Why is Yacht Master II so underrated?

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Plant

Guy Fieri wears one, I think that pretty much says all that needs to be said about the YM II

So does Luke!

[peterp]

If you delete Rolex from the dial and forget about quality it can be good Invicta in my opinion.

[dannyp]

I think it's misunderstood more than anything. Every Rolex in the Professional line is purpose-built (for diving; for flying; for racing), or at least that's the story. However, they all double as excellent daily timekeepers, with features we can all use, even if we don't need (300m water resistance) or choose to (timing on chrono vs phone).

The YMII, on the other hand, is purpose-specific. Its setup and feature set is really quite specific to yachting. I don't even know what the various indicators mean on it. Not only will the vast majority of owners not need its features, they'll likely never even be in a position to use them at all.

[KermitGang]

Good call. It’s for counting down the start to a regatta. Since boats have significant momentum, it’s important to know exactly when the race begins so you can cross the starting line with as much speed as possible.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by KermitGang

Good call. It’s for counting down the start to a regatta. Since boats have significant momentum, it’s important to know exactly when the race begins so you can cross the starting line with as much speed as possible.

I’ve no doubt it is very useful for yachting. But it’s very purpose-specific. Not only won’t most people use it, most have no use for it. That’s what separates it in my mind from the other Pro line watches.

[jbsmith]

This thread is hilarious. If u like the watch buy it. If not, don't. It keeps great time like other models and has the bonus of a complicated movement. I recall its rolex's most complicated, which the skyd now utilizes. I'm sure most people don't race that have a daytona. I'm sure most sub/sd/dssd owners don't dive either. So who cares if a ymii owner doesn't yacht. My two cents on this thread. Btw, I love my blue hand ymii, especially in warm weather. Such a fun watch and collects alot of compliments by wis and non wis.

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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Frits1980

Its like having a Ferrari keychain without the Ferrari. Its pathetic and even if you actualy have a yacht its still pathetic.....

So all Sub owners must Scuba?

All GMT owners must either be pilots or at least frequently travel between time zones??

All Daytona owners must be involved in motor sport???

No dude, likewise, owning a YM2 without a yacht is not pathetic.


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[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

So all Sub owners must Scuba?

All GMT owners must either be pilots or at least frequently travel between time zones??

All Daytona owners must be involved in motor sport???

No dude, likewise, owning a YM2 without a yacht is not pathetic.


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Agree. Especially since I can practically guarantee that the non-yacht-owning YMII wearer didn't buy it to try and convince people they in fact own a yacht (unlike the person who puts their Hyundai keys on a Ferrari keychain, or wears a Mercedes AMG hat to keep the sun out of their eyes while cruising in an old Saturn Sky convertible).

[ndrs63]

It’s large, asymmetric, aesthetically not pleasing. Oh, and expensive too!


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[ndrs63]

Originally Posted by askdanny

Always loved the white and blue combination with a touch of red. Nothing like it in the Rolex collection. I tried it on at an AD in San Francisco last year (and currently kicking myself for not pulling the trigger) and the 44, I feel, is not a true 44. It fit well on my 7-in wrist.

Sir Ben Ainslie:

Possibly Rolex gifted that YM to Sir Ben? Certainly a good way to promote it


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[Webster2281]

Best watch I’ve ever owned and don’t even want a yacht


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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Agree. Especially since I can practically guarantee that the non-yacht-owning YMII wearer didn't buy it to try and convince people they in fact own a yacht (unlike the person who puts their Hyundai keys on a Ferrari keychain, or wears a Mercedes AMG hat to keep the sun out of their eyes while cruising in an old Saturn Sky convertible).

Haha yes, so true




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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Webster2281

Best watch I’ve ever owned and don’t even want a yacht


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Now that’s a statement piece

Congratulations




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[Webster2281]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Now that’s a statement piece

Congratulations




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Thank you!!


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[kilyung]

Looks great! Mine says hi.

[Webster2281]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Looks great! Mine says hi.

Hmm. Which/whose hair is that??


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[Quamby]

I looked on Chrono24 a moment ago and there are only 37 Yacht Master II 116680 listed for sale, and some are pre-owned. They seem to be disappearing fast and becoming rarer.

[YGRLX]

The name on the bezel is tacky imho

[Quamby]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

The name on the bezel is tacky imho

It sometimes remind me of the Patek 6002G Sky Moon Tourbillon.

[karleone]

I find it the ugliest Rolex...

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by inadeje

OP - we will have every detractor eating humble pie pretty soon. Discontinuation allied to seriously low production numbers will make this piece ultra rare = sought after = parabolic appreciation

One of the most beautiful Rolex’s every produced and so misunderstood. The price is prohibitive, thus way off many radars. Furthermore, It isn’t a sheep reference where everyone wants one because everyone else has one. As one poster stated, its a rare bird, but then again, so was the 4 digit Daytona when it was released. Rolex couldn’t sell them. People loathed them. Noticing any similarities? History goes full circle OP, hold on tightly to that beauty, as I will mine.

In the meantime I love wearing this, since almost nobody else has one.

[tquieng]

Just wait when is discontinued- all the sudden is highly wanted- history repeats it self? 1970s Daytona ring a bell? Also this is a very complicated watch.

[RustyW]

Originally Posted by Shamorai

The big “YACHT-MASTER II” on the bezel?

Yep! Text "yelling" out and saying "HEY Look at me". This design choice ruins it.

Same thing for the Deep Sea. I owned one for 13 years...Besides the too thin/out of proportion bracelet, which I could overlook, I loved everything about the watch except the "Original Gas...blah blah blah" around that beautiful ring of steel. It draw my attention and messed with my brain every time I looked at it. Like spray paint over a masterpiece. Garish...

[Randy9999]

I kinda think it's beautiful. Perhaps though it's due for a slight design refresh.

[Muskrat]

As a sailboat racer I’d wear one, on the boat. The start function is actually really useful. Maybe to the after race party. It’s kind of loud for any other occasion.