Yacht-Master II // 5 Years Later Review [116688]

[@KevinGannets]

Hope you guys enjoyed the video! I hope to be posting more videos like this very soon! #NewDirectionFor2024

[@DrewMessler]

Thank You Great Video. I purchased the 116688 last month and love it. A week later I learned it’s been discontinued along with the Daytona. To me this watch is a work of art. I find the Blue Bezel and white face give it a nice pop with the yellow band.

[@KevinGannets]

It really is an amazing time piece. My personal favorite out of all the Rolex Catalog of course up until it got discontinued. But call me crazy I think the best thing they ever did was discontinue it because so many people gave it hate for no reason now it'll be a "collectors item" and people will give it the love and attention it truly deserves.

[@srbell67]

​@@KevinGannetsDo you own any others?

[@KevinGannets]

@@srbell67 no I used to have a Yacht-Master (one? I guess? lol) but then I traded it in and got the Yacht-Master II. I’ve had my eyes on the Rose Gold Skydweller for a long time but its really expensive aha

[@trm1036]

Haven’t watched your vids in a couple months, good to see this pop up on my feed. Great video, great production. Good to be back 😁

[@KevinGannets]

Glad to hear! and welcome back 😄

[@mrandywalton]

The unpopular models when discontinued in my opinion will be the most collectable ones. The 116688 (especially the 2017 models onwards) are made in very small numbers. I went to the used market to acquire mine after being on the waiting list for over two years for a brand new 116680 from my AD that I never got the phone call for. I have an 8" wrist, so it fits lovely. A Daytona looks like Child's watch on me. Love your videos. Best wishes from the UK!

[@KevinGannets]

2 years and still no phone call Yikes! that’s also one thing that I really love about this watch that you don’t realize how small 40mm and under looks on your wrist until you wear this one. It’s definitely the perfect size in my opinion I wish Rolex made more watches in the 44mm sizes. I know they have quite a few 41mm and 42mm watches since 2017 but I really like the 44mm aha. Glad to hear you love the video! I put a lot of time into hoping it will reach its audience and for the audience to be pleased with it so it’s good to hear that 🙂

[@Mathew-vlogs]

Amazing quality on the video! I can really tell that you put your work in to learning about the watch. I felt like I was watching a professional review. Can’t wait to see what else you do.

[@KevinGannets]

Trying to make Watch Reviews my thing for now, much more views and potential income vs Vlogs that make barely anything. I am glad to hear that the video came out good I am trying to put my spin on Wrist Watch reviews compared to others. I have had success in the past so hopefully I can have the same outcome if not better.

[@Mathew-vlogs]

@@KevinGannets sastimasa for you to do it.

[@ThanksDirector]

Beautiful watch. Also a fellow owner 2023

[@KevinGannets]

It is beautiful 😍 which color do you own?

[@salty_adventures]

Definitely a special watch, and I didn‘t know about this movement before! Concerning the polishing: I inherited a 1989 37mm datejust (steel-gold) around 2013 from my grandfather. He wore it almost everyday I think, took regulary baths in the very salty mediterrean see (he was Italian), and so the watch was in quite a rough condition. It was a special moment as well, because since I was a kid, he always told me that I‘d get this watch when he would be gone. When I was little I obviously didn‘t realize that not only this was just a watch, but a really nice one. My grandmother told me to bring it to Rolex for a complete service. It cost around 900CHF at the time, but I was stunned: the watch looked like a brand new one. Even now, 10 years later, it still is in an impeccable condition (I don‘t wear it really often to be fair), and I don‘t regret doing it, and hope that I will be able to enjoy this beautiful timepiece for a long long time, and to pass it to the next generetation as well. Long story short: you get rid of a patina that can be charming to a certain point in my point of view, but get a watch that feels brand new, which is also due to the timeless design of Rolex. Have a nice day!

[@KevinGannets]

First of all, thank you for the detailed story! It really puts things into perspective. It’s so nice to hear a heartwarming story like that. Glad to hear from your story how the watch that has so much family history and value to you did not get ruined in anyway and came out looking like new. I’m sure there will be people that are against polishing a watch like that but i’m on the “whatever makes you happy” side of the spectrum. Congrats on your watch and the successful polishing! 🙂

[@salty_adventures]

@@KevinGannets No worries, its super nice to see people waering these watches almost daily, even when that valuable, thats what they‘re made for! I was 18 at the time and super happy with the result! Today 10 years later I can also see the other side, but it doesn‘t change the fact that he wore it all those years on the same bracelet. Enjoy your beautiful Yachtmaster!

[@Spaceman972]

How often do you get compliments on it? I am struggling to get this or a yellow gold day-date.

[@KevinGannets]

Honestly over the duration I’ve worn this watch i’ve gotten a lot of compliments and/or notices, which is super weird because I didn’t get as much attention wearing other Rolex watches like the Yacht-Master or Daytona. Definitely grabs attention a bit more than the others

[@tonygu2958]

Ah yes, I have the same situation with my ss ym2, especially at the boat launch bars. They say what is that you are wearing and I have to explain what she is and her purpose. One guy I meet earlier in the season came up to me and shown me his new 2 tone version and said it was I that convinced him to getting one. Yes, it really is a addictive time piece!!!😅😅😅😂😂❤❤❤

[@JamesCarian]

This is a great piece and the countdown timer is way more useful than many other complications out there. Love seeing this one in all YG. Glad you're enjoying the watch!

[@KevinGannets]

One of Rolex's best honestly. I have yet to see a more handsome looking watch in person

[@JamesCarian]

@@KevinGannets controversial because of the busyness of the dial but I absolutely agree, the colors, the symmetry, and the design of the case/bezel are very good looking. Super versatile for dress or sport!

[@mlogicli]

Love it! Rolex has few yellow gold watches with white dial (and no subdial), and this one just is a very good looker.

[@KevinGannets]

Definitely in my top 3 favorite Rolex watches ever created it's so gorgeous

[@mlogicli]

And you got it at a good price. Inflation is raising up Rolex MSRP quite a bit.

[@nassereid3109]

This is the king of rolex sports watches 🤴

[@KevinGannets]

I honestly think it is the king 👑

[@anthonybariek997]

I didn’t like the Yacht Master II until I saw one in person. Photos and videos don’t really do this watch justice but due to that, it’ll probably sky rocket in value when it gets discontinued (which is rumoured to be this year). Also the movement is because each regatta race has a 10 minute count down, after you get set to start but before you’re allowed to cross the start line, thus the movement has a 10 minute timer.

[@KevinGannets]

I actually said that in a previous review that photos and videos do not do this watch justice. Must be seen in person 🙂

[@Ninjadom]

Great video. What camera are you using?

[@KevinGannets]

Believe it or not, this was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro 😄

[@Ninjadom]

The close up shots showing the dial and the hands are very good. Nice and clear with no reflections.

[@KevinGannets]

@@Ninjadom yeah pretty great for such a small camera on the back of the phone 😄

[@manoelneto512]

Does it have etched crown rolex on sapphire glass? I didn't see it on the video, the Yatch Master II is outstanding imo too

[@KevinGannets]

Yeah it does! I believe it shows somewhere in the video I'll try to find where and let you know

[@manoelneto512]

@@KevinGannets ty bro 😁

[@ShaunSchmidt-xb9fy]

Good video. As a global sailor, it is one of my goals to own this watch, as a reward to myself for sailing the world's oceans. On multi-day passages, I find that I would use the 10 minute countdown timer, to also scan the horizon on the leeward side of the boat, where the sails can be a blindspot. to check for other boat traffic... I currently use a Casio with repeating countdown timer for this, which is set at 15 minutes which issues an alarm and autoresets, but I am willing to work within the limitations of Rolex's technology for the look which I also love... Thanks for the content.

[@KevinGannets]

I hope to see a video from you one day unboxing your Yacht Master II whenever you get one 🙂

[@rolexandrealestate]

I really enjoy your videos on The APEX PREDATOR Rolex 🐉

[@KevinGannets]

Thank You! Definitely the top Rolex watch in my opinion 😎

[@loucusinato5715]

I love your watch.The mechanics is amazing how it works .

[@KevinGannets]

Thanks! Believe it or not this is one of Rolex's most hated pieces aha people just don't like it for some reason

[@ronibajralia7008]

For the love of god, POLISH IT 😰 I have same one, bought last year from AD 2023 and i cant stand a few scratches i got on it from my trip in europe. But I’m gonna wait for a few more years then I’m gonna polish it once it get to that level. Yours, my friend once you polish it youll fall back in love all over again 😂 Nice video!

[@KevinGannets]

Congrats on your purchase! i’m assuming yours comes with the new warranty card since it’s a 2024? one of my friends was telling me there is a new warranty card out for a little while now and thanks! I put a lot of time into the video so i’m glad to see when people says it’s nice makes the time I put into it worth it :)

[@srbell67]

​@@KevinGannetsdon't polish it until it absolutely NEEDS to be polished and the new cards I believe started coming out around 2020

[@KevinGannets]

@@srbell67 yeah that was the original plan. And thanks for the info I didn’t know the new cards came out in 2020

[@tonygu2958]

That's a lot of bling! Mine ym2 is all ss and a red second sweep hand with a blue second sub dial ring which matches the bezel color. Also she has minimal bling It's too bad that Rolex discontinued the ym2's now. Watch in the future how this model will be sought after in the end with all those negative videos turning around to positive!😅😅❤❤❤

[@KevinGannets]

It is a shame that they discontinued it but at the same time it's the kind of watch that SHOULD be discontinued. The Yacht-Master II was one of those items in life that received a lot of negativity for really no reason but in a few years will be seen as a collectors item and something that people will say is "cool" or "beautiful" just because you cannot buy one new from Rolex. The watch deserves popularity and if this is how it gets more popularity then so be it 😁

[@Misturbeard]

Great video brother God bless you

[@KevinGannets]

glad to hear 🙂 gby too

[@ahmadseleem1151]

I have the YM II steel as well as other rolex models and a Royal Oak, this is hands down my favourite watch that i wear most, i 100% agree that all those who hate it have never owned one, its so dam pretty and looks so good on the wrist

[@KevinGannets]

And you know what's crazy? Rolex DISCONTINUED IT! so now people are gonna switch their opinions of it to say its a collectors item now or some bs LOL

[@ahmadseleem1151]

@@KevinGannets LOL agreed. Also the argument that this watch is too big doesnt make any sense to me, if you have a small wrist then this is obviously not for you. I think the big size is what makes this watch so beautiful and special

[@New_York2024]

Best and beautiful watch ❤️❤️😍😍💪💪👌👌👌

[@KevinGannets]

one of my favorite looking time pieces ever

[@New_York2024]

@@KevinGannets yes this model is incredible and unbelievable ⌚⌚⌚👌👌👌

[@loucusinato5715]

Love your watch I have the stainless version of it.

[@Steven_C63s]

Fantastic video keep it up👍

[@KevinGannets]

aha trying to but I don't have anymore watches to film.

[@origamicrane685]

How many negative comments did you get about it from people?

[@KevinGannets]

Absolutely 0. I’ve only heard negative talk about this watch Online. When I wore this watch not a single person had anything negative to say about it. Maybe that was because they were being nice? you never really know.

[@Aaron-dt9pu]

I think it’s cool as fuck haha

[@xchazz86]

That dial is a fkin disaster.

[@KevinGannets]

in a good or bad way? 😂

[@AY-qy4jn]

@@KevinGannetsive never heard of a good disaster but ignore him they only see online pics and go along with the herd

[@srbell67]

​@@KevinGannetsis it ever difficult to quickly read the time w all that is going on on the dial?

[@KevinGannets]

@@srbell67 i’ve personally never had a problem with checking the time but I could totally understand why some would have a problem since it’s a lot of stuff packed into the face

[@srbell67]

@@KevinGannets true. Have you tried on any of the newer 41mm subs? Have you seen the all YG one yet?

[@ashvikcaldarone]

Mine gussl The new watch is great! I've praised its realism many times. I really recommend checking out their selection.

[@KevinGannets]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔