116622 YM with platinum dial is awesome!

[watchdoc123]

I have always loved the YachtMaster. I thought of it as a sophisticated submariner. Anyway, got the blue dial 4 years ago. Really loved it. it was wonderful. But then at last, got a little bit tired of it and so traded it for the new yacht Master with the platinum dial. Man – what a difference! It is incredibly elegant, beautiful, understated, sleek and incredibly gorgeous! Couldn’t be happier. Surprised at my thoughts since I had seen pictures of the platinum dial yachtmaster many times and was underwhelmed. It never moved me. However in the flesh – it rocks!

[GFONG]

Congrats! Please post some pictures.

[cassin907]

need to see a photo to validate your perspective

[watchdoc123]

Not sure how to post pictures. Let me see if I can do it...

[Runnin' Rebel]

The pre-2006 is my favorite. Congrats, what's the dial look like. It's the best dial ever made when it was blasted.

Congrats

[watchdoc123]

Here it is


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[watchdoc123]

Originally Posted by watchdoc123

Here it is


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Here’s one more... very elegant


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[HogwldFLTR]

It was one of the earliest Rolex watches to catch my eye. It's a beauty!!!

[roklee]

Got the older 16622 .took me while to appreciate the watch. I think it's one of the best Rolex has made.

[mineral]

Originally Posted by roklee

Got the older 16622 .took me while to appreciate the watch. I think it's one of the best Rolex has made.

Agreed that the 16622 is a true beauty. Really love mine and it is keeper in my collection

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Look good on Everest band




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[Ruud Van Driver]

I have the blue dial and I love it but I'd love the platty dial just as much if I ever got my paws on one.

[TimeRookie]

I had the platinum dial and traded it for blue dial as it was easier to see. I loved the look of the platinum but I found it hard to see in some lighting conditions. Great watches. Very comfortable.

[NLYogi]

I saw the older model on on a guy in the seat next to me (airplane). The watch looks really nice. But I wonder if it will not get boring, maybe because it is grey.

[Xerxes77]

It’s very nice and the colour match the bezel

[joli160]

Originally Posted by NLYogi

I saw the older model on on a guy in the seat next to me (airplane). The watch looks really nice. But I wonder if it will not get boring, maybe because it is grey.

Not to me, I have the older one and in sunlight the dial is a feast for the eyes.
It wears super comfy with its lugs following the wrist and the way the end links stick out makes it a very balanced watch which is underrated by many.

[meganfox17]

" Yippie Ki Yay Doc ! "

[Nycturbovr6]

Love that dial

[spandrels]

Even while wearing sunglasses, you can see that platinum dial shimmer!

[watchdoc123]

It is really, really understated and beautiful. Now I have also bought the rose gold Yachtmaster with the oysterflex band and the two of them rock!! Don't know which one I like better! Both are beautiful! I LOVE the Yachtmaster!

[SodiumMonkey]

Love all of the YM iterations. The platinum is stunning. I opted for the blue for readability. I also really love the new rhodium. I'm contemplating getting an OP with the rhodium dial just because I love the rhodium dial.

[Tangier11]

NEXT on my list for sure,, LOVE YM, I am going for the older with more metallic plat dial

[DocHolliday]

I love the platinum YM, especially the 5 digit reference. The dial is a stunner, and while some consider it boring or too monochromatic I think it is really a stand out reference.


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[worldfamoussam]

Originally Posted by watchdoc123

I have always loved the YachtMaster. I thought of it as a sophisticated submariner. Anyway, got the blue dial 4 years ago. Really loved it. it was wonderful. But then at last, got a little bit tired of it and so traded it for the new yacht Master with the platinum dial. Man – what a difference! It is incredibly elegant, beautiful, understated, sleek and incredibly gorgeous! Couldn’t be happier. Surprised at my thoughts since I had seen pictures of the platinum dial yachtmaster many times and was underwhelmed. It never moved me. However in the flesh – it rocks!

That's a beautiful watch - would love to see the pics of yours!

[mineral]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I love the platinum YM, especially the 5 digit reference. The dial is a stunner, and while some consider it boring or too monochromatic I think it is really a stand out reference.


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Me too the 5 digit YM is beautiful and I’m sure more people will slowly apreciate this beauty.




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[GFONG]

This is a beauty. Unfortunately it is discontinued. It is very hard to find the brand new stock.

[SamP]

The "Sandblast" platinum dial really is beautifully irresdescent.
I have the 16622 , which has a coarser grained dial than the 116622.
It is a touch monotone, but the delicious red seconds hands warms up the dial.
I even changed the black date wheel to a red one. Bloody expensive the source, but adore the look. Thanks Jocke!
Regards

[1William]

Good looking watch.

[Tangier11]

Did the bracelet change from the 16622 to the newer one?

[soundserious]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Did the bracelet change from the 16622 to the newer one?

Yes

[ArtNouveau]

I'm sure I'm not alone here but the original SS/Plat Yachtmaster was one of the watches I owned twice. Got the first one when they first came out (2000?) and it was a "hot" item. 9 months later I had the opportunity to purchase one of the last new white dialed 16520's so had to sell it. A couple of years later I ended up buying a second one. Long gone now but not forgotten. I've always thought of it as the "dress Submariner."