I've always thought the Yachmasters (NOT the YM2) were beautiful. The new Ti variant is even more so. And I've always had an interest in titanium (I have some; more on that later). Note, it scratches easier than stainless. Some of the hardcore aficionados have criticisms of the 3235 movement.
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The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological
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@Scuba Steve it is a nice looking piece, my two comments also made by others.... Titanium does scratch easier than stainless (I know having had Ti watches in the past and my wedding ring is Ti) and can you actually get one at list price.
On the scratches, it depends if $18K is conceptually cheap or not for you (and I don't mean being able to afford it alone).... one person's 18K scratched watch has patina, another person is completely devastated--all perspective.
On the scratches, it depends if $18K is conceptually cheap or not for you (and I don't mean being able to afford it alone).... one person's 18K scratched watch has patina, another person is completely devastated--all perspective.
Priller
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I know Citizen has done a lot of work on Ti hardening on their watches to where they're similar to stainless now. Apparently the Fujitsubo (gorgeous watch) is surprisingly durable. Not sure if that's all proprietary to Citizen or if similar treatments are used by Rolex.
I just ordered a Longines Conquest (old model with the big 12 and 6 - no 9, 'inspired' by the Rolex Explorer). It's apparently a scratch magnet, with lots of exposed polishing on both the case and bracelet. I'm totally fine with that as it'll be a daily watch and won't be babied, but I ended up buying new (screaming deal from Japan off Chrono24) mostly because I want the scratches to be mine, not somebody else's. If it was more expensive and something I wanted to baby in order to maintain value, I'd steer clear...
I just ordered a Longines Conquest (old model with the big 12 and 6 - no 9, 'inspired' by the Rolex Explorer). It's apparently a scratch magnet, with lots of exposed polishing on both the case and bracelet. I'm totally fine with that as it'll be a daily watch and won't be babied, but I ended up buying new (screaming deal from Japan off Chrono24) mostly because I want the scratches to be mine, not somebody else's. If it was more expensive and something I wanted to baby in order to maintain value, I'd steer clear...
Maybe I'm biased or susceptible to marketing hype, but I would expect Rolex to be at the leading edge of this kind of metallurgy.
Rolex seems to spend a lot of time reviewing audio foolery ads. How to market something that can't be measured as better but you can sure market the hell out of it. Its a great way to drive margins to the moon if you can get buy-in.
I personally don't care if it gets beat up I will wear it most days and the ti makes that a much nicer experience. Now the trick is finding one.
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Priller
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Can't speak to the current state, but Citizen and then Seiko were doing titanium watches long before anyone in Europe. Citizen has also put a lot of effort into developing a variety of proprietary hardening techniques as they see Ti as part of their heritage, per the marketing bumpf. DLC is fairly common, though, and I'm sure Rolex does some version of it. Whether their version is leading edge is up for debate, I'm sure.
The yachtmaster that ss is looking at is less accurate at time than his phone. He is buying it for style, feel and something to pass to his kids. Any phone will be garbage in a few years.
Hell, most of us in this thread stick to buying mechanical watches even though they are less accurate and more maintenance intensive than quartz. I don't often wear them right now though.
They’re not for keeping time…
Although a quick glance at the wrist is far easier and less intrusive than pulling a phone out of your pocket.
bigpoppa
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is this like paying for an escort for 'company'?
You bought know I was only partially joking…
I’m not sure where this is going but yes…yes it is.
Metallurgy in Switzerland is pretty decent and Rolex is not buying a low grade .
My good friend has worn his Rolex GMT everyday for 26yrs , swimming, in the shower , never takes it off . It looks like it , his girlfriend bought a new band last year , the other was so stretched it was close to breaking, but it lasted 26yrs.
My watch is for telling time , I don’t have it in my pocket in the shop , can’t hold a phone racing a boat, pulling a phone out during a meeting is rude and having a phone at the dinner table is both rude and common.
First thing i put on in the morning is a watch , last thing to come off at night.
There are no old fashion watches , there are vintage watches , classic watches , modern watches and art watches . There are no old fashion watches , to suggest old fashioned would have to imply that at some point, watches were out of fashion . Nope
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My good friend has worn his Rolex GMT everyday for 26yrs , swimming, in the shower , never takes it off . It looks like it , his girlfriend bought a new band last year , the other was so stretched it was close to breaking, but it lasted 26yrs.
My watch is for telling time , I don’t have it in my pocket in the shop , can’t hold a phone racing a boat, pulling a phone out during a meeting is rude and having a phone at the dinner table is both rude and common.
First thing i put on in the morning is a watch , last thing to come off at night.
There are no old fashion watches , there are vintage watches , classic watches , modern watches and art watches . There are no old fashion watches , to suggest old fashioned would have to imply that at some point, watches were out of fashion . Nope
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Dirty Frank
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Tread with care i felt the same and now looking at a 6 K quote for a new band for my twotone datejust.
I just got my Submariner back from a full service. First time after 15 years of constant wear, 24/7. A new bracelet was recommended, so I said OK. It was not cheap, but it was much cheaper than all the many used ones I found online. And my old bracelet was returned after a full refinishing. It is slightly worn (not too badly) and looks like new. I could sell it for more than the cost of the brand new replacement.
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