Micromilspec Black Badger - Project SabotagevsRolex Yacht-Master II

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Micromilspec Black Badger - Project Sabotage at true scale

Black Badger - Project Sabotage

Rolex Yacht-Master II at true scale

Yacht-Master II

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

15mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

n/a

$20,300

Movement

Automatic

4162

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Titanium
Oystersteel
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
White
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
SuperLuminova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
n/a
4162
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
47
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Regatta Timer, Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$20,300
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Reviews

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Micromilspec Black Badger - Project Sabotage

The Micromilspec Black Badger - Project Sabotage features a crisp white dial with colorful accents and a well-executed bezel operation, complemented by the signature Black Badger lume application. The automatic movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique design elements and collaborative narrative as key strengths for collectors.

Rolex Yacht-Master II

Owners widely report the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a polarizing statement piece, with many praising its unique and mechanically ingenious countdown complication while others criticize its large 44mm size and bold, "garish" aesthetic. Some owners find the watch beautiful and enjoy its presence, while others deem it "ugly" or "obnoxious," with opinions split on its overall appeal and legibility. The regatta timer is seen by some as niche and impractical for everyday use, though its engineering is appreciated by others. On balance, the consensus is that the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a watch that owners either love for its distinctive complication and bold presence or dislike for its size and styling.

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