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(More customer reviews)First, before my review, note that it's highly questionable whether you are buying a legitimate Rolex here from an authorized dealer (I'm not talking Amazon themselves who I fully trust, this is being sold by a third-party seller). Rolex does not allow Internet sales and will quickly remove authorized dealer status from any dealer they find selling on the Internet AND/OR discounting, which means no warranty or service from Rolex - a must have for this much money. Further, you should question any sale of this particular watch that is below retail new or used, which is $9,450 (not correctly listed here, but perhaps because Rolex raises their prices annually). A reputable private-market seller would never need to sell this particular model for less than retail price.
If you are considering any watch in the price range of a Rolex from their "low end" (which their is no such thing - just less expensive) to $100K, there is no comparison. The quality is incredible. The watch is built and assembled by hand at Rolex. The cases and links are machined of course, but out of high quality, solid metals, but the mechanism / movements are hand assembled and calibrated. It takes over a year to create one.
Yes, you can certainly buy other high quality watches, which I have over the years; but, no one will recognize it as such. It's individual taste obviously, but if you want to spend a large amount on a watch AND have it recognized by others as a quality piece, then Rolex should be a strong consideration. It is second to none. I've never met a watch fanatic or 'geek' that would disagree with Rolex's quality, service and stature - style is the only point of disagreement I've run into and read.
If you are looking in the $10K price range, look no further. The 16622 (aka "The Platinum Yacht-Master" or "The Rolesium Yacht-Master") is an excellent piece. Highly accurate with features not found on any other Rolex such as the 'maxi-dial' (larger hour markers and hands than typical). This is one of the Rolexes you can wind. Further, it is NEVER discounted and rather difficult to find due to the limited quantities of this particular model. Since its release in 1997, it's been sought by collectors and Rolex lovers. It's not uncommon to find true, verified versions of these on the private after market selling for more than new. Verified Rolexes always hold their value based on condition and the 16622 is the only Rolex besides the Stainless Daytona that has greater value.
So, you might be asking "what exactly on this watch IS platinum and what is stainless (Rolex's own 420 of course)?" The dial and the bezel are both platinum. Everything else is Rolex's high quality 420 stainless steel. The case machined from a solid block of it then highly polished. The links, the same, but the center links highly polished and outer links brushed giving a nice 'two-tone' look. The attention to detail is there with an embossed, raised Rolex crown on the trip lock winding crown, a red second hand, "Yacht-Master" printed on the face in red, a crown embossed on the clasp lock and Rolex
Overall, the 16622 is a great looking, unassuming Rolex. It's not too "in your face", but does grab one's eye. One who knows Rolex will quickly recognize the classic design. One who doesn't will take a second glance and I've caught people next to me tilting their heads reading the face - unless hard of seeing, people will quickly recognize the Crown and "Rolex" on the Platinum dial.
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