Kwt 11 Posted May 27, 2016 Guys, After waiting patiently for someone to post some feedback on someone who might have bought this watch and seeing no one had, I thought sod it I am gonna smash this one. It was one of the few Rolex releases that really got my attention when they were announced. I bought it from Sead the TD over at RWI who seems to be the only guy now I want to buy from. Pleasure to deal with and watch came in less then a week. I won't lie, it wasn't cheap. In fact outside of a TC Sub, it is easily the most I have ever spent. You think should I really be spending this much considering I have a Noob V6 Hulk which is a watch I really enjoy watching but after selling my gen GMTII to raise funds for personal stuff I figured why the hell not. Sead said don't bother with the BP as frankly it's complete naff but said the JF was the best you can get now. All my Rolex reps in the past have been noob factory so was eager to try the JF. I have a JF 15202 and have been really impressed so this filled me with confidence too. Ok quick thoughts: Pros - Really nice sunburst grey dial. - Cool blue hand (some said it was girlie, I don't think it is! But can see the gen being popular with women) - Nice rounded lugs, first time I ever had a Yachtmaster rep so can see how this helps case distinguishes itself from the sub and gmt case. - Not even out yet - you wear it and unfortunately you develop the "yeah I am the first person to wear this watch" kind of syndrome. - Really nice sweep. - Wicked lume. - Seems a decent "platinum" bezel. Numbers are ok. - Decent rehaut engraving. - Cool bezel cover freebie. And cardboard strip to keep bracelet stiff LOL. Cons - Date font could really be better. - Cyclops still don't have the black hole effect of the gen. - Bezel clicks could be a lot smoother as is the whole turning motion. - Not very nice feeling bracelet. I have rubbed some Vaseline in all the nooks and crannies so currently gonna leave it overnight. - Not a strong "click" when closing the clasp. - Not a fan of the smooth engraving on the clasp but this is like the gen. Just looks cheap. I much prefer the rough sparkly effect on the subs. Overall I am happy with the watch. Is it worth the £££ - hard to say. But as a watch for the Summer, it will surely do! Hopefully it will steal some wrist time from my HULK on Everest Strap which really has been my go to watch atm. Enjoy the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchgeek615 0 Posted May 27, 2016 While I would prefer an older generation Yachtmaster, it's nice to see Rolex doing something different. Simple, small changes – but great enough to change the look. Quite refreshing. Nice pics, especially that lume shot. Congrats on your new acquisition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulishaflawda 0 Posted May 27, 2016 I may need to get me one of these holy cow great looking piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sogeha 6 Posted May 27, 2016 I looked at the first two pictures and thought "damn, where are my reading glasses", then I managed to see that it had the bezel protector on Other than than I am really liking the blue seconds and text. Thanks for the pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abe Fromen 1,660 Posted May 27, 2016 Very nice indeed! I love the blue dialed YM but I can't bring myself to buy one. The polished center links are just too blingy .... gorgeous but too blingy for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted May 27, 2016 While I would prefer an older generation Yachtmaster, it's nice to see Rolex doing something different. Simple, small changes – but great enough to change the look. Quite refreshing. Nice pics, especially that lume shot. Congrats on your new acquisition. I like the old yachtmasters as well but agree that Rolex really seem to have changed things up a lot with this model. The Rolex of last year with the rubber strap and then the blue face one as well. Thanks I thought the pics came out alright with a phone camera! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted May 27, 2016 Very nice indeed! I love the blue dialed YM but I can't bring myself to buy one. The polished center links are just too blingy .... gorgeous but too blingy for me. I agree it's very blingy but then the YM's have always been a posh sub. But the PCL suit this watch more because of the plat bezel instead of say the GMT or Daytona where then it looks out of place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insert-here 0 Posted May 27, 2016 Oooohhhh, me like! So is the cost a secret? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) I have bought from Sead a few times so he gave a price cheaper then from the one on the Toro website. Edited May 27, 2016 by Kwt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted May 27, 2016 Gorgeous watch for the discerning ones! More than 1 road to Rome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostInTheFog 0 Posted May 28, 2016 Looks cool man, enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 196 Posted May 28, 2016 Gorgeous watch.. I think worth the $$! Wear in good health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter23 2 Posted May 28, 2016 Lovely watch. The blue hand makes it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theneocubest 0 Posted May 28, 2016 Just ordered one from an unknown factory on Trusty Time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porschespeedster 19 Posted May 28, 2016 looks nice man, as you say its sort of the 'posh sub' but sometimes you gotta rock something different. cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T__H 0 Posted June 1, 2016 Damn! These photos makes me think about to buy one of these yachtmasters... Love the Combo of the grey dial and the blue hand! Wear it in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted June 1, 2016 What size is your wrist? I love the watch, but I'm afraid it may look like a girl's watch on my 18 cm wrist.. The color combo with those blue hands is amazing. Wear it in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 26 Posted June 1, 2016 Ooooh, that's very nice. Loving the dial/second hand combo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted June 1, 2016 Lovely watch! Still on the fence about this one... Why the F cant they use the proper coronet print on the dial... BP Rep: GEN: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted June 1, 2016 What size is your wrist? I love the watch, but I'm afraid it may look like a girl's watch on my 18 cm wrist..The color combo with those blue hands is amazing. Wear it in good health! My wrist is less then 6.5" and it fits good. Even tho it has the 6 digit reference model number it's case and lug size aren't bigger then a sub or GMT so I think it might be too small on your wrist man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted June 1, 2016 Lovely watch! Still on the fence about this one... Why the F cant they use the proper coronet print on the dial... BP Rep: GEN: I think the BP rep has a lot of flaws dude. This JF one has some too but generally it's pretty decent attempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted June 1, 2016 Lovely watch! Still on the fence about this one... Why the F cant they use the proper coronet print on the dial... BP Rep: GEN: I think the BP rep has a lot of flaws dude. This JF one has some too but generally it's pretty decent attempt. Yes i know mate, there are always some things wrong :P Sent from my Clasp using Diverextension Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Rolex 3 Posted June 8, 2016 Just ordered one from an unknown factory on Trusty Time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk isnt trusty's BP factory? post picks man, im eyeing his as well let me know how it turns out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theneocubest 0 Posted June 11, 2016 Just ordered one from an unknown factory on Trusty Time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk isnt trusty's BP factory? post picks man, im eyeing his as well let me know how it turns out Well if you read the thread I started you will see that I have received two now, both DOA. I guess I have had bad luck because I know Andrew is a good TD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
