Rolex Yacht-Master II Collector Opinions

... that I've been intrigued by this one myself. Different and interesting. There is a lot of "white on white" in terms of the hour markers and hands, so I am wondering if there may be potential readability problems with this one. Would love to hear from any owners on this point.

Then this is a good choice for that. It sounds like you love it and want it, so go for it and wear it like a crown, except on your wrist.

Its a lot of fun to wear, unlike most other watches, which typically have a serious, business-like vibe. Somehow it manages to evoke the feeling of being on a water- and wind-swept yacht, on a bright sunny day, with blue waves and blue sky extending to the horizon, even though I am sitting in my shabby apartment on a torn sofa! Hodinkee did a review of this watch (older version) in 2015 and echoes this fun and adventurous feeling, which I think is quite unique for this watch!! Aesthetically, I p

I enjoy mine as well. fell in love with the beautifully blue white gold submariner. but, found a little of that blue in this watch for 1/2 the price!

In any variant it is a good looking model. However, if you do not use the yachting function look for alternatives, as the service might be more expensive due the yachting complication. Alternatives in the big league: SD 43 mm or 44 mm. The current 43 mm might be also more collectible, might be ...

I’m still laughing , I hope you hear it ...! I never had it in my wrist , so just picture love so far . The truth is that I like Rolex for the technical part and design not for the sad truth that it became a status symbol, but on the same note ,what differentiates it from an AP Off Shore , Hublot, or even Panerai ??? Just the perception I guess ... Keep your inputs coming , I apeciate it . Best, Zsolt.