bklm1234 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Finally found time to take some pics of this YM case set. It comes from Taiwan. It's primarily a straight copy of the gen YM case. It's cut for gen dial. Rep dial is a little too big to fit in it because rep dial (such as wm9, noob, TW Best) has extra wide edge beyond the minute markers. It has to be trimmed smaller to fit in this case. The crown position is exact to gen. It can take gen movement, SA3135 movement, ETA 2824-2, and ETA 2892-a2. ETA 2836-2 is simply too thick and therefore its crown hole cannot line up with this case's tube hole within tolerance. This case set has appeared at Sean's website. I put one of Sean's YMs together for a member using a ETA 2824-2 H4 (high cannon pin), wm9 YM dial, noob YM hand set. The member custom made the movement ring for the ETA. It's the same case set as this one. Some pics: Dark ring of shadow where the crystal meets the top of the rehaut - a signature look and indication of gen construction. Later I will tear the case set apart to show you the actual construction Practically identical to gen CGs. Crown is very good, just like wm9's. Let's look at the insert. Very high quality. Frosty area is little more frosty than wm9 YM insert's. Dial. Color is very good. Not dark like the TW Best YM dial. Very similar to the wm9 YM dial except the red text is less bold, and maybe a little less grits/specks on the face. The dial has feet for Rolex 3135 movement Hands. They should fit 3135 movement.http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/bklm1234/1%20to%201%20YM%20case%20set/IMG_1023.jpg Crown position. High and correct, the grail. Clasp and bracelet. Very nice, also just like wm9's. It doesn't have 2mm end link holes though, unlike wm9's bracelet. It uses 1.76mm springbars. Here's an analysis I posted before on the case set. This YM vs wm9's YM case: look identical on the outside bezel: 2.15mm vs 2.15mm, look identical crystal retaining ring: 2.5mm vs 2.5mm, look identical spring plate: 0.18mm vs 0.15mm, difference rather negligible spring wire: same crystal: 2.03mm vs ~2mm, basically same thickness. Both have sharp top edge. Cyclop mag looks the same as other rep's. Etched crown at 6 is also as loud as wm9's. crystal gasket: 2.38mm vs 2.7-2.9mm, both are wrong. It should be 2.3mm crown and tube: this crown and wm9 crown are just as good. This case's tube even has the same tube design which works with Rolex special tube installing tool. Summary: This YM case set is good as wm9 YM case set. Same gen construction, same crown hole position, same shape, same CGs. It's a 1:1 copy of gen with no alteration to take a rep dial. The finish is excellent outside AND inside. wm9's finish on the inside are sharp and rough but outside is excellent. Sean's bezel insert has more glitter/"frost" than wm9's. The bracelets are almost the same except this YM uses 1.76mm spring bars instead of the full sized 2mm spring bars. You can drop a Rolex 3135 or SA3135 movement in directly. If you want to use ETA movement, you need to trim the dial feet off, get a set of ETA hands, get a movement ring for ETA, and get a DWO. bk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Thanks for sharing! Looks amazing! Is the crown position higher than te wm9? I thought the wm9 could take a gen movement too. Edited January 26, 2012 by its_urabus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Wow, thanks for posting this. I feel a project coming on.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think this case set is not available anymore, at least it is not shown on Sean's website at the moment. Unfortunately I did not buy one when they were available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmichael Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 So Wm9 YM still ruled ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think this case set is not available anymore, at least it is not shown on Sean's website at the moment. Unfortunately I did not buy one when they were available Maybe BK liked them so much he bought up all the inventory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 @chef, I think that BK was able to find the source. I will let him say that for sure though. very exciting to say the least! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Will this be an offering in the future? if so , how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 @chef, I think that BK was able to find the source. I will let him say that for sure though. very exciting to say the least! That would be exciting indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yes it would be great if BK hunted down all the source vendors for WM9's top watches and made them available again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 This will impact the used WM9 YM market.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 It might effect them a little, but not much as the wm9 dial is still better IMHO. Also, the cost of this will probably be in line with the wm9 when you build it it up. Plus it's an elusive wm9. That is added value and back story you can't buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Nice, now it's time for a proper SD Case 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Nice, now it's time for a proper SD Case thats the problem why oh why from all Rolexxxes they make an 1:1 YM case ? come on ? where is the GMT, the SD, all the vintage modells ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I agree. THe Yachtie is the least popular Sports model Rolex have made!! I always struggle to sell the gen watch if I get one. It's time China got in line with it's buying public! Can't imagine how much money they must waste on unpopular creations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 @chef, I think that BK was able to find the source. I will let him say that for sure though. very exciting to say the least! BK found the source.. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 If you would have asked me two years ago about the Yachtmaster I would have said that it is a watch for men preferring ladies' watches. But in the meantime I came to the conclusion that it is a somehow very cool and very different Rolex. It is blingy, flashy and far away from the understated black dialed GMTs and Submariners. It is not a professionals watch but a lifestyle object. It is different but in the meantime I learned to appreciate it. The TT models with slate or dark blue dials are just stunning in real life, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giobo Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 If you would have asked me two years ago about the Yachtmaster I would have said that it is a watch for men preferring ladies' watches. But in the meantime I came to the conclusion that it is a somehow very cool and very different Rolex. It is blingy, flashy and far away from the understated black dialed GMTs and Submariners. It is not a professionals watch but a lifestyle object. It is different but in the meantime I learned to appreciate it. The TT models with slate or dark blue dials are just stunning in real life, too. Really nicely said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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