Had this on at my local AD,lovely watch retail is £11,250,you would have to be off your rocker to pay £40k on the grey market.
@johnofmalta7 ай бұрын
It’s not retail. It’s madness!
@Andres_8537 ай бұрын
Considering the unique features of the Richard Mille RM 26-01, acquiring this timepiece involves a different approach than traditional watches. The RM 26-01 boasts a tourbillon movement, making it a rare and exquisite investment in the world of horology. Its limited production and intricate design suggest potential appreciation in value over time.
@nowthatsfunky76767 ай бұрын
Yachtmaster is a more of a luxurious sports watch and therefore has more fine lines. I think titanium should be used on something like an Explorer and is an awesome material for summer hot days.
@Dazulolwarrior7 ай бұрын
Man what I would do for a titanium explorer I and II
@Potatowarrior897 ай бұрын
I always thought the yacht master is supposed to be the luxury sub with all the bling bling … they should make this into a sub instead
@jz68737 ай бұрын
Fully agree Eric, could be worth it just at retail price or slightly higher, definitely not at current price. Thanks a lot, we were all badly waiting for such a review. Cheers
@HighLifeWorkout7 ай бұрын
I have a titanium offshore. Titanium is perfect for a daily wear because it’s so light and resilient! 💪🏽
@felixmarks93527 ай бұрын
Hi..I have offshore black themes in stainless steel ,H seria..only one year of production and latest year of iconic designe..never have apurtunuty to see titanium AP in alive..how much grams have your offshore? All the best from Croatia.,Ivan..
@456MrPeople4 ай бұрын
Titanium actually scratches easier than stainless steel, but it forms an oxide layer where it does scratch making it less visible.
@franky3fingers3377 ай бұрын
Handled this watch and yes. It’s so chill it’s missing something. Honestly feels like a $5k watch.
@sodomizingyourmom5 ай бұрын
no
@jason0427797 ай бұрын
Who needs this when the Pelagos 42mm exists?
@WestCoastAce277 ай бұрын
Congrats on getting your hands on one. Sleeper hit of 2023. I think everyone (at least those with bigger collections) should have 1 Ti watch. I got the Pelagos 39 while I wait for this; that ‘not there’ feel is very cool; also works in dress and sports settings.
@j.taveras84477 ай бұрын
Lol, you think it's a sleeper and the market value is in the $40Ks, nothing sleepy about that price.
@verynormalman7 ай бұрын
The Pelagos 39 feels terrible too. Don't buy one. We got the call, as I wanted to buy one for my GF, and we actually laughed, and we both like Tudor. In the end, we got her a P42 blue (pre owned). It's massive on her, but she's stylish and makes it work. Rolex: the clock is ticking!
@Marco-cd7jb7 ай бұрын
Hey Eric, I went to look at this but found it underwhelming somehow. However, the dealer had the new 'WG' Oysterflex Daytona with a black dial - WOW, it was sublime; so sophisticated with classic/timeless aesthetics. Loved it and want one!
@Crazy_Joe_Davola7 ай бұрын
I so much wish this was in a 40mm size. Thanks for the quick impressions!
@91lifetime23Ай бұрын
Same here
@bobbydazzler17807 ай бұрын
If you’ve not experienced titanium as a watch material you’re in for a shock with this piece. It’s big and chunky but that low mass is further distributed to nothing over a large footprint on wrist. People tend to buy brands like Tudor for knock about daily watches and go for Rolex for something of an uplift in quality and flash. This is just a big coarsely brushed chunk of dark looking metal which will never take a second look by anybody. But maybe that’s the stealth wealth look they are experimenting with. But such an austere look in the jazzy Yachtmaster line up? Doesn’t fit with that blingy line. Something of a Frankenstein piece hence the fake feels. It’s just out of place. But give us a titanium sub with red lettering and now you’ll be talking.
@itamaradio7 ай бұрын
In my opinion titanium watches should have a little extra "pop" in order to contrast the greyness. I would like to see this watch with a blue dial or gold hour markers. That would elevate the watch from chill to banger territory.
@indykalia82247 ай бұрын
Blue dial would be very cool!
@johnscott46937 ай бұрын
Sub 41 Titanium is coming soon to an AD near you. Thats why the sides aren’t polished - they are on the new Sub. It’s the key differentiator.
@davegreen2009Ай бұрын
I own a Tudor pelagos Lhd, my first decent watch I bought and I love it, its case is pretty chunky but it is really light, lighter than my datejust41 infact. I would love this watch it’s a perfect for daily wear as you forget you are wearing it (I do with my Tudor)
@jackominty36336 ай бұрын
I put my name down at Rolex in Geneva the day it was announced, and got a chance to put it on my wrist in August. I have an 8-inch wrist, and so I love the size. I don't know if I'll ever get an allocation, but I dearly want one - and there's no way I would flip it. It would be put into daily rotation with my Polar Explorer II - also 42mm - also a fantastic daily proposition. I have a Royal Oak 15500, which I adore - but it's too delicate for wearing too often. This, however, is built for wear and tear. Like with the Explorer II, I see the full satin as an advantage, as it will not show scratches.
@DiscoR537 ай бұрын
For titanium the finish is an area where Grand Seiko excels. My preference would be on an oyster flex strap or some other polymer strap to complement the titanium.
@patrickjean-philippe76797 ай бұрын
I enjoy subdued, stealthy, discreet watches hence a totally mat finish is extremely attractive to me. I have yet to see this watch but meantime I have the Omega Seamaster NTTD which fits the stealthy / discreet bill perfectly. The less people notice my watches the better to me 👍🏽👏🏽
@AlvinFan19767 ай бұрын
prices will come down to below retail because of the controversy, then after a couple of years, they will skyrocket because of just how different they are to the main range.
@geroldatlarge18417 ай бұрын
Platinum-give it to me in platinum. I need a heavy hitter. 😊
@realalexmackenzie7 ай бұрын
I love the YM42's. I sold my SD43 a couple of months ago in anticipation of picking one up. I am a bigger watch kind of guy, just suits my style and height. I find most of the Rolex offerings a little dainty. I tried the DSSD, but realized I'm all good with a large diameter, but a thick watch just doesn't do it for me. If you look, you will see the YM42 and the SD 43 are almost identical specs. The thinner case on the YM42 will probably give it a slightly larger look than the SD43, which works for me. Looking forward to seeing in the metal. RRP to RRP comparison, the Ti would be very tempting. At current market prices though, white gold all day long. In fact, even with the RRP differences, I might still opt for the white gold. The glossy black dial is much nicer than the Ti version. I've also been won over to the Oysterflex. I will wait to see if obtaining the watch at retail in Ti is an option. As far as the matte case look, I would say Rolex is recognizing the need for a more stealth wealth approach. As the number of places in the world where you can safely wear your Rolex continues to fall, flashy and obvious watches are going to fall out of favor.
@ahsan1017 ай бұрын
At least Rolex used grade 5 titanium unlike Omega with the bond seamster 👏🏾
@maxm35227 ай бұрын
Titanium looks like crap in high polish. Satin is the way to go.
@Elia112237 ай бұрын
If I mange to get this watch i attach to it the oyster flex and first it will become the lightest Rolex ever made and make it look like the original design and bit smaller as well
@Futuresvision17 ай бұрын
How often the rehaut is misaligned?
@markusstevensakabiginfinit95237 ай бұрын
Honestly just go with a titanium tudor.. save yourself so much money. Plus tudor have bronze & silver watches as well... no reason to spend that much on a YM when theres so many reasonable price watches in titanium
@DC-si8xw7 ай бұрын
im wearing my pelagos more than my sub41mm... for work, the gym, and cooking in the grill, it's perfect. i never thought I would buy a titanium watch, but its so usable.
@gregoryrogalsky69377 ай бұрын
How do you evaluate how a watch feels, if it's not even sized for your wrist. ?
@A_Brion7 ай бұрын
Thanks, great review. Unsold me from the watch. Would have it for less than retail or close to it in collection but not over.
@geoffwyness26457 ай бұрын
Not for me,the 42mm Pelagos at £4K is the clear winner.
@yvic96817 ай бұрын
I started off my watch journey with full titanium watch with bracelet....YM42 Titanium gonna be the best daily beater!
@Sergiy-Sorokin7 ай бұрын
Even on the video finish is similar to Tudor Pelagos, to me it’s not a compliment. I think that finish on Rolex Perpetual is not deserve the Rolex price, but for Yacht Master’s market price, that exceed official price, I have to to say, - forget about it!!!
@maximl88207 ай бұрын
I just picked up a titanium Grand Seiko. And it is ridiculously light, even more so than i thought it would be. But you know what there is a charm in this. Nice to have a light watch in collection dominated by heavy Rolexs
@teakcore52617 ай бұрын
The ultimate stealth Rolex!
@WatchEric7 ай бұрын
Yepp
@ricflair88637 ай бұрын
I thought I would like it- but this video cooled my jets. Agree with the Tudor vibe. Kinda reminds me of a Fossil. Something seems off on this watch.
@WatchEric7 ай бұрын
🤣😂
@user-lv8gz9cu5w3 ай бұрын
This on an oyster flex would look nice
@Ooooozer3216 ай бұрын
Watch Eric’s hype makes you wanna buy one….hopefully one day I can afford a Rolex. I’ll give him a call!
@boombringer40787 ай бұрын
I think titanium goes against everything a yacht master stands for tbh, I mean it's a luxury submariner. Titanium is more of a working tool watch metal.
@xeniablok77007 ай бұрын
I completely agree with you, a lack of some more polish finished 👍🏼👍🏼
@John4Ger7 ай бұрын
Great video, as always. Unlike other channels who turned on Rolex just because they aren’t as hyped as they used to be, this guy doesn’t follow trends and sticks to the same. Thanks! Regarding the Yachtmaster Titanium, got to try it on. I like it, but it feels weird and to be honest, I miss the shine of her SS counterparts. Therefore, not my cup of tea.
@jacksmith80027 ай бұрын
I love it, I love the satin tool finish
@markedwards48797 ай бұрын
My daily and most favourite of my watches is an IWC Ocean 2000. Full titanium is fantastic. I’m very interested to see one of these in person. I particularly like the understated part of it - only watch people really recognise my IWC and I suspect that a titanium Yachtmaster would be similar.
@yvelf7 ай бұрын
I cant wait to get mine! I saw it and tried it on at the AD. Will get one when i get the call!
@steve85105 ай бұрын
40mm and no date would have been perfection.
@orndorf3 ай бұрын
Titanium is for more affordable watches in my opinion. Very comfortable at less than 5k. Great information by Eric as always.
@rock59357 ай бұрын
I got the white gold oyster flex strap and I wear it more then my Submariner.
@dttsoftspot87974 ай бұрын
Absolutely in love. Got mine on the 11th and couldn't be happier. Truly one of Rolex's better pieces.
@drjoei7 ай бұрын
Great video. I'm glad you did a review on this model. Appears to me to be underwhelming and lacking character. Some high polished features would have been nice. And I think rolex has this priced a little higher than what I would have thought. Like 16k. Wow
@cdm7657 ай бұрын
I love it. I struggle to see why I’d daily this vs. my Sub, but I still like it.
@DingsGuy7 ай бұрын
4:45 I can feel your apprehension, but I think you’re spot on with the Tudor vibe. Maybe that utilitarian vibe is what Rolex wants to bring to the yacht master line. Yachts are more in line with the Rolex brand and to the wealthy than submarines (especially post OceanGate).
@WatchUnwind7 ай бұрын
I have a OP41, explorer II, and green bezel submariners I think this might have to be next on my list
@mahtabs73657 ай бұрын
During the review I was wondering how does this compare to the Tudor pelagos and then you said this watch gives a Tudor vibe lol. I think that answers my question 😂 all titanium works well on the yachtmaster.
@BrianNovak-gk5rb3 ай бұрын
Hey Eric i got a question. What's up with the rubber band on your hand? Is it used to help secure your watches on your wrist? Do u snap your wrist to wake u up? Lol
@geroldatlarge18417 ай бұрын
Last titanium watch I owned was a Timex. I did like it though.
@own3d4u7 ай бұрын
I'd take it for retail, maybe a little over, but anything other than that I'll pass
@vonbon9547 ай бұрын
The truely weird thing here is that if weight saving fr racing...is the excuse for this Ti YM, then the bracelet to use is the Ti-rubber Oysterflex, with a Ti buckle.
@superboy3057 ай бұрын
Love Titanium watches
@C-24-Brandan7 ай бұрын
Understated but yet timeless/classic! Def one I'd be keeping for sure. Low Key flex of the year
@seven9219147 ай бұрын
Could not agree with you more, this has all the makings of a sleeper hit classic for Rolex. Just like when the sprite was first introduced some people kinda bashed it but, look at it now😉
@C-24-Brandan7 ай бұрын
@@seven921914 yeah it goes with anything, any occasion & the look won't get outdated and isn't a trend that in six months isn't cool anymore. I really want to try one on and see how the titanium feels etc!
@Hard_7_Iron7 ай бұрын
Uhhhmmmmm that dial is not good! What were they thinking?
@dorsehick30347 ай бұрын
Tried this watch on at AD. i have a 19cm wrist and this thing looked stupid and felt so cheap.
@chiliprepper76787 ай бұрын
If retail is teens, then I will wait list a couple of years from my AD. Love my Pelagos ETA 2 liner's finish.
@nielslarsen16937 ай бұрын
Like the watch but the Tudor Pelagos is just a far superior watch on all fronts
@apprentice5007 ай бұрын
I agree with Eric, it looks ok for a Rolex. Doesn't look like a premium sub which is what the Yachtmaster line is meant to be.
@nreid907 ай бұрын
Want it so bad but 45k is kinda ridiculous
@14lamnc17 ай бұрын
Just get it at retail
@nreid907 ай бұрын
@@14lamnc1 was told only 1 allocated per retailer
@armandocardenas60947 ай бұрын
Yellow dial would be nice.
@justingalore1235 ай бұрын
Love the bezel - but otherwise I prefer the details on the Pelagos (square indices, chunky hands, no cyclops) - so it’s a pass for me. I’ll take the Pelagos (FXD for me) and a lot of change!
@Sjoldschool7 ай бұрын
This is the watch that I want over all other Rolex models… I’ve been told I have two chances of owning it… slim and zero but I’m still waiting for one ☝🏽
@nikr1d3r327 ай бұрын
“This Rolex has a Tudor vibe”. I totally get it way but man to hear it out loud ishhh. 😂 nothing wrong tho
@structurescience7 ай бұрын
Watching from jacobsberg, day 8 of Christmas vacation...
@NurulShahrilMdIsa7 ай бұрын
I just wish someday Rolex will come out with the Titanium Submariner at 42MM... Touch wood!
@fjones19147 ай бұрын
I like the look of the watch. I also like the look on the Tudor Pelagos. I'd buy one.
@solidstream137 ай бұрын
Resale price is rediculous. I really hate that watches have just become about flipping for a profit.
@michaeldemarco8997 ай бұрын
It’s the unicorn I didn’t think existed! It’s all tool watch. All satin. No flash. It’s a stealth wealth watch. I’ve never been a fan of all titanium watches as they are very light and will scratch easier than steel. I think it’s a cool concept but I think Rolex needed to polish that one a little more imho
@julianwilson23877 ай бұрын
Love the finish, they had to differentiate it from the sub
@premiumliver6 ай бұрын
The only thing this watch is missing is availability. This stealth look is better than ANY sub.
@jacstoneu7 ай бұрын
Better than a Sub for a daily
@quetz6667 ай бұрын
Sorry but I can carry a stainless steel watch every day and night and imo steel Rolex watches are better looking to me.
@wonderwatch22397 ай бұрын
Yes👌 the perfect tool watch from R. Who would have thought🤷♂️🤣
@billchan61807 ай бұрын
Fantastic watch!! Thanks Eric🎉
@howdepressing24957 ай бұрын
we’re just so used to heavy expensive watches that having the opposite feels like its cheap. First impressions of the iphone 15 is the same, i personally prefer the ss variant, but you get used to the lighter titanium. Plus, since its titanium, its gonna be harder to fake since the material is so unforgiving to work with.
@masterwatch7 ай бұрын
I think people will like it and it will be popular. For me I really like the weight of precious metals.
@WatchEric7 ай бұрын
I like the weight also. But it should be a good one
@david.96337 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review.
@kamelthorn7 ай бұрын
Bring on a titanium Explorer 2 and I’ll be camping outside the AD.
@mauriebarnes82727 ай бұрын
A lightweight, but heavy piece. Saw it first here on Watch Eric!
@michaelmaggi76377 ай бұрын
Having owned a Ti watch: You better not be bothered by scratches. Ti scratches like no other. It's the reason why I would probably not buy another.
@moriorinvictus65226 ай бұрын
What sunglasses are you wearing
@dieterich65337 ай бұрын
The Yachtmaster Titanium needs a GMT polished look in my opinion
@BrianNovak-gk5rb3 ай бұрын
Might just be me but that would wiuld look sick with a white rubber bracelet
@patrickar967 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😍
@alfonsopartida9017 ай бұрын
Perfect Watch for me… El Titanio siempre debe ser satinado, nunca pulido, pierde su encanto!
@johnnewman33167 ай бұрын
Would like to see more high polished areas
@JH-oe7hf7 ай бұрын
It can be light because most people think any Rolex they see is fake anyway.
@user-fi5fr9us2t7 ай бұрын
Accurate description Eric, Im aucky guy who can pick and choose what he wants from my AD, and I was offered this and the Celebration OP41, both have done nothing to me and for the first time ever,I declined to buy them(could get them both, but I'm not a flipper), as you said it is underwhelming and somehow i don't see the uniqueness in this pic, so I just stay with the Deep Sea Challenge which is historically important on material and serial produced depth-rating, all dough huge but i can still pull it off and wear it in rotation. Now the 1908, its a different story... Thanks for the video, keep them coming!!!
@chancewilson2077 ай бұрын
Super high demand right now. $15k to $20k over list.
@leeharrisonphotos41757 ай бұрын
I would rather have a Tudor Pelagos and a yellow gold Yacht master for less money.
@AA227287 ай бұрын
Yes Eric ! Finally 😊
@petewilson23147 ай бұрын
I just got my sub date but if I were to get another Rolex it would be this one. I love the light weight feel and subdued look of titanium on my Grand Seiko and Hamilton Khaki Field. Hopefully they'll make a bunch and prices will come down
@Docdug7 ай бұрын
I’m on the list at my AD… a friend of mine thinks this watches finish will scratch easily. I disagree, I have Ti divers watch my wife gave me for Christmas 15yrs ago. It’s still pristine, though not an everyday watch. I’ve yet to see one in person but I don’t think that’ll dissuade me from buying one. And I was hoping this would be a full unboxing, removing the protective film… still a nice review
@Eric_Nielsen7 ай бұрын
The matte ceramic bezel is my favorite thing that Rolex does. Their rose gold, 2nd favorite. So the 126655 is pretty much my exit watch - my old man watch. First time I tell some kids to get off my lawn, i'm buying that piece. But yeah I'd love to see the Ti Yachtmaster in 41mm.