16 AM

Not unless you hate money

tyler1980 · 12 March 2018, 02:29 AM

i wouldn't, but im not a YMII fan

HL65 · 12 March 2018, 02:31 AM

No I’ll stick to SS.

Speed · 12 March 2018, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmanT

I recently bought a Rolex Yachtmaster II SS. So far I'm loving it but I also came across a platinum day date a few days ago and that thing is HEAVY!! I love the weight of it. Now I'm wondering if rolex would ever make a full platinum yachtmaster 2 with the ceramic blue bezel... not liking the platinum bezel on the white gold models. What do you guys think about a full platinum Rolex yachtmaster II? Would it be a little too heavy?

I would not even buy one made of wood.

mobster600 · 12 March 2018, 03:38 AM

i think i know what you want.......AP ROO Elephant Platinum

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ands-on-review

AK797 · 12 March 2018, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobster600

i think i know what you want.......AP ROO Elephant Platinum

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ands-on-review

Wow over 400, that's like 2 gold subs!

RolexNorth · 12 March 2018, 04:22 AM

The YM2's don't sell well. You'd sooner see this model discontinued rather than a platinum model being introduced.

Etschell · 12 March 2018, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Wow over 400, that's like 2 gold subs!

almost 1 pound.

bio guyver · 12 March 2018, 05:54 AM

The YMII is the best looking rolex sports watch.

bio guyver · 12 March 2018, 05:55 AM

And the all gold is the winner

avilhena · 12 March 2018, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Wow over 400, that's like 2 gold subs!

wow!! Imagine wearing it all day long, it must be exhausting

VicLeChic · 12 March 2018, 08:35 PM

it'd be too heavy for our species

SpyShopsNYC · 13 March 2018, 07:55 AM

Stainless w/o the blue hands, the first series has the stainless hands and the numbers are stainless instead of blue. This is why the watch looks great. The 2017 and up with the stainless Mercedes hands and the 12&6 arrows is also nice.

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watchwatcher · 13 March 2018, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobster600

i think i know what you want.......AP ROO Elephant Platinum

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ands-on-review

Wow.

DoctorA · 13 March 2018, 08:14 AM

YM doesnt get much love around here. So making it all platinum with a hefty price tag makes a slow mover even slower!!

SpyShopsNYC · 13 April 2018, 02:19 PM

Depends if they change the look so it can’t be mistaken as a stainless. I also understand that the platinum is heavier.

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Bt122 · 13 April 2018, 02:30 PM

My daughters. 8 she’s learned this week...from AD’s at a few high end watch stores... never buy any sports watch other than a SS one. ...so no

SearChart · 13 April 2018, 04:15 PM

I strongly dislike the yachtmaster II. Now a full platinum yachtmaster with the platinum sandblasted dial and bezel, yes please!

beshannon · 13 April 2018, 09:06 PM

No

DoctorA · 13 April 2018, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmanT

I recently bought a Rolex Yachtmaster II SS. So far I'm loving it but I also came across a platinum day date a few days ago and that thing is HEAVY!! I love the weight of it. Now I'm wondering if rolex would ever make a full platinum yachtmaster 2 with the ceramic blue bezel... not liking the platinum bezel on the white gold models. What do you guys think about a full platinum Rolex yachtmaster II? Would it be a little too heavy?

Definetly Buy what you like but I personally would put that towards a platona!

11 March 2018, 04:56 PM	#1
ArmanT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California Watch: Yachtmaster II Posts: 1	Would anybody buy a full platinum yachtmaster II? I recently bought a Rolex Yachtmaster II SS. So far I'm loving it but I also came across a platinum day date a few days ago and that thing is HEAVY!! I love the weight of it. Now I'm wondering if rolex would ever make a full platinum yachtmaster 2 with the ceramic blue bezel... not liking the platinum bezel on the white gold models. What do you guys think about a full platinum Rolex yachtmaster II? Would it be a little too heavy?

12 March 2018, 01:22 AM	#5
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	No. __________________ The King of Cool.

12 March 2018, 01:33 AM	#6
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	the gold is 266 grams with all links. platinum would be over 300 grams. if you are andre the giant no big deal. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

12 March 2018, 02:16 AM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,320	Not unless you hate money __________________

12 March 2018, 02:29 AM	#12
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i wouldn't, but im not a YMII fan __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

11 March 2018, 05:59 PM	#2
RollieRoll Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 658	It would certainly be heavier the all other metals, and I'm not of the YM period , but if you like it then that's what matters

11 March 2018, 09:35 PM	#3
prozac51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 131	Don't forget an ice blue dial. The weight would be up there with the platinum Daytona, one of the heaviest Rolex ever made. Sent from my HTC_2Q4D100 using Tapatalk

12 March 2018, 01:45 AM	#7
ssetem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Watch: blro,daytc,lv,blnr Posts: 233	Id get platinum deep sea, jokes would need deeper pockets

12 March 2018, 01:47 AM	#8
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,659	If you build it they will come

12 March 2018, 01:54 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	WG sluggish sales show it would have to have the signature ice blue dial or it's a bust. Black or brown CE bezel too.

12 March 2018, 02:31 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	No I’ll stick to SS. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 March 2018, 03:38 AM	#15
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	i think i know what you want.......AP ROO Elephant Platinum https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ands-on-review

12 March 2018, 04:22 AM	#17
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	The YM2's don't sell well. You'd sooner see this model discontinued rather than a platinum model being introduced.

12 March 2018, 05:54 AM	#19
bio guyver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kuwait Posts: 273	The YMII is the best looking rolex sports watch.

12 March 2018, 05:55 AM	#20
bio guyver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kuwait Posts: 273	And the all gold is the winner

12 March 2018, 08:35 PM	#22
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	it'd be too heavy for our species

13 March 2018, 07:55 AM	#23
SpyShopsNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 152	Stainless w/o the blue hands, the first series has the stainless hands and the numbers are stainless instead of blue. This is why the watch looks great. The 2017 and up with the stainless Mercedes hands and the 12&6 arrows is also nice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 March 2018, 08:14 AM	#25
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	YM doesnt get much love around here. So making it all platinum with a hefty price tag makes a slow mover even slower!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

13 April 2018, 02:19 PM	#26
SpyShopsNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 152	Would anybody buy a full platinum yachtmaster II? Depends if they change the look so it can’t be mistaken as a stainless. I also understand that the platinum is heavier. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I have to use something to protect my hand.

13 April 2018, 02:30 PM	#27
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	My daughters. 8 she’s learned this week...from AD’s at a few high end watch stores... never buy any sports watch other than a SS one. ...so no

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