Rolex Yacht-Master & Day-Date Baselworld 2015

MTF · 2015-03-20T23:35:41Z

Explore Rolex's game-changing Baselworld 2015 releases: the new Yacht-Master and Day-Date with the innovative Caliber 3255 movement. Discover live photos, technical specs, and collector impressions of these pivotal models.

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MTF's Baselworld 2015 report captures a pivotal moment for Rolex, highlighting significant innovations that challenged industry perceptions. His firsthand account emphasizes the brand's commitment to mechanical excellence amidst the rising tide of smartwatches. This article delves into the technical advancements and design choices that made these new releases true 'game-changers' for Rolex.

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Here are live pictures of the new ROLEX Yachmaster and DAY DATE watches with the new ROLEX automatic movement.

I am a cynical convert to Rolex at this Baselworld 2015 show. Yes...you read it here first.

I held them in my hands and cuddled them and kissed them....good materials, good design, good finishing and of course, I repeat, the gamechanging new movement. It is a pity that everyone is obsessed by the Apple and Google watches not to notice what just happened at Rolex......

When you are the market leader and innovate with a game-changer movement ref 3255 giving 70 Hours power reserve and precision rate of -0.2 s to +2.0 s /Day, YES read that again!.....you become even more dominating. Bravo!

From me...that is stunning accolade.

More later but for now, please admire the syntherubber strap with Ti alloy stiffeners and comfort ridges for 5-year strap life for the new Yachtmasters and bigger case for the Day Date. The ceramic inserts for the new Presidnt bracelet also will be discussed later.

Regards

MTF (Astonished of Basel)

Something NOT in the catalogue.....

This message has been edited by MTF on 2015-03-21 03:02:30

Key Points from the Discussion

The new movement is a unique and interesting development from Rolex, showcasing advanced research in optimizing the straight lever escapement with renewed geometry and an escapement wheel made possible by new technologies like electro-erosion. This achieves improved energetic efficiency, power reserve, and chronometry without relying on silicon components, though a Siloxi spring might be introduced later.
MTF provides additional tactile impressions, noting the great feel of the new rubber strap, the pleasant touch of the bezels, improved legibility, and a comfortable deployant clasp. He also praises the watch case balance as 'Rolls Royce iteration of adequate'.
The new Day-Date 40 appears to have at least two dial varieties, and the 40mm size is seen as a perfect solution for those who found the 36mm too small and the Day-Date II too large.
The Yacht-Master is considered stunning and a must-have for Rolex fans, while there's some uncertainty about the new dial in the platinum 40mm Day-Date, with hopes for future dial additions.
While the visible changes might not be spectacular, the new movement's invisible innovations, particularly its numerous patents focused on reliability and performance, are highly significant and align with Rolex's core DNA.
The new movement, despite being 'invisible', is a very important and 'Purist' aspect of Rolex's offerings that year, signifying a strong commitment to internal innovation.

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ED209

Mar 20, 2015

Thanks MTF for the live pics of the YM and DD. Interesting about the movement, looking forward to hearing more about your impressions. Regards, ED-209

amanico

Mar 21, 2015

I agree with you on Rolex that year. Nothing spectacular on the visible side, but the invisible side is very important, and this new movement has to be mentionned. That is very Purist! ;) Best, Nicolas

MTF

Mar 21, 2015

...the feel of the new rubber strap is great. The bezels are nice to touch. The legibility is better. The deployant clasp does not hurt to wear.....at last! The watch case balance is the Rolls Royce iteration of the description: "adequate"... Regards, MTF

amanico

Mar 21, 2015

Very intriguing. As well as the texture of the dial. Best, Nicolas.

Mark in Paris

Mar 21, 2015

If the textures and colors are close enough to the pictures it would be great. Thanks for the pictures Melvyn. Cheers, Mark

MTF

Mar 21, 2015

They said that they would get back to me for the reason. I have to contact the PR department after Baselworld show when they know. It was strange that a Professional series of watch reference woul omit the new movement from the better selling gents' model. This is not a sexist query but there are fewer professional yachtswomen.... Regards, MTF

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