justlounging Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 My love for the Yachtmaster started whilst going thru BK's section..soon after I started doing some research on this timepiece..to the untrained eye, it looks like just another 'bling' watch, in fact my missus said it looked like just a Tag Heuer What I love about the YM was the fact that the dial sparkled and that red seconds hand stood out very smartly against the light greyish textured dial.. That set me off on my mission to find a YM that would make me happy wearing it, without paying gen dollars for it..The BK WM9 YM would easily cost about US$1k but even then, pieces put on the sales section were few and rare.. I look elsewhere to other Trusted Dealers in hope that there would be a YM that would fit the bill for me but none managed to..I kept on searching and did so for a few months, until I stumbled across this thread from PatekFreak (RG): http://repgeek.com/s...ad.php?t=152534 He did a nice review on this and I got hooked almost immediately..could this be better than what was offered by the cartel? I PM-ed Angus and soon enough, with his assurance that the SA3135 movement was reliable, I placed my order and awaited the arrival of the watch.. 5 days later, the watch was on my wrist and looked the part..I am now currently contemplating installing gen dial and hands.. Another geek, speedyralph, had gone this route..you can click on his thread here: http://repgeek.com/s...ad.php?t=153735 The movement is currently gaining about 10secs per week..or about 1.5secs/day..that's good enough for me..I couldn't be happier Enough said, here are the pictures of the SA3135 Rolex Yachtmaster 'Rolesium' 16622 from Angus (PureTime).. Rehaut thickness and depth seem alright to me..no wokky rehaut or misaligned engraving here.. Dial looks really good and whenever I'm wearing it, I always am trying to catch that sparkle on the dial..this happens almost everytime I wear it.. Here's a Gen dial for comparison: Markers look well-sized, font looks crisp..Red lettering seems a bit brighter on the rep..same goes with the seconds hand..not to sure if it is due to the lighting though..you guys be the judge.. Datewheel and cyclops are where they should be..although the datewheel could be adjusted just alil to the right to be more centered.. Bezel is bi-directional and has the triple-lock, like the gen..seems well-machined with defined edges.. Crystal height is slightly higher compared with the gen.. Gen: Rep: Bezel insert is very nicely done..this shows the polished and satin finish on it.. Gen: Rep: Crownguards (in my opinion) are quite well replicated..this pic also shows that the rep Crown is slightly thicker than the gen.. Gen: Rep: Clasp is also well made and engravings are quite deep..SEL bracelet fit perfectly onto the case and screws are nice and flushed.. This is the same with the caseback and its engravings.. Here's the SA 3135: Power Reserve has easily gone more than 36hours..didn't test it any further though.. Handwinding the movement is slightly louder compared with my gen 3185 movement..date and time changes feel very solid and firm..very comparable to a swiss ETA in my opinion.. Lume shot taken after 10secs exposure to UV light: Daylight Semi-dark Dark Shutter speed for the lume shots are between 0.5 and 2secs.. Gen Lume Shot: This clasp will go in to match the YM..I think it'll look great.. am also looking for a SS Daytona Clasp..so if you have any you can spare, pls PM me.. Some additional facts about the Gen Yachtmaster 16622: Date of production: . 1992 - present, Mens models . 1994 - present, Ladies and 35mm models Case (mm) - 41.5 Thickness (mm) - 11.6 Bezel (mm) - 40 Crystal (mm) - 30 Bracelet width (mm) - 20 Clasp width(mm) - 16.5 Power Reserve: . ~44 hours (on caliber 3135) Weight: 40mm - 146 grams Rep weighed in at - 147grams This is just 1gram heavier, but do take into consideration that a different clasp is being used and I removed 2 link from the bracelet..In my opinion, using the original clasp would make the rep even closer to the weight of the gen.. Here's the obligatory wristie: And this to show the dial texture in the sun: Happy Holidays!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 nice review. Do you have the link to this model on Angus' site? There are at least 5 models there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Link to PureTime (Angus) is: http://www.puretimew...5-best-edition/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Very nice mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Definitely on my soon to be on my collection list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Fantastic review. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I wonder if we can find the OEM dial and crystal. For me that's the biggest difference there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 The YM really is a thing of beauty, and a really nice alternative to the Submariner It dresses down much better than the Sub dresses up Thanks for taking the time for such an awesome review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Great review. I read this over at RepGeek. Thanks for posting it at RWG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanic Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Please let us know the results, if you ever decide to test it's water resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 No worries..i will..am looking to have it dry pressure tested..will post results once I have them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have one too a SA3135 Best Edition YM Rolesium from Puretime....awsome watch guys...just killer. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navik Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Well, dammit.... Now I have to get one of these! Great review, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Well done! A great review on what looks to be a great watch. Definitely compelling, may have add one to the stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Just ordered the 3135 sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischyyy Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Great review, this one is only 3135 movement with no ETA option. How do these two ETA YM compare in accuracy compared to the one reviewed? http://www.1-pc8838.com/rlyms10008-2008-upgraded-rolesium-dial-swiss-28362-p-5705.html http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_10&products_id=852 http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_10&products_id=853 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 SO NICE, wow... BK's dial looks so much better though :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 This one unfortunately got some flow of the PT 16610 Sa3135. Case is not 1:1. I suggest you wait for better version soon. Wile the Sa3135 movement it's state of art of rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Any better and i'll buy BK's YM or simply just get the gen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 mhhhhhhh........ This new Sa3135 get all ETA based REPs obsolete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 The great photos allow a close look at the movement and it looks real good. The purple on the reversers might be hub caps but that's fine. Also looks like it even has the rotor axle release lever so you can r/r the rotor without removing the autowind assembly. Looks to be a big step ahead of asianetaclones too. Like to be 'a fly on the wall' when a big wig rolex exec gets one to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Too bad the auto winding bridge isn't engraved. One US clean and the printing will be probably gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
405356momo Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 nice review one of the best pics of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Case (mm) - 41.5 Thickness (mm) - 11.6 Bezel (mm) - 40 Crystal (mm) - 30 Bracelet width (mm) - 20 Clasp width(mm) - 16.5 Do your one got some measures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 It's been a while since I last wrote about this YM..in that time, i had been searching for either a gen YM dial/handset or considering to get the dial/handset relume.. Only recently, there was a member who was selling the SA3135 YM dial/handset so I jumped onto it and got it sent to a fellow member here, Strodda..I had seen some of his relume projects and so PM-ed him to enquire if he wanted to have a go at this YM set..He agreed and the SA3135 YM set was mailed to his residence.. Communications was great and I was floored when S posted up the relume pics here: http://www.replica-w...8.html?t=116728 I finally got the dial set and sent it off to my trusty local watch-smith to have the dial/handset swapped in..barely half a day later, I got a call from my watch-smith to pick up the watch.. Here are some glam shots of my relume SA3135 Yachtmaster..there are a few faint scratches on the installed minute/hour hands..nothing too serious but I'll most probably be sending the original set for a relume with S soon.. Enjoy the pics! Here is the Relumed dial with the original dial from PT: Comparison of the 'whiteness' of uncharged lume in the Gen Exp II & SA3135 YM: Gen lume is definitely much whiter but without putting them side by side, this slight off-white/greenish tint can't really be detected.. I also did a comparison with my Gen Exp II and my Noob sub fitted with TC dial..*note: Camera Focus was fixed onto the Gen Exp II.* In natural light: Noob Sub with TC dial - SA3135 YM Relume - Gen Polar Exp II In a slightly dimmed room, lume is glowing on all three watches: Notice that the Gen Lume is much cleaner and shines a tad brighter.. Below shot is taken in a much darker room, with minimum light source All in all, I am very happy with the end result..S, I'll be sending the spare hands to you shortly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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