Review: Rolex Yacht-Master 116622
I take issue with the term ‘guilty pleasure’. It’s frequently used as some sort of social disclaimer, a way of gauging other people’s opinion of something so you don’t single yourself out as ‘that guy’ who likes the uncool band, the ugly car, or the bad movie. But what I usually find is that the guilty pleasure you’re so reticent to talk about is often cautiously held in similar regard by those around you—and then, all of a sudden, popular consensus makes it ‘okay’ to just admit you liked it in the first place. This is the reaction I always get when I tell people I’m a fan (and always have been) of the Rolex Yacht-Master—and the reference 116622 released at 2016's Baselworld is no exception.
We review the the 2016 Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 side by side with 2015's 116655—watch the video above
If you listen to the rumour mill, the Yacht-Master is a watch that was always destined to have an uncertain lot in life. It was supposedly created as a sleeker, sexier upgrade to Rolex’s robust and beloved diver, the Submariner. But the design overhaul would have been drastic, and with a legion of Submariner devotees poised to pounce, Rolex purportedly scrapped plans to replace the well-established dive watch at the last minute, and released the Yacht-Master as an entirely new model instead.
Because of this, the watch struggled to find its place in the Rolex line-up. People loved (and still love) the Submariner because of its utilitarian nature; it was a practical tool for the modern mariner. For the Yacht-Master, Rolex instead focussed—as the name might suggest—on luxury boating, using precious metals in the construction of the watch’s case. It was still a sturdy timepiece, with a triple lock crown and a water resistance of up to 100m, but its emphasis on luxury living placed it in horological limbo—somewhere between the practicality of the Submariner and the dressiness of the Day-Date.
Personally, I liked the unusual contrast of opulence and function, but the Yacht-Master didn’t really move from guilty pleasure to flavour of the month until the Yacht-Master 116655 and 268655, released in 2015 (and previously reviewed by us here). The rubber ‘Oysterflex’ strap gave the watch a sportier, more modern quality, and the rose gold case proved to be a handsome complement to the black cerachrom bezel.
Bolstered by this popularity, the 116622 that debuted at Basel 2016 has similarly landed with its own distinct sense of identity. It’s available in steel and rose gold or steel and platinum—but the model with the sunburst grey dial is my stand-out favourite. With just a subtle pop of colour from the blue seconds hand and lettering, it’s a cool and understated watch that says luxury without rubbing your face in it. Powered by the automatic calibre 3135 (which comes with Rolex’s superlative chronometer certification), the watch has all the functionality it always had—and a new sense of self confidence to boot. The Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 is my not-so guilty pleasure—and I’ve a feeling that I’m not the only one.
Want to know what we thought of 2015's Rolex Yacht-Master 116655? Click here to find out.
Watch Spec | Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Case: Steel and platinum Dimensions: 40mm Crystal: Synthetic sapphire Water Resistance: 100m Movement: 3135, automatic Frequency: 28,800 vph Power Reserve: 48 hours Strap: Oyster Functions: Regular time, date, stop seconds | Shop Now
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Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 Review & Complete Guide
Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 Review & Complete Guide
Before we dig into this article, do note that this is not the reference 116622 but rather the reference 126622. But if you are interested in the 116622, this article will be helpful still.
The Rolex Yacht-Master reference was released a Baselworld 2016. The Yacht-Master model has always established itself as a luxury sports watch in Rolex’s range, which is a bit more elegant than a Submariner, but a little more sporty than a Datejust.
It is a great combination of elegance and sportiness – a combination which a lot of people really enjoy.
The two-sided personality Yacht-Master 116622 is meant for yacht-owners, and thereby its name. In this article, we’ll go into detail about the Rolex Yacht-Master 126622.
Rolex Yacht-Master 126622
As mentioned a new Yacht-Master version was released in 2016, but at Baselworld 2019, Rolex found that the model needed to be updated once again. This time, no major visual differences were done, as in 2016 when Rolex introduced a new dial, among other things. This time, the change was simply a step into the direction of moving to Rolex’s new generation movements. This year, it was the Yacht-Master 116622’s time for an update.
And since we have already gotten started talking about movements, let’s begin with that.
Rolex Yacht-Master movement
The previous generation Yacht-Master 116622 is powered by the Rolex caliber 3135. This is considered Rolex’s workhorse and has been used by the brand since 1988. While this caliber has proven the test of time, there is always room for improvements, and this time, Rolex gave Yacht-Master to the new movement, which is the Caliber 3235. Remember, Rolex is about evolution, not revolution, and while this change of movement can’t be seen as a huge update to the model, it does improve its reliability and quality. And this is what Rolex is all about.
The previous caliber 3135 provides a power reserve of around 48 hours and as of 2015—a year before the launch of the Yacht-Master ref. 116622—Rolex redefined its “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” designation to guarantee an impressive accuracy rating of -2/+2 seconds per day. The self-winding caliber also boasts the paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring for improved resistance to magnetic fields and daily knocks.
Now, with the new caliber 3235 and Yacht-Master 126622, things have been updated. And therefore, thanks to a new barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the power reserve of calibre 3255 extends to three days. This is an increase of 1 day of power reserve.
The 3255 is a new-generation mechanical movement with 14 patents, which sets new standards of performance for the core characteristics of a watch movement: precision, power reserve, reliability, resistance to shocks and magnetism, as well as the ease and convenience of its adjustment.
The Chronergy escapement’s efficiency has been improved by 15%, it is 2x more precise than an official chronometer. Like the previous 3135, it has a Parachrom hairspring which is insensitive to magnetic fields and temperature variations, and up to 10 times more resilient to shocks than traditional hairsprings.
As you have noticed, the reference has changed to start with 12 instead of 11 for this new model, and this is to demonstrate the use of the new generation caliber.
For some, these slight improvements in the movement of the Yacht-Master may not seem like a lot. But the fact of the matter is that it is because of improvements like these that Rolex is what it is today.
As you would expect, the 126622 features a quickset date function where the date us adjusted independently from the center timekeeping hands in order to make adjusting the date quick and effortless. It is also equipped with hacking seconds which means the seconds hand stops when the crown is pulled out in order to allow for precise time-setting.
Now, the Yacht-Master 126622 is not a full-blooded dive watch , but it does have a water-resistance of 100-meters (330 feet). Think of the Submariner as a robust tool watch and the Yacht-Master as the yacht-owners watch who may just satisfy with a relaxing morning swim from the yacht.
To keep dust and water out from the case, the watch features a Triplock screw-down winding crown and a robust casebook.
Yacht-Master case
Most people have heard of Rolesor – Rolex’s own combination of gold and steel. But not equally many people know what Rolesium is. The Yacht-Master uses Rolesium, and this is when rugged stainless steel and ultra-precious platinum meet on a Rolex watch. The case and bracelet are made of 904L stainless steel, but the bezel of the watch is actually made completely in platinum. While both are white metals, platinum gets a completely unique sheen compared to steel and thus creates a discreet contrast. The use of platinum is also proof of the fact that this model is positioned more as a luxury sports watch.
Because of the fact that both the bezel and steel case is made in white metals, the watch tends to look monochromatic. But this is contrasted by the stunning rich blue dial. If you decide to opt for the rhodium dial, the contrast is not that great as it is with blue.
The case is 40mm in diameter. It has a thickness of 11.5 mm and Lug Width : 20 mm. In comparison, the Rolex Submariner 116610 is 12.5 mm in thickness. So the Yacht-Master is slimmer, which thus also allows it to better slip under a cuff.
This brings us to the bezel:
The bezel of the Yacht-Master 126622 has high-polished raised numerals set against a sandblasted background to the polished center links on the bracelet flanked by the brushed-finish outer links. The Yacht-Master 126622 is the only sports watch from Rolex which features this many polished elements. But this is of course in line with the way Rolex positions this watch as an elegant sports watch – not robust sports watch.
The bezel is bi-directional and has 120 clicks in both directions. As Rolex suggests, ”This functional bezel allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys”.
When it comes to the dials, you currently have two dial combinations to choose from. Either a rich blue sunburst dial which catches the light beautifully and completely changes its appearance depending on how the light hits it. Or, you can choose a rhodium dial which has a not-so-Rolex-like baby blue/Miami blue seconds hand that creates a nice contrast against the dial. You also have the Yacht-Master text printed in the same color.
The only way you will be able to tell the 116622 from the 126622 apart is by looking at 6 o’clock on the dial. On the 116622, it will say ”Swiss made”. But on the new reference, it will say ”Swiss (Rolex crown) Made”. This is to show that it has a new generation movement. Apart from this, it will be impossible to tell them apart (unless you open them up or look at the engraved reference number on the case.
The 126622 has a strong lume which allows for good readability. As mentioned briefly, it features a date function, with the date window placed at 3 o’clock and the Cyclops magnification lens on the sapphire crystal.
Being a sporty watch, it features the iconic and robust Oyster bracelet.
To enhance its elegance, it has polished middle links. The clasp has Rolex’s clever Easlylink comfort extension link which allows the wearer to increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, providing additional comfort in any circumstance.
116622 is now replaced with the 126622: New dial and Movement
The update from 116622 is obviously not huge from a visual perspective. But the fact of the matter is, that’s not what Rolex about. Evolution, not revolution. At the end of the day, the update of the movement was due because of the many years it has been used. Ultimately, this will lead to a more reliable and qualitative timepiece that will last through generations.
What are your thoughts on the Rolex Yacht-Master 126622? Do you think they should have made more major updates to the model?
12 thoughts on “ Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 Review & Complete Guide ”
I’ve heard this new model also has an easy glide clasp the same as on a sub. I didn’t think the older model had it. I’ll find out for sure on Sunday when I collect mine.
Hi Steven, The 126622 has the Easylink extension system. Not the Glidelock clasp. Congratulations in advance on a stunning timepiece!
Kind regards, Millenary Watches
I watched a review of the latest GMT II that uses this caliber, and while all is well & good, the reviewer did point out that the new rotor mechanism for this caliber is very noisy! Which I find very disappointing for a contemporary Rolex I’m afraid.
Hi David, The Yacht-Master 126622 does not have a GMT hand so does not use the same caliber as the GMT II. The Yacht-Master uses the cal 3235. The GMT uses the caliber 3285.
I bought the 126622 with slate dial. I believe case is also slightly different from 116622 – is that correct?
Hi, The main difference is the movement. There has not been any communication regarding the case of the watch but there is a possibility that there has been a tiny change which is barely noticeable.
If one wanted to “upgrade” their movement from a 3135 to a 3235 can they be swapped without case modification?
Hi, Rolex will not change to a new caliber in an old reference. If you would want to make this change, you would have to source the movement yourself and have an independent watchmaker install it. And finding complete calibers on the secondhand market is very difficult..
I will like the option of a Black dial on the 40 126622.. it would be beautiful.
That sounds like a great idea! Perhaps Rolex doesn’t want it to be too similar to the Submariner, which could be the explanation why they are not making it.
I’ve heard some people say that the dial of 116622 contains rhodium and the dial of 126622 does not contain rhodium. Do you think these statements are valid?
Hello, That sounds a bit strange. The 116622 has a platinum dial with a shiny effect. If anything, it would be more reasonable that the 126622 has a rhodium dial.
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There is big news, and there is Rolex big news, and in some ways, ne'er the twain shall meet. At Baselworld this year, Rolex debuted a first for the company: the very first, ever, Rolex delivered on a rubber strap. Now, for most companies this would have little effect on watch enthusiasts other than to evoke (very) tepid interest at best, and boredom at worst – but this is not an ordinary rubber strap, this is an official, designed-and-tested-and-thoroughly-obsessed-over-by-Rolex rubber strap. And thereby hangs a tale.
The Yachtmaster, as we have mentioned in some of our previous coverage , occupies a somewhat particular place in Rolex’s lineup of sports watches; it shares water-resistance and a turning bezel with the Submariner (the latter is water resistant to 300 m while the Yachtmaster standard model is water resistant to 100 m). It is certainly not a tool watch; the Yachtmaster is offered in either platinum and steel, or gold and steel (that’s Rolesium and Rolesor, lest we forget) and is either quietly or unequivocally luxurious depending on what size and metal you go for (Rolex makes the Yachtmaster in both 35 mm and 40 mm sizes).
The Yachtmaster’s history goes back to the first introduction of the watch in 1992, although the name, interestingly enough, appears on the dial of a prototype Yachtmaster Chronograph from the late 1960s (a watch so legendary I am actually forced to use the word; one of three known is in the collection of Mr. John Goldberger; we covered it – and a host of other remarkable ultra-rare watches from his collection – in a very memorable episode of Talking Watches ).
The term “Yachtmaster” is also, incidentally, used for a certificate of competency in yachting which is issued by the Royal Yachting Association, although we’re unaware of any specific association between the RYA and the Yachtmaster watch.
Now, this newest version of the Yachtmaster does take a few pages from the existing Yachtmaster playbook: 100-meter water resistance, a bidirectional turning bezel, and a dial and hands that echo the Submariner. There are also a couple of features that may make vintage Sub enthusiasts wonder if Rolex mightn’t have an exceedingly subtle sense of humor; the gilt coronet and “Rolex,” and the red lettering, both features which according to HODINKEE founder Ben Clymer would have, had they appeared on a Rolex dive watch, made it instantly the single most popular watch in the modern Rolex inventory. The case is rose gold – Rolex famously makes their own, called Everose, in their own foundry, with a bit of platinum mixed in to prevent discoloration – and the bezel, rather than being some other precious metal (as is the case in the “standard” Yachtmasters) is in black Cerachrom – a very technical-looking matte black that contrasts sharply with the gold case. Somehow, between the rose gold, the Cerachrom bezel, and the new Oysterflex bracelet this manages to be the most luxurious and at the same time most technical Yachtmaster yet (leaving aside the Yachtmaster II, which we recently reviewed right here , but that is a watch that marches to the beat of a different drummer entirely).
The two different versions of the Everose Yachtmaster (40 mm and 37 mm) sport different movements; the larger uses the caliber 3135 and the smaller, the newer 2236, which sports the “Syloxi” silicon balance spring (first used by Rolex in 2014).
The Oysterflex bracelet is, in a nutshell, quite a piece of work. One of the most endearing traits of Rolex as a company is that it tends to demonstrate what we can only describe as a laudable degree of corporate obsessive-compulsive disorder when it comes to research and development, and it does so, often, without making any sort of fanfare about it at all. In this case we do know a little bit about the Oysterflex, however – it is basically designed to have the hypoallergenic and comfort properties of a rubber strap and the durability and shape-retention properties of a bracelet.
At the core of the Oysterflex bracelet are metal inserts made of titanium and nickel, which are used to affix the bracelet to the clasp and watch case; over those is a sheathing of “high-performance black elastomer.” “Elastomer” is a portmanteau word, formed from “elastic” and “polymer” and is a general term for natural and synthetic rubbers. In addition to the materials complexity of the Oysterflex bracelet, it is also shaped in a rather unusual fashion – there are ridges molded into the the wristward face of the bracelet, which are intended to allow the bracelet when worn to better approximate the natural curvature of the wrist.
They might look a bit odd but in practice, the design works out quite wonderfully; this is easily the most downright comfortable and organic-feeling rubber strap I have ever worn, and like the entire watch manages to be both extremely technical in feel, and very luxurious at the same time; I doubt whether any company has ever taken so much trouble over the design of a strap (for all that Rolex prefers the term “bracelet” in describing the Oysterflex, habit dies hard and you’ll probably find yourself calling it a strap, just as we did). On the wrist, the two stabilizing ridges do exactly what they are supposed to: keep the watch from shifting, as heavier watches on rubber straps are wont to do, without requiring you to have the strap uncomfortably tight. The Everose Oysterlock clasp does a superb job mechanically and also looks fabulous into the bargain; the quality of finish on the clasp and case may not seem terribly elaborate at first, but it is as technically flawless as anything I have ever seen at any price, on any watch.
What we have here, in other words, is a very Rolex interpretation of luxury. Yes, this is a gold watch, and a gold Rolex, and wearing a gold Rolex always carries with it, shall we say, certain semiotic complexities. However there is also another side to the watch, and to the Rolex approach to luxury in general: the taking of such pains to produce technical perfection that technical perfection becomes a luxury in itself.
The Everose Rolex Yachtmaster, in Rolex Everose, with Everose Oysterclasp and Oysterflex bracelet, as shown, $22,000 in 37 mm, and $24,950 in 40 mm. For more info, check out Rolex.com.
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WATCH REVIEW Rolex Yacht-Master 40 mm 16622
Rolex yacht-master 40 mm 16622.
- an untypical Rolex!
- a fluid, delicate and light line around the wrist
- a multitasking use
- a less good readability than on the sports models
- the absence of anti-reflection coating on the sapphire glass
- a more confidential model, which reselling might be less easier than another Rolex.
Technical specifications
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| Retail price USA at September 13th, 2010 |
Editor's opinion 72/100
| Comfort (/15) | 14 | 12 | 3.5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Complications (/5) | 0.5 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Clasp finishing (inner and extern) (/2) | 2 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Clasp : quality and safety (/4) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Understandability of the brochure (/1) | 1 |
| Value for money (/15) | 13 |
| When to wear it ? | For a boat trip on the Riviera, driving a Riva ! |
A sporty Rolex watch
Once around the wrist, this watch intrigues. Rolex has used us to specific categories, which design has become a reference. Yet, in this case, “the tester at your service”, although familiar with the Rolex, looses its marks. The play is blurred.
Are we in front of a sporty Rolex watch?
Numerous clues indicate so:
- a 40 mm diameter, an usual size for Rolex, which is nearly rare nowadays, and suits well my 17,5 cm wrist – Yes
- a triplock screwed crown protected by the caseband – Yes
- the 3135 caliber, well-known for its legendary robustness – Yes
- the sapphire glass, with no anti-reflection coating, with its cyclops, magnifying glass that does not get the approval of everyone, but is dreadfully efficient – Yes
- the revolving bezel (bidirectional) – Yes
- the Mercedes hands and the circled markers for a good readability – Yes
- the comfortable Oysterlock strap (reference 78360), fulfilled links with polished/brushed alternation, a lighter buckle but nevertheless solid – Yes
- the back totally free of any kinds of writings – Yes
- Certified Chronometer – Yes
Though, there is something more….
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Hence, what is the profile of the case? Something from the Datejust maybe…
A delicate line, with more marked curves and lugs slightly plunging and above all, integrally polished: the famous “Rolex brushed” of the upper part of the lugs is now replaced with a mirror polished.
That’s it: this Yacht-Master benefits a neo-vintage line, rich of unsuspected charms, which subtly makes the difference with the other models of the sports range (and in particular the Submariner).
“Unsual” colors for Rolex watches
Another new element: its light grey dial, enlivened by the red seconds’ hand and the Yacht-Master inscription, also in red (My God! A “Red” could exclaimed a non-used amateur of the brand!), that seems finely glittered and catches the light.
At last, another differencing element: the bezel made of platinum… Nevertheless, it takes up the traditional subdivisions of the Submariner with raised markers and numbers – which exposes it to the scratches of everyday life.
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What risks have I taken to put this Rolex around my wrist for you, The Watch Observer’s reader?
It is not a dressy Rolex !
We know the delicate and small diameter Datejust, or in the sports range, some models with noble metals such as gold or gold/steel combined.
No, here, we deal with an untypical model.
Its detractors can devoice:
- this light grey dial makes the readability less intuitive than with a black dial!
- or: the bezel with its raised numbers engraved within the mass is little readable
- or even: there is a “Canada Dry effect” = it looks like a Rolex withouth looking like the model people have in mind…
And they will be right. Let them go back to their first loves : The Yacht-Master is not the Rolex made for them.
What to remember
Finally – and here I stake my all – this Yacht-Master is dedicated to a particular amateur of Rolex: the one that will not be afraid to assume what will be perceived by some purists of the brand as an heresy, but that merely corresponds to another type of Rolex, just a little more confidential… Let’s be a good gambler and recognizes it.
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Sir Ben Ainslie is the most successful sailor in Olympic Games history. With four gold medals and one silver, he achieved the outstanding feat of claiming a medal in each of the five Olympic Games he has competed in. Sir Ben wears the colours of the Royal Yacht Squadron, a club Rolex has partnered since the 1980s. He is the chief executive officer of the Great Britain team competing in the SailGP global championship. A four-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year, he is both helmsman and Team Principal of Ineos Britannia, the British Challenger of Record for the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. Sir Ben wears a Yacht-Master 42 in 18 kt white gold.
Rolex Testimonee since 2022
Hannah Mills
Setting course for the future.
With two gold medals and one silver in the 470 class, Hannah Mills is the Olympic Games’ most successful women’s sailor of all time. Winner of the Rolex World Sailor of the Year award in 2016 and 2021, the Welsh skipper holds the position of tactician in the Great Britain SailGP crew. A SailGP ambassador for sustainable development, she is also highly committed to the inclusion of women in her sport. Hannah Mills wears a Rolesium version of the Yacht-Master 37.
Rolex Testimonee since 2023
Tom Slingsby
A cross class master.
Tom Slingsby is arguably Australia’s most successful and sought-after sailor. An Olympic Games gold medallist in 2012, he is a three-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year and three-time winner of SailGP as chief executive officer and helm of Team Australia. His talents extend to winning 10 world championships in diverse classes, as well as being a helm with line honours-winning crews in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Tom Slingsby wears a Yacht-Master 42 in RLX titanium.
SailGP A breath of fresh air for sailing
A competition unlike any other in the world. With its identical multihulls travelling at more than 50 knots – almost 100 km/h – and its events contested across the globe, the SailGP circuit showcases water sports’ most innovative technologies. Rolex has been Presenting Partner and Official Timepiece of SailGP since the competition was inaugurated in 2019. SailGP offers a thrilling spectacle. Aboard their catamarans flying across the water, team members grapple with the elements, each playing a precise role. Faced with the unexpected, they must band together to withstand stress and make instantaneous decisions, to sense the direction of the wind before their rivals and gain the best trajectory to win.
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Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 - Gents Watch - 2016
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Rolex Yacht-Master 116655 Everose Gold
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Pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master ref 116655 (2016) was one of the first Rolex watches to sport the innovative Oysterflex bracelet - the brand's interpretation of a rubber strap. However, in true Rolex fashion, Oysterflex isn't just any typical rubber bracelet. It incorporates flexible titanium and nickel blades with high-performance black elastomer for optimal functionality and comfort. Rolex debuted the material on one of their most luxurious sports watches - the Everose Yacht-Master. The juxtaposition of the black rubber strap against the lustrous 18k rose gold finish is absolutely irresistible. Ref. 116655 also sports a contemporary black ceramic bezel with raised and polished 60-minute graduations and a matching black matte dial decorated with Everose-trimmed Chromalight.
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Rolex Yacht-Master 116655 40MM 18k Everose Gold, Black Dial Black Oysterflex Strap, B&P (2018) $ 24,995
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Rolex Yacht-Master 126655 40MM 18k Everose Gold, Black Dial Oysterflex Rubber Strap, B&P (2020) $ 29,495
Rolex Yacht-Master 116689 44MM White Gold, Oyster Bracelet White Arabic Dial, B&P (2008) $ 26,995
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2016 Rolex Yacht-Master II 44MM White Dial Two-Tone Oyster Bracelet (116681)
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This timepiece is in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear. It comes as part of a set that includes a box and papers dated 2016.
The Rolex Yacht-Master II (116681) is a stunning fusion of elegance and technical sophistication, designed for sailing enthusiasts and luxury watch collectors alike. Encased in a 44mm steel and Everose gold case, the white dial features a bold, easy-to-read display with luminous hour markers and hands, along with the signature countdown chronograph function, allowing precise synchronization with race start times—a unique feature for professional regatta use. The two-tone Oyster bracelet offers robustness and comfort, making it suitable for both active and formal settings. Embrace the prestige and innovation of Rolex with the Yacht-Master II.
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- Reference Number: 116681
- Case Material: Steel/Rose Gold
- Bezel Material: Ceramic
- Case Diameter: 44mm
- Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
- Dial: White
- Dial Numbers: No Numerals
- Bracelet Material: Steel/Rose Gold
- Movement: Automatic
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This type of balance spring is more resistant to magnetic fields and offers a higher level of precision. Like every Rolex, the Yacht-Master 37 is a Superlative Chronometer. Rolex offers the 37-mm model in various materials, from Everose gold to Rolesor and Rolesium. The latter bears the reference number 268622.
We review the the 2016 Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 side by side with 2015's 116655—watch the video above. If you listen to the rumour mill, the Yacht-Master is a watch that was always destined to have an uncertain lot in life. It was supposedly created as a sleeker, sexier upgrade to Rolex's robust and beloved diver, the Submariner.
A review on the Rolex Yacht-Master reference 116622 released in Baselworld 2016Shop at http://davidsw.com/ for Trusted Online Watch SalesFacebook - https://w...
Rolex Yacht-Master 126622. As mentioned a new Yacht-Master version was released in 2016, but at Baselworld 2019, Rolex found that the model needed to be updated once again. This time, no major visual differences were done, as in 2016 when Rolex introduced a new dial, among other things. This time, the change was simply a step into the direction ...
Like all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 40 offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, and especially in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display. The broad hands and hour markers in simple shapes - triangles, circles, rectangles - are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting glow.
With its debut just two years ago at Baselworld 2016, the Yacht-Master ref. 116622 has quickly established itself as a coveted Rolex luxury watch. Part sporty part precious, this modern Rolesium Yacht-Master 40 plays up both sides beautifully. Let's explore all the glorious details.
The Everose Rolex Yachtmaster, in Rolex Everose, with Everose Oysterclasp and Oysterflex bracelet, as shown, $22,000 in 37 mm, and $24,950 in 40 mm. For more info, check out Rolex.com. Rolex. A-week-on-the-wrist. For the first time, Rolex is delivering a watch on a rubber strap - except in classic Rolex fashion it's not a rubber strap at all.
The big novelty from Rolex at Baselworld 2016 was… you guessed it: the Daytona Ceramic Bezel 116500LN - a very nice watch sure, but still just a simple cosmetic evolution of an existing model. However, there were of course some other watches to discover. One of these models in particular has always managed to stay a bit under the radar, the Yacht-Master, a watch that has never really found ...
Precious on land and at sea. Available in three diameters - 37, 40 and 42 mm - and in various precious versions - 18 ct yellow, white and Everose gold - as well as in Everose Rolesor and Rolesium versions, the Yacht-Master is unique in the world of Rolex professional watches.
Numerous clues indicate so: a 40 mm diameter, an usual size for Rolex, which is nearly rare nowadays, and suits well my 17,5 cm wrist - Yes. a triplock screwed crown protected by the caseband - Yes. the 3135 caliber, well-known for its legendary robustness - Yes. the sapphire glass, with no anti-reflection coating, with its cyclops ...
The Rolex Yacht-Master II features one of the brand's most complicated in-house movements to date — the self-winding mechanical chronograph, caliber 4160/4161. This movement boasts high-tech features like a countdown timer with both flyback and fly-forward functionality and a mechanical memory with on-the-fly chronograph synchronization ...
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Listing: £12,988 Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 1166121 Chocolate 2016 ITA Full Set, Reference number 116621; Gold/Steel; Automatic; Condition Good; Year 2016; Watch with original
A four-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year, he is both helmsman and Team Principal of Ineos Britannia, the British Challenger of Record for the 37th America's Cup in 2024. Sir Ben wears a Yacht-Master 42 in 18 kt white gold. Rolex Testimonee since 2022. Hannah Mills Setting course for the future
The Yacht-Master II was designed to meet the needs of professional sailors and features the world's first programmable countdown with a mechanical memory. This 116680 model has a stainless steel case measuring 44mm in diameter, making it one of Rolex's larger watches.The watches Rolex Oyster bracelet still has some delivery stickers intact. New in 2016, includes original box, papers and manual.
For Sale: Preowned 2016 Rolex Yacht-Master Rhodium Dial 16622 - Nautical Excellence! Elevate your collection with this preowned 2016 Rolex Yacht-Master with Rhodium Dial. This watch embodies the spirit of adventure and luxury, making it a standout piece for any enthusiast. Here's what you need to know:
116655. Pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master ref 116655 (2016) was one of the first Rolex watches to sport the innovative Oysterflex bracelet - the brand's interpretation of a rubber strap. However, in true Rolex fashion, Oysterflex isn't just any typical rubber bracelet. It incorporates flexible titanium and nickel blades with high-performance black ...
Yacht-Master II 2016 vs 2017 Changes. One of the most noticeable changes to the Yacht-Master is the design of the hands. Instead of the blue sword steel hands with skeletonized tips of the 2013 version Yacht-Master II, the Rolex YachtMaster 2 redesign features a sportier look that is comparable with the Rolex GMT, Submariners, and Deep Seas.
It comes as part of a set that includes a box and papers dated 2016. The Rolex Yacht-Master II (116681) is a stunning fusion of elegance and technical sophistication, designed for sailing enthusiasts and luxury watch collectors alike. Encased in a 44mm steel and Everose gold case, the white dial features a bold, easy-to-read display with ...
[Rolex] 2016 Yatchmaster Share Sort by: Best. Open comment sort options. Best. Top. New. Controversial. Old. Q&A. ... This watch is Rolex Yacht Master. It only came out beginning of this year at bezel world. Some of you might have missed it because of the new Daytona. In my opinion this watch strike the perfect spot between luxury and sport watch.
Rolex Yacht-Master II Inserat: 44.636 € Rolex 116688 YACHTMASTER II 18K YELLOW GOLD NEWER DIAL 2022..., Referenznummer 116688; Gelbgold; Automatik; Zustand Sehr gut; Jahr 2022; Uhr mit Original-Box u ... UNPOLISHED 2016 Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Yellow Gold 44mm Watch 116688 BOX CARD.
9,696. 5,334. Feb 12, 2011. #13. Datejust for sure. Yachtmaster is "cool" and sporty, but honestly it is not really a type of watch you can dress up or down, but the datejust cert
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Oyster Perpetual. Yacht-Master. Marine character, the yacht-master and yacht-master ii models embody the brand's nautical spirit.. Inspired by the rich heritage that has bound R
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