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Dear watch-friends, after a successful business deal in July I decided to reward myself with a new Rolex.
My good resolution to enjoy watches on this beloved forum just „platonic“ from first row remaining firm and not becoming weak somehow has evaporated in „thinnest air“. 🙄
First of all I have to say that I am a big fan of modern watches and their movement innovations. So for example I highly appreciate the new 3255 movement’s reliability and accuracy and technical innovations (14 patents!) - like in my heavily worn DD 40.
Yesterday I visited one of my ADs. After having the chance to try the new GMT Master II “Rootbeer” (which I highly appreciate) in steel/RG and and also in full RG (both with the new movement 3285) a few days ago today I had a closer look at the new Skydweller in steel with black dial (caliber 9001). And I got the chance to put at a very nice Submariner blue dial TT on my wrist, which sang very loud to me (Ref. 116613LB).
So I after I have tried them all my first choice would be the GMT Root Beer Everose or the blue Sub.
And then - in order not to miss something - I asked for „something special”. The AD was obedient and showed me - at least for me - „something special“: the Yacht-Master Rolesium reference 16622 with Platin dial and bezel. He had a preowned and also a completely unworn model in stock.
I have to confess that the Rolex Yacht-Master has always been under my shopping radar. I have always been curious to see the 16622 Rolesium version in flesh since I have read so many interesting posts on this forum about this watch (thanks to Nico and Jocke‘s „dissecting and tuning post“ 5 years ago!!). And I also like the freshness of the new blue dial version. But I never had any version of the Yacht-Master on my concrete wish list.
What shall I say? This Yacht-Master with its fantastic sparkling platinum dial with traces of red was love at first sight. I love everything about this watch. Its stealthy elegance and fantastic comfort to wear. It has a kind of monolithic appearance. And due to its special shape (more curved lugs) it really … clings to my wrist.
I tried the preowned model on my wrist and just had a short look at the new sibling.
According to AD the “new” Yacht-Master is a completely unworn safe queen and was produced in 2013. AD says it’s one of the latest produced models.
My question to you: how long was this model produced?
I can’t get it out of my mind since I saw it yesterday.
Ok, it isn’t equipped with the newest movement but has got the very reliable and proved caliber 3135.
So the whole watch sings to me very loud. No, it screams to me: get me! I belong to you!
What do you think? Will this be a long term love affair?
All the best, Thomas
Here the fullgold version.
I have some more in reserve... 🤗
I am afraid, that this will be my second reward watch in this year... 🙄
All the best, Thomas
Help, I was seduced and now I am in love!
Dear watch-friends, after a successful business deal in July I decided to reward myself with a new Rolex.
My good resolution to enjoy watches on this beloved forum just „platonic“ from first row remaining firm and not becoming weak somehow has evaporated in „thinnest air“. 🙄
First of all I have to say that I am a big fan of modern watches and their movement innovations. So for example I highly appreciate the new 3255 movement’s reliability and accuracy and technical innovations (14 patents!) - like in my heavily worn DD 40.
Yesterday I visited one of my ADs. After having the chance to try the new GMT Master II “Rootbeer” (which I highly appreciate) in steel/RG and and also in full RG (both with the new movement 3285) a few days ago today I had a closer look at the new Skydweller in steel with black dial (caliber 9001). And I got the chance to put at a very nice Submariner blue dial TT on my wrist, which sang very loud to me (Ref. 116613LB).
So I after I have tried them all my first choice would be the GMT Root Beer Everose or the blue Sub.
And then - in order not to miss something - I asked for „something special”. The AD was obedient and showed me - at least for me - „something special“: the Yacht-Master Rolesium reference 16622 with Platin dial and bezel. He had a preowned and also a completely unworn model in stock.
I have to confess that the Rolex Yacht-Master has always been under my shopping radar. I have always been curious to see the 16622 Rolesium version in flesh since I have read so many interesting posts on this forum about this watch (thanks to Nico and Jocke‘s „dissecting and tuning post“ 5 years ago!!). And I also like the freshness of the new blue dial version. But I never had any version of the Yacht-Master on my concrete wish list.
What shall I say? This Yacht-Master with its fantastic sparkling platinum dial with traces of red was love at first sight. I love everything about this watch. Its stealthy elegance and fantastic comfort to wear. It has a kind of monolithic appearance. And due to its special shape (more curved lugs) it really … clings to my wrist.
I tried the preowned model on my wrist and just had a short look at the new sibling.
According to AD the “new” Yacht-Master is a completely unworn safe queen and was produced in 2013. AD says it’s one of the latest produced models.
My question to you: how long was this model produced?
I can’t get it out of my mind since I saw it yesterday.
Ok, it isn’t equipped with the newest movement but has got the very reliable and proved caliber 3135.
So the whole watch sings to me very loud. No, it screams to me: get me! I belong to you!
What do you think? Will this be a long term love affair?
All the best, Thomas
Here also the other pics
of the Root Beer
and the Sub
I didn‘t manage to upload them in the first post.
Best, Thomas
and the Sub
I didn‘t manage to upload them in the first post.
Best, Thomas
Yessss!!!! ☺️
But is it a daily wearer? That‘s an essential purchasing criterion for most of my watches.
Cheers, Thomas
Cheers, Thomas
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Everything is a daily wearer.
I would definitely wear it everyday. Get this or the YM.
I would definitely wear it everyday. Get this or the YM.
IMHO
the YM is more versatile and works also with a suit.
So: the YM for me.
Best, Thomas
So: the YM for me.
Best, Thomas
Stoooop posting the Root Beer, I will cheat on my other watches with it and they will be jealous :D :D hehe apart from this Rolex and a couple Cartiers I am in deeeep trouble should I add to the collection :( [nt]
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Soooorrrryyyy, but I cannot stop!!
Here the fullgold version.
I have some more in reserve... 🤗
I am afraid, that this will be my second reward watch in this year... 🙄
All the best, Thomas
So sorry Part II
Here comes another wrist shot of the Root Beer TT, dear Rogi!
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Cheers, Thomas
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Cheers, Thomas
I would drool but its too stunning to ruin with my drool mmmmm wowza what a beauty !!!! :D :) :) thank you my friend for the extra snaps...or should I saw no thank you ;) hehehe [nt]
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Yes, please say thank you
It‘s so nice and polite. 🤗
Please, believe me. I really don’t want to torture you but...
it’s such a nice watch.... ☺️
Best, Thomas
Please, believe me. I really don’t want to torture you but...
it’s such a nice watch.... ☺️
Best, Thomas
The Yacht-Master is a watch which will grow on you with time passing. I made the mistake to sell mine. A mistake I corrected two or three years after.
In platinum / steel, the watch was introduced in the catalog circa 1998 / 1999, if my memory serves me well.
Go, my friend, go, you won't regret it. One of my very favorite modern Rolex.
Best,
Nicolas
Thanks a lot Nico!
Yes, I know and completely understand your special love for this YM! ☺️
Your pictures of it are very seducing....
Do you know, when the production of this model ended?
Is a production year 2013 possible?
Cheers, Thomas
Your pictures of it are very seducing....
Do you know, when the production of this model ended?
Is a production year 2013 possible?
Cheers, Thomas
I think it is in 2012 that Rolex introduced the 116622. But they may have discontinued the 16622 a bit before.
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I dont but a two close friends do
They both wear theirs as daily drivers, in every situation, and love them.
As far as I remember the AD explained to me
that the watch was produced in 2013 and bought from another AD in 2016. So the warranty will end 2021.
Can this be possible?
I will have to check this before finally pulling the trigger.
Best, Thomas
Can this be possible?
I will have to check this before finally pulling the trigger.
Best, Thomas
The Root Beer Everrose is hard to beat, but not Root Beer enough with the black dial.
The Sub 16613 is very bling-bling, much more than all other Rolex watches. For one day or two it is OK, but for a daily driver it is too much for me.
The 16622 is my sommer watch, also bling-bling but not so vulgar like the 16613. It is another Submariner, much more elegant, more a AP, PP or VC than a Rolex, but with that what a Rolex makes a Rolex, the relaibility and indestructibility.
Four pics from this watch, one together with the Submariner 14060M.
I think the YM 16622 is a very good choice, and underrated !
Best W
Thank you, Walter!
Especially for these great pics and your interesting thoughts.
I’m not sure about the brown dial for the Root Beer. Perhaps it would loose its versatility to combine it with different styles and colours?
I agree with you according to the blue TT Sub. It looks very nice and tempting. And the colours especially of the 16613 are mesmerizing. I have tried different versions of the blue Sub several times.
But I wonder when and where I really can wear it? It’s for sure not a daily wearer. And I don’t want to spend my hard earned money on a simple „holiday watch“.
Yes, the 16622 is truly unique and an „untypical Rolex“. In particular as far as the whole appearance is concerned. Compared to your Sub you can clearly see that the case of the YM is much flatter.
What interests me: Compared to the Sub the WR of the 1662 is just 100m. But the YM has got a TripLock crown.
So I Wonder, if the 100m real or a just a marketing strategy in order to distinguish the Sub from the YM?
Yes, indeed, I feel that the YM 16622 is an excellent choice. It is a very elegant watch and reliable watch. For all cases and situations. Do you also wear it in the winter season?
Best, Thomas
I’m not sure about the brown dial for the Root Beer. Perhaps it would loose its versatility to combine it with different styles and colours?
I agree with you according to the blue TT Sub. It looks very nice and tempting. And the colours especially of the 16613 are mesmerizing. I have tried different versions of the blue Sub several times.
But I wonder when and where I really can wear it? It’s for sure not a daily wearer. And I don’t want to spend my hard earned money on a simple „holiday watch“.
Yes, the 16622 is truly unique and an „untypical Rolex“. In particular as far as the whole appearance is concerned. Compared to your Sub you can clearly see that the case of the YM is much flatter.
What interests me: Compared to the Sub the WR of the 1662 is just 100m. But the YM has got a TripLock crown.
So I Wonder, if the 100m real or a just a marketing strategy in order to distinguish the Sub from the YM?
Yes, indeed, I feel that the YM 16622 is an excellent choice. It is a very elegant watch and reliable watch. For all cases and situations. Do you also wear it in the winter season?
Best, Thomas
Good evening Thomas!
I am a fan from the old ROOT BEER, i had a 16753 and now i have a 16758 and i think the dial also looks good in brown. I think it is not a summer color,
So we come to the colors, the 16622 is a wonderfull sommer watch, the steel is so brigth in the sun, the platinum in grey with the white Superluminova, i think it is perfect. But you can wear this watch the hole year like a AP Royal Oak or a PP Nautilus too. The problem is, i also want to wear my other watches, so every watch has his time.
With the 10 ATM, you never have problems if the watch is serviced correctly from a Rolex Dealer. The Submariner is 30 ATM but i am not a diver. i dont need the extention of the bracelet, and i prefer the bezel in both directions like the Yachtmaster.
The Submariner without date is complete different watch for me, it is a real tool watch. If you wear a suit, you can not wear a Submariner SS. may be in S/G or Gold. But this is my personal opinion!
All the best
Walter
Dear Walter,
the pictures of your Root Beer are breathtaking. For me a complete other league!
This case and dial and colours for sure add up to a watch which is timeless and elegant and „chic“.
IMO you can wear your mesmerizing Rot Beer at any time in any situation with anything.
Many congrats for this wonderful Root Beer. Enjoy it and wear it in good health!
Best Thomas
P.S.: As far as the WR of the YM is concerned I would appreciate a higher WR. It would be useful. Not only for diving but in order to give the feeling of „undestroyable“ reliability. I am sure it would have been easy for Rolex to reach a WR of 300m. My simple explanation is that they just wanted to avoid to „cannibalize“ the features of the Sub.
P.P.S.: You are completely right with your thoughts referring the Sub!
This case and dial and colours for sure add up to a watch which is timeless and elegant and „chic“.
IMO you can wear your mesmerizing Rot Beer at any time in any situation with anything.
Many congrats for this wonderful Root Beer. Enjoy it and wear it in good health!
Best Thomas
P.S.: As far as the WR of the YM is concerned I would appreciate a higher WR. It would be useful. Not only for diving but in order to give the feeling of „undestroyable“ reliability. I am sure it would have been easy for Rolex to reach a WR of 300m. My simple explanation is that they just wanted to avoid to „cannibalize“ the features of the Sub.
P.P.S.: You are completely right with your thoughts referring the Sub!
Go get it. You will love it..........
I bought my Girlfriend one for her birthday and she absolutely loves it. Grey being her favourite colour does help. On the odd occasion I’m allowed to wear it I love it also. Just so different to everything else and so much nicer than the new Yacht master monstrosity.
Hope this help you make your mind up.
M.
Hope this help you make your mind up.
M.