Will the yachtmaster ever prevail?!

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

It’s quite significant how differently the various Rolex references feel on the wrist. For me, the YM 1 and Daytona are absolute perfection.


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I agree, especially about the fit of Daytonas.

[Greglaw]

Why do you care, seriously. Seriously. Do you even have one? If it is not cool enough to those you need affirmation from, get rid of it. If you don’t have one, then why are you even posting about it? And inanimate objects don’t have relatives.

[77T]

The original Is the right one for a wide array of purposes.


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[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Don’t know and don’t care; wearing my Rhodium today. It’s a great watch which I prefer over black subs by a long shot.

I agree. I never wear my Sub now. Just the YM and my rootbeer at weekends.

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by bgriz

I like my chocolate dial rootbeer




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That's stunning. Me want.......

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by Lew Archer

If I bought one, I’d be all watch and no Yacht.

(For members outside the U.S., there’s a saying in the West about some people being “all hat and no cattle”—meaning, they’ve got the Rancher’s Stetson, but not the ranch).

I love these colloquialisms. That's good, very good.

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

lol you seriously think people don't genuinely prefer a nice sunburst dial with a better sleeker case shape than a sub/gmt?

This. I'd happily see the back of my Sub or GMT to keep the YM, I'd also loose my Rootbeer for a T/T YM....in fact.......

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Thanks man!

I'm a firm second on that one bruv. Mind you the amount of gin I just drank while wearing my YM may require a blue pill later.......Scapegrace , nice gin.

[inadeje]

It’s a fine watch. It has been a permanent fixture in the Rolex catalog for decades. Somehow, for an unknown reason, it hasn’t ever become as iconic as the sub, daytona or GMT (to name a few). Why? Well, thats the 60 million dollar question. It has had time on its side, but has always played second fiddle to the aforementioned.

Rolex has introduced many other product lines since, some with arguably more success than the omnipresent yacht master. Nonetheless, it remains a mainstay in the line-up. That means it has its followers, however small or large that following is. I personally like the watch, but I wouldn’t buy one, mainly because I own the others.

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by amh

It's a bit of a sleeper - most people won't even know it's a Rolex.

I think the new models with the blue and dark gray faces look great! That's why I got my wife a YM37, looks amazing

Me and the Mrs have matching Slate YMs, she loves the 37mm. Bad power reserve.

[sleepydoc]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

Me and the Mrs have matching Slate YMs, she loves the 37mm. Bad power reserve.

The power reserve is unfortunate I agree. Was hoping for an update this year but sadly nothing new for the 37

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

Me and the Mrs have matching Slate YMs, she loves the 37mm. Bad power reserve.

Originally Posted by sleepydoc

The power reserve is unfortunate I agree. Was hoping for an update this year but sadly nothing new for the 37

Caliber 2236 has a 55h power reserve, better than the 3135. How's that not enough?

[Swiss0nly]

I don’t think so

[Lew Archer]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

For those who don't know, a yachtmaster is a licence to handle boats, the equivalent to a driving licence. It doesn't meant you own a yacht.

I didn't know the meaning of "yachtmaster" until this post. Thought it meant
master of the yacht, as in master of the ship, but good to know it's simply a license to handle boats.

Not that I'll ever have such a license. Haven't handled boats since they were very small and floated in the tub. And, as Travis McGee said in the John D. MacDonald novels, "a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into". Watches give me enough of a hole to throw money into, I couldn't possibly afford a money pit the size of a boat...of any size!

Beautiful watch, the Yacht-Master. And, it's 37mm variant is a great alternative if it's a better fit...an option not available with the Sub.

[Lew Archer]

Originally Posted by amh

It's a bit of a sleeper - most people won't even know it's a Rolex.

I think the new models with the blue and dark gray faces look great! That's why I got my wife a YM37, looks amazing

It's a great choice for a woman. My ex bought one back in 2006, a lighter gray dial that's since been discontinued. At that time, it was still rather uncommon for women to wear a Submariner. And, even so, the Sub would have been too large for her wrist. And, while she's a tough customer (a police detective), she wanted some elegance. So, the 37mm Rolex Yacht-Master was the one and only Rolex for her. It's proportions and look suit her perfectly.

And, that Yacht-Master looks perfect on your lucky lady.

[1995akcoop]

Originally Posted by padi56

Cannot understand why some today wants watches to be so called hot, dont you buy watches because you want to own and wear them. Or only buy what is declared hot by the likes of YouTube or so called social media. The YM is a great watch irrespective of being hot or cold, and should be bought because of wanting to own and wear it.

AGREED


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[CaliBear]

The YM line doesn't excite me in any way. I don't belong to a yacht club, I don't own a yacht, I don't captain a sailboat, and I don't need to accurately time the start of regattas. What else is there? To me, the YM doesn't really do anything useful that a Sub doesn't already do better and with a much stronger pedigree. Even worse, the YM costs more than a Sub. To analogize, for me buying a YM is akin to paying 911 money for a Boxster. I suppose there may be some people out there that would rather purchase a Boxster over a 911 even if the price was the same because of their unique situation or because they think that the Boxster's lines are better or whatever, but that's just not me.

[sleepydoc]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Caliber 2236 has a 55h power reserve, better than the 3135. How's that not enough?

Well, 70 hours gets me from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. 55 does not.

[Awaken]

Blue is the best, rhodium is next

The fit in the Ym is comfy and overlooked

[Yacht-Master]

Have a 16800 , but bought a 16622 in 03 which is a sub in a party dress. It WILL do 300m, but I understand Rolex rates it less so as to not upstage the sub.

I had mine tested at a RSC, so it's a for sure thing.

I always looked at the YM as a larger Turn-O-Graph. No kidding. Wore it 24/7 from 03 to 19, beat it like a rented mule, most accurate watch I ever had. RSC servced it a year or so back, popped it in the safe, looks LNIB.

Old eyes, silver hands on a silver dial and I have difficulty reading it at times.

Cured that with a Blancpain 5015. I can read that at any angle or light.

Love the 16622 Yacht-Master.

[VonSomething]

Originally Posted by CaliBear

The YM line doesn't excite me in any way. I don't belong to a yacht club, I don't own a yacht, I don't captain a sailboat, and I don't need to accurately time the start of regattas. What else is there? To me, the YM doesn't really do anything useful that a Sub doesn't already do better and with a much stronger pedigree.

By that logic, you do know that Submariner means a member of a submarine crew, right?

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Yacht-Master

Have a 16800 , but bought a 16622 in 03 which is a sub in a party dress. It WILL do 300m, but I understand Rolex rates it less so as to not upstage the sub.



I had mine tested at a RSC, so it's a for sure thing.

I've always suspected that would be the case, thanks for confirming.

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by sleepydoc

Well, 70 hours gets me from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. 55 does not.

This. The Mrs has a DJ too and doesn't swap them around often enough.

[VonSomething]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

This. The Mrs has a DJ too and doesn't swap them around often enough.

I recommend a watchwinder

[George58]

Originally Posted by Yacht-Master

Have a 16800 , but bought a 16622 in 03 which is a sub in a party dress. It WILL do 300m, but I understand Rolex rates it less so as to not upstage the sub.

I had mine tested at a RSC, so it's a for sure thing.

I always looked at the YM as a larger Turn-O-Graph. No kidding. Wore it 24/7 from 03 to 19, beat it like a rented mule, most accurate watch I ever had. RSC servced it a year or so back, popped it in the safe, looks LNIB.

Old eyes, silver hands on a silver dial and I have difficulty reading it at times.

Cured that with a Blancpain 5015. I can read that at any angle or light.

Love the 16622 Yacht-Master.

check the thickness of the case back and compare it to the sub 300m

[rolexperfect]

Originally Posted by padi56

Cannot understand why some today wants watches to be so called hot, dont you buy watches because you want to own and wear them. Or only buy what is declared hot by the likes of YouTube or so called social media. The YM is a great watch irrespective of being hot or cold, and should be bought because of wanting to own and wear it.

This. Life is too short to care so much about if a watch is hot or not. I learned this the hard way.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by sleepydoc

Well, 70 hours gets me from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. 55 does not.

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

This. The Mrs has a DJ too and doesn't swap them around often enough.

I see, it makes sense in that case.

I don't need the extra power reserve, my watch with 70h PR is generally worn at the weekend or on rotation with several other pieces.

[travisb]

It'll always fly a little under the radar.
I owned the original platinum dial which I really enjoyed and still miss at times.

[IS2000]

I have a few sports Rolexes including the YM. The YM is definitely the dressier and beautiful watch, but also the least versatile when dressing down. I find my Sub-C and SD4K easier to pair with any of my outfit.

[CaliBear]

Originally Posted by VonSomething

By that logic, you do know that Submariner means a member of a submarine crew, right?

Saying that the YM is for sailors and regatta racers is not just logic -- it is how Rolex actively markets the YM.

Rolex's website refers to the YM as "The watch of the open seas." Rolex goes on to state, "The Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II models embody the spirit of the sailor. Inspired by the rich heritage that has bound Rolex to the world of sailing since the 1950s, the Yacht-Master blends function and style, while the Yacht-Master II brings together the finest in Rolex technology to create a regatta chronograph built for yachting competition." Meanwhile, the Submariner is marketed as a divers' watch -- not merely a submarine crew's watch.

The sub also happens to be tougher than the YM and the most iconic sports watch of all time. The YM just can't compete with that. To me, the YM feels like a strange mash-up of other more established watches and more of a marketing gimmick than anything else.