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Rolex Yacht-Master

The Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II models embody the spirit of the sailor. Inspired by the rich heritage that has bound Rolex to the world of sailing since the 1950s, the Yacht-Master blends function and style, while the Yacht-Master II brings together the finest in Rolex technology to create a regatta chronograph built for yachting competition.

Sail in style with Yacht-Master

The Rolex Yacht-Master is one of the company’s professional watches designed specifically for experienced and aspiring sailors.

The history of these timepieces goes way back to 1950’s when Rolex first decided to satisfy the needs of qualified yachtsmen. Since then, the Yacht-Master watch has become an essential accessory for any sea dog.

You no longer need to choose between function and style. This wristwatch combines both, and it is not the only good news. You also don’t need to spend all your life savings on Rolex anymore. Now you can buy a high-quality replica of the Yacht-Master for a reasonable price.

With Rolex, the world is your oyster

The Yacht-Master watches belong to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual family that stands out thanks to the airtight sealing which is 100% hermetic and allows the timepieces to show precise time even at the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

This kind of waterproof sealing is one of the company’s biggest technological secrets. It means that only a few people in the world know how to open the case that is essentially protected from any shock movements, high pressure, moisture, and dust.

We guarantee that our Rolex Yacht-Master copy bears a truly remarkable resemblance to the original and maintains all the same qualities that make it the #1 choice for any mariner.

Nautical design

The Yacht-Master is elegant and laid-back. The watches come in steel, gold, and platinum with colorful dials, rotatable bezels, and a bright red second hand to make sure time is always perfectly readable when using a chronograph for a regatta.

The Rolex Yacht-Master II

It is a relatively new edition to the Oyster Perpetual Collection which is an updated version of the classic Yacht-Master circa 1992. The sporty design stayed the same, but the features expanded.

Main characteristics of the Yacht-Master II

• 44 mm in diameter
• comes in stainless steel, steel with gold, gold, gold with platinum and rose gold
• has regatta chronograph
• has a flyback regatta timer, which automatically flies back to “0” when you hit a reset button
• water resistant up to 100 m deep
• triplock winding crown
• classic Oyster bracelet
• self-winds using wearer’s random motions
• 72-hour power reserve

10 reasons why Rolex Yacht-Master copy is a must-have for you

• If you are a loyal user of the Yacht-Master, perhaps it is time to upgrade your style and status with a new and improved model.
• It has a kind of a nautical vibe to it that will immediately let people know what you do for a living. Classic marine colors like blue, red and silver will perfectly match your yacht uniform and add a finishing touch to your sail dog look.
• It is quite heavy and massive, yet very comfortable to wear. It doesn’t pinch the wrist and fits your hand flawlessly.
• It is fun and colorful making sure you get noticed anywhere you go – on shore or off. If you feel like it’s too bold for your taste, just give it a try. Once you hold the Yacht-Master in steel, you may never go back to another watch.
• It has a 44mm case with a bright dial and a colorful bezel which makes it a design upgrade from more classic, relaxed Yacht-Master.
• It comes in a variety of materials providing a wide range of options to satisfy wearers with the most exquisite tastes.
• It is every bit as good as the original Rolex watch. Our replicas of Yacht-Master II carry the Rolex name proudly due to their high quality and premium design.
• Only the Yacht-Master II has a revolutionary flyback regatta timer which makes it a specialized watch for professional yacht racers.
• It will challenge you. Mastering the countdown fly-back timer is not an easy task. However, if you are up for it, Yacht-Master II will surely become your best sail buddy.
• We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But when it comes to men, Rolex watches are the best investment possible! They never go out of style and never lose their value. If you take care of your timepiece, you can resell it anytime for up to 80% of its original price!

Our Rolex replicas are renowned for their superior reliability. With less than £ 300, you can have a copy of a Swiss-made ETA movement Rolex. They look exactly the same as a genuine Rolex watch, except for gilded copies. And functionally, our watch is exactly the same as the original 28,800 bph second hand scan.

Swiss Replica Rolex ETA Movements

ETA 2824-2 The first movement to know or use is nothing more than the ETA2824-2 and Seiko 7S26, which ETA2824-2 is not only stable, high accuracy, but also has hand-chain function, so the price is higher than the Japanese movement, but in all aspects Said that it is still the novice's first choice, the same with the ETA2892-A2, ETA7750 listed as one of the ETA Sambo (another 6497,6498 series also has the catch-up momentum), but many low-priced fake table and the so-called Taiwan system, Also known as the use of this movement, the result of too much flooding, so many people just hear the ETA2824-2 produce antipathy, while ignoring his excellent nature.

ETA 2836-2 ETA2836-2 movement basic information is: Movement type: Automatic machine. Movement Diameter: 25.6 mm. Movement thickness: 5.06 mm. Vibration frequency: 28800 oscillations per hour. Number of stones: 25. Power reserve: 40 hours. Movement function: Support for the week calendar display .

ETA 2892-2 ETA 2892 published in 1976: undoubtedly the representative of the early Swiss movement, modern even evolved into the spokesman for the senior Swiss movement, the movement was published in 1976, the industry generally agreed that its predecessor was developed by ETERNA 1466U 1466U size slightly larger than the 2892, and later evolved a new movement 2890, from 2890 to 2892, the diameter from 28mm to repair under the 25.6mm, vibrations from 18000 pendulum increased to 28800 pendulum to meet the higher Accuracy requirements, a slight reduction in the weight of the automatic disc, the bearing size is slightly reduced.

ETA 7750 In fact, I'm not accustomed to 7750 called ETA7750 I prefer to call it Valjoux7750, because before being acquired by the ETA, Valjoux is a well-known chronograph movement, but also a lot of big-name are using the movement, Breitling Valjoux7750 can be said to be very Emotional, although Breitling watches may not be familiar with, but I know that many models are used in the timing models Valjoux7750 series of movement

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Yacht-Master II

THE SKIPPERS’ WATCH

The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II is a unique regatta chronograph dedicated to both experienced sailors and yachting enthusiasts.

A PROFESSIONAL REGATTA CHRONOGRAPH

As in any contest of speed, precision and synchronization are of the essence in a regatta. The Yacht-Master II is equipped with a countdown that can be programmed from 10 to 1 minutes, allowing the wearer to precisely time and follow each race’s specific official starting procedure, which generally unfolds in three stages, marked by sound and visual signals. This flexibility is one of the major assets of the Yacht-Master II; its development was a considerable mechanical challenge. Furthermore, the programming can be mechanically memorized, which makes it possible to start a new countdown without having to reprogramme the watch, for example in the next leg or a subsequent regatta with identical countdown duration.

Once launched, the countdown can be synchronized on the fly to match the official countdown via the ‘fly-back’ reset function of the seconds hand and adjustment of the countdown minute hand to the nearest minute.

RING COMMAND SYSTEM

The countdown’s sophisticated functions were designed to be easily set and operated. The preliminary programming of up to 10 minutes is accessed, and then locked, via the rotatable bezel thanks to Ring Command, a system of interaction between the bezel, the winding crown and the movement, developed by Rolex. Its development, a feat of technical prowess, was made possible by the brand’s complete in-house mastery over the design and manufacturing processes, from the case and bracelet to the movement with its many components.

BEZEL WITH CERACHROM INSERT

The bidirectional rotatable bezel on the Yacht-Master II is equipped with a monobloc Cerachrom insert in blue ceramic. This patented insert is made of an extremely hard, virtually scratchproof ceramic whose colour is unaffected by ultraviolet rays. In addition, thanks to its chemical composition, the high-tech ceramic is inert and cannot corrode. The numerals and inscriptions are moulded in the ceramic and coloured with gold or platinum using a PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process.

CHROMALIGHT DISPLAY

The Yacht-Master II is an extremely legible watch in all circumstances and even in the dark thanks to the Chromalight display; the hour markers and hands are filled or coated with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting blue glow – for up to two times longer than traditional phosphorescent materials.

THE YACHT-MASTER II, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER CERTIFIED

Like all Rolex watches, the Yacht-Master II is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This exclusive designation attests that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories and according to its own criteria. These certification tests are carried out on the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding. The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.

The precision of every movement – officially certified as a chronometer by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) – is tested a second time by Rolex after being cased, to ensure that it meets criteria for precision that are far stricter than those of the official certification. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2/+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by COSC for official certification of the movement alone.

The Superlative Chronometer certification testing is carried out after casing using state-of-the-art equipment specially developed by Rolex and according to an exclusive protocol that simulates the conditions in which a watch is actually worn and more closely represents real-life experience. The entirely automated series of tests also checks the waterproofness, the self-winding capacity and the power reserve of 100 per cent of Rolex watches. These tests systematically complement the qualification testing upstream during development and production, in order to ensure the watches’ reliability, robustness, and resistance to strong magnetic fields and to shocks.

THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS

The Yacht-Master II’s Oyster case, 44 mm in diameter and guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of robustness and reliability. The middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel or 18 ct gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only certified Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Triplock winding crown, fitted with a triple waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. It is protected by a crown guard that is an integral part of the middle case. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and benefits from an anti-reflective coating. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimal protection for the movement it houses .

PERPETUAL CALIBRE 4161

The Yacht-Master II is equipped with calibre 4161, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. A consummate demonstration of technology, this movement offers outstanding performance, particularly in terms of precision, power reserve, convenience and reliability.

Calibre 4161 is based on the 4130 chronograph movement, which equipped the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona until 2022. It is fitted with a traversing column wheel and vertical clutch for an instantaneous and extremely precise chronograph start.

The movement incorporates the blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy. In addition to resisting strong magnetic fields, this hairspring offers great stability in the face of temperature variations as well as high resistance to shocks. It is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position.

The oscillator of calibre 4161 has a large balance wheel with variable inertia regulated extremely precisely via gold Microstella nuts. It is held firmly in place by a height-adjustable traversing bridge enabling very stable positioning to increase shock resistance.

Calibre 4161 is fitted with a self-winding system via a Perpetual rotor, which ensures continuous winding of the mainspring by harnessing the movements of the wrist to provide constant energy. It offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.

The Yacht-Master II’s movement will be seen only by certified Rolex watchmakers, yet it is beautifully finished and decorated in keeping with the brand’s uncompromising quality standards.

BRACELET AND CLASP, SECURE AND COMFORTABLE

The Yacht-Master II is available on a three-piece link Oyster bracelet that is equipped with a Rolex-designed, patented Oysterlock safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening. The bracelet is additionally fitted with the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by the brand. This system allows the wearer to easily increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, for additional comfort in any circumstance.

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Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Ultimate Buying Guide

First released at Baselworld 2019, the Yacht-Master 42 is the newest and largest addition to the Rolex Yacht-Master lineup. Historically, the Yacht Master collection has been the only Rolex sports model available in multiple sizes; however, until the release of the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659, 40mm was the largest case size available. Despite the fact that the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 introduced a new and larger 42mm case to the collection, at the time of writing, the model is only offered in a single configuration: a 42mm white gold case fitted with a black dial, black ceramic bezel, and matching black Oysterflex bracelet.

At first glance, the Rolex Yacht Master 42 reference 226659 appears very similar to the 40mm Everose gold model that is also fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet. Both watches feature black dials, matte black ceramic bezels with raised polished numerals, black Oysterflex bracelets, and Rolex’s in-house Caliber 3235 movement. However, while the core design of the Yacht-Master 42 is shared with the other Oysterflex Yacht-Master watches, the larger case paired with its toned-down monochromatic color profile makes it immediately distinct, and these small changes come together to make the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 the perfect poster child for the modern Rolex brand.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Reference 226659

Yacht-Master 226659 Key Features:

– Reference Number: 226659

– Production Years: 2019 – Present

– Case Size: 42mm

– Materials: 18k White Gold

– Functions: Time w/ Running Seconds; Date Display

– Dial: Black w/ Luminous Hour Markers

– Luminescence: Chromalight

– Bezel: Bidirectional, Black Ceramic Insert w/ 60-Minute Scale

– Crystal: Sapphire (Flat w/ Cyclops Lens)

– Movement: Rolex Caliber 3235

– Water Resistance: 100 Meters / 330 Feet

– Strap/Bracelet: Oysterflex Bracelet

– Clasp: Oysterlock Safety Clasp w/ Glidelock Extension System

– Approx. Price: $28,900 (Retail); $33,500 (Pre-Owned)

Click here for our Ultimate Buying Guide on the Rolex Yacht-Master.

The History of the Rolex Yacht Master 42

Compared to many of Rolex’s other lines of watches, the Yacht-Master is a fairly young collection, having only just joined the brand’s catalog in 1992. While Rolex originally built much of its reputation by producing tough-as-nails tool watches, the brand had already started to make its transition towards becoming an all-out luxury manufacturer by the 1980s, and the Yacht-Master was created as an unapologetically luxurious take on the brand’s classic sports watch.

The Rolex Yacht-Master largely follows the same overall design as the Submariner, but leans more towards the opulent and luxurious side of things, rather than being a purpose-built underwater timing tool. Both the Submariner and the Yacht-Master feature rotating timing bezels, but while the Submariner’s bezel rotates unidirectionally and features a luminous dot at the zero-marker, the Yacht-Master’s moves bi-directionally and omits the luminous dot in favor of an insert crafted from either solid gold, platinum, or black ceramic. Similarly, all Rolex Yacht-Master watches feature precious metals somewhere in their construction. Even the most humble models that are largely crafted from stainless steel feature solid platinum bezels, and while the bezel insert on the reference 226659 is built from black ceramic, the watch itself is crafted from solid 18k white gold.

Initially, the Rolex Yacht-Master was exclusively offered in solid yellow gold and with a 40mm case. However, over the years, the collection expanded to include other case sizes and materials including both two-tone and Rolesium (a combination of stainless steel and platinum) references. Both a 29mm Lady Yacht-Master and 35mm Midsize Yacht-Master were previously offered alongside the standard 40mm model, but these two smaller versions were ultimately discontinued in favor of the Midsize Yacht-Master 37.

With that in mind, Baselworld 2019 marked the arrival of both an all-new Yacht-Master size and a new material option for the collection. With the launch of the reference 226659, not only was the Rolex Yacht-Master now available with a 42mm case diameter for the first time in its history but it was also offered with a solid 18k white gold case – something that was previously not an option within the standard Yacht-Master collection. While the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 marked a major step forward for the collection, the new 42mm case size is exclusively available for the ref. 226659, and the watch is only available in one single configuration. Given that the Yacht-Master 42 has only been on the market for a couple of years, many collectors speculate that the solid 18k white gold ref. 226659 is just the first of many 42mm Rolex Yacht-Master watches.

Rolex Yacht Master 42 Defining Elements

For the most part, the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is a larger, white gold version of the Everose Yacht-Master 40 that is also on an Oysterflex bracelet. However, the ref. 226659 does possess a number of unique traits that make it immediately identifiable and separate it from all other Rolex watches.

42mm White Gold Case

Probably the single most defining feature of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is its 42mm case crafted from solid 18k white gold. Not only is this unique because the ref. 226659 is the only 42mm Yacht-Master model, but it also holds the distinction of being the only one that has ever been constructed from white gold. Over the course of the Yacht-Master’s history, it has been created in full 18k yellow gold, Yellow Rolesor (stainless steel and yellow gold), Rolesium (stainless steel and platinum), full 18k Everose gold, and Everose Rolesor (stainless steel and Everose gold). Additionally, there is even a version of the 44mm Yacht-Master II regatta timer that is built from white gold with a platinum bezel, but the reference 226659 is the only iteration of the classic Yacht-Master to be offered in full 18k white gold.

Black Cerachrom Bezel

Just like the 37mm and 40mm Everose gold Rolex Yacht-Master models that are also fitted with Oysterflex bracelets, the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 receives a bidirectional timing bezel with an insert that is crafted from Rolex’s proprietary Cerachrom ceramic material. The black ceramic insert is given a matte-sandblasted texture, with raised graduations that feature a high-polish finish for improved contrast. Despite having both a different case size and being made from different materials, the matte black ceramic insert on the Yacht-Master 42 instantly unites it with the rest of the Oysterflex bracelets Yacht-Master watches in Rolex’s portfolio.

Oysterflex Bracelet

The Rolex Oysterflex bracelet is quite possibly the most over-engineered rubber strap in the world – however, to call it a “rubber strap” is a bit misleading. Rolex specifically refers to it as a bracelet within its catalog because the elastomer strap features a flexible metal core for optimum durability and longevity. Additionally, the underside of the strap features a comfort pad that elevates the strap slightly off the wrist, better distributing the weight of the watch and promoting airflow and breathability.

One of the more interesting details about how Rolex has chosen to structure its catalog is that the Oysterflex bracelet (seemingly the most sporty and least formal option) is exclusively equipped to the brand’s solid gold models. Whether fitted to a Daytona, Sky-Dweller, or Yacht-Master watch, all of the Oysterflex-equipped models are crafted from solid 18k gold (either yellow, white, or Everose). At the time of writing, the Oysterflex bracelet is only found on the full 18k Everose gold Yachtmaster 40 and Yacht-Master 37 watches, along with the 18k white gold Yacht-Master 42.

Rolex Caliber 3235 Movement

Despite being 2mm larger than the current Yacht-Master 40, the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 is powered by the exact same Caliber 3235 movement. Designed and manufactured entirely in-house by Rolex, the Cal. 3235 represents the brand’s latest generation of date-displaying mechanical movements and can be found in a number of other date-displaying Rolex watches, including all-time classics like the Datejust and the Submariner.

The Caliber 3235 movement is based around Rolex’s new Chronergy escapement, which features a skeletonized structure for improved efficiency. When combined with Rolex’s proprietary blue Parachrom hairspring and a redesigned gear train and mainspring barrel, the Caliber 3235 offers users an increased power reserve of 70 hours, which represents a significant step up from the 48-hour reserve offered by its predecessor. Additionally, despite its improved efficiency, the Rolex Cal. 3235 movement adheres to the same incredibly stringent ‘Superlative Chronometer’ precision standards, which permit a maximum timekeeping deviation of -2/+2 seconds per day.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Price and Availability

The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 has only been around for a couple of years, so it is still in production and available for purchase from retailers and boutiques. However, as anyone who is familiar with Rolex watches will tell you, finding the model you want brand-new and available for immediate sale is virtually impossible and for many highly popular references, there is no way to buy a brand-new Rolex without spending a significant amount of time on a waiting list. As a result of this lack of availability on a retail level, many buyers turn to the secondary market, where they can add a Rolex Yachtmaster 42 ref. 226659 to their collections without the wait.

How Much is a Rolex Yacht-Master 42?

As of 2021, the retail price for a brand-new Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is $28,900, which represents a $1,600 premium compared to its 40mm Everose gold counterpart. However, due to the fact that the white gold Yacht-Master 42 cannot be purchased at a retail level without being on a waiting list, pre-owned prices exceed their brand-new values and you can expect to pay a premium of several thousand dollars if you wish to skip the line and add one to your collection today.

Where to Buy a Rolex Yacht-Master 42

Since the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 is still in production, you can technically still buy it brand-new from Rolex retailers and boutiques – just as long as you are willing to wait out the cue. A similar story exists for most of the popular modern Rolex models; however, compared to the steep premiums that many of the brand’s stainless steel sports watches trade hands for on the open market (which can frequently reach values in excess of 100% above their brand-new retail prices), the comparatively reasonable premium of a few thousand dollars to skip the line for a reference 226659 Yachtmaster 42 means that buyers often opt for a pre-owned example, where availability is immediate and guaranteed.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42: A Modern Luxury Sports Watch

Rolex may have originally built much of its legendary reputation by building tough and reliable sport and tool watches, but the brand’s days as a manufacturer of utilitarian timekeeping devices have long since passed. These days, Rolex is an all-out luxury brand and it is arguably the single most famous luxury label in the entire world. The thought of a military branch supplying its troops with Rolex Submariner watches has become almost comical given that countless people all around the globe are unable to buy a Submariner, despite being more than willing to pay full retail price for one. In fact, the Rolex Submariner is so in-demand that most people are willing to pay far more than the brand-new retail price, just to skip the multi-year waiting list and add one to their collections.

Despite Rolex’s transition towards becoming a luxury manufacturer, it has never stopped producing reliable and finely crafted sports watches. However, the nature of its sports watches has certainly evolved to take on a more luxury-oriented approach, just like the brand’s positioning within the greater watch market. Rolex was producing sports watches back in the 1950s and 1960s and although its products were always considered to be premium timepieces, they were hardly regarded as luxury items, let alone status symbols.

These days, Rolex sports watches are some of the most iconic and desirable luxury timepieces in existence, and wearing one has become a universally recognized symbol of success and personal accomplishment. As a result of the implicit connotations that they carry, modern Rolex sports watches need to do more than just be tough and reliable; they also need to offer a bit of flash and match the opulent and exclusive image of Rolex itself.

The Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is the perfect poster-child for the modern Rolex brand. Its monochromatic color profile paired with its matte black ceramic bezel and black Oysterflex bracelet makes the watch inherently casual and sporty, and at first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was a humble stainless steel model. However, at its core, the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 is a $30k solid gold Rolex. Wearing a Rolex watch has become a universally recognized status symbol, but Rolex is not a brand known for making over-the-top, statement pieces. The white gold Yacht-Master 42 is the perfect statement piece for those that do not want to make a statement, and that is precisely why the reference 226659 is the perfect poster-child for the modern Rolex brand.

About Paul Altieri

Paul Altieri is a vintage and pre-owned Rolex specialist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of BobsWatches.com. - the largest and most trusted name in luxury watches. He is widely considered a pioneer in the industry for bringing transparency and innovation to a once-considered stagnant industry. His experience spans over 35 years and he has been published in numerous publications including Forbes, The NY Times, WatchPro, and Fortune Magazine. Paul is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the watch industry and e-commerce, and regularly engages with other professionals in the industry. He is a member of the IWJG, the AWCI and a graduate of the GIA. Alongside running the premier retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, Paul is a prominent Rolex watch collector himself amassing one of the largest private collections of rare timepieces. In an interview with the WSJ lifestyle/fashion editor Christina Binkley, Paul opened his vault to display his extensive collection of vintage Rolex Submariners and Daytonas. Paul Altieri is a trusted and recognized authority in the watch industry with a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

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7 Best women's Rolex Watches to avail in 2024

O ver the years, Rolex watches for women have become symbols of elegance and functionality. The brand's dedication to style and quality makes its products highly sought after. Its timepieces are not only aesthetically pleasing but also offer several technical features that set them apart from other items in the market.

These Rolex watches come with chronometer-certified movements and water-resistant qualities, which make them stand out. From the Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual to the Day-date 36 Watch, here are seven exquisite women's Rolex watches that combine skill, innovation, and historical importance.

Disclaimer: This list is curated according to the writer. Please let us know in the comments which other timepieces could be part of this list.

Best women's Rolex Watches to avail in 2024

1) rolex oyster perpetual ($6,400 on rolex's website).

The Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual is a timepiece of historical significance. Famous for its adaptability and style, this watch comes with a turquoise blue and a celebration-motif dial. It features bubbles of different sizes and colors fringed with black. The brand uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases and this ensures that its watches are resistant to corrosion.

With its Chromalight display and Oyster bracelet that offers a blend of technology, form, and function, this Rolex Watch is one of the best ones for women to opt for. One can purchase this timepiece for $6,400 on the Rolex Website.

2) Rolex Day-Date 40 ($10,250.00 on Rolex's website)

The " President's watch "-the Rolex Day-Date-is a symbol of refinement and power. The world's top diplomats have favored it since its debut in 1956, after which an improved quickset date feature was added to it. This watch is highly sought after and is made with the finest materials such as platinum and gold.

This was the first self-winding, waterproof chronometer wristwatch to offer individuals the date and day spelled out in two distinct windows, which change on their own at midnight. The brand's website states:

"The Day-Date was originally designed to be a precious instrument for everyday use. Thanks to a watchmaking prowess that was unprecedented at the time, it offered a solution to those requiring complete mastery of their personal calendar."

This timepiece is available on the Rolex website for $10,250.00.

3) Rolex Ladies Yacht-Master models ($43,000.00 on Rolex's website)

The Yacht-Master for women , which first launched in the 1990s, features different diameters: 40 mm, 35 mm, and 29 mm. This watch is marketed as one of the brand's most reliable options and is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. The watches' self-winding mechanical movements add to their appeal and are developed by the brand itself.

The Yacht-Master models include the Yacht-Master 37, Yacht-Master 40, and Yacht-Master 42. One can personalize them according to their tastes with gem-set dials, yellow gold, Rolesium, and more.

For $43,000.00, one may purchase these timepieces on the Rolex website.

4) Day-Date 36 Rolex Watch (approximately $123,634 on Rolex's website)

The Day-date 36 Watch come in a variety of colors, allowing individuals to pick what suits them best. The yellow gold watch with diamonds is one that gained popularity at the time of its release.

Its dial is reflective of the distinctive face of a Rolex watch and features hour markers in 18 ct gold. Gem-setters around the dial make it stand out as they are placed meticulously and align perfectly with each other.

As per the official website of the brand:

"By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 ct gold alloys. According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 ct gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white."

This watch signifies Rolex's signature combination of artistry and aesthetics, and it is available for purchase on the brand's website for approximately $123,634.

5) Lady-Datejust Rolex watch ($43,000.00 on Rolex's website)

The Lady-Datejust presents a delicate design, ideal for those looking for sophistication. It offers a variety of color options and diamond index configurations, making it highly customizable. Based on the Rolex website, this timepiece is "a perfect blend of proportion, robustness and elegance."

This Rolex watch elevates any ensemble and functions as an accessory. Its dial features 18 ct gold settings and the Roman figure IX is set with 8 diamonds. It comes with a prestigious President bracelet with a concealed attachment beneath the bezel.

One can get their hands on this watch for $43,000.00 on the Rolex Website.

6) Lady Datejust 36 Oyster Rolex Watch ($46190.76 on Rolex's website)

The Lady Datejust 36 Oyster Rolex watch is one of the best watches for everyday elegance . It is available in several colors, with one of the most popular ones being the one with the olive green dial. It features the signature Rolex fluted bezel, which adds to its aesthetic appeal.

"Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, in gold on this Datejust 36," the website states.

The steel used to develop this model adds to its strength and reliability. Individuals can purchase this piece for $46190.76 on Rolex's website.

7) Datejust 31 Oyster Watch ($22,000.00 on Rolex's website)

The Datejust 31 Oyster Watch is made for modern women and available in several colors. The steel and 18-karat white gold are used to make it more stylish. The off-white luminous dial with floral motifs with 24 diamonds of varying sizes makes it perfect for both business and casual attire. Shedding light on the built material of the watch, Rolex states:

"High-technology finishing techniques were required to create this motif, a shining example of refined dial-making expertise. The textural effects are further enhanced by 24 diamonds of varying sizes, which illuminate the centre of each flower."

One can purchase this Rolex watch on the brand's website for $22,000.00.

Whether it's the timeless Lady Oyster Perpetual or the sporty Yacht-Master models, there are a number of Rolex watches that are perfect for women . While these watches are available on the brand's website, they are also available at official Rolex retailers, where potential buyers can experience their beauty and craftsmanship firsthand.

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Top 10 Facts About Rolex Yacht-Master II – Interesting Things to Know

The Yacht-Master II, also called Yacht-Master 2 is one of Rolex’s most complicated watches. Together with the Sky-Dweller, the Yacht-Master II makes up what are the two most complicated watches in Rolex’s collection.

We have already looked at the most interesting facts about the Yacht-Master in this article, but this time, we’re taking a closer look at the Yacht-Master II.

The fact is that the Yacht-Master II is far from Rolex’s most popular or well-known model. It’s a rather niche watch that is built for a specific purpose, is quite large, and doesn’t appeal to everyone. Technically, it’s a very impressive watch, but its niche:d design makes it a watch that is often forgotten and neglected in favor of other, more recognized models.

But still, this model deserves recognition due to its great complexity and innovative characteristics. And that’s exactly what we’re doing in this article. Below, we take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Yacht-Master II.

Top most interesting facts about the Rolex Yacht-Master II

1. the yacht-master ii has been made in several metal configurations.

Despite being a watch that has been in the backseat and often neglected, Rolex has consistently released new versions in the form of different materials. The Yacht-Master II has been made in full white gold, stainless steel, yellow gold, and steel, rose gold and steel, and yellow gold. The only executions it has not been made in is full rose gold ( Everose ) and full platinum.

So despite it not being a very popular model (relatively speaking), Rolex has still continued to release new versions and variants to keep and boost the public’s interest in it.

2. The Yacht-Master II is one of Rolex’s largest watches

The Yacht-Master II is at the top of Rolex’s watches when we talk about size. It is a rather hefty timepiece that makes a bold statement on the wrist, measuring 44mm in diameter. Only the Deepsea Sea-Dweller has the same diameter of 44mm.

Moreover, in terms of design, the Yacht-Master is a very eye-catching model that stands out and grabs people’s attention. Combine this with its large size and you have a  very bold timepiece.

3. The Yacht-Master II is a spin-off of the Yacht-Master

Rolex has long had a closer relationship with yachting. But for a long time, they didn’t have a watch that was dedicated to the sport. And so in 1992, Rolex released its first yachting-dedicated watch, the Yacht-Master. The thing is that the Yacht-Master didn’t have a lot of truly useful functions for yachters. It has a bi-directional rotating bezel that can be used to time different things. But apart from that, it doesn’t do much except for telling the time.

The Yacht-Master II, on the other hand, is a completely different story. This watch is developed to be truly useful by yachters and features multiple functions such as a regatta timer.

So whilst the Yacht-Master and the Yacht-Master II don’t look similar to each other, they are both built for the same purpose. And the yacht-Master II is based on the concept and idea of the Yacht-Master, just developed to be more practical as a useful tool rather than solely a stylish accessory.

4. The Yacht-Master II was first launched in 2007

The Yacht-Master was launched in 1992 but the upgraded version, the Yacht-Master II was launched in 2007. 

The watch became the world’s first watch with a programmable countdown timer and a mechanical memory. As already discussed, the watch was developed specifically for sportsmen to use while regatta racing. This meant incorporating functions that were truly useful for these athletes.

5. The Yacht-Master II is only available in one size

Unlike the Yacht-Master which is available in two sizes (and has been available in multiple sizes further back in history), the Yacht-Master is only made in one size, 44mm. There are several reasons for this. But most importantly, it has to do with the complexity of all the functions. It’s a complex watch with a complex mechanism that cannot be cramped into a smaller case just by taking the movement and putting it into a different case.

Moreover, since this watch is intended as a tool, one size is considered sufficient.

6. The Yacht-Master II is one of Rolex’s most complex watches

The Yacht-Master II is packed with functions and features and therefore has a very complex mechanical movement.

The Yacht-Master II has a programmable countdown timer which is used to measure how much time is left until the start of the race. The regatta programmable countdown chronograph can be selected between one and ten minutes. When the chronograph starts, the countdown is accurately timed.

Moreover, it has a flyback and fly-forward function that allows for easier synchronization if they have to restart the race sequence.

Simply put, the Yacht-Master II is the world’s first watch that is equipped with a programmable countdown timer and a mechanical memory.

4. The Yacht-Master II is one of Rolex’s youngest models

It’s not often that Rolex releases a new model so when they do, it’s quite a big deal. Rolex frequently upgrades and revises its existing models but these changes are often just minor changes. Releasing a completely new model only happens every tenth year or so at a maximum.

Being released in 2007, although it may sound like a long time ago, it’s not very long if we are talking in Rolex terms. The only model that Rolex released after that is the Sky-Dweller in 2012 .

5. Rolex updated the movement of the Yacht-Master II in 2013

Whilst Rolex doesn’t frequently release new models, they do relatively frequently revise and improve its existing models. One such event for the Yacht-Master was in 2013 when Rolex changed the movement of the Yacht-Master II from caliber 4160 to caliber 4161 . This was an upgraded and improved movement with better performance.

6. The Yacht-Master II features a Ring Command bezel

Ring Command means that the bezel is “integrated” into the movement. In other words, when the bezel rotates, it puts the movement into different positions. The 10 minutes countdown can be set solely by rotating the bezel counterclockwise. The bezel is so cleverly developed is developed so the countdown feature can be locked and unlocked by rotating the bezel 90 degrees. The fact of the matter is that the Ring Command bezel is one of the first watches in the world to have a bezel that worked together with the movement. Only the Sky-Dweller has the same functionality, which was released several years later.

In other words, the bezel is an integrated part of the movement which makes the watch easier and more practical to use.

7. It took many years before the Yacht-Master II was made in steel

Originally, the Yacht-Master was exclusively available in solid gold, making it both expensive and uncommon. Rolex wanted to profit off of this movement as much as possible and it was likely therefore that Rolex exclusively launched the model in full gold, both yellow and white gold with references 116688 and 116689. Most likely, this was due to the huge costs associated with developing such a complicated movement.

But in 2011, Rolex released a bi-color version in Everose gold and steel, and in 2013, for the first time ever, in full stainless steel.

8. The movement of the Yacht-Master II took nearly four years to complete

This is one of the reasons why Rolex doesn’t release new models very frequently. At least not with completely new movements. The fact is that the Yacht-Master II movement took nearly four years to develop, approximately 35,000 hours. Being one of the most complicated movements Rolex has ever created, it’s not surprising that the research and development behind it are extensive.

9. The movement consists of 360 parts

This goes to show the great complexity of this movement, both to develop but also to assemble. It explains why it took nearly four years to create it and is also part of the explanation of why it is so expensive.

10. The Yacht-Master has clever functions

We have already talked about the functionality of the Yacht-Master but one particularly clever feature that the yacht-Master has is the Regatta synchronization. If the wearer has started the countdown too early or too late, it is possible to synchronize it by pressuring the start/stop button at the 2 o’clock position. You can also use the reset button at the 4 o’clock position to reposition the countdown hand to the nearest minute, whilst the seconds countdown hand returns to 0.

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10 March Madness tips from a certified bracket master

As you stare at your blank March Madness bracket, don’t focus on the 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 different ways this men’s basketball tournament could play out, or worry about which teams are going to be the talk of the country for their stunning first-round upsets. We are going to walk through the best way to construct a bracket so it is the last one standing in your office or family pool — and help you answer the questions that actually matter.

March Madness

The approach outlined here is similar to the one I used last year to correctly identify six of the Elite Eight teams — San Diego State, Kansas State, Miami, Texas, Connecticut and Gonzaga, none of which were No. 1 seeds. That approach also helped me predict that fourth-seeded Connecticut would make the Final Four, and that fifth-seeded San Diego State would reach the title game, picks that helped plenty of my readers win their pools. If you followed the “People’s Bracket” last year — the most popular picks for every round in ESPN’s contest — you would have finished with 45 points in standard scoring systems, with only one Elite Eight team and none of the Final Four. My bracket finished with 96 points.

To build our strategy, we’re going to incorporate historical trends, make some educated guesses based on analytics and lean on betting markets to point us in the right direction. Some of these tips may be new to you, but rest assured this is the correct path to take — and a far more productive blueprint than making picks based on school colors, mascots or the advice of noisy TV pundits.

And for more advice, see also my annual Perfect Bracket ; the most likely first-round upsets ; the best bets to win it all that you can trust; and the most vulnerable top seeds .

Don’t start filling out your bracket with Round 1; start with the Elite Eight or Final Four

Most people sit down with their brackets, start at the 1 vs. 16 matchup in the top left corner and work their way through that region until they come to the Final Four. We’re not most people. We start with the teams we think will reach the Elite Eight or the Final Four and work backward to reduce the number of decisions we need to make.

Why? Because according to a March 2020 study in the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports (“ Models for generating NCAA men’s basketball tournament bracket pools ”), bracket generators that start by selecting the teams that reach the Elite Eight or Final Four tend to outperform generators that start with the round of 64 or the national champion. It’s also the “ best for balancing initial pick risk against the number of decisions ,” per Sheldon H. Jacobson, a computer science professor at Illinois and one of the authors of the paper.

You can find my full “Perfect Bracket” here , but here’s a spoiler: No. 4 seed Auburn looks awfully enticing. The Tigers enter the tournament as the fourth-best team in the country, per analyst Ken Pomeroy’s ratings, which adjust margin of victory for tempo and strength of schedule. The Tigers also have one of the best defenses in the country. They’re in a powerhouse East Region with No. 1 seed Connecticut, No. 2 seed Iowa State and No. 3 seed Illinois, but that just means fewer of your competitors focus on them.

Look for value in the Elite Eight

According to data from ESPN’s past tournament pools, No. 1 and No. 2 seeds are typically well represented in the public’s Elite Eight. An average No. 1 seed is advanced to that round by 63 percent of entrants, while an average No. 2 seed is found in the Elite Eight on nearly half of all brackets. That tells us we should look elsewhere for our choices when possible, especially if we’re entering larger pools.

Specifically, look for highly rated teams in Pomeroy’s rankings that have been under-seeded in the tournament. You could also target lower-seeded teams that have a high consensus rating, using analyst Ken Massey’s aggregation of dozens of rating methods, relative to the field. In addition to Auburn, a team to consider is No. 5 Saint Mary’s in the West Region. The Gaels won the West Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles, reeled off 16 straight wins at one point this year and rank 20th in Pomeroy’s ratings.

Be selective picking upsets

Validation from picking upsets — defined here as a win by a team at least two seed lines below the losing team — is wonderful. I should know; I had fifth-seeded San Diego State in the title game last year , as you might have heard. Yet there probably aren’t as many of these upsets as you think, even in the early rounds. Since 1985, when the men’s field expanded to 64 teams, there have been, on average, 12 of these upsets per tournament .

Sometimes there are more — there were 14 last year, in a historically wacky tournament — and sometimes there are fewer — there were only four in 2007. As you would expect, the deeper you get into the tournament, the fewer such upsets occur. And obviously, if two lower-seeded teams meet in a later round, one will advance, even if it might not be a huge upset by seed.

So how do you decide which teams are capable of busting brackets? If you are comfortable with sports betting, check out the point spreads for each individual game and find lower-seeded teams that are either small underdogs or favored outright. Some of those this season include No. 10 Drake (which is favored over No. 7 Washington State), No. 11 New Mexico (which is favored over No. 6 Clemson) and No. 10 Nevada (which is favored over No. 7 Dayton), although there are also other appealing first-round upset candidates . And No. 11 Oregon is just a slight underdog against No. 6 South Carolina.

You could also check out the consensus rankings and make decisions accordingly. Historically speaking, the higher-rated team wins approximately 67 percent of the time, giving you a good indicator of a few potential upsets to target.

The size of your pool will tell you how much risk to take

If you are in a small pool — say, 25 people or less — you want to minimize your risk. That means not picking a large number of surprises, especially in the late rounds, and focusing on the favorites.

As the pool size gets bigger, it’s necessary to take more calculated risks to make your bracket unique. In other words, if you pick a favorite to win the title in a big pool — meaning you aren’t guaranteed much of anything even if your team wins — you need to be contrarian elsewhere, like picking a Cinderella team to reach the Final Four or taking more risks in the early rounds. If you decide to make riskier plays in the later rounds — the Elite Eight and beyond — you can play it safer leading up to the Sweet 16. Last year’s successful Perfect Bracket predicted that 12 of the top 16 seeds would advance to the Sweet 16; the riskier picks later on carried the bracket to success.

Don’t buy into the 12-seed mystique. Focus on the No. 11 seeds instead

You are going to hear a lot about how appealing the No. 12 seeds are, and how often they upset No. 5 seeds in the first round. That used to be the case, but lately there’s a better strategy. Since 2011, when the field expanded to 68 teams, No. 12 seeds have an 18-30 record against No. 5 seeds in the round of 64. The No. 11 seeds, by comparison, are 25-23 in their matchups against the No. 6 seeds — and often with a whole lot less hype. My top first-round upset picks this year include No. 11 New Mexico over No. 6 Clemson and No. 11 N.C. State over No. 6 Texas Tech.

Believe in at least one ‘First Four’ team

The First Four games open the tournament, pitting the last four automatic qualifiers against each other and the last four at-large teams against each other. The winners of the First Four games advance into the field of 64. They don’t all succeed there, but from 2011 to 2023, only once (in 2019) has an at-large First Four team failed to win a game in the 64-team bracket.

The most famous example is VCU steamrolling into the Final Four as a No. 11 seed in 2011. A decade later, UCLA went from the First Four to Final Four after beating No. 1 Michigan in the Elite Eight. La Salle (2013), Tennessee (2014) and Syracuse (2018) are other First Four teams with multiple wins in the 64-field tournament.

Last year got even crazier, when Fairleigh Dickinson became the first automatic qualifier to go from a First Four win to claiming a game in the round of 64. They did it in historic fashion, upsetting No. 1 Purdue to become just the second No. 16 seed to reach the round of 32.

And because these teams aren’t penciled into the 64-team grid on Sunday night, many bracket-pickers avoid them — which can give you an even bigger edge. This year, the “First Four” teams include four No. 10 seeds: Virginia plays Colorado State, and Boise State faces Colorado. Take a close look at the winners of those two games.

Favor teams that did well in conference tournaments

There was a time when you wanted your eventual title team to have won its just-concluded conference tournament, but that’s no longer necessary. From 1999 to 2010, eight out of 12 national champions previously won their conference tournaments. In the 12 tournaments since, just four conference champions won the national championship.

However, every national championship-winning team since 1985 — with the exception of UCLA in 1995 and Arizona in 1997, which didn’t have a conference tournament — has lasted at least to the semifinal round in its conference tournament. So plan on avoiding teams that made an early exit, at least for your national title pick. This year, such teams include No. 3 seed Creighton, No. 4 seed Duke, No. 4 seed Kansas and three teams from the SEC: No. 2 seed Tennessee, No. 3 seed Kentucky and No. 4 seed Alabama. Kansas at least had an excuse; Kevin McCullar Jr. and Hunter Dickinson missed the Jayhawks’ loss to Cincinnati because of injuries, and Parker Braun wasn’t 100 percent.

Focus on the statistics that matter

There are 68 teams in the tournament after thousands of games played this season, producing a variety of statistics indicating which teams will win or lose a particular matchup. Most of these are irrelevant. Instead, investigate the essentials of shooting, rebounding, creating turnovers and getting to the free throw line, also known as the four factors for offense and defense.

For upset candidates, offensive rebounding just might be the most important. Those rebounds provide teams with the extra possessions that are crucial to pulling off a March upset. Since 2011, in three-quarters of NCAA tournament upsets, the worse seed had the better offensive rebounding rate during the game in question. Some of the best offensive rebounding teams that are lower-seeded teams in this tournament include No. 16 Longwood (12th), No. 12 UAB (22nd) and No. 15 Saint Peter’s (23rd). Other strong offensive rebounding teams that could be under the radar include No. 9 seed Texas A&M, No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s and No. 7 seed Florida.

Don’t just guess at the tiebreaker total

The tiebreaker most often used — total points scored in the championship game — is often treated as an afterthought. It doesn’t have to be .

Since 1985, when the men’s tournament expanded to 64 teams, the national title game has averaged 145 total points when decided in regulation. The four overtime games in that span averaged 157 total points. The most total points scored in regulation was in 1990, when UNLV beat Duke, 103-73 (176). The fewest total points came in 2011, when Connecticut beat Butler, 53-41 (94).

How many points you choose should be influenced by which teams you have in the final, since pace of play and offensive efficiency help determine how many points a team might score. Here’s a quick list of some of the most frequent matchups in the Elite Eight and beyond and the average total points scored in those contests since 2011 — but look at the averages of your chosen teams. I will have a guide to picking the tiebreaker later this week.

Know how to spot a potential championship team

Success leaves clues, and we have a lot of data on how an eventual championship team usually performs leading up to the tournament. My colleague Matt Bonesteel outlines some of those clues in his annual best bets column — which included eventual national champion Connecticut as one of the five most likely winners last year — and there are some other guidelines you can follow. Since the field expanded to 68 teams in 2011, for example, every national champion except two — No. 7 seed Connecticut in 2014 and Connecticut again as a No. 4 seed last year — was a No. 1, 2 or 3 seed. Since 1985, when the field expanded to 64 teams, all but five of the 38 winners were a No. 1, 2 or 3 seed and 24 of the 38 (63 percent) were No. 1 seeds.

And all but four of the past 19 winners have had their individual Simple Rating System , a schedule-adjusted margin of victory rating that is expressed in points per game, rank in the top four nationally. Connecticut just missed last year, at No. 5. The top four schools in SRS this year are Houston, Arizona, Purdue and Connecticut.

You could also look at teams with similar profiles and see how far they advanced in the tournament, a technique that helped me identify San Diego State last year. For example, this year’s Auburn squad, a No. 4 seed, is similar to teams that have won a robust 2.3 games per tournament , on average (the same as No. 2 seeds from 2011 to 2023 ). This Auburn team also has similar performance metrics as runner-up Texas Tech in 2019 plus Florida in 2017 and Houston in 2022, two Elite Eight teams.

The NCAA tournament is back. Get caught up with our March Madness cheat sheet .

The brackets: Defending national champion U-Conn. returns as the top overall seed in the men’s bracket . In the women’s tournament , undefeated South Carolina leads the way. Read our picks for the biggest snubs and surprises in the tournament field.

Analysis from our team: Looking to win your bracket pool? These tips from our resident bracket master can help. If you want help picking a national champion, these are our favorites and best bets to win the tournament, plus tips for selecting your Final Four . Take a look at some of the teams we think are most likely to pull an upset .

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The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II in 18 ct yellow gold with an Oyster bracelet and a bidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue Cerachrom insert .

Ring command bezel, a synchronized countdown.

Rolex achieved perfection when it turned its attention to redefining the purpose and functionality of the bezel. Typically, a bezel operates independently from the internal mechanism; however, the Ring Command bezel in the Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph operates in conjunction with it.

As a mechanical component linked to the movement, the bezel literally acts as the key to the programmable countdown, allowing it to be set and synchronised to the sequence of race start times. Complex in design, but simple in use, it is functionally beautiful.

A characteristic aesthetic

The Yacht-Master II is equipped with a new dial, and new hands that are characteristic of Rolex Professional models, enhancing legibility and sharpening its aesthetic appeal. The dial now features a triangular hour marker at 12 o’clock and a rectangular hour marker at 6 o’clock for more intuitive reading of the watch.

A luminescent disc on the hour hand clearly distinguishes it from the minute hand. The Yacht-Master II’s countdown can be programmed for a duration of between 1 and 10 minutes. The programming is memorized by the mechanism so that at a reset it returns to the previous setting. Once launched, the countdown can be synchronized on the fly to match the official race countdown.

18 ct yellow gold

Commitment to excellence

By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 ct gold alloys. According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 ct gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white.

They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex's commitment to excellence begins at the source.

The Oyster bracelet

Alchemy of form and function.

The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology, designed to be both robust and comfortable. It is equipped with an Oysterlock folding clasp, which prevents accidental opening and the Easylink comfort extension link, also exclusive to Rolex.

This ingenious system allows the wearer to increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, providing additional comfort in any circumstance.

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Oyster, 44 mm, yellow gold

Oyster architecture

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Rolex Ring Command (bidirectional 90° rotatable interacting with the movement) in 18 ct gold with blue Cerachrom insert in ceramic and numerals coated in gold

Winding crown

Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system

Scratch-resistant sapphire

Water resistance

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, regatta chronograph

4161, Manufacture Rolex

-2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o'clock. Programmable countdown with mechanical memory and on-the-fly synchronization. Stop-seconds for precise time setting

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Power reserve

Approximately 72 hours

Oyster, three-piece solid links

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

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