My Next Rolex? Why The Yacht-Master Is The Perfect Luxury Sports Watch
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- In today's watch review video I revisit one of the most overlooked and underrated luxury watches to see if this could be my next Rolex. How does the Yacht-Master 126622 compare to my Submariner and other Rolex luxury watches? Join me as I go in-depth with a look at this watch's history, the evolution of its innovative design, the clever inspiration behind it, the positives, the negatives, and why I consider this to be a perfect "do it all" luxury sports watch.
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With my budget, i guess i'll have the raft-master...
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Go for an Islander!
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I've had a Rhodium 126622 since January. Got it without even trying it on and have never regretted it. Every day I notice new things to love about it. Just a fantastic watch.
I’ve been watching TGVs videos since 2014 and I still get excited when he drops a new video. Keep up the good work my friend!
Thank you Fayyaz, you have no idea how much that means to me.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry It shows how much work you do.I told marc in an email .. How well vids are...Please keep it up and dont change a thing
same here, from the first video with the bookshelf in the background! keep it up, cheers!!!
The dark rhodium version of the yacht master is my “grail watch” and it just looks perfect to me!
Totally agree. Absolutely stunning combo with just the right amount of colour.
Yep....Rhodium is the best dial
Wife watches a video on my phone. "Why do you have ads for rolex?" Me: "its that cheeky hugo darling.
Often overlooked in favor of the more popular SS models, this one is now starting to gain more popularity, and deservedly so. A beautiful piece.
This must be the best YM 40 review on CZcams by far. You obviously put a lot of time and effort into the narrative, and the photography is absolutely exquisite. - Chapeau!
I personally think that the YM 40 is the best looking modern Rolex sport watch. I have both the Blue and the Rhodium versions and find that whenever I want a more casual, 'under the radar' look, a rubber strap does the trick and the combo looks awesome.
The Yatchmaster is such a beautiful piece. My favorite is the rhodium dial version
Stunning indeed, I almost borrowed that one too, maybe it's a good thing I didn't! LOL
Thank you Frank,
Best regards,
TGV
Hey Tristano, I hardly find the time to watch your videos currently...
That intro is so 100% fitting for the watch. I couldn't see myself with a sub - but I love (especially this) Yachtmaster so much! Awesome watch - great video! Keep up your great work, stay healthy!
All the best to you!
I gotta be honest I was never a fan of the Mercedes hands, think they could do something more slim refined. Great video T!
Edit: I thought I was the only one with that opinion but I guess not from the upvotes, I will also say liking them is just fine, I just had to say it, think a revamp is long overdue
It kinda makes it a Rolex.. Kinda'... its a bezel thing... I do see what your saying
Mercedes hands is kind of the trademark of Rolex though. I dont mind it.
Oh, I thought I was the only guy on earth not liking the Mercedes hands ! At least we are 2 😅
Also not a Mercedes hands fan - I prefer the stick hands of the Datejust or OP!
I agree - the merc hand looks a bit...comical?
The 126622 Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm with the Rhodium dial is my next watch purchase. Waiting for my Rolex AD to call me. I think this watch is stunning in its stealth luxury time piece. In person the watch simply shines in under stated brilliance. Having tried it on I can’t wait to own this beautiful piece
Absolutely love the Blue Yachtmaster. Such a great looking watch. Almost bought one multiple times. The main issue which stopped me is how easily the bezel can be scratched. I am not the easiest on my watches and need the ceramic bezel for my OCD. Would drive me nuts to see scratches on bezel. On the band and even body I can deal with scratches. Bezel I need to be more robust.
Can they make a small 14’ fishing boat-master ?🚤
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it will be made out of aluminum foil, or Rolexinium.
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@@ThriftyCHNR this is brilliant
Need a dinghy master
Have to agree, this is probably the best & most underrated of the Rolex sports models, and that blue or even the platinum of the previous generation really puts it a cut above vs the Submariner, Surprising though that you mentioned this called more attention vs a sub - I'd have thought the instant recognition of the Sub would call more call attention but then again a platinum bezel does stand out. Great video as always!
Go for the blue yachtmaster! I’ve been watching your videos for years now, and I think you have a penchant for blue dials. Its polished oyster center-links and red contrast on the dial is the perfect blend of fancy and whimsical that you like. This is also always the piece I go back and forth on wanting and haven’t been able to see one in person yet, but looking forward to it one day! All the best, TGV.
Your intro is top-notch! Man, you put so much effort in all of your videos. Keep up the work, mate
Very educative video, I actually own a 126622 with the blue dial, which I upgraded from the 116622, the watch itself is understatedly stunning, I now wear it as my everyday watch because I just didn't want to take it off from the moment I bought it, the 70 hour power reserve makes a huge difference, Thank you TGV for yet another watch worthy (excuse the pun) video.
I've always thought the Yacht Master is the most stunning Rolex. Love that bezel!
100% the metal bezel makes it look much more like a true tool watch but the shine of the platinum is out of this world
Looks like a Rolex with an SKX-Mod bezel ! 😅
Easy to scratch
@@oOoScarecrow31oOo well most of those mods are copying the Rolex lol
@@andrebudiman4506 I have heard that before
Hi. That watch is stunning! Love the blue and just everything about it! High quality! But... Your introduction portion of the video was stunning as well. Like the whole first 1:04 minutes of it. The artwork and just everything was so creative in how you put it together. Just stunning! Brilliantly well done! Happy Thanksgiving to you, your wife, and family!
My 126622 has been my daily watch since the day I got it for my college graduation. Everything you said in your review is absolutely spot on. Thank you for giving this reference the attention and respect it deserves!
Personally I love the color combination because it matches the colors of my university and, being from Los Angeles, it matches the Dodger blue with their red accent. Overall, the watch compliments my personal style of balancing sporty
and formal so it is the perfect everyday piece for me.
Nailed it - great review. I have the rhodium version precisely because of what you said about the blue being a little toy like - the rhodium feels a little more mature and I got the feeling I wouldn’t tire of it like I might with the blue. Besides there are so many other good blue Rolex options but the YM40 rhodium feels special. Agree about the PCLs but that’s what makes it feel special and luxury. Love the rendering with the jubilee - looks fantastic! Keep it up. F
I met someone today with this exact watch. I think it looked great in person. If I could ever justify saving up that much money for a watch, I would strongly consider getting this model. I did tell the guy I met that I noticed the watch he was wearing and I liked it a lot. He seemed to really appreciate the compliment.
The Rhodium grey dial with blue seconds hand version of the Yacht Master 40 is my grail watch, that’s the Rolex which I’ve had my eyes on ever since it was released a few years ago.
Totally agree.
Its a stunner tried on a 37 last year been waiting for the 40 to come in :) defo a grail watch of mine as well.
I think I prefer blue, but I’ve always loved blue anything. The grey looks amazing too, of course. Can’t go wrong either way.
I just wanted to send you my huge thanks for making this fantastic video. I usually get bored during 10 minute watch reviews but here I had 25 minutes of pleasure. Very informative, good picture, good sound, very good speech, I love how rich is your lexicon. And just really thank you for the whole work.
Thanks for doing this video TGV. Last week I finally took delivery of my first Rolex at the AD after a 5 month wait... A blue dial ref. 126622, and I could not be happier. For me, the YM40 is the perfect balance of sport and dress watch. I love the rhodium dial version as well,, but for me, it had to be blue...
I own a Yacht Master 16622 since 2007 (My first Rolex). This watch is incredible, never skip a beat and is one of my favorites in my entire collection. Ottimo lavoro nella produzione del video! Julio
19:39 it's no coincidence that you began the "negatives" section of this review with the 76ers practice facility in the background!! 😂
Great video and review as always TGV! Always look forward to a new review!! So happy you're a "local" Philly guy now!
Great video. Got a YM in 2006 because it was a good looking Rolex that no one would know was a Rolex. Great watch but now feels a little small on the wrist after owning several larger watches. I wore it 24/7 for years - completely reliable/indestructible. So much so that got the wife one as well - the 40mm which looks great. Keep up the good work!
I got my dark rhodium 268622 just about a year ago. The 37mm fits my wrist perfectly, and I find myself wearing it just about every day. I see Subs and GMT's all the time, but I can't recall seeing another Yacht-Master in the wild.
Picked up my 126622 in mid March, just before corona virus shut things down here in CA. Absolutely superior to the sub in every way ;-) keep up the good work TGV!
Lovely editing and music on the opening sequence! Great review and thanks for keeping us informed!
Thank you so much Julian, it was a labor of love.
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV
Yes, stunning timepiece. Apart from a GMT Master this would be the Rolex I would like to own most.
Especially like the bezel layout with the raised numerals. And that blue dail is fantastic. No problem with the red colors, in fact it looks great.
It’s more elegant than, say, a Submariner. Here you can do a James Bond with shirt & tie, and it wouldn’t even be contradictive😊
Keep up the good work👍
I can't wait to watch this video after work as I love the Yacht-Master. I wish they would offer the newer ones with a fully brushed steel bracelet or Jubilee version for a more cosmopolitan style (as they do with the GMT). I remember your thoughts on a previous video that the polished center links amplify any fingerprints/scratches.
Out of the many “slept on” Rolex videos I would assert the yacht master by far is the most slept on Rolex. The Air King and Milgaus perhaps at one point but not so much now...the yacht 🛥 is still slept on.
The Yacht-Master is my favorite contemporary Rolex. My favorite variation of which is the 40mm with the dark rhodium dial with cyan accents. More low-key than the blue & red combo used here. Mind you blue, red and white together are traditional yachting colors. Still, I have two caveats pertaining to this watch, the first being that the hands are a little too small in relation to the indices. The second pertaining more to the new 3200 series movements, with their apparently much noisier rotors, that now use more shock resistant ball bearings rather than a jeweled staff. A mechanically superior solution maybe, but at the cost of sounding like a Miyota!
Probably the most underrated Rolex, although it seems to be getting a lot of attention lately
Quiet beauty sure the next big thing a must get it Now
Alright am I the only one who absolutely loves the background music? Great vid 👍
Its Gnossiennes No. 3 by Erik Satie if you were wondering!
I remember watching your first review of the116622 Yacht Master with the blue dial two years ago when I was a couple of weeks from taking delivery of my watch. Well, two years on I still have it and still delighted with it. I am sure the Yacht Master 40 will become a future classic. I have yet to read a negative review regarding this model which isn't surprising, I believe it to be one of the most impressive watches made by Rolex. I'm looking forward to many more years of ownership. Great review TGV, keep up the good work.
Love the cut away of the case back showing the movement, excellent touch TGV!!!
Great video! Never cared for the Yachtmaster all that much but you’ve changed my mind.
This watch is so well proportioned and sleek/sporty, I think if they offered it in multiple new additional dial colors and textures, the model's popularity would skyrocket. That bezel is just excellent.
I have seen the blue dial at an A.D ..It’s more stunning in person . Even the silver dial is a stunner! Hard to choose any YachtMaster !
Really like how u bring out the negatives of even the best watches without sounding offensive.. It almost sounds as positives.. Happy thanksgiving
Just got the 126622 with blue dial (Captain America) --- thanks for acknowledging how amazing it is!
I love that name, I hope it sticks! Can I ask, if there was a waiting list for it?
Great choice of YM, but before you make any decisions I recommend trying the new 39 mm Halios Fairwind, those are great and the have the same 60 click bidirectional bezels. Very good bracelet also if you have not seen that yet. I bought the blue steel version on pre-order and then could not resist getting a grey also, they are absolutely awesome watches.
Loving this watch, going into 3 years with it now. Was initially going for rhodium then fell in love with this mesmerizing blue color that really takes on different shades of blue. Also liking the fact that it's not worn by just about anyone and everyone like submariner (don't get me wrong- I still like subs).
Your first video on the YM convinced me to get the blue dial 116622, this video reaffirmed that I made the right decision. Cheers!
Aloha TGV, I love my Yacht-Master 16622, it’s sporty but has an elegance to it, that’s just on spot and no other Rolex sportswatch combines. It’s a more and I think that’s what it was meant be: A more elegant and more modern Submariner with slightly larger indexes. Great content! Thx TGV.
I agree! These and the explorer II’s are the most underrated Rolex watches. Just beautiful!
A guy at my University was wearing this exact watch, and I remember the cheer classiness of the piece so well... probably the first time I've seen a Rolex in person as well... Very entertaining and impecably executed review as always, TGV!
Great review TGV. I've spent a few moments with a 116622 (grey dial, blue seconds hand) and you are absolutely right about the Yacht Master. It really is a versatile and elagant time piece.
Thank you for yet another history lesson on Rolex. Looking forward to the next one.
Regards,
Koen
Thank you Koen, that always means a great deal coming from you. Love the baby blue they used on the version you speak of, so cool
I wish I could assign special privileges to the most consistent and meaningful Gentry commentators.
Hopefully YT will make it possible one day. A discount code for your next watch or something, that would be amazing!
Best regards,
TGV
The music is always excellent in TGV's videos
Bought that a month back mate with chocolate dial (dual tone). What a stunner This watch is.when I watched it in person it’s a superior watch to a sub.The high polish and the dimensions are so beautiful.Actually I went to ask for GMT MASTER 2 (for which I was waiting 1 year), but I saw this on display, tried it on and I was sold.I was just kicking myself for not even considering this watch initially and was ashamed to be following the herd mentality 🙂.So happy with it.
THE one best aspect of the case is the beautiful, artistic and curvaceous lugs. The high lustre and polished case edges compliment the bright gleaming looks of the silvery bezel. The deep turquoise dial is a close (red sweep hand) 2nd to the sculpted case. NOTHING but pure delight is this specimen, except the high price of admission that is!
My preference is for QUARTZ watches, as I just can't relate to Mechanical Movements inaccuracy! There I said it!! :) Great review!!
Perfekt coulorcombination. Red, white and Blue is like the colours in the flagg. First i bought a 116622 and when the 126622 came it was perfect. Love this blue watch and will always do.
I've always loved the yachtmaster such a great watch, one i would definitely love to get in the future!!!
Very nice presentation. Got my YM 116622 pt dial exactly 6 years ago to the day. This is one of the most elegant and dressy professional Rolex models, to me at least. I really love this classier take on the more utilitarian looking Sub. Very discreet and understated with the pt dial. The blue dial is stunning and offers a slightly more showy look. Supremely comfortable on the wrist, compared to my Sub41 and SD43.
My favorite color is blue!! What a beauty is this watch???!!! 😍😍😍
You always make high quality videos!!! 👏👏
The black and rose gold on oysterflex is my favourite, great video as usual with so much information 🤙🏻
My initial reaction to this watch was not for me due to it's in your face bezel... however your enthusiasm has warmed me...
I absolutely loved your first video! Your love for this time piece was so evident. It's my grail piece too. Then you do this! A 2.0 version and Rolex has really not left the yatchy behind! I was bouncing off the walls! I just have one question, when the new pepsi came out the previous service schedule of 5 yrs became 10 yrs because of the silicon hairspring. Is it the same case here? Have the service intervals also changed with all this new tech? Keep up the good work Governer!
Great history on the yacht-master, The gold looks stunning.
Great video, as always. I really like how you phrased the Rolex philosophy of design. "Evolution, not Revolution". Perfectly fitting.
Time to break out the Yacht Rock background soundtrack =) As always, outstanding editing and production!
My ad called me a month ago and was excited thinking it was the pepsi or sub then she brings out this blue ym40 and I forgot it was the only ym40 I ever really considered. I immediately fell in love with the blue dial and contrast with the red seconds hand and more so the red font. It was a no brainer and still in my honeymoon phase with it and will be for a very long time. Maybe one of my favorite watches ever.
Love the blue dial on this watch , I had a grey dial yatch master and it was just too much grey . I'll keep an eye on this watches and see how they do in prices now that everything is getting a bit cheaper
I've been a fan of the Yachtmaster ever since TGV's original review of it a few years ago 👍
I think the Blue dial is nicer than the grey.
The YM is the Rolex for every occasion!
Nice video TGV!
20:00 you have it perfect.... The jubilee is the only choice here and a little farther along, doing away with the red text and seconds hand, you nailed it. Great video. Thank you.
Your video editing is absolutley impeccable - bravo sir.
Another great video TGV. I absolutely love the Rose Gold Yacht Master. That one and the Bat Man are my grail watches.
Great review. I talked to Bill O'Brien at Moyer a few months ago when I was in Indianapolis. He was affable and knowledgeable. I wish I lived closer than 250 miles away. Anyway, I own the blue and chocolate YM's. Love them both. The chocolate dial and rose gold complement brown/tan shirts and sweaters better than the blue. My wife thinks I'm nuts, too.
Got mine yesterday. Very happy with it. A step up from my datejust.
great video. as always feel the passion. the watch is stunning. but I would prefer the 37mm with the rh dial. thanks tgv
There’s no hybrid metal. Rolesor is just a fancy way of saying “I’m using gold and steel together in the same watch”.
Quote from Rolex website. “Rolesor is the auspicious meeting of two metals on a single Rolex watch: gold and steel, with their contrasting colours and radiance, in subtly balanced harmony.
The name Rolesor was patented by Rolex in 1933 and has become a true Rolex signature. The concept is simple: the bezel, the winding crown and the centre bracelet links are made of 18 ct yellow or Everose gold (Rolex’s exclusive pink gold alloy); the middle case and the outer links of the bracelet are made of Oystersteel. On white Rolesor models, the bezel alone is in 18 ct white gold.”
Indeed, but ss I said in the video, these hybridized metal combinations are very effective at utilizing the best of both worlds. I went on to explain precisely this in the video, but alas, I had to cut it out to keep it more concise. Thank you for watching Jeffrey
Best regards,
TGV
I just have a YM blue & a Milgauss black, and that's all i need. Thanks for this video!
A pleasure as always, thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Ugh TGV I've been lusting after the blue dial Yacht-Master for years now. I want one eve more now, so thanks. :)
Thanks, TGV I picked up my Rolesium 126622 on Monday this week absolutely love it, what a beautiful watch.
Can't stop looking at it.
well done! was there a waiting list for it? Ive decided life is too short to keep waiting for a BLNR GMTII, and cant live with the premium from the watch scalpers, so looking into this one.
Best regards from Spain. I am getting more and more hooked to your reviews.
Rolex is always a winner choice but, for me, the Sky Dweller is the best.
I’ve been lucky enough to own one and it is absolutely stunning.
As much as I like seeing this Yacht-Master, I'm just so taken by that Superman. Just beautiful, and that strap plays to all its best bits.
Just purchased the Milgauss with Z-blue dial, but this happens to be my favorite watch. My taste is a little different however. For my next one, I'll probably go with the two tone Yachty with everose gold. The brown dial on that one just does it for me. Absolute pure class! Cheers mate!
That dial is stunning
A Rolex that the common man can buy. Another great video TGV, keep them coming you make my day.
How this watch plays with lights is insane. Love it.
23:18... well wouldn’t that be a great predicament to be in per say. Great video and happy thanksgiving TGV.
Best of regards,
Nicholas
Couple of months ago I wanted to buy a Datejust. I liked it a lot. Lady who helped me got some other Rolex's to show me. One of them was a YM rose gold and chocolate dial. I am not kidding it just made the other watches look boring and plain. Fell instantly in love with it. Seriously can't understand why it isn't more popular. It's all down to taste of course but I am actually thinking of buying another one in another configuration that's how much I like the watch. Did notice that my particular watch went up a couple of grand so who knows maybe it is taking off now.
The rhodium dial for the win, tried the other day, slightly "more low-key"
Just ordered the El Alamein. Thank you!
A great Video History of the Yacht- Master..👍 The 116622 is my Favorite Rolex..!!! Beautiful..!!
Thank you Don :D
Best regards,
TGV
Another great episode, wonderful intro. Love the channel 🔥🔥🔥
Oh gosh darnit to heck. Another superb and well researched video. Can you drop the ball a little please, this class cannot continue! Love your videos, thanks very much
Thanks for pointing out the easy link! Wearing my 2013 YM as I watch and had no idea it had that function 😂
Dress watch was all I was about, Then came the diver.
Started watching your channel and saw the Seagull 63, Just a lovely simple design. Know hooked on that style , Seiko Alpinist on it's way.👌
“...this is the only Rolex I would consider upgrading to (from the subby) ...” - OG TGV .
Would love to see this beauty grace the collection and come full circle
WOW, I really said that???!?!? You know what, it's still kinda true.
I have to admit, I am seriously considering it.
Thank you KLC, always appreciate. Stay safe and well my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
i agree. while i have not purchased actual YM. i purchased a bulova made homage of rather good quality with ETA movement around early 2000s (with Fleet Admiral on the dial) .YM looks like an elegant version of submariner that is best looks for all occasions except real mixed gas deep sea diving
Mate you just seem to get it when you talk about this watch. Every point you made is spot on and is the reason I decided to go for this watch. The hardest thing was picking between the blue and the rhodium dial. In the end I went for the blue as the one I could get was unworn as opposed to the grey which was a 2021 (although mint condition). I am on the waiting list for a rhodium so maybe in a few years I can have both…
I have the rhodium, but would love both
Yachtmaster(blue) has always been my grail watch and I was able to buy one this year! I Will never sell it!!!! Got it on a naivy blue Rubber B strap right now and that makes it a more daily driver. TGV keep up the good work and stay safe.
Kind regard Linus
After owning my Marathon Navigator (on your recommendation) The worst thing about a bi-directional bezel:
It's too easy to fidget with... 😂
I just bought a GSAR today, can't wait to beat it up on the job!
So your absolutely right about the absence of "model history" . I have heard a story a few times that the Yacht Master was born by default. The story goes, that Rolex, in the late 80s early 90s was thinking about updating the submariner line, but got cold feet at the last minute, and just released the design as an entirely new line, ergo: Yacht Master. If anyone has any info about the veracity of this story, i would love to hear it. Thanks guys. Onwards and Upwards. Lol
I ve got a rodium one! My first Rolex and its still the best i own! I ve got gmt batman and seadweller too but yacht is in another league in terms of coolness and eyes satisfatcion.
In 2021-2022 will be the new hot reference... keep it now that is affordable