I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with those ice blue hands are memorising 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with the ice blue secondhand is mesmerizing. 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
I find the 40mm Yacht Master's sleek case proportions and low profile to be very similar to the Daytona on the wrist. I am the proud owner of the Blue and the Dark Rhodium dial versions (116622) and absolutely love them both equally, but for different reasons. The blue has a more fun and casual look and also looks great on a rubber strap whilst the stunning Dark Rhodium is a bit more 'dressy' and more suited to formal occasions in my opinion. The Yacht Master 40 really is in a class of it's own and I don't think it will be a 'sleeper' for very much longer.
You are right, the body of the YM is similar to the Daytona, my observation exactly, and this is the key, it slides right under the shirt cuff like it is made to do it.
Picked up my brand new YM40 ‘white walker’ from my AD yesterday. Waited roughly 16 months for it. I’m absolutely thrilled it with it. Such a beautiful & underrated Rolex.
I thought the same when I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with those ice blue hands are memorising 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
I am on the list (for about 6 months now) at my local AD for this - I periodically stop in and bug them to remind them that yes, I still want it, and that I am still alive. Some day!
Hi Damien this watch wears better than a submariner the lungs are sleek and it is well underrated than the other sports watches.. prices are going up which makes it a great wearer and an investment, the Rodium dial gives different shades .. great content keep it up!!
I always thought that this color combination was only available in 37mm(which I was half way to going for). I'm glad the 40 exists. I do prefer it to the blue dial. Thank you for this useful information.
I just received this watch from my AD in June. My first Rolex. I feel as though I've made a good choice. II've never heard of it referred to as the 'White Walker' But I like it :)) And the OP Rhodium? I would buy that in a heart beat! No cyclops eye to interrupt the beauty of that unique dial.
Noticed Dario was rocking the 16570 explorer II at Goodwood last weekend in the GM T50- such a subtle GMT. With reasonably small numbers and a nice 39mm, this could be a nice do everything bash about?
I'm 19cm wrist and when I tried on this 40mm yacht master in the AD, they said they could get me one but I just felt it looked too small on me. I don't know if it's just because I'm used to looking down at 46mm Breitlings day to day. What do you think? I think this watch wears small.
Ended up grabbing the rhodium 40 - wasn't particularly that interested in it, but wow, now I have it- I love it. Absolutely gem. The prices are also going bonkers...
I purchased and returned a rhodium dial datejust from an AD after just 2 days. The reason was I found it very difficult to actually read time at a glance. Although partly due to old man eyes I guess but I swapped for the Omega Aqua Terra and couldn't be happier. The Rhodium does however photo very well on vids like this and has me still wanting a YM !! Sometimes it's just so hard to know ones own mind
Hello Damien. I just love this watch, I've had my name down for one with my local AD for over 18 months now. I first came across the watch while watching a video on it by another very popular TH-cam channel. It's very elegant in my opinion. Keep up the good work, your videos are very informative. 👍 cheers.
High on the wanting list!! Learned something news again ... White walker, good name for it!! Nice to mentione another difference,126622 also featured a Rolex crown between Swiss and Made where the 116622 doesn't
I own both the rhodium and blue dial versions. Great underrated watches for $12,300, I agree! I must confess I never laughed so hard as I did watching this video. Excellent work!!! Yacht-Master II truly is the red-haired step child of the family…
It’s now one of the most demanded one and AD are closing all the waiting list for them. IF ONLY I KNEW IT, I would flip it against my Pepsi all day… it’s way more elegant and I like it way more…. But of course those Rhodium YM are going high value on grey market. Dudes just know it’s a rare one…
Great review! Wonder if an oysterflex bracelet would be a nice change up from the steel bracelet on this rhodium dial version? (Also hoping they come out with a steel version of the white gold YM to be more affordable!)
@@TheWatchGuysTV thanks that clears that up! I’m picking up a black baton dial datejust 36 oyster bracelet on Thursday, going to put my name down for the WHITE WALKER. Always over looked it but saw one in the wild at the weekend and it’s lovely, much different to my other ceramic bezel sports rolexs.
The White Walker! I like the name, and love the piece. Simply beautiful. It's getting increasing TH-cam coverage as one of the most underrated SS Rolex watches, so it is much harder to get it from retail these days.
I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with those ice blue hands are memorising 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
Love your channel and great content. I have the 44mm Yacht Master II in steel and it's still one of my favourites despite it's hated by many. Guess that's beauty of this hobby that I don't have to like whatever others like and vice versa.
I own the previous model Platinum dial Rolex with the red second-hand. My idea at the time was to replace my first Rolex, a 90's model black Submariner date, which, I did eventually sell because I noted that every man seems to buy one of these as his first Rolex. The Platinum version is rather blingy and dressy. Of course, the slate dial and the blue dial versions were not on the market at the time I bought mine. The watch is like having a Daytona case, which lays flat, but with the movement of a Submariner.
I had the YM40 blue 116622 but found too big/uncomfortable to my preference. I’d likely have went for a YM37 if it wasn’t a 17mm lug width. Edit: great review!
7:37 “it’s not entirely clear who the owner of the yacht master is.” I’d bet that well under 1% of people who own submariners spend any time below the surface of the ocean. Beaches don’t count. Only a tiny percentage of people who buy these watches use them for their “intended” purpose.
Most Rolex watches are of the nautical theme. This is why and how most Rolex's are waterproof as Francis Chichester's DATE (entry-level) model and the one that the woman wore swimming across the French Channel about thirty years before. What do you think Oyster refers to as Chronometer is certified to aid in a mariner navigating to any place on earth. FYI - the dial's colour is considered to be the slate colour - you like it because grey goes with everything. My first Rolex similar to Chichester's Oyster Date had a slate until a Rolex certified service got glue on the bezel. Rolex immediately replaced it with a beautiful enameled White Roman dial for free - that was forty-years ago and the "entry-level" watch still keeps -0.625 seconds per day.
I bought the Rose Gold - Chocolate Face for her 50th in June. I have to say, it looks Class. I like the one You’re Reviewing Mr. B. A lot. Game of Thrones is something I come back to time & time again when I’m Bored………. As ever you’re presenting style is on point on this review, just like Your Car Collection. Top Man.
Everyone to they own.. But I absolutely hate the YM. It looks like a Tag and now people can’t get a Sports Model Rolex they are becoming more popular. Just my opinion. By the way I Love your Channel 👌
A bi-directional turning bezel should NEVER be used in any diving activity! I never knew this was the case with the Yacht Master and grossly disappointed in Rolex! I do no not know why Rolex ever made such a bezel expecting it be dangerously used as a diving instrument.
It's a nice watch when it's new, looks awesome on the rendered images on the rolex website. Once it gets scratched, never mind the PCL but the bezel, it will be a lifetime annoyance, and a big question mark. Why the hell did i spend this much on a watch?
Great video! And thanks so much for telling us where the “white walker” reference came from. I totally forgot about the biggest HBO show ever created 😂
Great watch but much prefer the blue dial version...absolutely gorgeous especially in the sunlight. Rhodium dial version doesnt have enough contrast and looks like an all grey watch. Powder blue seconds hand also looks a little feminine hence I've seen several women wearing that version.
You literally had me laughing through this video. While I love your favorite, I also love the two toned ugly duckling and wish they would make it in a 36mm. Please keep these videos coming.
Sorry Damien, I'm not with you on this one. I really prefer the "ugly" Yachtmaster 11s. Although I have no idea how they work. Unless you're a yachtie, I doubt anyone else does too.
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This is actually the watch that got me into Rolex! I thought I didn’t like any of Rolexes offerings until I tried on the YM37! Beautiful piece.
Seldom disagree with Gringa but this is tat
ok?
I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with those ice blue hands are memorising 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
Me too
I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with the ice blue secondhand is mesmerizing. 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
Got this watch yesterday, 1st Rolex. So beautiful
It really is, isn't it? Congrats, James
I find the 40mm Yacht Master's sleek case proportions and low profile to be very similar to the Daytona on the wrist.
I am the proud owner of the Blue and the Dark Rhodium dial versions (116622) and absolutely love them both equally, but for different reasons.
The blue has a more fun and casual look and also looks great on a rubber strap whilst the stunning Dark Rhodium is a bit more 'dressy' and more suited to formal occasions in my opinion. The Yacht Master 40 really is in a class of it's own and I don't think it will be a 'sleeper' for very much longer.
You are right, the body of the YM is similar to the Daytona, my observation exactly, and this is the key, it slides right under the shirt cuff like it is made to do it.
Picked up my brand new YM40 ‘white walker’ from my AD yesterday. Waited roughly 16 months for it. I’m absolutely thrilled it with it. Such a beautiful & underrated Rolex.
Good choice!
This is the best video of this watch I have ever seen!!! Just beautiful and perfect. I absolutely love this watch.
I just bought the Rhodium yesterday. It's quite unphotogenic when compared to the amazing shine when you hold it in person.
I thought the same when I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with those ice blue hands are memorising 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
Far and away the best Rolex nobody knows about!
Glad you agree 👍
I fell asleep on the YM 40, but fortunately for me I woke up a few days ago and bought the blue dial from an AD and absolutely love it! 💙💙💙
I definitely like those versions of the YM. Problem is I like both the grey dial and blue. Can't get both...
I just received mine two days ago. I love it. I’ve loved the look of it since I first saw it. Cheers and hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
I have both the blue and the rhodium yachtmaster 40.. I love them both..sport and dress watch
I am on the list (for about 6 months now) at my local AD for this - I periodically stop in and bug them to remind them that yes, I still want it, and that I am still alive. Some day!
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Hi Damien this watch wears better than a submariner the lungs are sleek and it is well underrated than the other sports watches.. prices are going up which makes it a great wearer and an investment, the Rodium dial gives different shades .. great content keep it up!!
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Finally picked one up last week. Could not be happier. Such an underrated watch.
Congratulations, Alex. Nice watch😀
Congrats - it’s definitely a beaut
@@MrChainBlueLightnin Thanks Rick!
@@TheWatchGuysTV Thanks! Congrats to you as well.
I always thought that this color combination was only available in 37mm(which I was half way to going for). I'm glad the 40 exists. I do prefer it to the blue dial. Thank you for this useful information.
This is my favorite Yachtmaster.
a handsome , understated rolex . I was lucky - the AD called me oct / 2021. great piece. ~ JDS/CT .
I'm wearing mine whilst watching this which I bought because it's a 37mm which fits me perfectly even though yes I am a man
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May I ask what your wrist size is please?
37 fit me perfectly too and I am a man as well others are so huge
Go on son !
You have taste
Ladies date just next?
the blue one seems more unique. But wouldn't mind the white walker too haha. Awesome watches!
Never seen one of those before Damien its really nice the blue really stands out love it
I just received this watch from my AD in June. My first Rolex. I feel as though I've made a good choice. II've never heard of it referred to as the 'White Walker' But I like it :)) And the OP Rhodium? I would buy that in a heart beat! No cyclops eye to interrupt the beauty of that unique dial.
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Got the blue, love them both.
My brother has one in the 37mm, absolutely stunning and elegance in real life.
No wonder you had a smile a mile wide on your intro , gorgeous watch .
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Got it .... Love it ...love the elegant curves and rhodium dial. Wears well.
I have de blue dial. Love it
I’m a see master guy but I find this watch stunning
Its a beauty, it wasn't on my radar, but I saw it in the flesh last week, at my AD, and am picking it up shortly. I am so excited.
Noticed Dario was rocking the 16570 explorer II at Goodwood last weekend in the GM T50- such a subtle GMT. With reasonably small numbers and a nice 39mm, this could be a nice do everything bash about?
Thanks for the insightful review. I have recently put my name down to get one after trying it on at WOS, the dial is classy but understated.
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm 19cm wrist and when I tried on this 40mm yacht master in the AD, they said they could get me one but I just felt it looked too small on me. I don't know if it's just because I'm used to looking down at 46mm Breitlings day to day. What do you think? I think this watch wears small.
I've got a 20cm wrist and I don't remember it feeling too small.
Love the yacht master. I’m luck to have two the 40mm Rhodium and the 42mm in WG. Lovely watches!
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Totally agree,once I saw this up close I had to own it,starting to slowly increase aswell,could well be a sleeper👍
Ended up grabbing the rhodium 40 - wasn't particularly that interested in it, but wow, now I have it- I love it. Absolutely gem. The prices are also going bonkers...
They are trading at double the retail value now.
@@dgennez yup. In the UK, they are going for nearly £20k!
My favourite Rolex and I’m on a waiting list for such a piece.
Beautiful review!
Good luck, Jim - you’ll love them
I've always known this as the Silver Surfer. Love this watch.
That’s a great name for it too
I purchased and returned a rhodium dial datejust from an AD after just 2 days. The reason was I found it very difficult to actually read time at a glance. Although partly due to old man eyes I guess but I swapped for the Omega Aqua Terra and couldn't be happier. The Rhodium does however photo very well on vids like this and has me still wanting a YM !! Sometimes it's just so hard to know ones own mind
Blue dial does it.
Never been a fan but it’s a very nice watch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hello Damien. I just love this watch, I've had my name down for one with my local AD for over 18 months now. I first came across the watch while watching a video on it by another very popular TH-cam channel. It's very elegant in my opinion. Keep up the good work, your videos are very informative. 👍 cheers.
Thank you, Ian - glad you enjoyed the episode.
18 months! Go in and remind them of yourself.
Like this a lot….. very subtle but beautiful as you say…
The Silver surfer ♥️
High on the wanting list!! Learned something news again ... White walker, good name for it!!
Nice to mentione another difference,126622 also featured a Rolex crown between Swiss and Made where the 116622 doesn't
Very nice watch. Just picked a 37mm fort wife at the AD last week. She absolutely loves it. I feel that it will be discontinued very soon.
The chocolate dial with rose gold is a beauty. This one is cool enough just slightly too muted.
Love the look of the watch, one day 🤤
Olá amigos tenho uma linda peça desta, o relógio é simplesmente lindo ao mesmo tempo elegante e discreto... Simplesmente uma excelente aquisição
Lovely watch & a true sleeper. I’m torn between the slate & the blue dial…
Blue is stunning.
I was fortunate enough to try the 37mm version of this watch. Although I think it’s cool it’s not a watch that’s on my list
Brilliant content Mr Butt. Very much looking forward to the day when you show us the steel Daytona.
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3:50 the Submariner is waterproof up to 300m, not 100m. Otherwhise great video.
Dammit! Thanks for letting me know
Should be ok for a dip in the pool either way haha…..
Yeah that had me puzzled too! But hey when you have a collection like damiens it’s easy to get confused!
I own both the rhodium and blue dial versions. Great underrated watches for $12,300, I agree!
I must confess I never laughed so hard as I did watching this video. Excellent work!!! Yacht-Master II truly is the red-haired step child of the family…
Cool watch
It’s now one of the most demanded one and AD are closing all the waiting list for them. IF ONLY I KNEW IT, I would flip it against my Pepsi all day… it’s way more elegant and I like it way more…. But of course those Rhodium YM are going high value on grey market. Dudes just know it’s a rare one…
I've not heard this, actually. I asked my AD and he said he didn't think there was any closing of a waiting list.
Great review! Wonder if an oysterflex bracelet would be a nice change up from the steel bracelet on this rhodium dial version? (Also hoping they come out with a steel version of the white gold YM to be more affordable!)
Great vlog great watch this is my grail, one day . Enjoy 😊
Thanks for watching!
@@TheWatchGuysTV anytime
Great video, chuckled at "my yacht master shaped hole" 😂
Glad you enjoyed it
I still like the yachtmaster with the platinum dial
So is the slate dial different to the rhodium? Have you seen the prices of these on grey market now!!?
Rhodium is not the official name for it
@@TheWatchGuysTV thanks that clears that up! I’m picking up a black baton dial datejust 36 oyster bracelet on Thursday, going to put my name down for the WHITE WALKER. Always over looked it but saw one in the wild at the weekend and it’s lovely, much different to my other ceramic bezel sports rolexs.
Hi Damien, just thought I would say i picked mine up last Saturday. Watching this video for the 3rd time while wearing my “white walker”
Great video as always. The Blue Dial is on my list!
Cheers, Greggie
I’m torn between the Rhodium & the blue dial.
Didn't expect to see you here Greg
@@Yos115 It's a small world mate 😀
*4:10 37mm IS NOT A "LADY" SIZE, and btw, the watch isn't sold as a "ladies watch", btw the most worn rolex watch is a 36 datejust... *
You need a trip down to Poole to buy a Sunseeker to go with your Yachtmaster 😜
@@dandavis5297 that surprises me. I have been on over 200 Sunseeker yachts at various boat shows. They look really well built
The White Walker! I like the name, and love the piece. Simply beautiful. It's getting increasing TH-cam coverage as one of the most underrated SS Rolex watches, so it is much harder to get it from retail these days.
I collected mine last week.....I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with those ice blue hands are memorising 'White Walker'''! Cool name! It's my second Rolex.
I would love a blue 37 YM.
Love your channel and great content. I have the 44mm Yacht Master II in steel and it's still one of my favourites despite it's hated by many. Guess that's beauty of this hobby that I don't have to like whatever others like and vice versa.
Thanks for watching & glad you liked it, Nico
That’s a ❄️ Cool ❄️ watch … how many Rolex watches in the Watch guys collection Damian ? Which one is next on your list …
I mean I’m not gonna lie… it’s a lot
@@TheWatchGuysTV still room for more though 😉
I own the previous model Platinum dial Rolex with the red second-hand. My idea at the time was to replace my first Rolex, a 90's model black Submariner date, which, I did eventually sell because I noted that every man seems to buy one of these as his first Rolex. The Platinum version is rather blingy and dressy. Of course, the slate dial and the blue dial versions were not on the market at the time I bought mine. The watch is like having a Daytona case, which lays flat, but with the movement of a Submariner.
Submariner is water proof to 300m, not 100m.
11:37 “My Yacht-Master shaped hole”. Thank you for that phrase!
You’re welcome 👍
I had the YM40 blue 116622 but found too big/uncomfortable to my preference. I’d likely have went for a YM37 if it wasn’t a 17mm lug width.
Edit: great review!
7:37 “it’s not entirely clear who the owner of the yacht master is.” I’d bet that well under 1% of people who own submariners spend any time below the surface of the ocean. Beaches don’t count. Only a tiny percentage of people who buy these watches use them for their “intended” purpose.
Correct
I'm on the waiting list at my AD for one...2 months counting
Good luck - let me know when you get it
I would love it more without the date.
I think he said 300 feet water resistance like the Sub ? Sub is 300 meters
I think to buy it or a ulysse nardin maxi marine diver in gold. Same price
Love the yottys
Honestly would like it better without the blue!
why not two tone 126621?
The water resistance is not the same as the submariner. The YM has 100m vs 300m water resistance on the sub.
Most Rolex watches are of the nautical theme. This is why and how most Rolex's are waterproof as Francis Chichester's DATE (entry-level) model and the one that the woman wore swimming across the French Channel about thirty years before. What do you think Oyster refers to as Chronometer is certified to aid in a mariner navigating to any place on earth. FYI - the dial's colour is considered to be the slate colour - you like it because grey goes with everything. My first Rolex similar to Chichester's Oyster Date had a slate until a Rolex certified service got glue on the bezel. Rolex immediately replaced it with a beautiful enameled White Roman dial for free - that was forty-years ago and the "entry-level" watch still keeps -0.625 seconds per day.
I bought the Rose Gold - Chocolate Face for her 50th in June. I have to say, it looks Class.
I like the one You’re Reviewing Mr. B. A lot.
Game of Thrones is something I come back to time & time again when I’m Bored……….
As ever you’re presenting style is on point on this review, just like Your Car Collection. Top Man.
FYI - the water resistance of the Submariner is 300m, not 100m like this Yachtmaster 40.
Doh!
Rhodium is very hype. Blue is ppl choice. How about two tones with blackdial? it seems forgotten. Any body like blackdial with rosegold ?
Everyone to they own.. But I absolutely hate the YM. It looks like a Tag and now people can’t get a Sports Model Rolex they are becoming more popular. Just my opinion.
By the way I Love your Channel 👌
I get what you’re saying
A bi-directional turning bezel should NEVER be used in any diving activity! I never knew this was the case with the Yacht Master and grossly disappointed in Rolex! I do no not know why Rolex ever made such a bezel expecting it be dangerously used as a diving instrument.
I own a yellow gold YM2 and the blue dial YM40. Love them both And I’m not an ********
😂😂😂😂 apologies 🙏
真美麗的表
It's a nice watch when it's new, looks awesome on the rendered images on the rolex website. Once it gets scratched, never mind the PCL but the bezel, it will be a lifetime annoyance, and a big question mark. Why the hell did i spend this much on a watch?
I'm with you D, love that yacht master and a couple others , and the y2s are way too doochy.👍
Yes they are
it should be 200m resist for a water watch!
Great video!
And thanks so much for telling us where the “white walker” reference came from. I totally forgot about the biggest HBO show ever created 😂
Never underestimate people
@@TheWatchGuysTV haha good point
"White Walker" has three syllables which instantly disqualify it to be a Rolex nickname. Sorry. We Americans are lazy. Two syllables max please.
😂😂😂😂
Great watch but much prefer the blue dial version...absolutely gorgeous especially in the sunlight. Rhodium dial version doesnt have enough contrast and looks like an all grey watch. Powder blue seconds hand also looks a little feminine hence I've seen several women wearing that version.
Yep I’ve seen that too
I’d love to see one with a ‘snowflake’ type dial. 🙏🏻
You literally had me laughing through this video. While I love your favorite, I also love the two toned ugly duckling and wish they would make it in a 36mm. Please keep these videos coming.
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@@TheWatchGuysTV It’s a miracle! My AD called yesterday and I’m now wearing my ugly duckling two toned bluesy sub. I’m walking on a cloud.
The sub is not rated at 100m water resistance.
1/3 depth rating of a sub :)
Sorry Damien, I'm not with you on this one. I really prefer the "ugly" Yachtmaster 11s. Although I have no idea how they work. Unless you're a yachtie, I doubt anyone else does too.
Hey, I’m not offended - you’re entitled to your opinion. I mean, obviously you’re wrong 😀
Why is this called the watch guys when the other bloke hasn’t appeared in this for over 2 years!!!!! False representation 🤪🤪🤪
You’re all the watch guys too 👍
116622 is Good Lucky No.💲💨😘🔫😈😎🚬💰