Rolex

The Yacht-Master II is rarely seen on this Forum. I have had the opportunity to wear one for a few days and on a sailboat this weekend. Somewhat to my surprise it I like it a lot. I think it looks the best with a dark blue strap borrowed from another chronograph. It is less shiny and more discrete. The weight is also reduced and it sits well on the wrist.  The count down mechanism works very well and can be more useful than many other complications. It calibrates easily and has a type of flyback function. Amazing. I took some pictures with a spinnaker and Kevlar sail as a background to give the right ambience. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms joins in on two pictures.

 The YMII use a slightly wider strap than the Daytona. A strap like the one on the FF would be perfect, but it is too wide. If you know where I can get one, please send me a PM.

Morten

there are not many posts about the YMII. Its not the most popular Rolex. It makes me wonder whether in 20 or 30 years time, collectors will be paying a fortune for the YM in teh same way they are paying for the "unpopular" Daytona.

 

I am not a fan of the watch, if i am honest. Yet, as you say, with that blue strap, you remove some of its weight and it turns the watch into more of a funky casual/fun watch.

numbers and markings on the dial may look unusual on a watch. An important element of watch design is to make the watch easily readable. Rolex meets this criterion better than most manufacturers with count down chronograph function in the YMII. The “frosted” look with polished numbers on bezel is elegant. The “Yacht-Master II” on the bezel looks better in the metal than on most pictures. It is really casual. I understand, however, well that the design may give rise to a variety of feelings.

This message has been edited by Morten on 2010-05-24 11:28:50 This message has been edited by Morten on 2010-05-24 11:33:53

I must confess that the Yachtmaster II is not my favourite Rolex, but on another side, the complication is an excellent idea.

Therefore, the strap makes the watch looks less ...Bulky, and enhances this special dial.

Thanks for these unusual pictures.

Best,

Nicolas

actually makes it more sporty...even if its a croc strap

the bracelet and the bezel just screams BLING..but this combo is nice...

Thanks for the photos!

Having not really been a fan of this model due to aesthetics I find this presentation most appealing! Excellent photos, excellent looking watch... (for once )