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Rolex Day-DatevsRolex Yacht-Master

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Day-Date
RolexDay-Date
MSRP $45,900
Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $16,050
What people say

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Rolex Day-Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Day-Date 36mm for its comfortable wearability and classic design, with many appreciating its precious metal construction and jewelry-like feel. The satisfying day-wheel jump and solid operation are noted, and some owners report excellent timekeeping. However, the Rolex Day-Date's higher price, attributed to its exclusive use of precious metals, is a significant consideration, and some find it can be mistaken for a DateJust. The community is split on certain dial aesthetics, with some finding them unique and others seeing potential flaws like perceived cracks on onyx dials. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Day-Date highly for its iconic status and luxurious feel, with its precious metal construction being a primary driver of its appeal.

Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master for its refined aesthetics and luxury connotations, with some considering it more elegant and classy than the GMT. The rhodium dial with blue second hand is described as stunning, and the 37mm size is appreciated for its suitability for smaller wrists and as a great summer watch. Some owners find the model underrated and receive numerous compliments. Caveats include a perceived lack of heritage compared to the Submariner, scratch-prone polished finishes, and a higher price point. The dial can be difficult to read at a glance, and opinions are split on the 37mm size for a man's wrist. Some dislike the bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its refined aesthetics and comfortable wearability, despite its higher price and perceived lack of heritage.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Day-Date36mm
Yacht-Master37mm
Power Reserve
Day-Date70h
Yacht-Master55h
Water Resistance
Day-Date100m
Yacht-Master100m
MSRP
Day-Date$45,900
Yacht-Master$16,050

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
RLX titanium
Finish
18 kt Everose gold
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Index

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3255
2236
Power Reserve
70h
55h
Jewels
32
31
Complications
Day-Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$16,050
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