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Anyone can share their experience about Yacht Master 40mm
Looking for a day-to-day watch that will allow me to dress up or down. Choosing between this and the Breguet Marine 5817. Appreciate any input or sharing of experience. Cheers!!
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Anyone can share their experience about Yacht Master 40mm
Looking for a day-to-day watch that will allow me to dress up or down. Choosing between this and the Breguet Marine 5817. Appreciate any input or sharing of experience. Cheers!!
Rolex is a very cool watch but the 5817 is a more unique play
A couple of shots to help confuse you. Good to swim with and good to go to work or dressy events. You really need to try it one your wrist then you can decide. Bill ...
I have the Yachtmaster blue
Absolutely love it! My only gripe is that the bezel scratches just by staring at it=) J
The Rolex YM is no doubt a more robust watch
And it\'s also versatile for sports and work. But the Breguet Marine is more charming and special imho. There are other Rolexes I personally will choose over the YM. The Breguet Marine with navy blue strap is a watch I love a lot in my collection Some pic...
Do u think the lugs may be too extended
for someone with a very small wrist (6 inches)? I do appreciate the pics and the input. I did not know that the Marine's dial is crafted from solid gold!! Also, would you share, given the selection criteria this time, which watch you will recommend not li...
Hi James
Yes the lugs are a tad long on the Marine even if the case were 39mm. So it does wear larger. On a steel bracelet it looks very big but with a dark colored rubber strap (blue or black) it "breaks" the extension of the lugs into the case and hence makes th...
Thx Robin
for all the input. I will keep u all posted on what i get eventually and yes i will let u know the next time im back in Sin.
Difference between 116622 vs the old model 16622
Does anyone know the differences between the newest Yachtmaster versus the one preceding it? To clarify, not the 2016 models with the new colors. This message has been edited by Stenorealty on 2016-05-31 08:51:19
Breguet 5817 all the way
The Breguet is a true classic which you can wear from beach to boardroom.