A reader wrote in to say that he wanted to get a Rolex Submariner, but he wanted a classier one as everyone he knows has a 116610LN or an older version. He was therefore undecided between the following options:
For me, I would go for the 116613LB as the blue & gold is that bit more charming compared to the conservative black & gold. In fact, if the reader was a frequent traveller and could purchase a piece overseas as per my previous purchase @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2017/11/one-watch-policy.html, he could net himself a bit of a bargain and flipping it off in future would be a bit easier too.
It was rather true that when we spoke about a Rolex sports model, the most common perception was to go for the Submariner. However, to me, it ain't necessarily a bad thing as it was also the most demanded model, so it was easy to flip if one wanted to liquidate the piece thereafter.
Which then brings us to the above Yacht-Master 40 models. Being of the 40mm footprint, these were in the classic Rolex sports model size (as opposed to SD43 and DSSD). In terms of design, they carried the classic Submariner look but made more posh as they incorporated precious metal such as platinum for bezel, on selected models. Armed with the same triple-lock, they were officially good for 100m of WR, although real world performances should be higher than that (knowing Rolex's reputation and its watches' capabilities).
So if I were to be on the look-out for a Submariner but wanted a more classy act, I would definitely consider the Yacht-Master 40.
And this was how the piece would looked like in real life :
It was rather true that when we spoke about a Rolex sports model, the most common perception was to go for the Submariner. However, to me, it ain't necessarily a bad thing as it was also the most demanded model, so it was easy to flip if one wanted to liquidate the piece thereafter.
Which then brings us to the above Yacht-Master 40 models. Being of the 40mm footprint, these were in the classic Rolex sports model size (as opposed to SD43 and DSSD). In terms of design, they carried the classic Submariner look but made more posh as they incorporated precious metal such as platinum for bezel, on selected models. Armed with the same triple-lock, they were officially good for 100m of WR, although real world performances should be higher than that (knowing Rolex's reputation and its watches' capabilities).
So if I were to be on the look-out for a Submariner but wanted a more classy act, I would definitely consider the Yacht-Master 40.
And this was how the piece would looked like in real life :
A charming piece, isn't it? After writing this entry, I am tempted to get a piece of this rarer timepiece for a longer-term review; so keep your eyes peeled hereabouts if this does turn into reality.
nce blog Damen Armbanduhren
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