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Rolex Yacht-Master

• Yacht-Master
• Yacht-Master II
• Rolex 16622
• Rolex 168622
• $7,000 to $10,000
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About The Rolex Yacht-Master

The Rolex Yacht-Master has an intriguing history that dates to the early 1990s, when it first debuted. The regatta timer was developed as an homage to the world of watersport and was designed to be both elegant and functional. Over the years, the Yacht-Master has transformed into a symbol of the Rolex brand's dedication to excellence and groundbreaking watchmaking.

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"I had wanted a Yacht-Master for as long as I could remember, but could never justify the high price of buying new. Once I realized that buying pre-owned might be a smarter option, I searched around the internet, but only Bob's Watches made me feel comfortable with making such a large purchase online. I understood their business model, and past customers' reviews were very positive. The prices were competitive as well, and rivaled those of less-trustworthy dealers. Once I made my choice, there was a slight hiccup in the process to wire funds, but when I called in, the problem was quickly resolved.

I received my watch a few days later, and it looked stunning. When the site says "mint condition," it means it! Bob's was also able to tell me when the watch was last serviced, which (in combination with the one-year warranty) gives me peace-of-mind. As I look to expand my collection of watches, I'm sure I'll be a repeat customer of Bob's Watches."

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"I have been shopping for the Rolex Yachtmaster for the better part of a year. I visited multiple jewelers & brokers in my area. Either they were of poor condition or over priced. Then I found Bobs Watches. The staff was expeditious and courteous. They sent me new photos of the watch upon request with no hesitation. The service, price, and condition of the watch was without compare. I am now a lifelong customer of Bobs Watches, I cannot imagine buying from any other source."

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Expert Opinion

"The Rolex Yacht-Master is a striking maritime watch that combines high style and functionality in a single package. The collection features a resilient waterproof case, a clean and legible dial, and a rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations. With its innovative design and phenomenal performance, the Rolex Yacht-Master is a prime investment for anyone looking for a top-of-the-line luxury watch."

- Paul Altieri, Founder and CEO of Bob's Watches

Price Trends

The Rolex Yacht-Master is a renowned luxury watch intended for yachting enthusiasts. Pre-owned prices for this remarkable collection often sit between the mid-level and top-tier Rolex price ranges, depending on factors such as the materials used, complexity of the design, and rarity of the watch.

Used Rolex Yacht-Master Prices

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Popular Rolex Yacht-Master Watch Comparisons

Yacht master 37mm vs 40mm.

The primary difference between the Rolex Yacht-Master 37mm and 40mm models is their case size. The 37mm model is categorized as a smaller and more delicate option for smaller to average-sized wrists, while the 40mm model is larger and more  on par with the size and weight of a classic Rolex sports watch. However, both editions share similar amenities such as the standard bi-directional rotating bezel and the high-performance mechanical Perpetual movement.

Yacht Master rhodium vs blue

The Rolex Yacht-Master is produced in a range of dial color variations, two of which are rhodium and blue. The rhodium edition sports a silver-colored dial, while the blue edition has a classic blue dial. Both options exude a stylish and sophisticated aesthetic, but the blue dial Rolex Yacht-Master is often deemed more desirable and eye-catching. Ultimately, the choice between rhodium and blue is a matter of personal preference and style.

Popular Nicknames

The Rolex Yacht-Master has earned many nicknames over the years due to its charm and maritime roots. One common moniker for the watch is the "Captain's Watch," because of its association with the yachting community.

Rolex Yacht Master Reference Models

The Rolex Yacht-Master has seen a few changes and updates since its release in 1992, which has produced several reference models. The original Yacht-Master featured a 40mm case, while later models also included a smaller 35mm case and a mid-size 37mm case. The latest Yacht-Master offering has a 42mm case and is equipped with a next generation mechanical movement.

Learn more about the collection by visiting our Rolex Yacht-Master buying guide .

Key Features

Rolex yacht-master dials.

The Rolex Yacht-Master has a traditional sports watch dial design, which contributes to the collection's overall aesthetic appeal. The dial of the Yacht-Master is often decorated with a standard sunburst finish. Additionally, the watch's hour markers and hands are usually filled with luminescent material to enhance visibility in low-light environments.

Rolex Yacht-Master Movements

The Rolex Yacht-Master is powered by high-precision automatic movements , which guarantee precise timekeeping and consistent performance. These movements are chronometer-certified, implying that they have been tested and certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) for precision and accuracy. The latest edition of the Yacht-Master features a high-performance automatic movement, which boasts a power reserve of up to 70 hours.

Rolex Yacht-Master Sizes

The Rolex Yacht-Master is offered in several sizes, including 35mm, 37mm, 40mm, and 42mm. Selecting a size is a matter of personal taste and depends heavily on influences such as wrist size and  style. The smaller 37mm and 40mm models are often regarded as more standard and versatile, while the larger 42mm model takes a bolder stance on the wrist.

Rolex Yacht-Master Materials

The Rolex Yacht-Master is produced in a selection of remarkable materials , including stainless steel, gold, and platinum. The watch's bezel is also commonly made from different materials, such as ceramic or precious metals. The type of material can affect the watch's durability, weight, and overall style, with each option offering a different aesthetic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the cheapest rolex.

The value of the Rolex Yacht-Master is based on on personal preferences and importance. As an expensive luxury watch, it may not be worth the investment for every collector. However, for those who value its unique design, premium materials, and dependable performance, the Yacht-Master can be a valuable investment that can hold its worth over time.

Is Rolex Yacht-Master worth it?

Rolex watches are so expensive due to a variety of factors, including the brand's reputation for exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and durability. Additionally, Rolex invests heavily in research and development to ensure that their watches incorporate the latest technology and materials, further adding to their value. The brand's limited production and high demand also contribute to their high prices, as collectors and enthusiasts are willing to pay a premium for these highly coveted timepieces.

Does Rolex Yacht-Master hold value?

The Rolex Yacht-Master is deemed a valuable timepiece because it is a luxury watch with an impressive reputation for excellence, endurance, and style. Its high price and limited inventory can make it a prized collector's item, which can add to its value long term. Additionally, Rolex watches overall are known to appreciate, and the Yacht-Master is no exception.

Why is Rolex Yacht-Master so expensive?

The Rolex Yacht-Master is an expensive watch for several reasons. Rolex uses the best materials on the market such as gold, platinum, and stainless steel in the fabrication of the Yacht-Master. Additionally, the watch is submitted to a rigorous testing and certification processes to guarantee precision and accuracy, and it boasts a distinctive design that is iconic and widely sought-after by collectors.

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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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In the year 1992, Swiss watchmaker Rolex would debut a new model line at the Baselworld show that was strikingly similar to the already-popular Submariner. It featured the same 40mm Oyster case with a rotating bezel, the same chronometer-certified caliber, and the same Oyster bracelet.

Seemingly the only difference between the two was the white dial of that first Yacht-Master, a style which has never been an option on a Sub, and the inferior depth rating of 100m when compared to the Sub’s 300m.

Yet, the Yacht-Master was well-received upon launch, and with the passing of time, the yachting-inspired model has evolved and pioneered its own path within Rolex’s catalog.

Read on with us as we go back to the beginning and track the catalysts that paved the way for the most recent Yacht-Master release, the Yacht-Master 42 (226659), to become one of the hottest sports timepieces of the year.

History Of The Rolex Yacht-Master

We’ve broken down our overview of the Yacht-Master into the following segments:

• Release Of The Yacht-Master

The Submariner/Yacht-Master Theory

• Mid-Size & Ladies’ Yacht-Master
• Platinum (Rolesium) Yacht-Master

The Maxi Dial Yacht-Master

• Two-Tone Rolesor Yacht-Master

The Yacht-Master II

• Six-Digit Yacht-Master

The Oysterflex Yacht-Master

Keep scrolling to read this guide from its beginning, or use the links above to jump down to a specific point.

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The Release Of The Yacht-Master

The first Yacht-Master watch was launched in 1992 under reference number 16628. It featured a yellow gold case, a bidirectional graduated bezel, and a matching full-gold Oyster bracelet. Its dial was white with black hour indices, while at center were gold Mercedes hands, and beating inside was the 3135 movement.

Rolex ref. 16628. Instagram: @m_j_watches

Previous to the Yacht-Master’s introduction, Rolex had not released a new model line in a quarter century. So, why did they go with the Yacht-Master, a design that risked being a detractor from their existing Submariner? Let’s take a look at the inspiration.

The sport of yachting is one which demands precise timing and extreme coordination of the entire crew for optimal performance, particularly in offshore competitions.

Prototype Daytona Yacht-Master ref. 6239. Image: Christies.com

Rolex believed their waterproof and chronometer-grade timepieces to be more than qualified to handle the knocks of a regatta and keep ticking accurately. The brand is also notorious for their marketing prowess, which led them to act quickly in establishing an association with the sport.

Beginning in 1958 with their first sponsorship of a race, the relationship has endured until today, when the brand sponsors over a dozen international yachting events.

Nevertheless, it’s hard to deny that there exists a large gap between first contact in 1958 and the release of the yacht-inspired timepiece in the early ’90s. Why wasn’t the Yacht-Master released earlier on?

Well, Rolex played around with the idea of yachting chronograph early on, though it never materialized. All that’s left of these trials are an extremely limited number of Daytona ref. 6239 chronograph prototypes with a 39mm case (vs standard 36mm) and modified regatta dials.

Unfortunately, the Yacht-Master concept was scrapped and would not reappear until decades later.

When it did return, none of the previous Yacht-Master’s DNA was there. Furthermore, the 1992 Yacht-Master was bizarrely similar to the 16610 Sub of the time.

Interestingly enough, Rolex folklore tells of a time in the ’80s when the brand sought to update their Submariner . What resulted was less of an update and more of an overhaul, manifested as what we know now as the first Yacht-Master.

Apprehensive of the repercussions that making such aggressive design changes to their staple offering could bring, the brand chose instead to release the watch intended to be a new Submariner as the reborn Yacht-Master instead.

The move worked, and the new Yacht-Masters started flying off the shelves. The Yacht-Master was perceived as a more luxurious Sub, though its bidirectional bezel proved useful for on-the-fly countdowns which are critical in sailing competitions. The waterproof nature of the Oyster case further cemented the Yacht-Master as the ideal first mate.

Mid-Size & Ladies’ Yacht-Master

In 1994, just two years after the debut of the 16628, Rolex would introduce the same design but in smaller case sizes. These were:

• Ref. 68628: Yacht-Master “Mid-Size” in 35mm
• Ref. 69628: Yacht-Master Ladies’ in 29mm

This marked the first time that Rolex ever offered one of their sports models in a smaller case size; all previous instances of case size changes were increases as opposed to reductions. It has been speculated that the smaller cases were intended for the Asian market.

Yacht-Master ref. 16628. Instagram: @thewatchcentre

In the same year, Rolex also offered the same 16628 but this time with a deep blue dial. Blue dials tend to make for broadly-liked watches, and coupled with the gold case and bracelet, the new version was once again a hit.

The Platinum (Rolesium) Yacht-Master

The next update to the model line would come in 1999 with yet another home-run: the Rolesium Yacht-Master. The new watch featured a stainless steel case and bracelet with a platinum dial and platinum-insert bezel. Rolesium, a term registered by Rolex back in the ’30s for a combination of steel and platinum in a watch, was finally put to use.

The new platinum Yacht-Master ref. 16622 was not only more accessible than the previous all-gold varieties, it was also more versatile. This would lead the 16622 variety to become the face of the Yacht-Master line.

In fact, many online resources erroneously label it the first Yacht-Master ever; this should offer an idea of how emblematic it is in the watch industry.

The 16622 also presented a new dial and hand style that would mark Rolex as a whole through to the modern day. The new Yacht-Master boasted what is now recognized as the “maxi dial”.

Rolex Yacht-Master 16628 w/ maxi dial. Instagram: @kellokonttori

The maxi dial is characterized by oversized hour indices as well as larger hands at center. To the untrained eye, the difference may be difficult to spot, though experienced collectors will note the change instantly.

The maxi dial became the style of choice for all modern Rolex sports watches, though it got its start in the 1999 platinum Yacht-Master. A Submariner would first feature a maxi dial in 2003, with the release of the 50th anniversary Rolex Submariner “Kermit” (16610LV).

All versions of the Yacht-Master produced after the introduction of the maxi dial would also feature the new dial design. This included the blue, gold, and white dial versions from years past.

The Two-Tone (Rolesor) Yacht-Master

Six years after the Rolesium Yacht-Master came to be, Rolex would once more put on display their mixed-metal Rolesor style in the two-tone Yacht-Master 16623.

Yacht-Master ref. 16623. Instagram: @v.davidofftimepieces

The 2005 debuts possessed a 40mm steel case, a yellow gold bidirectional bezel, and a two-tone Oyster bracelet. As far as dials, many of the previous styles were also available like the black-on-white, though mother of pearl version were also introduced.

It was during Baselworld 2007 when Rolex would introduce the Yacht-Master’s younger and much larger sibling, the Yacht-Master II. Whereas the original Yacht-Master was very close functionally to the Sub, the Yacht-Master II was completely the opposite.

It can be said that the only overlap between the YM and the YMII is be the name, as the second iteration looks like a whole new watch. This time, though, it’s clear that the watch has been designed with the needs of yachting professionals in mind.

The first Yacht-Master II were marked by a 44mm Oyster case, an Oyster bracelet, a white dial,  and a blue Cerachrom (ceramic) Ring Command bezel. The first two references, 116688 and 116689, were made of yellow gold and white gold, respectively.

Powering the YMII was another innovation – Rolex’s in-house calibre 4161. It features the COSC-chronometer certification and 72-hour power reserve that are today’s standard, though they were industry-leading at the time. Most notable, though, was the 4161 movement’s functions.

The new caliber boasted a “ programmable countdown with mechanical memory and on-the-fly synchronization. ” Naturally, the programming of the movement required the use of the Ring Command bezel, a feature which had also never been encountered on a Rolex watch before.

In later years, Rolex would go on to release Rolesor and full-steel versions of the Yacht-Master II, both of which have been relatively successful. The Yacht-Master II has certainly earned a spot in the brand’s catalog, and is sure to stick around for next couple of decades.

The Six-Digit Yacht-Master

Yacht-Master 116622

Twenty years after it debuted as the 16628, the Yacht-Master would see in 2012 the modernization that had been sweeping Rolex’s other model families.

Aside from receiving a new six-digit reference number (116622), subtle aesthetic changes were also present, as was an outstanding new dial option – the Cobalt Blue dial.

The case was now a “super case”, which retained the 40mm diameter but was styled differently. The bezel was now completely platinum, where previous versions were made of steel with a platinum insert. The Oyster bracelet had likewise been upgraded.

A platinum bezel / platinum dial option was still part of the collection and therefore received the same upgrades. Unfortunately, this iconic “albino” look would be completely discontinued in 2017.

The subsequent and most recent significant change to the Yacht-Master family took place in 2015, when Rolex first introduced the Everose Yacht-Master 40 ref. 116655.

Rolex Everose Yacht-Master on Oysterflex bracelet

The newest iteration of the YM possessed some new features. The case was made of Everose, and the bezel now boasted a black Cerachrom insert. Securing the watch to the wrist was another Rolex first – the Oysterflex rubber ‘bracelet’.

Before the 116655, no Rolex watch had ever sported a rubber band. The brand still refers to it as a bracelet given the metal elements within the band, but these are not obvious even with the watch in the hand.

This same style of Yacht-Master would receive the next update in 2019, when Rolex introduced the Yacht-Master 42 in white gold.

What’s Next?

With the recent changes that the Yacht-Master line has had, it is clear that Rolex intends to keep this model family alive and well for years to come. Consumers are likewise responding to each new release, offering plenty of feedback with their pocketbooks.

If you’d like to read up on any of Rolex’s other model families, make sure to check out some of our extensive watch guides below:

• History Of The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
• Overview Of The Most Luxurious Pilot’s Watch: The GMT-Master
• How Did The Day-Date Become The President’s Watch?
• Review Of Rolex’s Longest Running Watch Model
• Rolex Watches That Could Become The Investment Of A Lifetime

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Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel and platinum

Platinum bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated with raised numerals

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

3235, Manufacture Rolex

Approximately 70 hours

Oyster, three-piece solid links

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

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

Rolesium - combination of Oystersteel and platinum

Oystersteel

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system

Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date

-2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel

The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made entirely from precious metals or fitted with a Cerachrom insert in high-tech ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt, sand-blasted background. This functional bezel – which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys – is also a key component in the model’s distinctive visual identity.

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.

Many Rolex watches are available with the now-legendary combination of yellow, white or Everose gold and steel known as Rolesor, but Rolesium is a creation specific to the Yacht-Master. While the case and bracelet are in rugged Oystersteel, the bezel of the Rolesium versions is made of platinum, imparting a silvery whiteness and vibrant luminosity for an unmistakable sense of luxury.

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All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity. Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Jewelers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers. Shreve & Co. Jewelers is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Jewelers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.

Light and robust, the new Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 in RLX titanium is the ally of those seeking freedom of movement. Especially suited to the demands and pressures of competitive sailing, it puts watchmaking excellence at the service of sporting performance.  The Yacht-Master 42 is the second watch in RLX titanium released by Rolex after the Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge, confirming that lightness is a quality to be taken seriously.

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The Rolex Yacht Master 116622 dark grey watch guarantees painstaking precision and resilience, while the Rolesium blend combines steel and platinum for a harmonious sight. Boasting a 60-minute graduated platinum bezel with polished raised numerals, screw-down back, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and screw-down crown with Triplock triple waterproof system to ensure 100m water resistance. Beneath this Rolex watch lies the 2236 caliber, building up approximately 55 hours of power reserve through its bi-directional self-winding. Displaying hours, minutes and seconds via central hands, the gray dial offers great legibility with its long-lasting luminescence, while the date display is emphasized by the Cyclops lens at the three o'clock position.

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• Brand Rolex
• Series Yacht Master
• Model 116622-0003
• Gender Men's
• Released date 2016
• Type Analog
• Colour Silver
• Finish Sunburst
• Indexes Dot
• Hands Breguet
• Material Stainless Steel, Platinum
• Shape Round
• Diameter 40 mm
• Height 12.00 mm
• Lug Width 20.00 mm
• Calibre 3135, Manufacture Rolex
• Diameter 28.50 mm
• Reserve 48 hours
• Frequency 28800 bph
• Time Hours, Minutes, Seconds
• Additional Chronometer
• Material Stainless Steel
• Water Resistance 100 m
• Watch Features Calendar, Chronometer, Stainless Steel

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At Gray & Sons, we have an impressive collection of certified, authentic, preowned watches and fine jewelry pieces. Currently, as we witness the harmful effects of a throwaway culture we are proud to be a company that believes in restoring antique pieces and turning them into like-new conditions. Extracting gold and other prized minerals have environmental and social repercussions, hence acquiring pre-owned watches and jewelry pieces is the most sustainable way to achieve a noble elegance. Obtain a piece of history; explore our professionally curated selection of pre-owned Rolex watches below. Gray and Sons is #1 for buying Rolex Yacht Master ( 16628 ), Rolex Yachmaster 2 ( 116688 ) buyers, selling Rolex Yacht Master and repairing Rolex Yacht Master.

#1 Rolex Yacht Master I ( 16628 ) and Rolex Yachtmaster 2 ( 116688 ) Buyers Many people say, I want to sell my Rolex Yacht Master watch for cash. Grayandsons.com and sellusyourjewelry.com will buy your timepiece for cash. Gray and Sons has the Rolex Yacht Master used, new and certified authentic pre-owned. We have the largest inventory in stock of used and pre-owned Rolex Yacht Master, Rolex Explorer , Rolex Submariner , Rolex Day-Date , Dayjust, Rolex Sky-Dweller , Rolex Daytona  and more. When you purchase a new or used Rolex Yacht Master you can choose from a variety of colors such as stainless steel and gold. We have Rolex Yacht Master in 29, 35mm, 40mm and 44mm. You can choose from gold dials, white dials, silver and stainless steel dials, navy blue, blue, and charcoal colored dials. The Rolex Yacht Master comes with a Military Time hand or GMT hand that goes around once every 24 hours. Get your new and pre-owned, used, authentic Rolex Yacht Master near you at Gray and Sons near Bal Harbour shops in Surfside, Miami Beach, Florida. We sell high end used watches and jewelry. Countless people near me say, “I want to sell my Rolex Yacht Master watch for cash.” Gray and Sons and sellusyourjewelry.com will buy your Rolex Yacht Master wristwatch for cash.

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Rolex is a symbol for the prestigious, it is the epitome of style and elegance. Rolex Watches are reliable because they are durable and made to last. Each watch is carefully designed by the most skilled and meticulous craftsmen, reflecting more than a century of innovation. Engineering, design, and functionality converge to materialize these timeless and sophisticated wristwatches. 

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On our page, you will always be able to compare the retail price versus our Gray & Sons sales price. As portrayed on our site, you will see that our prices will help you attain the elegance you desire at an economical amount. You can also make small monthly payments over 12, 24, or 36 months with Affirm. 

Pre Owned Rolex Yacht-Master

Rolex yacht master watches are created and designed for sailing, yachting, and aquatic ventures in general. They are waterproof and resistant to pressure, so if you go scuba diving you can rely on any sports watch in the Rolex yacht master collection to program a countdown, and to track your time descending to make sure you have enough time to ascend with the necessary oxygen to do so.

Rolex released the oysterflex bracelet yacht master II for those who spend most of their time at sea, and need a reliable time-piece to gauge their course of time in order to conduct efficient navigation.

 Having a sturdy watch is essential whilst navigating; sailors must be prepared to endure waves crashing on board and have a hardy time-piece that can undergo physical impact in case it gets knocked off when the craft is facing tumultuous weather. Whether you are deep-sea diving, water skiing, sailing, or lounging on the beach you can depend on Rolex for durability, water-resistance, and elegance. 

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 16623

This original yacht master is made out of stainless steel with yellow gold. It resonates harmoniously with the sea, due to the refined dial made from Mother of Pearl. An array of small diamonds also form part of the dial, so you can tell the time in the most elegant way possible. 

Rolex Yacht-Master 34mm 168623

This Rolex watch is essential for captains, sailors and those who engage in all nautical endeavors alike. Use it to gauge your best course of action for a regatta or for cruising on your sailboat along the coast. The blue hue of the dial will tone beautifully with the color of the deep blue sea while you are out on the water. While you are on land, this watch will keep reminding you to return to the sea, for the white spheres that represent the numbers for you to tell time, mimic the same color and luster of pearls. 

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 16622

If you are not a big fan of rose gold, you will love this Rolex yacht master composed of stainless steel and platinum. This watch will make a wonderful addition to the Rolex collection in your closet. It is minimalistic and simple, for those who prefer a humble yet tasteful style. Owning a Rolex watch means having a watch for life, these timepieces are built to last, we guarantee you will be able to pass it on from generation to generation making this watch generate sentimental value over time. 

Rolex Yacht-Master 44mm 116688

This Rolex is not only an instrument of time but also a chronometer, designed to keep accurate time in spite of mobility or variants in temperature, moisture, and pressure. Ideal for marine navigation, this Rolex Yacht-Master will meet all your needs and expectations whilst out on the sea. The 18k gold and blue accents make a striking yet attractive contrast. This Rolex watch is a true work of art in technological design and aesthetics. 

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Gray & Sons is a sustainable brand that sells the finest watches available in the market. By reselling and fixing pre-owned watches, we have the lowest impact on the environment compared to other jewelers. We see value in adhering to a fix-it culture rather than a throwaway culture. 

We support brands like Rolex that are environmentally aware. We find their dedication to professional craftsmanship and the art of making elegant, durable watches honorable. At Gray & Sons, we believe there is nothing more beautiful than fixing antique jewelry and preowned watches, to us these used watches are time capsules that symbolize the style and technology of previous times. Owning a vintage Rolex watch is to own a piece of history. 

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master Watches

Designed for the swanky skipper at heart, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master is the only chronograph in the world to have a mechanical memory. This robust, waterproof Rolex watch combines performance with superior design. The Rolex Yacht-Master is also as comfortable at sea as it is in a board meeting. With a Rolex watch Yacht-Master, you have a timepiece renowned for quality. Even better, at AuthenticWatches.com, we provide you with a large selection of new, official Rolex watches, at the lowest prices online. Shop below to find your new Yacht-Master watch.

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Luxury motor yacht Ferretti 530

Luxury yacht Ferretti 530 was very keen to undertake in collaboration once again with AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti Group Engineering Division and Studio Zuccon International Project . The compact dimensions, 16 meters long and almost 5 meters wide, allow the 530 yacht to deliver grand Italian luxury and cruising immersed in such comfort until now unheard of in a yacht of this size.

Ferretti 530 yacht boasts three revolutionary innovations: the full beam master cabin with chaise longue and two large open view windows that make it a real suite at sea level bathed in light, tones and the natural essences of teak. Moving the galley from the center to the aft section creates a unique open space that includes the saloon, galley, cocktail bar and the dining area, the cockpit area continues thanks to the tilting window. The roll bar free sky lounge and the spoiler allow the 530 a sporty appearance combined with elegantly formal lines.

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Due to its ease of manoeuvrability and size, Iseo yacht tender is also ideal as a tender for large yachts. Innovative and elegant, it can also guarantee comfort in bad weather conditions. Besides the electrohydraulic bimini top, it was also designed with a waterproof, automobile-style soft top which protects those on board against water and the wind during cruising.

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The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 in 18 ct white gold with a black dial and an Oysterflex bracelet.

The oysterflex bracelet, highly resistant and durable.

The Yacht-Master’s new Oysterflex bracelet, developed by Rolex and patented, offers a sporty alternative to metal bracelets. The bracelet attaches to the watch case and the Oysterlock safety clasp by a flexible titanium and nickel alloy metal blade.

The blade is overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer which is particularly resistant to environmental effects, very durable and perfectly inert for the wearer of the watch. For enhanced comfort, the inside of the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with a patented longitudinal cushion system that stabilizes the watch on the wrist and fitted with an 18 ct white gold Oysterlock safety clasp. It also features the Rolex Glidelock extension system, designed by the brand and patented. This inventive toothed mechanism, integrated beneath the clasp, allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length by some 15 mm in increments of approximately 2.5 mm, without the use of tools.

18 ct white 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.

Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel

Timing the distance.

The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made entirely from precious metals or fitted with a Cerachrom insert in high-tech ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt, sand-blasted background.

This functional bezel – which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys – is also a key component in the model’s distinctive visual identity.

Exceptional legibility

Like all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 42 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.

More Yacht-Master technical details

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Oyster, 42 mm, white gold

Oyster architecture

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

Bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel with matt black Cerachrom insert in ceramic, polished raised numerals and graduations

Winding crown

Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system

Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date

Water resistance

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

3235, Manufacture Rolex

-2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Power reserve

Approximately 70 hours

Flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-performance elastomer

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system

Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

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