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Thank you, great pictures. I agree about the YM...
Feb 06, 2013,08:14 AM
...it's my favorite Rolex. Don't agree about the new Daytona-style clasp though. Seems a bit thick and unwieldy to me, and reduces the amount of adjustment you can make.
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You know I am not very keen on some tuning when it comes to watches.
By: amanico : February 5th, 2013-15:50
BUT I have to say that the red date is a gorgeous idea! In fact, it should definitely be like that, in my opinion. As for your observations on the platinum parts of the YM, thank you very much. It is said that the Pt parts are the bezel and the dial. we h...
Ultra thorough!
By: sham1 : February 7th, 2013-00:00
What a review! To the point of disecting the watch and putting it all back perfectly together! I must say this is the only Rolex I like with its combination of stainless steel and platinum and your article has reaffirmed this. Thanks again and keep up the...
Thank you, great pictures. I agree about the YM...
By: SteveW : February 6th, 2013-08:14
...it's my favorite Rolex. Don't agree about the new Daytona-style clasp though. Seems a bit thick and unwieldy to me, and reduces the amount of adjustment you can make.
Fabulous Jocke, superb pictures too, as usual.....
By: Sandgroper : February 6th, 2013-23:57
does the new balance wheel with Parachrome improve the accuracy? I love the red date it gives the watch more dynamic, perhaps Rolex could propose different "options", either way this is a little like changing the normal tyres on your car for wider ones or...
Excellent post!
By: radone : February 7th, 2013-00:07
Thank you! Now, I was a Yacht Master just like yours! R
Wow excellent post
By: nautilus : February 7th, 2013-04:45
I used to own the platinum yachtmaster and always wondered just how much of the bezel was actually platinum!
Wow, excellent post.
By: VMM : February 7th, 2013-13:31
This is one of the most interesting and nice post I've ever read. All the upgrades and mods you have done to it look fantastic to me, congrats. Love that Genta on your wrist. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Vte :)
Thank you..........
By: Topcat30093 : February 8th, 2013-12:16
In the past I was never a fan of the Yacht Master. But your report has enlightened me and increased my view of it. And like others, I like very much your improvements :) Thanks Jocke
Thank you, Jocke.
By: Zdenek : February 8th, 2013-10:22
Great post and nice pictures, too.
AWESOME photos as always Jocke..
By: ocwatching : February 22nd, 2013-08:51
and love the modifications to the YM! I just been offered one from my AD..I may have to revisit...
Bite the bullet!!!
By: AlexSunrise : February 22nd, 2013-12:37
Lol! Hi, Phil, Which one are you considering? Blue dial or the platinum one? Have a great weekend, Alex
That Yachtmaster
By: The Old Man : March 23rd, 2013-09:51
Brilliant Jocke!. It confirms that I did right buying mine which was new in 2002 (case made 2000) second hand pristine in 2006. Albeit that my partner borrows it as it it the 35mm . Superb watchmaking. Brilliant strip down so well photographed and explain...