bklm1234 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 This YM comes from the same factory as the noobmariner. This factory makes some of the best out-of-the-box rollies, including both the correct hand stack and incorrect hand stack EXP2 and of course the noobmariners. The GMT2's are excellent too but with mods (pls read By-Tor's latest GMT2 review). The strongest part of this factory's rollies is the near perfect reproduction of the rehaut thickness (mind you it's thickness, not depth). From the front, they have the best looking and closest to gen view, beating even the MBW and TBW. Their rehaut thickness has a lot to do with that. This version has been carried by EddieLee, Angus (ETA version), and TTK & Naarika (Asian version). I don't know why all other dealers carry the other version which I think is inferior to this version. Frontal. Colors and texture is very important to YM. This version has the correct color and really good texture throughout. The dial is not overly yellow like the other version (carried by Paul, Josh, Andrew, Ruby, King, etc.) The red on "Yacht-Master" is bloody red like the gen. I'm very impressed with that. It's a little less bold than gen but I take it. The second hand has really good red too. The bezel insert has excellent polished numbers and correct texture between the numbers, unlike the other version which has too much sparkly, shiny stuff. Like the real thing, I'm sure oil from your fingers will stick to the insert and darken it so better not touch the insert. No problem with the font and short markers. Cyclop has correct mag, date window is correctly positioned unlike the other version which is too far right. Correct hand size and maxi dial indices. The rehaut isn't deep and neither is the gen's. The rehaut thickness is correct (thick) unlike the other version. The crown is a little too thick. But the teeth are sharp like gen. CGs are good enough. It's very hard to mod it to a U anyway. Quarter view. Bezel is thick like the gen. Bezel profile is correct where there shouldn't be a bottom portion like the sub's. The teeth could be longer and sharper but they are ok. Bezel insert is recessed => good. Crystal height is good and has correct bevel angle. Sides of case are rounded accurately. SELs fit very well and stick out like the gen's => very good replication there as well. Gen: Side view: Bracelet. Bracelet has the correct solid midlinks. It's a lot heavier than hollow midlink bracelet. The whole watch feels very substantial and great to those weight chasers. The finish is the best I've seen. No need to do any polishing on it and it wears very comfortable, no sharp edges like most sub bracelets. The link screws are very well machined, a rare find in rollie reps. The total length fits an 8" - 8 1/2" no problem. Lastly, the lume is better than any rollie reps I have seen. When walking from outside to indoors, the markers just glow. I didn't notice that but my coworker told me "hey the markers are glowing". Here's a gallery of the same watch from different members: -bk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Brilliant. Thanks for bringing this review here my friend. This version is YM looks so good... I'm not a fan of this watch but the rep really is quite amazing. I agree, the "Noob" factory really makes the best Rollies. Now it's easy to point new members to this thread when they're asking YM questions. It's weird... nobody has ever done a proper review of this watch before (not that I remember anyway). This is excellent stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hi Bk..... thanks for a great review of a great watch......the Yachtie seems to lag behind the Subs and Daytonas......but IMO it's a great watch......I just wish that Rolex had seen fit to re-issue it in 44 / 45 mm size.....it would be quite spectacular.....! BTW....great photos as well.....beautfully clear and informative....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Wow blown away, an excellent review, thank you for taking the time to compile it as I have often been close to buying a yatchie and now I know which way to go. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Blown away as well... looks good! I always liked yachtmasters in the past but did not think there were any good reps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socom Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 And good news for my european friends: Naarika carries this one as well (asian version) and ships from UK. I received the watch yesterday and I'm quite impressed with the quality and feel. So thanks Naarika for the shipping and great service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hi BK, Great idea to review this one. I'd say that for all Rolie fans, the YM and Explorer II are at the end of the huge list of subs (modern and vintage), the GMT II and Daytona. But reading your review is the first time I would consider that exact YM. Thanks a lot for posting this. Can't wait for a black and white Explorer II incorrect hand stack review now Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Excellent review and great pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Awesome review and photos, bklm! That's a darn nice looking watch! If the clone manufactures could only get the crown to be nicely centered in the case and it would be near perfect. Thank you very much for taking the time and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hey man, nice review! Thanks for taking the time to share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Great review!! Very informative, good comparisson and now i am greedy for a YM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dax Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Pity the crown is not in the right place. Except for that it looks like an excellent YM rep. Have an ETA ver already, with another on order from TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklm1234 Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Thanks for the compliments. It really motivates me to post more reviews and how-to's. -bk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkpadget2 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Thanks for the compliments. It really motivates me to post more reviews and how-to's. -bk Please continue to post more of your reviews and how-to's......this is probably the 5th or 6th time I have read this review since you posted it. Great Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petay993 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Hi everyone, Was reading this great review yesterday morning and thought...I've got to have that on my wrist despite the fact that I was supposed to be looking for a Sub! Emailed Narikaa that lunchtime and after a very efficient and friendly exchange the deal was done and the tracking details were with me within half an hour. Doorbell went at 11.30am today and the postman handed me my new Yachtmaster, carefully packed. I won't bother with pics because, to be honest it looks just like the photos in the review, i.e bloody good, great weight and an absolute steal at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Great review, thanks for sharing... it made the watch grew on my wrist immediatly, now I must resist emailing Narikaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Great review and even better pictures! Tank you very much, I really enjoyed the read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magick1 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Hi BK............great review ........your the man! I've always been a big fan of the Yachtmaster and had so badly wanted one of yours when you were doing that deal. Question for you I'm close to figuring out this skype deal with TTK and contacting him .............is there any real difference (noticable) between the eta/asian versions? TTK's noobs are the best...I've had several subs and its usually quite sad when they arrive. Ecept my Gens of course Well secound thought that Gen price is a sad thing.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sorry I am just getting around to this.. what a terrific review!! Great service to the board!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dax Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Josh says he can source this version also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanjulio Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Outstanding review!!..... Thanks for the effort. -J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks for the review.. Helped a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Which dealers sell the ETA version of this watch and which one should I ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thats the one I had for sale. It is offered by BKLM1234. Eta version I believe is around $250.00 Which dealers sell the ETA version of this watch and which one should I ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Could you please tell me if there are any reviews like this one on the pearlmaster (ladies watch)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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