FINALLY GOT NEW TITANIUM ROLEX YACHTMASTER!! - HANDS ON REVIEW!!! 

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.

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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.

I have a titanium offshore. Titanium is perfect for a daily wear because it’s so light and resilient! 💪🏽

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

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

Handled this watch and yes. It’s so chill it’s missing something. Honestly feels like a $5k watch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I so much wish this was in a 40mm size. Thanks for the quick impressions!

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.

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.

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!

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 👍🏽👏🏽

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

How often the rehaut is misaligned?

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

How do you evaluate how a watch feels, if it's not even sized for your wrist. ?

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.

Who needs this when the Pelagos 42mm exists?

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)

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.

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!!!

At least Rolex used grade 5 titanium unlike Omega with the bond seamster 👏🏾

Titanium looks like crap in high polish. Satin is the way to go.

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.

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

Thanks, great review. Unsold me from the watch. Would have it for less than retail or close to it in collection but not over.

I started off my watch journey with full titanium watch with bracelet....YM42 Titanium gonna be the best daily beater!

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!

The ultimate stealth Rolex!

Not for me,the 42mm Pelagos at £4K is the clear winner.

Platinum-give it to me in platinum. I need a heavy hitter. 😊

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.

Uhhhmmmmm that dial is not good! What were they thinking?

Absolutely in love. Got mine on the 11th and couldn't be happier. Truly one of Rolex's better pieces.

Tried this watch on at AD. i have a 19cm wrist and this thing looked stupid and felt so cheap.

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.

Sorry but I can carry a stainless steel watch every day and night and imo steel Rolex watches are better looking to me.

Like the watch but the Tudor Pelagos is just a far superior watch on all fronts

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.

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.

If retail is teens, then I will wait list a couple of years from my AD. Love my Pelagos ETA 2 liner's finish.

Want it so bad but 45k is kinda ridiculous

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

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).

I completely agree with you, a lack of some more polish finished 👍🏼👍🏼

Resale price is rediculous. I really hate that watches have just become about flipping for a profit.

I have a OP41, explorer II, and green bezel submariners I think this might have to be next on my list

Titanium is for more affordable watches in my opinion. Very comfortable at less than 5k. Great information by Eric as always.

This on an oyster flex would look nice

I'd take it for retail, maybe a little over, but anything other than that I'll pass

I love it, I love the satin tool finish

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.

so... is it light?

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

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

What sunglasses are you wearing

Understated but yet timeless/classic! Def one I'd be keeping for sure. Low Key flex of the year

I cant wait to get mine! I saw it and tried it on at the AD. Will get one when i get the call!

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.

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.

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 ☝🏽

Love Titanium watches

The only thing this watch is missing is availability. This stealth look is better than ANY sub.

Better than a Sub for a daily

Last titanium watch I owned was a Timex. I did like it though.

I just wish someday Rolex will come out with the Titanium Submariner at 42MM... Touch wood!

I love it. I struggle to see why I’d daily this vs. my Sub, but I still like it.

I got the white gold oyster flex strap and I wear it more then my Submariner.

Yellow dial would be nice.

I like the look of the watch. I also like the look on the Tudor Pelagos. I'd buy one.

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

42mm is stupid big for a YM. Not sure why they didn’t release it in 40mm

I think people will like it and it will be popular. For me I really like the weight of precious metals.

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

I asked my dealer for one of these, but then changed my mind and picked up a sd43. I just dont like the dull looking finish. Idk how much they sell over retail.

Ti Sub or Seadweller, then it would be a strong contender.

The Yachtmaster Titanium needs a GMT polished look in my opinion

Perfect Watch for me… El Titanio siempre debe ser satinado, nunca pulido, pierde su encanto!

Not a fan of bezel. The flat black looks cheap. Maybe watch should have had a very thin bezel with no numbers ?

Titanium scratches like mad (not deeply but on the surface), I suspect they favored the least polished sides as possible.

I would rather have a Tudor Pelagos and a yellow gold Yacht master for less money.

40mm and no date would have been perfection.

how much weight?

Watch Eric’s hype makes you wanna buy one….hopefully one day I can afford a Rolex. I’ll give him a call!

Any idea how that titanium would hold up? Does it scratch easily?

Love the finish, they had to differentiate it from the sub

Super high demand right now. $15k to $20k over list.

I think Tudor is coming up in terms of finish and rolex is stagnant. I bought the bb54 this past year and like it a lot as I'm a smaller guy. It's not rolex level but then again rolex would never make such a watch

Is it possible to throw this on an oysterflex?

Might just be me but that would wiuld look sick with a white rubber bracelet

Bring on a titanium Explorer 2 and I’ll be camping outside the AD.

The only Rolex I would consider buying.

Fantastic watch!! Thanks Eric🎉

Pelagos copy ? 😅 What’s the thickness? Eric

Buy the 39mm pelagos and a vintage sub/seadweller 🕶️