Rolex Yacht Master 116622 - REVIEW - The Perfect Rolex? 

Went out for dinner once, on table next to me was 4 guys all wearing Subs. I was so happy I went with the Yacht Master. Love it.

This video is super well done and completely hits the mark on the YM40 position within the Rolex range. I was in the market for my first Rolex - targeting a GMT, Sub or Daytona. After seeing this video the YM came onto my radar. I eventually purchased the YM40 Rhodium and I could not be happier. It truly is the most elegant model in the steel sports range. You can dress it up or down with ease. But the thing overlooked on this video is how comfortable it is to wear. This watch is so creamy on the wrist, it’s unreal. I agree this is one of the best Rolex additions ever. Cheers mate, I love watching your videos!

I am finally at a spot where I am able to buy my first Rolex. Advise from a friend I was going to ADs to get on lists and drum up friendships with salesman. First stop they had ya typical inventory but nothing jaw dropping. Second spot they had literally nothing except this watch laying in display like someone just looked at it. Salesman says sorry that spoken for. Someone just is picking up. Well manager walks out and says ,“no that person can’t make it “ I look at salesman and say I’d love to own it. He goes today’s your lucky day. Even though other salesman had buyers, he sold to me. I’m assuming because he would have lost commission. So my first Rolex I bought on 2/26 is this masterpiece. You talking about it has reassured me that this will be with me forever. I love it and thank you for all your stories and passion about your watches. Great Channel

I remember this video, what a perfect beginning to the channel. I have this watch, and can say it is absolutely stunning. It has been my favourite since I bought it, and every time I switch back to any other piece, I quickly come back to this. The. Sub and GMT have the slab side, and once you feel the YM curves, you always notice the brute corners of the other professional watches. I am not a fan of chronographs and use the timing bezel a lot, so to me it beats the Daytona. The YM is thinner than the Sub, GMT and Daytona. It’s the thinnest professional Rolex available. And the Rhodium dial is the most stunning dial from Rolex. To me this is in fact the perfect Rolex.

It's nice to hear someone speaking at length about one watch and the feelings which it evokes. Much better than a channel discussing numerous items on trays. Where only specs and prices are mentioned. Nice work 👍

Man! Love this video and completely sold me on this YM. Found it in the flesh and immediately traded my Batman. YM fits far better and less over hyped which gives the wearer pleasure without screaming I’ve arrived 👍 Thanks for your Time.

18:07 Rolex in focus.....good looking girl in focus.....Rolex back in focus

Yes i know your feeling. I feel the same. I bought a Yatchmaster because i do not wanna be part of the mass wearing a Submariner. In particular the black one

Best kept secret in the Rolex line-up and their most elegant and interesting sports watch by far. Makes the Submariner look agricultural by comparison. Now I just need to buy one before the prices explode.

This IS the perfect Rolex! You are right on, this watch is the perfect combination of dressy and sporty at the same time while not trying to be flashy. After watching this video, I bought mine in December right before the price increase and I love it. I haven't seen anybody else wearing one since I bought it. I subscribed because I love your videos, keep up the great work!

Stunningly beautiful watch and highly under appreciated. I recently picked one up in the silver sparkle dial. It's like a Sub in a tuxedo, love it.

His style is great, it's a mixture of snobbery and confidence, backed up with some very good justifications on all points mentioned. Very impressive. Subscribed!

Not sure how many times I have watched this video at this point, more than 5 at least. You channel is still the best on RU-vid with a combination of art, story telling and information. I do plan to rejoin your channel as soon as I am able. I love this watch and it is currently at the top of my list for Rolex. The older GMT Masters and GMT Master IIs had the more elegant cases. A pity Rolex has gone aways from that. Keep them coming as always. Cheers,

Found your channel yesterday when I was searching videos about the Rolex Explorer 214270. Was lucky to buy the Explorer mark II a few months ago from my AD, timeless under the radar watch. Love this Yacht-Master absolutely gorgeous watch. Elegant, not in your face, mysterious and has the right colours and isn’t too thick (deep). I have an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra which has the same colour seconds hand, it makes all the difference having that kind of pop, love that watch very special to me as my wife got it for me on our wedding. My third watch is the Rolex Submariner 116610LV, it’s great but as you said becoming too common. Great channel love the videos keep it going and I’m sure your channel will grow, the intro is fantastic the quality of the videos makes all the difference. You have a soothing voice! And love the no BS attitude! Fellow Celtic here I’m Welsh-arab (interesting combination eh! P.S. All the best against the All Blacks on Saturday.

One of my favorite rolex watches! The chocolate dial two tone is beautiful! Love it!

These Yachtmasters are a beast and ATM waaaay underrated. Sure this will change soon!

I purchased a Yacht Master 40 mm last week......I'm absolutely loving it. The 'slate' dial with the blue secondhand is mesmerizing. It's my second Rolex.

This is my dream Rolex personally. It's so unique in so many ways, but can still be low key.

I've had my 116622 for a couple of years now, but with the blue dial and red second hand and lettering which I prefer to the rhodium dial. I absolutely adore it and I frequently get complemented on my choice of watch. The blue dial also catches the light and changes colour just as impressively as the rhodium dial. Great review.

Picked up this watch today from a local Rolex AD. 100% agree with all the points you have mentioned.

I fully agree with all your thoughts and observations of this 116622. It is my favourite by far and the only Rolex I would buy. Class act.

I agree I’ve had mine since July and love it for all the reasons mentioned. Great review

Your side-on comparison between the two Rolex watches was essential and brilliant. Yacht Master wins.

Great review. When you see the details of the YM40 and direct comparison with the Sub and GMT it’s hard to disagree that this is indeed superior

Ok, so i went into this video being like its 1am ur not gonna watch a 20 min video but i watched the whole thing u did a really good job and really kept my interest. I agree the yacht master is amazing i have 2 yachtmasters

I hated Rolex until one day in 2003, I saw the classic YM in an AD showroom and the rest is history, I admire your watch but I am happy with my red second hand, it makes look vintage as oppose to the contemporary blue. YM is certainly a better looking sub, Nice review.

Some of your points are why I decided to go with the OP 39 rhodium dial. I found its understated yet sophisticated. It would go with shorts, t-shirt, and converse or dressed up in a suit and tie. Also everyone seemed to have the air King, subs and explorer. I wanted something different!

The BEST yacht master 40 rhodium dial watch video hands down!!

Oisin, you've sold me on this watch. Simply outstanding. Thanks for a great video. Subscribed.

you are a great story teller, not often i can watch a 20 minutes talk on a single watch without being bored , amazing watche , amazing review

I love the yacht master in the ever rose with the chocolate dial

Great watch. I already had the silver faced YM but I had to have to Rhodium dial with the blue second hand because I loved the second hand color. I want to get the blue dial with red second hand to complete the trio. Nice vid!

I could not agree more,also the two tone with rose gold and chocolate dial is beautiful and I hate two tone watches but that one is sweet

Has always been my favorite sports Rolex. Looks wonderful in the dark grey w/light blue seconds hand. Excellent review. Cheers!

Last time I bought Rolex (3 years ago) I had it narrowed down to the Yacht Master 40mm, Milgauss 116400GV and the Explorer. I ended up with the Explorer because I felt it was more versatile. I’m about to buy another and it’s down to this and the Milgauss again. Good video.

A great review! I think today is the 3rd or 4th time I have watched it and you nailed it! Great photography/camera work and you speak very well. Bravo. Liked and subscribed!

Loverly looking dial - I got the blue one and to be honest I don’t know which one I prefer. Agree the yacht master is a definite upgrade to the sub and am looking forward to getting to know mine in the coming month.

Beautiful watch, the Yachtmaster. Especially with the Rhodium dial. Gorgeous! And i see how much thinner the case is compared to the Submariner and GMT. Almost like a Datejust. Rolex is so good at blurring the lines between Sporty and Dressy or business casual. Like the Datejust for example. It could pass for business and casual sporty look as well. But the Submariner, GMT, and Yahtmaster are more sporty. Either way, you're covered when you own anyone of these models. You are getting two for one.

Couldn’t agree more ! I’m not really fan of the submariner. But the yatch master, rhodium dial is a beast. It’s thinness made a whole difference. It’s just absolutely stunning

Love this watch. Was looking to buy one as my first new Rolex. Checked several ADs and none to be found like you said. I ended up with A Deep Sea for my first new Rolex. I wouldnt trade my Deep Sea for anything. I LOVE It! However, I'm still on a waitlist for this YM Rhodium 40. My second favorite Rolex. Great video

You have a very nice way of describing why YOU liked the watch. As I listened I could relate as to what I want out of a watch and I would think help those looking move away from it if that's not what they are looking for in a watch. Your videos of the watch are extremely well done.

Just got mine about two weeks ago, just like yours with the rhodium dial. Great watch! Everybody notices that watch, it’s subtle but not too subtle. Funny it looks better on you than it does on me 😂. But I am enjoying the hell out of it and have my name in for an explorer, datejust with a fluted bezel and a jubilee, and 0P 39

Very good review! I own the blue one and love it. Just one thing: the bezel is solid platinum!

Regardless you own a yacht or not , YM40 can be your only watch for life ! Excellent review

Bought one from AD last nov YM two tone everose gold , unbelievable that this is such an amzing looking most underrated watch, my guess is that it may be the next hottest rolex watch, all about hype

Earlier this year I got a Yachtmaster 40 Rolesor as an early 40th birthday present. My wife and I were in an AD looking for a Submariner, but I’m glad they didn’t have any for all the reasons you described... Love it!

Just a perfect watch… This piece should be a pinnacle of sports/luxury watch. Kudos for a great review, taste, and the vision.

Really appreciate this review as I’m picking mine up tomorrow from AD and am really excited. Great review!

I had no idea how great that watch looks! I appreciate the candor of your videos.

Really dig your channel, man. Excellent content. Keep it coming

In addition to being beautiful, elegant, graceful and manly to me the dark rhodium version has a industrial feel, not dissimilar to a grey dial Nautilus or Royal Oak. I love how it glimmers under light and I especially love how it's shiny contoured side with crown and guards just peeks out from under a shirt cuff. I completely agree, the dark rhodium version is a gem in the catalog and I hope it doesn't become overly popular. Great content!

The Yacht-Master was and is the Sub 2.0. Nicer, more elegant case, bigger indices and that platinum bezel. Perfect. I took an will take my Yacht-Master all day long over a Sub. Mine with platinum dial looks perfect to everything imo. And it‘s so comfortable to wear. Just awesome. Great video and suggestions. 👍🏻

The intro is impressive and grand, reminicent of a style I haven't heard or seen in a lot time but a little long

And I thought only its mother loved it... Such a good quality vid though, that I had to watch it all, and you know what, maybe I've missed something about this watch. Nice bit of Bach btw.

My favourite Rolex! It was the Batman or the YM Rhodium for me. And this video convinced me. Please make an update video. Love your channel!

Agreed! That is one sharp looking watch. That blue second hand....oh my.

I prefer the blue dial because it seems more interesting and and doesn’t blend together as much as the rhodium. I actually think both are handsome but one has more contrast and one is more understated. I find myself grabbing for it more than I thought I would as a daily. I look at it as a higher end sub. I do agree it’s way less common.

Have to say, I stumbled across your channel completely by accident. But I'm so glad I found it now, I love your blunt honest opinions and how you don't let the trends change that. Keep up the good work man. This YM and Explorer mark 2 are my grail watches, going to London next week hoping I'm lucky and can buy one.

This is a video I can always come back to and get the same satisfaction. Oldie but goodie

I keep coming back to this video while waiting for my YM40 Rhodium from my AD to arrive..

Really likes this review, I saved for years to buy the black sub mariner but this yacht master is beautiful, classy and very under appreciated in my opinion. Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it.

Very enjoyable and informative. Appreciated your comment regarding the YM2... I completely agree. Also found your remark concerning the GMT M2 (dressing up to become a YM40) humorous. I disagree with your assessment of the blue dial YM40: its color evokes in me thoughts of the vast ocean and how insignificant we are when we find ourselves crossing it. The rhodium dial is elegant, though.

Beautiful piece. The in-depth review, and spectacular video work, shows this model off. You're going to drive up demand on these! Rolex should take notice. Nicely done, Good Sir.

Your review is spot on! I have been able to get mine (my first rolex) via the AD 3 weeks ago. I waited for a year but was all worth it! It is, as you rightly point out, casual as well as a sort of dress watch. I feel it stands out in the crowd without standing out 😂.

Love the YM40 & it defnitely doesn't get anywhere near the amount of love it deserves, but the upside is that it keeps the prices at a normal-ish level & means they're still available at ADs without having to wait for years on a waitlist. Only thing I'm not a fan of on the YM is the polished center links though it does match the character of the watch.

High praise for such a understated Rolex ! Rightly so !

Only just seen this superb video.Great watch.Lovely presentation,in a beautiful part of the world.An iconic place,together with what will surely become an iconic time piece.More rolex video's like this one please.Take good care.

Agreed! The 116622 is the perfect watch. I own the blue dial version and will have it forever.

this is how it's done folks the best review out there. thank you sir god bless you 🙌🏻

I always saw subs as old men's watches while this yacht master is contemporary, classy and sporty. Def my grail watch.

Love that rhodium/blue hand contrast.

My next piece I think. Beautiful and as I mature as a collector I am switching to the “under the radar” pieces. Bravo Oisin!

I love this watch. For me I like the two tone with chocolate dial

I’ll be picking up mine tomorrow. Thanks for certifying my decision. Love your channel. Hope you are well!

I love the way you describe the watches,great video and one day i,ll hopefully own one.

Loved the video and completely agree about the style this watch carries. Hoping to find one soon. Where are you filming, looks amazing!

Just watched the yachtmaster video can't agree more with everything you said . Went to AD for a gmt but told no chance and do I have a second choice I said the yachtmaster and just six weeks later got the call , so glad as it's the perfect watch . Thanks for the great content

Dude - nice channel. You know about watches without being all F-U with the good pieces or shilling for Google ads with cheap ones. Not enough real people on YT. Just subscribed.

Yachtmaster 40 is hands down the nicest Rolex IMO. Didn't get hip to that till recently. Just saw your videos - you're the man! I don't really like most of the watch reviewers but you got it going on on all fronts Keep em coming

You took the words right out of my mouth! Love the watch! Love your channel! ❤️😎🍷👍

I really like that you compare this watch next to the Submariner AND GMT Master II and hold them up to each other. This is very useful for those of us who are still having a hard time making up our minds which one to buy, without having to visit an AD. Thanks so much!

really love this configuration of this watch, great video.

Totally agree with your views! I will be taking delivery of my Yacht Master 40 next week!

This is my favorite Rolex out of my Collection which is; Daytona Rosegold Chocolate face Daytona Stainless steel black face GMT Batman Oyster Submariner date ceramic And this yachty

This is also my favorite Rolex! It's a VERY underrated watch. It's a decent price too. My other favorite is the Sky dweller yellow gold with the black dial and oysterflex bracelet

Its one of my fave too.. i love the tudor hydro too with the black bez

wow. that dial and plat bezel really pops even on screen. congrats 2u on owning this

Hi Oisin, great video and great watch. You are really making me rethink my next watch purchase which was supposed to be the new Breitling Chronomat BR01. Just a question, did you find the Yacht master 40 a little small on your wrist the first little while when wearing it? Just curious as my wrist size is similiar to yours. Cheers!

Great review thank you. My AD has the blue one in the window at the moment. The watch I really want is the Pepsi GMT but after your review I am seriously considering getting this as well.

I can't decide between the rhodium dial and the blue.... They're both stunners

Blue dial my first 💙😍❤ Love it, red second hand on blue dial is drops dead gorgeous

Especially when viewed from the side, the Yacht-Master case is so very "elegant" when compared to the Sub or the GMT. Another really enjoyable and interesting video review - thanks for putting it together for us all.

Just purchased a 40mm Yacht-Master 16622 and love it. Unique and distinctive, yet quintessentially a Rolex. Cheers

I really love your videos they are much cooler than other reviews and bring uns some unknown Details and your Owen opinion. Great Job ! By the way i am Lucky to geht my yachtmaster tomorrow . As all my RLX vor Listprice grretings from Germany Kay

I must say this is by far the most beautiful and elegant Rolex. I have the same watch with steel and gold and champagne dial .

The YM that you referred to as silver is in fact a platinum dial with the red second hand, I bought mine in 2003 because it was understated until use understand its magical sunburst platinum dial and bezel.

I found your video 3 years too late. 😂. Recently caught a watch bug and started looking around. I am so so so glad you pointed out the difference between SubM and YachtM's side profile. I naturally notice and care about this part of a watch a lot. And without you comparing them side by side, I wouldn't have known they are this different. And I agree with you. I definitely have a new found appreciation towards the YachtM now. 👍

I love this watch too. Really been one of my favorites. I actually have this one with the baby blue seconds hand (reason I bought it) I also have the silver faced one. I will probably get the blue faced one with the red seconds hand. I tend to get all the color dials available. The silver dial is my daytime daily wearer.

Excellent review of the most underrated Rolex sports watch. It was my first Rolex too. I have the blue dial, as the Rhodium dial hadn't been released at that time. The dial changes in just the same way, from a light greyish blue to almost jet black. I love it. Interestingly, three other watch channel guys have picked up YMs recently, so perhaps people are beginning to wise up at last. Anyway, love the style and quality of your work, I've happily subscribed and I look forward to future content. Cheers from a not so sunny Brighton.

Great comparison vid, exactly what I was looking for. Excellent content, thank you.