Is The Yacht-Master The Most Underrated Sports Rolex? [Video]

Karina and RJ talk about the Yacht-Master (1)16622

February 25, 2021

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We recently published an article on the Yacht-Master 16622 that I bought last October. I used to have one in 2007, but it had to pave the way for another purchase. Regrets, I have only a few. This is one of them.

Sometimes you regret selling a watch, which was also the case with the Rolex Yacht-Master 16622. I managed to buy one back, from the same year as my previous one. And in better condition. Together with Karina, I sat down and discussed the most under-appreciated sports Rolex out there.

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tmvu13 says:

Feb 25, 2021 at 20:21

I like it, generally, but I don’t really know what the purpose of it is, besides being a glammed up Submariner. *shrug*

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1. Robert-Jan says:
  
  Feb 25, 2021 at 20:38
  
  The purpose was just a nice watch. To wear at the yacht club 😉
  
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tony mccormick says:

Feb 25, 2021 at 21:46

definitely the most ugly

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1. Robert-Jan says:
  
  Feb 25, 2021 at 22:07
  
  Well, that makes it easier for you. 🙂
  
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John says:

Feb 25, 2021 at 22:26

I own it and love it. It really is a perfect summertime watch and when you wear it on a sunny day, it just sparkles. Additionally, it is tough as nails and still is accurate within a few seconds after more than a week of wear!

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1. Robert-Jan says:
  
  Feb 25, 2021 at 22:44
  
  Fully agree. In the sun it is an amazing dial!
  
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John says:

Feb 25, 2021 at 23:05

I’ve had mine 3 years now, I bought it as a 50th birthday present to self, since I’ve had it it’s nearly doubled in price, I think the cat is out of the bag and they are less underrated than they used to be….

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1. Robert-Jan says:
  
  Feb 25, 2021 at 23:16
  
  Compared to all the other sports models they’re still attractively priced for sure. Bought my previous one in 2007 for under €4K but at the time the GMT was also around that price. The YM stayed behind. Makes it a great purchase in case you like it 😉
  
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Chow says:

Feb 26, 2021 at 02:24

Great watch and I do agree that it’s underrated big time! I don’t have one but I do admire this watch whenever I see it. It’s a classic like beef and broccoli

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Christopher Cheatham says:

Feb 26, 2021 at 04:02

Bought mine new in 2013 as a present to myself for getting engaged. I still own it and still married to same amazing woman. Win win that year

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1. Robert-Jan says:
  
  Feb 26, 2021 at 08:45
  
  That’s a great gift (both!) 🙂
  
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  Hue says:
  
  Feb 26, 2021 at 09:54
  
  It did not escape me. The compositions of the colours used from the pic of the rope with the YM to the walls to the both of your clothing and not to forget about that astronaut, everthing to match the YM.
  Very well done !
  
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Gerard says:

Feb 26, 2021 at 09:16

It seems to be Rolex’ Seiko 5 Sports. Looks like a Diver’s but isn’t adequately waterproof rated. It does sport a minute bezel, but – because of its bi-directional operation – that shouldn’t be considered a Diver’s bezel. It really is a sports watch. I’m not sure if it should be limited to a yacht club, it’ll do well at any club; there are no specific yachting functions involved as well.

The Yacht-Master isn’t as popular as other Rolex sports watches, like the Submariner or GMT, but I wouldn’t say it’s underrated. People who love the design and looking for a talking piece at their club’s bar, I’m sure, value it.

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Paks says:

Feb 26, 2021 at 14:01

I think the new YM (Both Blue & and Rodhium) are the most underrated Rolex sports watch and will explode in price in the near future.

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Chow says:

Feb 26, 2021 at 17:31

RJ, what are your thoughts on the 42MM? I love it and they are reasonable (not really marked up)

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1. Robert-Jan says:
  
  Feb 26, 2021 at 17:41
  
  I’ve tried it during the introduction in BaselWorld at the time, and I like it. It is not too far away (concept-wise) from the YM 16622 we’re discussing here, but comes with all the modern flavor. I like it, and on the Oysterflex it wears amazingly comfortable. Not sure which version you’re after, but I like the white gold model best. We covered it here: https://www.fratellowatches.com/rolex-yacht-master-42-reference-226659/
  
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    Chow says:
    
    Feb 26, 2021 at 18:10
    
    Yes I’m thinking of the white gold 42 oyster flex
    
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TC Lim says:

Feb 26, 2021 at 18:50

The most underrated Sports Rolex is the 42mm Explorer II.

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