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[SaintMickey]

Originally Posted by inadeje

I have to admit that I revel in these threads concerning the YM II. They always scrape the barrel and procure the most opinionated outbursts from even the most passive TRF members. Yes, the YM II is so damn polarizing that it brings out the negativity to a whole new level.

How do these posters substantiate their rabid dislike for the reference? Well, they poke fun at the complication or the Yachting association written on the watch. Well, let us analyze a few variants that are seemingly gloated upon here:

How about emblazoned on the outer ring of the dial “original gas escape valve”? Has anyone used this? At which depth did you last actuate your valve?

Obviously the subs meager maximum depth of just 1000 ft doesn’t cut it for deep diving (desk?)TRF members, since the accolades thrust upon the 12 x more…12,800 ft depth rating of the Deepsea make it a far more popular choice for our brethren of deep sea divers.

Who could really live without a watch designed to protect the movement while still telling the time in magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss? All these TRF incomings of the Milgauss seemingly from multi-aliased employees at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) are getting tiresome, right?

Then we have those members who need to calculate elapsed time against speed, such a seemingly regular daily occurrence that they couldn’t be without their Daytona chronographs on any given day. You know, just in case a passing vehicles speed must be quickly established.

Then we have all you TRF cave dwellers, confined underground for so long you’re confused as to whether its day or night, a dilemma you couldn’t possibly resolve without your indispensable Explorer II on wrist.

Come on guys…why oh why is the YM II so derided and your only weapon is a cheap shot at its complication? Don’t you risk being hypocritical if in the same breath you pour acclaim and admiration on the aforementioned for their indisputably indispensable complications and purpose?

Anyhow, just as act of bad taste, here’s my YM II again

Good and fair post.

My issue with it is the 44mm size and dial. I have no illusions that one must have a yacht to own one.

[77T]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s a great reference but will always be more of a niche piece due to its size and the complication

That’s what Joanne told me the AD said as she bought Paul’s first Daytona…

I think you are right on the YM-II WG - but it is the only model that I’ve wanted and have yet to get. Of the YM-II’s it is the best looking in my opinion. Less gaudy contrasting colors.

All it needs to skyrocket is a globally revered owner to make them hot.


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[HideMyWalletPlease]

I think it’s a cool watch. I’m only 5’8” and 150 lbs so I’ve never wanted one. I think they look good when I see much larger humans wearing them.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by inadeje

I have to admit that I revel in these threads concerning the YM II. They always scrape the barrel and procure the most opinionated outbursts from even the most passive TRF members. Yes, the YM II is so damn polarizing that it brings out the negativity to a whole new level.

How do these posters substantiate their rabid dislike for the reference? Well, they poke fun at the complication or the Yachting association written on the watch. Well, let us analyze a few variants that are seemingly gloated upon here:

How about emblazoned on the outer ring of the dial “original gas escape valve”? Has anyone used this? At which depth did you last actuate your valve?

Obviously the subs meager maximum depth of just 1000 ft doesn’t cut it for deep diving (desk?)TRF members, since the accolades thrust upon the 12 x more…12,800 ft depth rating of the Deepsea make it a far more popular choice for our brethren of deep sea divers. Anyone ever have the The Bends (Decompression Sickness) after wearing their deepsea?

Who could really live without a watch designed to protect the movement while still telling the time in magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss? All these TRF incomings of the Milgauss seemingly from multi-aliased employees at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) are getting tiresome, right? I know your nuclear work is probably classified, but could you all at least give us a hint with your next incoming?

Then we have those members who need to calculate elapsed time against speed, such a seemingly regular daily occurrence that they couldn’t be without their Daytona chronographs on any given day. You know, just in case a passing vehicles speed must be quickly established.

Then we have all you TRF cave dwellers, confined underground for so long you’re confused as to whether its day or night, a dilemma you couldn’t possibly resolve without your indispensable Explorer II on wrist.

Come on guys…why oh why is the YM II so derided and your only weapon is a cheap shot at its complication? Don’t you risk being hypocritical if in the same breath you pour acclaim and admiration on the aforementioned for their indisputably indispensable complications and purpose?

Anyhow, just as a final act of bad taste, here’s my YM II again

That beach you see in the background was 6 minutes away, or so my countdown timer told me. Diving from his sunbed into the shallow water was a guy with a sub on, and two sunbeds to his left there was a guy timing the barmaids delivery time of a piña colada using his Daytona

Cool watch for sure…

[hemikuwait]

A rare beast. It’s the heaviest Rolex, sits flat and snug on the wrist, feels like a million bucks, loaded with precious metals, YET it looks reserved and neat enough for daily wear, has an an amazing 10 min programmable countdown timer that you can use for literally anything and everything.
With this much ammo it’s the commando of the Rolex world and it’s gonna blow everything up...

I have many Rolexes but none feel similar to this on the wrist, a satisfying density that sits very flat on the wrist. I would even go as far as saying that it feels like a 42 easily, maybe even a 40.

I think only owners of this specific reference would understand

And that platinum sheen


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[hemikuwait]

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[George58]

I like everything about the watch but one thing YACHT MASTER big and bold on the bezel stupid to have on the bezel and the name sucks

[GST15]

Originally Posted by watchnutcase

probably never

+1

[Shadow Play]

I’ve always associated this watch with heat and sunshine. Where I come from most days are silent and grey. As such it says nothing to me about my life.

BUT

It really is one beautiful looking watch. I’d love to wear one lounging at the beach on holiday!

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by Watch This

And this forum has no shortage of members who are living in 1965 and either think they are James Bond or part of some imaginary great outdoor adventure. This is 2021. I choose not to wear a watch that has changed little in style since 1959. Boring. And, I have had every SS reference in the Rolex lineup. I choose the YM2 now because it's cool, very different, and I don't see ten a day.

And by the way, I am 60 years old and not on any social media.

I think it is very nice, especially in YG or TT.
Lots of people seem to hate it though.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by inadeje

I have to admit that I revel in these threads concerning the YM II. They always scrape the barrel and procure the most opinionated outbursts from even the most passive TRF members. Yes, the YM II is so damn polarizing that it brings out the negativity to a whole new level.

How do these posters substantiate their rabid dislike for the reference? Well, they poke fun at the complication or the Yachting association written on the watch. Well, let us analyze a few variants that are seemingly gloated upon here:

How about emblazoned on the outer ring of the dial “original gas escape valve”? Has anyone used this? At which depth did you last actuate your valve?

Obviously the subs meager maximum depth of just 1000 ft doesn’t cut it for deep diving (desk?)TRF members, since the accolades thrust upon the 12 x more…12,800 ft depth rating of the Deepsea make it a far more popular choice for our brethren of deep sea divers. Anyone ever have the The Bends (Decompression Sickness) after wearing their deepsea?

Who could really live without a watch designed to protect the movement while still telling the time in magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss? All these TRF incomings of the Milgauss seemingly from multi-aliased employees at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) are getting tiresome, right? I know your nuclear work is probably classified, but could you all at least give us a hint with your next incoming?

Then we have those members who need to calculate elapsed time against speed, such a seemingly regular daily occurrence that they couldn’t be without their Daytona chronographs on any given day. You know, just in case a passing vehicles speed must be quickly established.

Then we have all you TRF cave dwellers, confined underground for so long you’re confused as to whether its day or night, a dilemma you couldn’t possibly resolve without your indispensable Explorer II on wrist.

Come on guys…why oh why is the YM II so derided and your only weapon is a cheap shot at its complication? Don’t you risk being hypocritical if in the same breath you pour acclaim and admiration on the aforementioned for their indisputably indispensable complications and purpose?

Anyhow, just as a final act of bad taste, here’s my YM II again

That beach you see in the background was 6 minutes away, or so my countdown timer told me. Diving from his sunbed into the shallow water was a guy with a sub on, and two sunbeds to his left there was a guy timing the barmaids delivery time of a piña colada using his Daytona

I like your style...and your YM2.

[CactusTreeFiddy]

All due respect but I think the YM2 will never get much love.

The closest thing to it which has potential is probably the white gold YM on oysterflex - incredibly clean presentation that screams rolex through and through

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by inadeje

I have to admit that I revel in these threads concerning the YM II. They always scrape the barrel and procure the most opinionated outbursts from even the most passive TRF members. Yes, the YM II is so damn polarizing that it brings out the negativity to a whole new level.

How do these posters substantiate their rabid dislike for the reference? Well, they poke fun at the complication or the Yachting association written on the watch. Well, let us analyze a few variants that are seemingly gloated upon here:

How about emblazoned on the outer ring of the dial “original gas escape valve”? Has anyone used this? At which depth did you last actuate your valve?

Obviously the subs meager maximum depth of just 1000 ft doesn’t cut it for deep diving (desk?)TRF members, since the accolades thrust upon the 12 x more…12,800 ft depth rating of the Deepsea make it a far more popular choice for our brethren of deep sea divers. Anyone ever have the The Bends (Decompression Sickness) after wearing their deepsea?

Who could really live without a watch designed to protect the movement while still telling the time in magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss? All these TRF incomings of the Milgauss seemingly from multi-aliased employees at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) are getting tiresome, right? I know your nuclear work is probably classified, but could you all at least give us a hint with your next incoming?

Then we have those members who need to calculate elapsed time against speed, such a seemingly regular daily occurrence that they couldn’t be without their Daytona chronographs on any given day. You know, just in case a passing vehicles speed must be quickly established.

Then we have all you TRF cave dwellers, confined underground for so long you’re confused as to whether its day or night, a dilemma you couldn’t possibly resolve without your indispensable Explorer II on wrist.

Come on guys…why oh why is the YM II so derided and your only weapon is a cheap shot at its complication? Don’t you risk being hypocritical if in the same breath you pour acclaim and admiration on the aforementioned for their indisputably indispensable complications and purpose?

Anyhow, just as a final act of bad taste, here’s my YM II again

That beach you see in the background was 6 minutes away, or so my countdown timer told me. Diving from his sunbed into the shallow water was a guy with a sub on, and two sunbeds to his left there was a guy timing the barmaids delivery time of a piña colada using his Daytona

Are you trying to convince us that the YMII is a great watch or are you trying to convince yourself?
This post feels a bit like the latter.

I have owned the YMII...kept it for about 3 months before the novelty wore off.

[Cloudchaser]

This particular Rolex model actually has among the most intriguing origin stories of any Rolex watch; it came to be as a by-product of the short-lived "Bring Your Breitling Designer Friend To Work Day."

[Westmeres]

Some like it and some don't. I do like the full YG a lot but at 44mm, my wrist just isn't big enough.

[JSolution]

Looks great on you - and much better with the metal bezel in my humble opinion :)

[bmrk]

Not for me but i must admit it looks nice on your wrist

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by inadeje

I have to admit that I revel in these threads concerning the YM II. They always scrape the barrel and procure the most opinionated outbursts from even the most passive TRF members. Yes, the YM II is so damn polarizing that it brings out the negativity to a whole new level.

How do these posters substantiate their rabid dislike for the reference? Well, they poke fun at the complication or the Yachting association written on the watch. Well, let us analyze a few variants that are seemingly gloated upon here:

How about emblazoned on the outer ring of the dial “original gas escape valve”? Has anyone used this? At which depth did you last actuate your valve?

Obviously the subs meager maximum depth of just 1000 ft doesn’t cut it for deep diving (desk?)TRF members, since the accolades thrust upon the 12 x more…12,800 ft depth rating of the Deepsea make it a far more popular choice for our brethren of deep sea divers. Anyone ever have the The Bends (Decompression Sickness) after wearing their deepsea?

Who could really live without a watch designed to protect the movement while still telling the time in magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss? All these TRF incomings of the Milgauss seemingly from multi-aliased employees at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) are getting tiresome, right? I know your nuclear work is probably classified, but could you all at least give us a hint with your next incoming?

Then we have those members who need to calculate elapsed time against speed, such a seemingly regular daily occurrence that they couldn’t be without their Daytona chronographs on any given day. You know, just in case a passing vehicles speed must be quickly established.

Then we have all you TRF cave dwellers, confined underground for so long you’re confused as to whether its day or night, a dilemma you couldn’t possibly resolve without your indispensable Explorer II on wrist.

Come on guys…why oh why is the YM II so derided and your only weapon is a cheap shot at its complication? Don’t you risk being hypocritical if in the same breath you pour acclaim and admiration on the aforementioned for their indisputably indispensable complications and purpose?

Anyhow, just as a final act of bad taste, here’s my YM II again

That beach you see in the background was 6 minutes away, or so my countdown timer told me. Diving from his sunbed into the shallow water was a guy with a sub on, and two sunbeds to his left there was a guy timing the barmaids delivery time of a piña colada using his Daytona

[alphadweller]

I would totally wear the YMII, pretty quirky and cool watch, unique and off the beaten path.

[jets]

Curious, do you YMII lovers prefer the blue-non mercedes hand set?

[franklee168]

Beautiful on you, too big for me.

[afmars]

Originally Posted by garyk

Underrated, unappreciated, rare, watch the change of minds when it turns out to be the one everyone wants lol...

Indeed, only a few short years ago the hulk was considered the green haired step child of the submariner line by many, and look at it now.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Chester01

I’m afraid many Johnny come lately’s here have little appreciation for this history of Rolex and spend more time wondering is it safe to wear them in the hot tub. No Kool aid required my friend just simply search for Rolex and military and you will see the history of the watch. It’s well documented and easily accessible, they were worn by service members, available on base, and the costs again if you are willing to do a bit of digging, about 2.5-3x the cost of a seiko at the time. These are simply basic facts about Rolex and sorry they don’t fit your narrative. It’s hard to believe but there was a history of this watch before what your instabooks and facegrams tell you. Look it up and enjoy the reading.


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I remember seeing them at AAFES and also on their catalog when I was on Active duty. I should've picked up a bunch of them.

Wore a Sub and other brands while serving.

[2Redbulls]

I agree it’s an under appreciated model. I find the complication very unique and interesting. I’ve learned to use it for different use cases.

[JoseR]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

It’s not for me but wear and enjoy in good health!

+1. Too big and too much going on the dial for me. IHO.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s a great reference but will always be more of a niche piece due to its size and the complication

This.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by hemikuwait

Will this underrated beauty get its turn on the Rolex appreciation train




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The Maybach was and is merely a rebadged S Class.

Nothing will change that.

[garbanzo]

The 116689 is my latest acquisition. Tremendous wrist presence but still, very comfortable to wear.

Don’t understand the talk about useless functionality. I’d say it’s about as useful as Daytona’s chrono

[TheVTCGuy]

It is not for me but an amazing watch for sure! To all you owners, I congratulate you and wear it in good health!

[thenewrick]

I think the bezel just doesn't look good. The dial is colorful and interesting but doesn't seem very easy to tell the time. The "YACHT MASTER II" text is off-putting. And it's just really big.

At first glance at a distance it looks kinda neat but overall not a fan. Reminds me of Hublot/Invicta/UBoat very 2006 look to me.

Just my opinion!