Yachtmaster question

[BooYah]

This may be an ignorant question to some, but here goes! Besides being a drop dead gorgeous watch, what is the Yachtmaster's purpose? I ask this because I think may want to own one some day. The relatively small water resistance stumps me even further since I thought the ocean would be its specialty. Going out on a limb, I'm guessing it has something to do with yachting...

[Mosco]

Not at all. It's sole purpose is to get that girl at the end of the bar to go home with you!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by BooYah

This may be an ignorant question to some, but here goes! Besides being a drop dead gorgeous watch, what is the Yachtmaster's purpose? I ask this because I think may want to own one some day. The relatively small water resistance stumps me even further since I thought the ocean would be its specialty. Going out on a limb, I'm guessing it has something to do with yachting...

Well, yes, it has to do with the timing of yacht races. Unlike the Subs and the SD which have uni-directional bezels, the YM bezel swings both ways!!

You will also notice that the markings on the YM bezel are identical to those on the SUBs and SD. Difference being, the YM bezels are only available in precious metals - YG or Platinum.

JJ

[idk01]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Not at all. It's sole purpose is to get that girl at the end of the bar to go home with you!

Good one Greg!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Not at all. It's sole purpose is to get that girl at the end of the bar to go home with you!

.....that too.....worked for me!!

[Bebot]

I had one before and sold it since I can't afford a YACHT.

So I ended keeping my Subs because I am always under the water.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by BooYah

This may be an ignorant question to some, but here goes! Besides being a drop dead gorgeous watch, what is the Yachtmaster's purpose? I ask this because I think may want to own one some day. The relatively small water resistance stumps me even further since I thought the ocean would be its specialty. Going out on a limb, I'm guessing it has something to do with yachting...

It´s a blinged Sub that you wear on your yacht. No purpose except it will make
you to a wise guy on that boat.

And you can use it to countdown the start in a yacht race.

Just get one if you like it, here is my one.



Jocke

[BooYah]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, yes, it has to do with the timing of yacht races. Unlike the Subs and the SD which have uni-directional bezels, the YM bezel swings both ways!!

You will also notice that the markings on the YM bezel are identical to those on the SUBs and SD. Difference being, the YM bezels are only available in precious metals - YG or Platinum.

JJ

Ah, it has a uni-directional bezel! I was wondering what that distinguishing ingredient was. Very cool....I don't see myself having to time any yacht races, but it never hurts to be prepared I suppose

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by BooYah

Ah, it has a uni-directional bezel! I was wondering what that distinguishing ingredient was. Very cool....I don't see myself having to time any yacht races, but it never hurts to be prepared I suppose

No, the SUBs and SD have UNI-DIRECTIONAL bezels which turn only counter-clockwise.

The YM has a BI-DIRECTIONAL bezel which turns BOTH ways.....same as all the GMT-IIs.

JJ

[BooYah]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No, the SUBs and SD have UNI-DIRECTIONAL bezels which turn only counter-clockwise.

The YM has a BI-DIRECTIONAL bezel which turns BOTH ways.....same as all the GMT-IIs.

JJ

Yikes, what am I saying haha. Good catch JJ!
I WISH all watches had bi-directional bezels!

[Alan111]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Not at all. It's sole purpose is to get that girl at the end of the bar to go home with you!

We all know that is the main reason JJ owns one... :)

[Alan111]

Double post

[rkot07]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Not at all. It's sole purpose is to get that girl at the end of the bar to go home with you!

EXACTLY and thats what the timer on the bezel is for to see how fast you can achive this goal!

[rkot07]

In all honesty I probably will never time a yacht race either but I use mine to time myself on the treadmill at the gym, or the steak on the BBQ, or my time in the pool, how long the wife will yap about me buying another rolex without her permission etc...

[vh_bu98]

Although the depth of the YM are officially less than the subs, they can handle the same levels as the subs. The difference is that the YMs weren't tested to those levels, so it can't be claim.

[landroverking]

Originally Posted by vh_bu98

Although the depth of the YM are officially less than the subs, they can handle the same levels as the subs. The difference is that the YMs weren't tested to those levels, so it can't be claim.

The trip lock crown should give it the same water proof rating...Is that what you are saying? Next question if it and the New GMT IIc have the same crown system why has Rolex not tested them to the same depth?

[vh_bu98]

Originally Posted by landroverking

The trip lock crown should give it the same water proof rating...Is that what you are saying? Next question if it and the New GMT IIc have the same crown system why has Rolex not tested them to the same depth?

It cost more money and time to do so.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by landroverking

The trip lock crown should give it the same water proof rating...Is that what you are saying? Next question if it and the New GMT IIc have the same crown system why has Rolex not tested them to the same depth?

The Triplock is for good symmetry, not to go deep. The depth rating on the Sub, SD and DSSD, which also all share the Triplock, is the thickness of the caseback (and ringlock/crystal for the DSSD)

Neither the YM, the GMT, or the Daytona, which all have triplocks, are likely to survive a deep dive without the caseback deflecting enough to contact the movement.

[DanP]

Originally Posted by Tools

The Triplock is for good symmetry, not to go deep. The depth rating on the Sub, SD and DSSD, which also all share the Triplock, is the thickness of the caseback (and ringlock/crystal for the DSSD)

Neither the YM, the GMT, or the Daytona, which all have triplocks, are likely to survive a deep dive without the caseback deflecting enough to contcact the movement.

Great info

[rkot07]

Originally Posted by Tools

The Triplock is for good symmetry, not to go deep. The depth rating on the Sub, SD and DSSD, which also all share the Triplock, is the thickness of the caseback (and ringlock/crystal for the DSSD)

Neither the YM, the GMT, or the Daytona, which all have triplocks, are likely to survive a deep dive without the caseback deflecting enough to contcact the movement.

I agree with you 100%! If you guys have ever held a Sea-Dweller it is much thicker then the YM or GMT II.
I hate to say it but never have held a submariner so cant speak on its thickness compared to the YM. But from what I have read its also a different material on the caseback.
I wonder if you can change the caseback on a YM to that of a Sub?

[vh_bu98]

Originally Posted by Tools

The Triplock is for good symmetry, not to go deep. The depth rating on the Sub, SD and DSSD, which also all share the Triplock, is the thickness of the caseback (and ringlock/crystal for the DSSD)

Neither the YM, the GMT, or the Daytona, which all have triplocks, are likely to survive a deep dive without the caseback deflecting enough to contact the movement.

So I would like to know the thickness of the caseback of the sub vs the YM vs the GMT. How much of a difference are we talking about?

[Lol-x]

Does the bi-directional nature of the YM bezel dictate that it is prohibited from use in scuba diving activities??

[vh_bu98]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Does the bi-directional nature of the YM bezel dictate that it is prohibited from use in scuba diving activities??

It doesn't prohibit it...you're just taking a risk that you may have less oxygen in the tank than you think you do.

I personally love having a bi-directional bezel since it makes timing things easier.

[Boopie]

I don't dive, but I do swim (in the pool and in the ocean) and snorkel with my Yachtmaster without any worries about water getting into the watch. It is a durable, great-looking watch. I also constantly use the bezel for timing stuff (parking meters, cooking, etc.).

Unlike the Submariner, the YM also comes in a ladies' size (29 mm) and mid-size (35 mm), as well as a full size (40 mm). Perhaps a secondary (or tertiary) purpose of the YM is for Rolex to offer a professional/sports watch for women without making a "lady Sub."

[Singslinger]

I own a YM and have often wondered how a bi-directional moving bezel is used to time races? After all, shouldn't it also be uni-directional like the Subs or SDs if the objective is to mark off time?

[JJ Irani]

A bi-directional bezel is SUICIDAL to use in any deep-sea professional diving. You must use a UNI-DIRECTIONAL bezel only for obvious reasons.

JJ

[Z-Sub]

that's right. safety first.
only the YMII has the real count down function for the yacht races.