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Yachtmaster 42 - 226659 - Looks like one is coming!

KJ2020

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Might be OK but this design is rather plain IMO. Needs red Yacht master text, red seconds hand, even roulette DW or all red DW. One member did a mod like that on his 40mm that really made it look great.
 
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rcom440

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Might be OK but this design is rather plain IMO. Needs red Yacht master text, red seconds hand, even roulette DW or all red DW. One member did a mod like that on his 40mm that really made it look great.

I totally agree. It’s way too plain.
 
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JohnnyBe

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whats up with those triangle of bermuda crown guards?
 

KJ2020

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There appears to be a distinct angular change of direction in the CG on the gen, both on Rolex site and on this video. Look at 5:20


Edit: On closer inspection, that would be a reflection of the crown.
 
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drgjsi

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Rather have the 126655. The Gen design is way to plain.
 

thediesel17

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the bezel doesn’t look to be crafted well, does it?

Is WF factory well-known?
 

kyle_alexander16

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just saw this watch today too on trusty. in the photos, the hands look a little off compared to gen. but in the video they have on their site, the hands look perfect? tempting, might purchase after a little research and review.
 

Naughtylus

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Might be OK but this design is rather plain IMO. Needs red Yacht master text, red seconds hand, even roulette DW or all red DW. One member did a mod like that on his 40mm that really made it look great.

But the gen looks as plain as it does... to my opinion... I don’t understand why they make it a 316F... cuz the gen is WG, and the cyclops and dw looks pretty ugly on the rep lol but these are easy mods/franken... but the 316 is a sell out for sure... no??


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monkeypie

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I've been looking at some QC pics and there are still a number of major issues:

1. The bezel markings are floating too far away from crystal, i.e. they are aligned at the centre of the bezel, rather than towards the inner ring.

2. both datewheels I have seen have major alignment issues. It appears they are using a 40mm datewheel in a 42 mm watch.

Hope there is a good one.
 

Dutch85

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Same here. A good rep of this would be lovley.
 
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m800

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Am I the only person that finds it hilarious that the clasp has "STEELINOX" stamped on it?
 

m800

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I just received mine, and I have to say that im extremely disappointed. Date wheel is ofset to the left, bezel turn action feels like a cheap toy, the bracelet squeaks... overall, the watch feels like a cheap DHGate special.

I dont recommend
 
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