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chris_nor_cal · 11 September 2007, 07:08 AM

Rolex always marketed the Submariner to sailors, and then they come out with this new model Yacht Master (always thought the name sounded laughable). Other than more money, why would Rolex think to expand their line witch a watch functionally--and very similar in design--to the Submariner?

Mrdi · 11 September 2007, 07:16 AM

The Yacht Master II is a Yacht Timer.
The Yacht Master I is a Sub in disguise.

EvEr34 · 11 September 2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

The Yacht Master II is a Yacht Timer.
The Yacht Master I is a Sub in disguise.

excuse my limited knowledge but how does this yacht timming work?/

Magnum · 11 September 2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by EvEr34

excuse my limited knowledge but how does this yacht timming work?/

Have a good look here - http://www.rolex.com/en/index.jsp#/e...aster-II/index

newtamparealestate · 11 September 2007, 07:53 AM

Diff looks for diff folks? I like my yachtmaster alot more then I like the sub. Its all personal prefrance.

EvEr34 · 11 September 2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnum

Have a good look here - http://www.rolex.com/en/index.jsp#/e...aster-II/index

thanks

GrandDaddy · 11 September 2007, 08:03 AM

My Plat YM is my favorite watch and gets more wrist time than my other Rolex watches (inluding Daytona TT).

Alcan · 11 September 2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

My Plat YM is my favorite watch and gets more wrist time than my other Rolex watches (inluding Daytona TT).

We're in agreement on something, the Plat/SS YM is one of my favourites.

GrandDaddy · 11 September 2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

We're in agreement on something, the Plat/SS YM is one of my favourites.

Yup, I guess we're not that "uncivilized" after all.

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 September 2007, 06:09 PM

The YMs (both I and II) are not watches I would buy. But to each his own.

roadcarver · 11 September 2007, 10:13 PM

Ditto - this is why Rolex makes a variety of sport models

I still like the Sea-Dweller.

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

The YMs (both I and II) are not watches I would buy. But to each his own.

s7horton · 11 September 2007, 10:16 PM

The YM 1 is not the sub. The submariner was probably only pitched to yatchsmen because there was nothing else in the Rolex line that appealed to them.

Notice the depth rating. YM 1 good for 100m, sub good for 300m. YM 1 has the bidirectional bezel. It's splitting hairs, but there are differences in the two watches. I don't knowif the bezel on the YM 1 can be used for the 10 minute timing deal similar to what is available with the YM 2. Don't get me wrong, I understand it doesn't do the actual timing that the YM 2 does. Just wondered if you could use the bezel for something similar.

Transient · 11 September 2007, 11:18 PM

I happen to think that the YM I is one of the most attractive models that Rolex has produced. I have the Sub, and I would not hesitate in buying a YM I. They are NOT the same thing at all....

Chris B · 11 September 2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Transient

I happen to think that the YM I is one of the most attractive models that Rolex has produced. I have the Sub, and I would not hesitate in buying a YM I. They are NOT the same thing at all....

Is the correct answer, its certainly not the Sub

kcmo · 11 September 2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Transient

I happen to think that the YM I is one of the most attractive models that Rolex has produced. I have the Sub, and I would not hesitate in buying a YM I. They are NOT the same thing at all....

I agree as well. I love my Sub but would also love to buy a YM ss/plat....gorgeous watch IMO

yachtsales · 11 September 2007, 11:55 PM

I like the YM better than the Sub as well. It just seems like a more dressy watch while still being a sport watch. Perfect name too!! Just the other day an oolder gentleman (75+years old) pulled up in his 80+ft yacht for fuel, he walked out while his mate fuel the vessel and he was wearing an 18K Yachtmaster! He didnt look the type to go diving or fighting a blue marlin, but he was a YACHTMASTER!!

KJacques · 12 September 2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by yachtsales

Just the other day an oolder gentleman (75+years old) pulled up in his 80+ft yacht for fuel, He didnt look the type to go diving or fighting a blue marlin, but he was a YACHTMASTER!!

That perfectly sums up the Yachtmaster for me!

Tools · 12 September 2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KJacques

That perfectly sums up the Yachtmaster for me!

Yep...The YM was designed to appeal to folks who like water sports, but at a higher price point than the sub...

Functionally the YM and the Sub are identical (painted font and click spring are irrelevent), and all the parts interchange..

Mrdi · 12 September 2007, 02:11 AM

We have , TWO, 2, too, Rolex Yachtmasters.
YM I and YM II
They are not of the same species.
YM II is a Yacht Timer, and is a functional tool, albeit a bit dear.

YM I indicates date and time in a celebrated manner.

Mrdi · 12 September 2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KJacques

That perfectly sums up the Yachtmaster for me!

Cheers to the gentleman who is still yachting at 75.

He was the young man who was wearing a 5513 racing the Stars Worlds off the Cuban Coast in the 50's.

I am a friend of a gentleman who fits that profile. He still sports the 55.

yachtsales · 12 September 2007, 02:37 AM

Let me clarify, by Yachting, I meant a Viking, not a sailing yacht

Alcan · 12 September 2007, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by yachtsales

Just the other day an oolder gentleman (75+years old) pulled up in his 80+ft yacht for fuel

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Originally Posted by yachtsales

Let me clarify, by Yachting, I meant a Viking, not a sailing yacht

Viking doesn't have the 82's in production yet, must have been a 74. Still a big boat.

yachtsales · 12 September 2007, 03:01 AM

Actually Viking has a 95 allready in production in thier Sport Cruisers line up. This one looked like the 75

Mrdi · 12 September 2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Viking doesn't have the 82's in production yet, must have been a 74. Still a big boat.

Wikipedia
"In modern use, the term yacht applies to two rather different classes of sea vessel, sailing yachts and power yachts."

A more mature gentleman may of necessity choose a power yacht.
At some point it becomes rather arduous to hike out over the rail of a dinghy or crank a winch on a sled.

Sometimes yer jus too old too catch that ewe.

Mrdi

yachtsales · 12 September 2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Wikipedia
"In modern use, the term yacht applies to two rather different classes of sea vessel, sailing yachts and power yachts."

A more mature gentleman may of necessity choose a power yacht.
At some point it becomes rather arduous to hike out over the rail of a dinghy or crank a winch on a sled.

Sometimes yer jus too old too catch that ewe.

Mrdi

I dont think only the old choose a poweryacht. In my experience it is a choice of lifestyle if they choose power or sail.

Mrdi · 12 September 2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by yachtsales

I dont think only the old choose a poweryacht. In my experience it is a choice of lifestyle if they choose power or sail.

I think if I were a power boat salesman, that would be my experience as well.

Alcan · 12 September 2007, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

A more mature gentleman may of necessity choose a power yacht.
At some point it becomes rather arduous to hike out over the rail of a dinghy or crank a winch on a sled.

Sometimes yer jus too old too catch that ewe.

Mrdi

That's where the Nonsuch 36 fits in for a while. Pretty good sailing boat, too bad it looks so........... Nonsuch-ish.

Mrdi · 12 September 2007, 03:59 AM

Actually cat rigged boats are OK in my experience.
Too bad the sailmaker doesn't have the hang of it for those particulad vessels.

yachtsales · 12 September 2007, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

I think if I were a power boat salesman, that would be my experience as well.

To clarify, I am a boat and yacht broker. In other words, I sell pretty much everything, sail, power, hell I have even sold hovercrafts! So I think to group any demographic of people as to say only old folks buy power yachts is wrong. But what do I know?

yachtsales · 12 September 2007, 05:18 AM

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The YMs (both I and II) are not watches I would buy. But to each his own. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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11 September 2007, 07:16 AM	#2
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	The Yacht Master II is a Yacht Timer. The Yacht Master I is a Sub in disguise.

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newtamparealestate "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Sean Location: Wake Forest, NC Watch: GMT II C Posts: 309	Diff looks for diff folks? I like my yachtmaster alot more then I like the sub. Its all personal prefrance.

11 September 2007, 08:03 AM	#7
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	My Plat YM is my favorite watch and gets more wrist time than my other Rolex watches (inluding Daytona TT).

11 September 2007, 10:16 PM	#12
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	The YM 1 is not the sub. The submariner was probably only pitched to yatchsmen because there was nothing else in the Rolex line that appealed to them. Notice the depth rating. YM 1 good for 100m, sub good for 300m. YM 1 has the bidirectional bezel. It's splitting hairs, but there are differences in the two watches. I don't knowif the bezel on the YM 1 can be used for the 10 minute timing deal similar to what is available with the YM 2. Don't get me wrong, I understand it doesn't do the actual timing that the YM 2 does. Just wondered if you could use the bezel for something similar.

11 September 2007, 11:18 PM	#13
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	I happen to think that the YM I is one of the most attractive models that Rolex has produced. I have the Sub, and I would not hesitate in buying a YM I. They are NOT the same thing at all....

11 September 2007, 11:55 PM	#16
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	I like the YM better than the Sub as well. It just seems like a more dressy watch while still being a sport watch. Perfect name too!! Just the other day an oolder gentleman (75+years old) pulled up in his 80+ft yacht for fuel, he walked out while his mate fuel the vessel and he was wearing an 18K Yachtmaster! He didnt look the type to go diving or fighting a blue marlin, but he was a YACHTMASTER!!

12 September 2007, 02:11 AM	#19
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	We have , TWO, 2, too, Rolex Yachtmasters. YM I and YM II They are not of the same species. YM II is a Yacht Timer, and is a functional tool, albeit a bit dear. YM I indicates date and time in a celebrated manner.

12 September 2007, 02:37 AM	#21
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	Let me clarify, by Yachting, I meant a Viking, not a sailing yacht

12 September 2007, 03:01 AM	#23
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	Actually Viking has a 95 allready in production in thier Sport Cruisers line up. This one looked like the 75

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Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Actually cat rigged boats are OK in my experience. Too bad the sailmaker doesn't have the hang of it for those particulad vessels.

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