Corgi Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 What do you think? It is described as: "W-3353 AUTOMATIC FOR MAN YACHT-MASTER II GRAY Count down-10 minutes Diameter of case:40mm * 13mm / Stainless steel Movement: AUTOMATIC Glass:Mineral glass Sub dial: 6:00:small seconds - Bi-directional rotate bezel - 3D sticker Please read Watches Q&A page before you place your order: Q10. How to use stopwatch function Re:water-resistant / water-proof " Photo: No movement shots have been posted as of yet Link: http://www.pam111.com/product_info.php?cPa...roducts_id=2274 ...say what you want but its a pretty close copy of the original. But what kind of movement would do such a complicated thing? Could this be for real? I'm actually thinking of getting one of these because it is an interesting piece to own. Everyone seems to think that "maybe it is not such a looker, but with such a complex feature, it just cannot be faked!" This might be the perfect innovation in believable Rolexes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Worst Rolex ever Fugly does not even begin to describe this monstrosity Is that all the original watch does? Count down ten minutes? This watch, to my eyes, has no redeeming features.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 What do you think? It is described as: "W-3353 AUTOMATIC FOR MAN YACHT-MASTER II GRAY Count down-10 minutes Diameter of case:40mm * 13mm / Stainless steel Movement: AUTOMATIC Glass:Mineral glass Sub dial: 6:00:small seconds - Bi-directional rotate bezel - 3D sticker Please read Watches Q&A page before you place your order: Q10. How to use stopwatch function Re:water-resistant / water-proof " Photo: No movement shots have been posted as of yet Link: http://www.pam111.com/product_info.php?cPa...roducts_id=2274 ...say what you want but its a pretty close copy of the original. But what kind of movement would do such a complicated thing? Could this be for real? I'm actually thinking of getting one of these because it is an interesting piece to own. Everyone seems to think that "maybe it is not such a looker, but with such a complex feature, it just cannot be faked!" This might be the perfect innovation in believable Rolexes! I received an email on that and was interested until I realized how flawed the rep still is. The Gen only comes in a white dial on the white gold model and the gen has a 42 mm case. These flaws are just to much for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirvan Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 the gen Yacht Master II has 43mm case, it's the biggest Rolex ever It's the first introduction of Rolex in a complicated movement (well, the chronograph it's an "easy" complication), and they made a 10 minutes alarm...simply amazing I've hold in my hands the gen yacht-master II in full gold, and I have no words to describe that. Maybe you don't like it but it's an important watch in the Rolex history... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Once again, the truthful advertising. Credits to Jocke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) My favorite modern watch is the Rolex Sea-Dweller. I love it for it's simple elegance, even for a rugged work watch. Not even a date mag cyclops. I'm not much into big and bold watches such as the new Grahams...yet, for some strange reason (and maybe I shouldn't admit this for fear of being shunned by this community), I actually LIKE the new Yachty II. Maybe I should see a therapist to figure out these screwed up thoughts. Edited March 11, 2008 by mjmurphy926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Paul is selling this for $108, so I dunno, can't see it having a complicated movement. Technically the gen is pretty cool, what it can do, but the lack of finesse in the design is just stunning, how could they come up with something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I can't believe that they released the Yachtmater II. No one ever thought to do some market testing, to see what the response would be like. It's not as though Rolex gen owners or fans like this move by Rolex any more than most of us. If you're going to go more modern, you've got to do it in gradations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 It's the first introduction of Rolex in a complicated movement (well, the chronograph it's an "easy" complication), and they made a 10 minutes alarm...simply amazing I've hold in my hands the gen yacht-master II in full gold, and I have no words to describe that. Maybe you don't like it but it's an important watch in the Rolex history... I agree with you 100%. I've stated it before, and I'll state it again. This goes far beyond the aesthetic appeal. My respect for this is in the engineering and development that went into the movement. Ugly or not, it is the movement that does it for me. They finally released a true Yachtmaster that has some function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I agree with you 100%. I've stated it before, and I'll state it again. This goes far beyond the aesthetic appeal. My respect for this is in the engineering and development that went into the movement. Ugly or not, it is the movement that does it for me. They finally released a true Yachtmaster that has some function. I agree with you, but imagine how disappointing it is that they totally screwed it up with the appearance of the watch. I could use that function, as I actually race yachts and that would be a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I have pictures in my mind of Mez in his bath tub with little toy boats... NOT PRETTY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I dont care if it counted down 10min in a cool sexy ladys voice i still would never buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I have pictures in my mind of Mez in his bath tub with little toy boats... NOT PRETTY!!! You know that MBW watch you bought from me? How's the wrist size working out for you? Every time you look down at your wrist, I want you to realize that the SeaDweller was one of my bath toys too. I called it "the life ring" and it functioned just like a usual life ring that you would see on a boat. Except it didn't save people....well, I guess he mostly saved just one purple-headed fellow, but every time he was getting rescued, he'd always throw up. Must've been a weak stomach...or maybe it was that it was always slipping off that would agitate his digestion. Happy watch wearing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am really in the minority but I like the watch ... the first time I saw it I went WTF has Rolex done, but the white gold version has grown on me. I do not sail and would have no use for the ten minute countdown timer but would buy the rep if it were sized like the gen at 43mm and had a white dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 The rumor has it that this guy is considering the new Yacht-Master II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Once again, the truthful advertising. Credits to Jocke. This looks like Liberace's bathroom scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 The rumor has it that this guy is considering the new Yacht-Master II. Ouch ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Anyway, to get back to the OP's comment, I'm not sure what movement you get from Paul for $118. This may be the same Yachtmaster II you can get on cqout.com in all variations for $85. Just look for a dealer with lots of good feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 The rumor has it that this guy is considering the new Yacht-Master II. I already told you I like it...BTW, where did you get this picture of me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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