Since its launch, the Titanium Yacht-Master 226627 presented itself as the under-the-radar, stealthy yet robust looking watch but I've been hesitating as always like to wear my watches in rubber strap.
Recently a Ti YM (from TWF) came up in the M2M sales thread and decided to try it out.
Meanwhile I currently also have YM White Gold (WG) model 226659 from TED. I really like the Oysterflex rubber strap. Have been wondering how it will fit the YM Ti.
From various readings the spring bar holes positions in the Ti are further away from the case while the WG are closer to case, in fact so close that it requires even a cut-out to the case.
Here's a pic with Ti on the left and WG on the right, showing the difference in positioning of the holes, and the cut-out.
When I fitted the Oysterflex strap from the WG onto the Ti, as expected it fits the width since they are both 21mm. However the gap between case and strap is rather hideous.
The more I look at the brushed titanium case, the more I feel it has some level of resemblance to the brushed steel case of Explorer II. The earlier model (216570) also has 21mm lug width. I rang up my pal to get a set of brushed end links for that Explorer II model.
Hesitating but with passionate curiosity, I slide the end links through the lugs of YM Ti case then fitted the Oysterflex strap from WG.
Voila!
Since the end links are not originally for YM Ti, while the 21mm width fits perfectly, there is some play up and down. I put a thin piece of double sided tape to keep it in place. I used the all-weather type suitable for outdoor use so it can be more resistant to moist from sweat or rain splashes.
Happy with the trial fitment, I then replaced the steel clasp with the titanium clasp that came with the YM Ti bracelet. Just need to retain the Easylink piece to fit the Oysterflex rubber strap.
Now I'm happy with the set up and in good shape for me.
While obviously not the most perfect of everything, it gives me good enough comfort in pairing Oysterflex strap with the stealthy Titanium YM.
Hope you enjoy my sharing and Happy Weekend!
Dino
Recently a Ti YM (from TWF) came up in the M2M sales thread and decided to try it out.
Meanwhile I currently also have YM White Gold (WG) model 226659 from TED. I really like the Oysterflex rubber strap. Have been wondering how it will fit the YM Ti.
From various readings the spring bar holes positions in the Ti are further away from the case while the WG are closer to case, in fact so close that it requires even a cut-out to the case.
Here's a pic with Ti on the left and WG on the right, showing the difference in positioning of the holes, and the cut-out.
When I fitted the Oysterflex strap from the WG onto the Ti, as expected it fits the width since they are both 21mm. However the gap between case and strap is rather hideous.
The more I look at the brushed titanium case, the more I feel it has some level of resemblance to the brushed steel case of Explorer II. The earlier model (216570) also has 21mm lug width. I rang up my pal to get a set of brushed end links for that Explorer II model.
Hesitating but with passionate curiosity, I slide the end links through the lugs of YM Ti case then fitted the Oysterflex strap from WG.
Voila!
Since the end links are not originally for YM Ti, while the 21mm width fits perfectly, there is some play up and down. I put a thin piece of double sided tape to keep it in place. I used the all-weather type suitable for outdoor use so it can be more resistant to moist from sweat or rain splashes.
Happy with the trial fitment, I then replaced the steel clasp with the titanium clasp that came with the YM Ti bracelet. Just need to retain the Easylink piece to fit the Oysterflex rubber strap.
Now I'm happy with the set up and in good shape for me.
While obviously not the most perfect of everything, it gives me good enough comfort in pairing Oysterflex strap with the stealthy Titanium YM.
Hope you enjoy my sharing and Happy Weekend!
Dino
