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Mystro · 23 February 2021, 10:11 PM

I can tell that our Rolex enthusiast on this forum are starting to get how interesting and special the YMII is for Rolex. In part is because our Rolex community is starting to take a serious look inside their watches and learn about the movements. This is outstanding and shows our technical enthusiasm is still alive and well on TRF. Years back I got the chance to speak to a very well respected watchmaker on the phone and he went on for almost 30 minutes on how impressive the cal 4161 was. He couldn’t say enough superlatives and how the movement was probably the best in the industry and he works on everything. That was when I put the YMII on my grail list of Rolex watches.

Once that movement addiction takes hold, the YMII will seem like a plutonium mine just discovered in your backyard. The YMII still stands on its own with many industry first with its design and interaction with a programmable mechanical memory.

The YMII and Sky Dweller have some similarities with the “command ring bezel” but really are two different animals in how they function inside. YMII is a interactive complex movement to its operator being a programmable chronograph variant where the Sly Dweller is a passive complex movement with its annual calendar. For a movement enthusiast, it doesn’t get any better.

If you are just taking a interest in movements or want to see what Rolex is really capable of in their movement designs, check this video out of the 4161 movement being cleaned. You can see why the YMII msrp is worth the admission.

https://youtu.be/-MoNYR86-U8

Harry-57 · 24 February 2021, 12:39 AM

Clever movement. Useless complication for my needs.

Bigmozza · 24 February 2021, 02:01 AM

Not many people seem to like this watch, but I have to say I love it.

s46 · 24 February 2021, 03:39 AM

YM2 will be worth huge money one day becuase nobody is paying attention to it today. People are chasing watches with bezel color changes and paying huge premiums for that. This is the second highest complication next to the sky dweller. Rolex is not stupid. Many may not find the YM2 eye pleasing but it is a masterpiece of engineering. In time it will be one that people pay crazy money for. Not a reason to buy it. But to enjoy not for the profit

robinmgb · 24 February 2021, 04:25 AM

I really like the YMII
It’s my joint favourite with the DSSD, has an interesting dial and certainly not boring like a submariner.
My wrist is quite small at 6.5 inches but don’t find it too big at all just as I don’t find my DSSD that big, yes it’s thick but I’ve never found it too wear bigger than a 11 series sub in terms of footprint on the wrist

23 February 2021, 10:11 PM	#31
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,462	I can tell that our Rolex enthusiast on this forum are starting to get how interesting and special the YMII is for Rolex. In part is because our Rolex community is starting to take a serious look inside their watches and learn about the movements. This is outstanding and shows our technical enthusiasm is still alive and well on TRF. Years back I got the chance to speak to a very well respected watchmaker on the phone and he went on for almost 30 minutes on how impressive the cal 4161 was. He couldn’t say enough superlatives and how the movement was probably the best in the industry and he works on everything. That was when I put the YMII on my grail list of Rolex watches. Once that movement addiction takes hold, the YMII will seem like a plutonium mine just discovered in your backyard. The YMII still stands on its own with many industry first with its design and interaction with a programmable mechanical memory. The YMII and Sky Dweller have some similarities with the “command ring bezel” but really are two different animals in how they function inside. YMII is a interactive complex movement to its operator being a programmable chronograph variant where the Sly Dweller is a passive complex movement with its annual calendar. For a movement enthusiast, it doesn’t get any better. If you are just taking a interest in movements or want to see what Rolex is really capable of in their movement designs, check this video out of the 4161 movement being cleaned. You can see why the YMII msrp is worth the admission. https://youtu.be/-MoNYR86-U8

24 February 2021, 12:39 AM	#32
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,629	Clever movement. Useless complication for my needs.

24 February 2021, 02:01 AM	#33
Bigmozza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 659	Not many people seem to like this watch, but I have to say I love it.

24 February 2021, 03:39 AM	#34
s46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 244	YM2 will be worth huge money one day becuase nobody is paying attention to it today. People are chasing watches with bezel color changes and paying huge premiums for that. This is the second highest complication next to the sky dweller. Rolex is not stupid. Many may not find the YM2 eye pleasing but it is a masterpiece of engineering. In time it will be one that people pay crazy money for. Not a reason to buy it. But to enjoy not for the profit

24 February 2021, 04:25 AM	#35
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	I really like the YMII It’s my joint favourite with the DSSD, has an interesting dial and certainly not boring like a submariner. My wrist is quite small at 6.5 inches but don’t find it too big at all just as I don’t find my DSSD that big, yes it’s thick but I’ve never found it too wear bigger than a 11 series sub in terms of footprint on the wrist

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