excellent info, can't wait for mine to arrive. lightness & comfort for me is a factor for a tool watch so thats nice to know, whether the real titanium is used Im not that bothered but to get to that weight they have sprinkled it with magic fairy dust somehow as its 50g lighter than a sub. cheers!
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Titanium Yatchmaster 42mm - 2023 release
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If the case/bracelet are non magnetic then it points towards titanium as does the combined weight of 100g.
No guarantee that it is but i don't think it's stainless steel either.
First and foremost, on behalf of everyone who will benefit, thank you for your effort and time. Thank you additionally for an excellent review and for shedding light on the details that really pique interest. The weight and dimensions really seem great, I hope you use it with much pleasure.
nycwatchguy1989
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Great thread here, lads.
Qq, do we know which genuine crystal reference # fits this YM? Is perhaps it the same one as a dj41, and explorer 2?
Thanks for the help.
Qq, do we know which genuine crystal reference # fits this YM? Is perhaps it the same one as a dj41, and explorer 2?
Thanks for the help.
I had the same issue with mine. Not sure why it happened but I had to drill out the pin and lost one link.Sorry, the wrong pictures were sent for the dimensions…
Picture of stripped screw:
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Got mine today , not bad for the price only issue is movement feels like lots of sand inside( dates slowly changing from 23:00until 24:03)no issues with screws or sizing bracelet , overall happy with this purchase
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I would say EWF has done a very good job this time, and a very good price too if the watch is truly made of Ti
Total weight with full links 104g
They really have managed to seize the market before those big guys come up with this model
Just hope their movement can stand the test of time
No, EWF use a Hangzhou movement dressed as a 3235/3135. They can't be swapped as I think it's based off an ETA clone, but @KJ2020 might be the best to confirm that.
Thank you for chiming in! That is highly disappointing! @KJ2020 can we at least put something more reliable in there? 2824 perhaps?
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I've never tinkered with the EWF Hangzhou 7 series movements bro. They are not top tier movements AFAIK from what I've read. They are inexpensive which itself is not a dealbreaker fault as the DG2813 is even cheaper and I have several that are still going strong 5 years on.
It stands to reason that a 2824 or a 2836 could fit the case - those two ETAs have different stem heights one of which should be compatible with most rep case tube positions. But which one can only be determined by a trial fit. Then there's the issue of dial feet positions. I think it's unlikely this dial would be a true next generation dial with underside rims like most newer rep Rolex dials have. That would actually be a good thing if trying to swap in an ETA.
Hand hole sizes are also an unknown. Those are all different among various movements so I wouldn't expect these to be identical to anything else. Often some crimping and broaching of holes can make hands fit another movement though. Finding Chromalight ETA hands would be difficult. Most aftermarket ETA hands are either Superluminova (green) or a medium blue (not blue-green) if made for 6 digit watches.
It would be an interesting challenge but in all honesty not one I would embrace. That's why I have always avoided these movements. Like a DG2813, if it isn't performing well it makes the most sense to probably just replace it with another new one.
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