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The Rolex Yacht-Master II Reference 116681

Rolex Yachtmaster II 116681

2007 was the year Rolex proved that it could only be taunted so much by detractors for the lack of complications in its lineup before it would come out swinging. It has long been the anti-Rolex league’s favorite go-to criticism, holding up the Swiss giant’s catalog of ruggedly simple, almost minimalist, three-hand watches and sneeringly comparing them to the overtly functional pieces from the likes of Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin. Did Rolex lack the imagination to compete with the sky charts and moonphases of other watchmakers? Or was it the technical prowess it was missing? Rolex took it with its usual granite stoicism for decades, with the modesty of the Day-Date’s dual calendar or the Daytona’s chronograph seemingly as extravagant as it was prepared to go. Then, the iconic Swiss watch manufacturer released the Rolex Yacht-Master II series.

Vastly different from the original and less complex Yacht-Master, the Rolex Yacht Master II is a vibrant behemoth that contains one of the most technically impressive complications ever made. As a product, it could also serve as the dictionary definition of the word “niche.” Powered by a new caliber that required more than 35,000 hours to devise, the result was a watch that’s sole purpose was to help yacht skippers coordinate the starting procedure of a sailing regatta. The first models of the collection were available in either yellow or white gold. Then In 2011, the Yacht master II ref. 116681 appeared, which is a striking Rolesor variant that blends tough 904L stainless steel with precious 18k Everose gold. If you’re into big watches that make a bold statement on the wrist, then keep reading for everything you need to know about the Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 Everose Rolesor

Yacht-Master II Reference 116681 Key Features:

  • Reference Number: 116681
  • Year of Introduction: 2011
  • Case Size: 44mm
  • Materials: Everose Rolesor (wo-tone stainless steel and Everose gold)
  • Functions: Time w/ running seconds, regatta chronograph featuring a programmable countdown timer with mechanical memory and on-the-fly synchronization
  • Dial: White w/ Luminous Hour Markers
  • Hands: Straight or Mercedes
  • Luminous Material: Chromalight
  • Bezel: Ring Command Bezel; blue Cerachrom insert w/ 10-minute scale
  • Crystal: Sapphire (Flat)
  • Movement: Rolex Cal. 4161 (automatic w/ 72-hour power reserve)
  • Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet)
  • Strap/Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet (two-tone stainless steel and Everose gold)
  • Clasp: Oysterlock with 5mm Easylink extension
  • Approx. Price (USD): $25,350 (Retail); $30,000 – $35,000 (Pre-Owned)

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

Rolex Yacht-Master II Everose Gold 116681

Everose Rolesor Yacht Master II Design

While the styles of the Yacht-Master II watches have split opinions and are a world away from the handsome elegance that has been the Rolex hallmark for over 100 years, this technical yet luxurious sports watch has won plenty of fans. Its concept and sheer audacity have also silenced many of the brand’s critics and Rolex has proved that, should it decide to mix it up in the world of complications, it can compete with the best of them.

As mentioned, the first two Rolex Yacht Master II models that debuted in 2007 were in yellow gold (ref. 116688) and white gold (ref. 116689, which was discontinued in 2022). Five years later, Rolex unveiled the Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 as the two-tone Everose gold and stainless steel variant. The combination of the two metals, the bright blue bezel (crafted from Rolex’s ceramic alloy, Cerachrom), and the flashy dial is certainly not the subtlest of Rolex watches, but somehow, the Yacht-Master II 116681 just works.

The Everose gold elements – on the bezel numerals, crown, pushers, snailing around the seconds sub-dial, and center links of the sporty Oyster bracelet – soften some of the brashness of the all-steel or yellow gold versions. As a variant, it’s a definite eye-catcher. It has retained its rather graceful proportions, especially for such a large piece and one that crams in so much functionality. The 44mm case (the biggest case size in the Rolex fleet that’s only shared by the Deepsea) affords a large surface area for the dial designers to play with. And it’s just as well. There is a lot of information displayed on the watch’s face, but the logical placement of each element gives it legible readability.

At the top is a horseshoe-shaped track numbered to ten. The starting gun in a regatta is preceded by a warning signal, often either five or ten minutes beforehand. It informs participants the countdown has begun, and the Yacht-Master II’s curved gauge is there to precisely time the flying start – the long dagger-like hand marks the countdown seconds while the small red arrow-tipped hand displays the countdown minutes.

However, the clever part comes should our yacht skipper need to reset the countdown for any reason. The watch is the first in the world to feature a mechanical memory with both flyback and fly-forward functionality, and it allows the regatta timer to reset to synchronize with the official race timer – either forwards or backwards to the nearest minute. Therefore, should the countdown have been triggered too early or too late, it’s a simple step to bring it back in line.

Rolex Yacht-Master II reference 116681 Everose Gold Chromalight Lume

Rolex Yacht-Master II Dial Update

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Yacht-Master II, Rolex rolled out redesigned dials across the entire collection – including, of course, the Yacht-Master II ref. 116681. So what changed?

First, Rolex replaced the original straight hands with a Mercedes handset, which is much more common across the brand’s sports watches. Also, the hands of the Yacht Master II 116681 went from a dark blue to Everose gold – a nice touch to match the rest of the pink-toned details of the watch. Another dial update that occurred to bring the face of the Yacht-Master II more in line with Rolex’s other sports watches concerns the shape of the hour markers.

Earlier models featured square lume-filled indexes for each hour. However, after the 2017 dial redesign, Yacht-Master II watches now included an inverted triangle and a rectangle at 12 and 6, respectively. Naturally, since the Yacht-Master II 116681 is an Everose Rolesor edition, the hour markers feature Everose gold surrounds.

Two-Tone Rolex Everose Yacht-Master II 116681 Rolesor

Yacht-Master II Ring Command Bezel and In-House Caliber

The key to the impressive functionality of the Rolex Yachtmaster II lies in the model’s most conspicuous component: the bright blue Cerachrom bezel with its oversized, pink golden numerals. More than simply being the watch’s border, the bezel is central to its overall operation.

Directly linked to the internal movement, the Ring Command Bezel, to give it its proper title, unlocks the programmable actions of the watch by rotating it counter-clockwise through 90 degrees. With the bezel activated, the crown can be used to set the countdown duration and the two pushers at the two and four o’clock positions start and stop the chronograph and work the flyback function. It sounds like a convoluted affair, but in reality, there is a beautifully designed intuitiveness to getting the most out of the Yacht-Master II.

The Rolex engineers have pared down the process as much as possible, while still retaining all the necessary performance. Underneath everything lies the movement. The original references were released with the Cal. 4160, a heavily reworked version of the Daytona’s Cal. 4130, complete with the vertical clutch that eliminates backlash on the chronograph seconds hand.

By 2013, Rolex had perfected the purpose-built Cal. 4161 specifically for the Yacht-Master II. At the time, it was the company’s most component-heavy movement to date, and the Caliber 4161 is constructed from 360 separate parts. As well as the improved accuracy and shock resistance provided by including Rolex’s proprietary Parachrom hairspring, the 31-jewel, high-beat movement also has a power reserve of 72 hours.

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 Two-Tone Everose Regatta Timer

Over A Decade of the Rolex 116681 Yacht-Master II

The Rolex Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 has been a part of the brand’s catalog for over a decade now. Despite the movement update in 2013 to the Caliber 4131 and the dial update that occurred in 2017, Rolex has retained the same reference number since this two-tone variant’s release in 2011. And that’s quite curious given that Rolex has allocated new reference numbers to other watch models that have undergone much more subtle updates. Rolex truly works in mysterious ways!

It’s also interesting to note that in 2022, Rolex discontinued the white gold and platinum Yacht-Master II ref. 116689, which brings the Yacht-Master II lineup down from four references to only three. Perhaps the end of the Rolex Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 is near? Though we don’t wish for that to happen, it’s not uncommon for the modern-day Rolex to replace models after about a decade (or less) of production.

While the Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 has an undeniable heft and is ultra-luxurious, it can easily be worn all day. Its watertight Oyster case ensures it’s more than a match for the rigors of life on the ocean and its robust self-winding movement is top-notch. As a skipper’s watch, this Rolex Yacht-Master II is in a class all its own. But even if you don’t sail competitively and only ever use the watch’s innovative timing function in the kitchen (if at all,) the steel and Everose gold Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 is a head-turning luxury sports watch that’s unlike any other in Rolex’s lineup.

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 Everose Two-Tone Countdown Timer

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Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Review | Stainless Steel | 2013 Edition (Ref. 116680)

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Presenting the Rolex Yacht-Master II Oyster Perpetual.

The Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Stainless Steel (ref. 116680) is a polarizing model that has stirred up the Rolex collector community like no other. It’s a big, bold and vibrant watch that screams its name in the face of anyone that is graced with its presence. Although it may not be the watch for everyone, there is so much to appreciate about the Rolex Yacht-Master 2. In this Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Review, we will give you an in-depth look at all of the Rolex Yacht-Master II’s features and discuss why we think this Rolex Oyster Perpetual will go down as one of the best watches of this decade.

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ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II STAINLESS STEEL 2013 EDITION

The Rolex Yacht-Master II 2013 edition has a large 44mm Oyster Steel case and an energetic blue bezel with big text. The Rolex Yachtmaster II is a distinguished watch that has amazingly unique qualities from other Oyster Perpetual watches that Rolex makes. It was created with a professional need in mind, that being a skipper of a yacht.

The Rolex 116680 has a programmable regatta countdown flyback chronograph, which is made in-house by Rolex. Furthermore, and even more noteworthy, it has complicated complications that allow it to manage a very specific problem remarkably, which is water pressure. The Rolex Yachtmaster II can handle water pressure superbly. This is a feature that allows Rolex to flex its historical muscles, once again.

Rolex released a new edition of the Yacht-Master II in 2017, but there are only two main differences from the 2013 edition.

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Two differences of the Yacht Master II 2013 and Yacht Master II 2017:

  • Most noticeably, the hour minute hands on the 2017 edition are slightly larger – The minute hand is more skeletonized and the hour hand rocks the iconic “Mercedes” hand on the 2017 edition.
  • An inverted triangle marks the 12 o’clock hour marker and a rectangle marks the 6 o’clock on the 2017 edition. The 2013 edition, as seen in this article, has square markers all around.

The watch’s complications are the same on both the 2013 and 2017 editions.

This Yacht Master 2 review is of our personal watch, the Yacht-Master II 2013 edition. The 2013 Yacht Master 2 is no longer available at authorized Rolex dealers; however, you can purchase one from Raymond Lee Jewelers.

Buy the Rolex Yachtmaster II [116680] by inquiring here

The Rolex Yacht Master 2 Stainless Steel has everything you could ask for when it comes to a sports watch, and the Regatta Timer really sets this watch apart from the rest. So, let’s get into the specifics…

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Rolex 116680 Blue Bezel and White Dial with Deep Blue Hands and a Red Countdown Hand

The boldness of this watch indicates that the person donning it is accustomed to luxurious goods and could very well own a yacht. As humble as most of us are, it’s still nice to flex our Rolex on occasion.

The electric blue bezel is made of Cerachrom, which is developed and patented by Rolex. Cerachrom is a material that ensures lifelong beauty and functionality even after exposure to intense conditions, which is a common occurrence for yacht skippers and divers, amongst many other professionals who were Rolex watches. The bezel is the perfect combination for the whole of this extroverted watch, with its massive numbers and name, “YACHT-MASTER”, proudly encircling the vibrant bezel. It is a bidirectional rotatable “Ring Command Bezel” with a purposeful function.

The bezel is actually the key mechanical component of the regatta chronograph. It allows the countdown duration to be programmed into the watch at any time, to meet the needs of the person wearing it efficiently and effectively. In fact, this is the first watch that has the bezel explicitly connected to the movement. This means it can be set and synchronized to the sequence of the start times during a race by using the bezel. It is simple in use and it functions impeccably. Further below we will explain how to use the Regatta timer.

The dial is unique, with its strong, embellished appearance, which truly distinguishes itself from a normal Rolex. The matte finished white-lacquered dial is more than easy on the eyes. It is absolutely stunning. Furthermore, the matte finish and large numerals allow for easy readability.

The hands are of a deep blue and partially skeletonized, and the tip of the hour hand has Chromalight display, which is luminous for readability at night. There’s a nice center seconds sub-dial just above the 6 o’clock as well, which comes in 10-minute increments and functions as a countdown timer.

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Rolex Yacht Master 2 Steel Case – Oyster Perpetual

The Rolex Yacht Master II 44mm case is made with a traditional Rolex Oystersteel. Rolex created Oystersteel, and the metal belongs to the 904L steel, superalloy family. This kind of steel is known for being used in high-tech industries such as aerospace, as it is necessary to obtain maximum resistance to corrosion. That means Rolex’s Oystersteel is superbly resistant to wear and will maintain its polished beauty even in the roughest, harshest environments. This is an extremely crucial factor in why Rolex’s Oystersteel watches are our favorite sports watches.

As mentioned, the case is 44mm in diameter, which is big, yet it looks great and is proportional on the wrist from both the profile and top view. It is a very noticeable watch, which is something that many Rolex collectors appreciate.

Triplock Winding Crown

An essential feature of the Rolex Yachtmaster 116680 is the Triplock Winding Crown. It is a patented triple waterproof design system made for divers and developed by Rolex. The Yacht Master 2 can handle immense water pressure thanks to the Triplock System. The Triplock system was released in 1970, consisting of 10 different elements. All of them are the most reliable materials you could ask for in a diving watch. The winding crown tightens down on the Oyster case just as a submarines hatch would; Sealing it shut and never letting water in.

The programmable countdown is controlled by the Chrono Pushers at the 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock position.

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Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Movement

The Rolex 4161 movement is a hearty one, with great chronometry competence. It meets the standards of both the Rolex Chronometer Certification and the COSC.

Rolex manufactured it in-house with a calibre 4161 movement. This was an upgrade from the original Yacht-Master 2, which used a 4060. It is a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement, with its architecture, innovativeness, and manufacturing quality allowing it to be exceptionally accurate and stable. Additionally, it holds an added modification to meet Rolex’s chronometer specifications of +/- 2 seconds a day.

How to use the Rolex Yacht Master 2 Regatta Timer

The Regatta countdown timer is a feature that truly makes the Yacht-Master remarkable, with its unparalleled mechanical function that can be programmed from 1-10 minutes, allowing skippers to accurately time and follow every race’s official starting process. It’s not only useful for skippers of course; it can also be used for anything that you want to time under 10 minutes.

In 2007, when it was first produced, the Rolex Yacht-Master II was the only chronograph that had a programmable countdown function. This was achieved by implementing the use of the bezel, which is a bi-direction bezel, not a diving bezel.

The bezel is called a Ring Command Bezel, and many people don’t fully understand how it works, so we will explain in a simple manner:

  • Firstly, from the bezel’s standard position, where the “YACHT-MASTER II” writing is at its 6 o’clock, rotate the bezel counter-clockwise until it clicks, which will be just about when the “1” on the bezel is at the top.
  • Then, take the bottom pusher and press it in, which will lock it in making it fully depressed. When it’s in this position, you will know it’s ok to go ahead and set the countdown timer.
  • So from here, you can rotate the countdown hand to set it to 1-10 minutes, depending on your need for a countdown-time. The countdown hand is the red triangle hand, and you will see it move as you twist the crown clockwise.
  • Once you have the countdown hand at the desired time, rotate the bezel back to its starting position, with the “YACHT-MASTER II” text at the bottom and the 1 at the crown. You will hear two clicks when doing this and the bottom pusher will pop back out.
  • Lastly, screw in the crown, as you want to make sure the watch stays watertight, and then to start the timer, push the top pusher, which is the traditional chronograph function. When you do this, you will see the second hand starting to rotate and the countdown hand/timer has begun.

– If you want to pause it at any point, just press the top pusher. And, to start again, do the same; press the top pusher. – If you want to reset it, press the top pusher and then press the bottom pusher and the countdown hand will return the starting position that you set it at. Now, if you wanted to reset it to a different starting countdown time, you would need to go through the same process, starting at point 1 above.

It’s really a fun feature and even if you aren’t running a Regatta Race, you can find a ton of ways to use this in daily life.

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Ref. 116680 Rolex Yacht-Master II 2013 Oyster Bracelet & Oysterlock

Even though it is a sport watch, the bracelet has a high polished finish that you would see on a dressier watch. There is a high polish down the center of the three-piece link oyster bracelet. The clasp has a safety folding Oysterlock with a 5mm comfort extension that Rolex typically builds in. The Oysterlock is highly unlikely to accidentally open as it has an extremely solid construction. This bracelet remains the most universal style from the Oyster collections, as the old saying goes “don’t fix what isn’t broke”, and this bracelet is one of the best.

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Rolex Yachtmaster 2 on Wrist – Watch Presence

Besides the fact that wearing the Rolex 116680 Yacht Master 2 means you have a mechanical phenomenon on your wrist, aesthetically speaking, in our opinion, it provides a marvelous presence as well. It’s a colossal watch that is super fun to wear thanks to its sporty look. It is the type of watch that “can do both”. So, you could wear this on a night out or on a fishing trip with the buddies, to the office dressed to the nine or to a basketball game donning your most casual wear. The Yachtmaster II 2013 is unapologetically flashy, yet it has an elegant style that makes it far from gaudy.

The blue, white and red colors create the perfect contrast, giving it an aquatic feel that is a pleasure to look at. This is the watch that you can walk around with proudly, and it (and the person wearing it) is sure to catch people’s eyes. It can be a surprisingly refreshing feel if you are the type to wear mostly 40mm and under watches.

Although it is a heavy watch, comparably, the weight isn’t a problem, and those who own the Yacht-Master II wear it all day without any displeasure despite its large size. This is partially due to the downward curvature of the lugs and the ergonomic design.

Who Is The Rolex Yacht-Master II For?

Put simply, this is the watch for someone who likes to stand out and appreciates and can find use of the Regatta Timer Countdown function.

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Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Weight

Although the Oystersteel is a bit heavy, it is by no means uncomfortable. The watch has some weight to it, though, which is something most people expect and want from a stainless steel Rolex watch. Comparing to the gold/steel, solid yellow gold, and platinum/white gold models, the Stainless Steel Yacht-Master 2 is the lightest of the bunch.

Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Stainless Steel Price – 2013 edition

The Rolex Yacht Master II 2013 Price : Appx. $16,000.

Rolex Yacht-Master II 2013 Stainless Steel Edition Specifications

Reference:  116680 Case : Round; Oystersteel, 44 mm diameter – Screw-down case back, Monobloc middle case, and Triplock winding crown. Winding crown : Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system Material : 904L steel – Oystersteel Bezel : Bidirectional rotatable Ring Command bezel. Blue Cerachrom, with ceramic, engraved numerals and inscription. Crystal : Scratch-resistant sapphire Water resistance : Waterproof to 330ft Movement : Regatta timing – Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, regatta chronograph, -2/+2 sec/day precision, after casing Engine : Calibre 4161, Manufactured by Rolex Functions : Chronograph, Hour, Minute, Second, Chronometer Power Reserve:  Approximately 72 hours Bracelet : Oyster, flat three-piece links, 904L steel Clasp : Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link Dial : White. Hands: Luminous blue with red triangle countdown timer Certification : Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) Gender : Male

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Rolex Yachtmaster 2 History

Rolex first introduced the Yacht-Master in 1992. It was a full-gold version, 40mm in size. Later in the 90s (in 1999), Rolex created the Rolesium Yacht-Master, which was a stainless steel and platinum version (ref. 116622).

In 2007, the Yacht-Master II was born. And, until 2013, there were only gold and bi-color versions. 2013 was the dawn of the stainless steel version, which is the feature of this Rolex Yachtmaster 2 review. You can see and read about the various Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master 2 watches here .

The Yacht-Master 2 was when the Regatta timer and new functionality came out. The original Yacht Master is very similar to the Sea-Dweller and Submariner of that time.

Where to buy a Second Hand Rolex Yachtmaster 2?

Raymond Lee Jewelers, located in South Florida’s beautiful city of Boca Raton, has the 2013 Yacht-Master 2 for sale. Additionally, we have many other Rolex Yacht-Master watches. You can inquire about the Yacht-Master 2 featured in this article below.

About Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton

Raymond Lee Jewelers is one of South Florida’s best sales and service centers for watches, diamonds, and high-end jewelry. We are a family business that has spent the last 30 years building a solid reputation selling luxury watches and jewelry at wholesale prices. Furthermore, Raymond Lee Jewelers has one of the largest collections of Rolex watches in all of South Florida. Our goal is to meet the needs of our customers at our Boca Raton retail store and online. We also aim to provide our community with the best possible experience when it comes to any fine jewelry dealings. We combine value, quality and the ability to meet and understand the needs of people of all ages.

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Hands-On The Rolex Yachtmaster II Regatta Timer, Ref. 116680

The rolex yacht-master ii: for those who consider themselves rolex enthusiasts, it's one of the most polarizing watches the crown produces. and yet there is more – much more – to this relative behemoth than meets the eye. we wanted to see what would happen if we met this technically unique, programmable flyback yacht timer chronograph on its own terms – read on to join us in our journey into one of the most idiosyncratically styled and mechanically sophisticated rolexes ever made..

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I’m going to be completely honest: I was thoroughly prepared to have a negative reaction to this watch. Let’s face it; it’s a head-scratcher for the average Rolex/Submariner/GMT Master/Day-Date lover. First of all it’s pretty damned big. This is a 44 mm watch; it was born a 44 mm watch and it’ll die a 44 mm watch and that is nothing you or anybody else can do about it. You can have it in four different metals, and therefore, weights, ranging from steel (heavy) to gold/steel (heavier) to solid yellow gold (even heavier) to  platinum and white gold combined (Schwarzeneggerian). It has a Cerachrom bezel in an absolutely screaming shade of blue, and it says YACHT-MASTER in giant letters right across the bottom third or so just to remove any lingering shade of doubt in the minds of any small-craft skipper for leagues around that they are in the presence of, well, the Master of a Yacht; it is not an introverted watch by any stretch of the imagination.

On top of everything else, the Yacht-Master II has a complication that pretty much no watch guy or gal ever can remember what do with, or has a perceived need for: it is a regatta timer, which is about as niche a complication as you can imagine. If you get a bunch of watch nuts together there is an excellent chance that you can get a more lucid explanation out of somebody for the Equation of Time than you can for a regatta timer (which is saying something) and it says something about the relative obscurity of the complication in general, and the relative niche-ness of the Yacht-Master II in particular, that when we got it into the office we had five people who live and breathe watches sitting around scratching our heads because no one could quite remember how the darned thing works. You put all those things together and you should have a watch that a dyed-in-the-wool horological classicist should thoroughly disdain. Right?

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Actually, wrong. But let’s back up a bit.

First of all this is technically a very interesting watch and it’s worth your attention just on the level of interesting horological problem solving alone. A regatta timer is used by the skipper of a yacht to determine when their vessel is allowed to cross the starting line. Sailboats can’t just hover at the starting line of a yacht race, so what happens is that the racing committee establishes a countdown period during which the boats have to tack back and forth at the starting line without actually crossing; if you cross early, there is a penalty and if you are too cautious and cross late you will probably cross the finish line behind the boats that made it over the start line ahead of you. The countdown can be anywhere from five to ten minutes depending on the rules and race.

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The Yacht-Master II is a programmable, flyback regatta timer that allows you to select a countdown interval of anything from one to ten minutes; in addition if you have started the countdown early or late, you can synchronize your watch “on the fly” when you hear the second of the two audible signals which are usually given at the start of a race (the signal to start the countdown comes first, and is usually followed by a warning signal closer to the start). Here’s how it works.

To set the countdown timer, you turn the bezel (Rolex calls it the "Command Bezel") a quarter turn to the left. This locks the lower chrono pusher and engages the setting mechanism for the triangular red countdown hand. You then unscrew the crown to its first position, and set the countdown hand – setting is one-way only but at 10 minutes, if you continue to turn the crown, the countdown hand will fly back to 1 and you can continue until you reach the desired number of minutes. When you’re done, you screw the crown back down, and turn the bezel back to its starting position, and you’re ready to regatta.

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When the first gun (or other audible signal) is heard, you start the countdown . . . and that’s it. Now a really neat trick here is that you may, for some reason, have started your countdown too early, or too late. If that’s the case, all you have to do is wait for the second gun/signal, and hit the re-set button – the seconds hand will fly back to the zero mark and begin running again immediately; and the minute countdown hand will fly back to the nearest minute and likewise start counting down again. It’s the fact that the flyback is to the nearest minute, not to zero, that allows you to re-synch your countdown with the official countdown time, that gives the Yacht-Master II much of its utility, and much of its technical interest.

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Okay, sure it’s technically interesting – but what about the aesthetics? All I can tell you is that, much to my very pleasant surprise, it was colossally fun to wear in every sense of the word. The fact that it is so unapologetically extroverted is actually the secret to its appeal.  The weight isn't a problem (at least, not for me, and not in steel) and I found I could wear it all day without discomfort despite the overall size – partly thanks to the downward curvature of the lugs, which ensured a comfortable fit on my 7 inch wrist.  The sharply contrasting deep blued hands, white dial, and red countdown hand – and, yes, that bright blue bezel – give the whole watch a suitably jaunty, nautical feel and make it a pleasure to look at (and at night visibility is very good; the lume on the hands and dial is almost startlingly bright).

Yes, this is an extroverted watch, but the quality of execution is very clean and very high (as is usually the case with Rolex) and it’s so much the opposite of what I’d ordinarily wear that having it on gave a feeling almost like a Walter Mitty fantasy coming to life. I felt like a guy who’s worn a blue suit and rep tie and driven a four door Merc his whole life, who somehow one day finds himself in a pair of ripped jeans and a beat up flight jacket, cruising down some winding secondary road on an old shovelhead Harley, and suddenly catches himself thinking, My god, all the wasted years. Ultimately I started to feel that objecting to the over-the-top-ness  of the Yacht-Master II was silly, even narcissistic – if you go into a Joss Whedon actioner expecting a Lars Von Trier art-house tearjerker to unspool, you probably have only yourself to blame.

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It is a rationally appealing uitlitarian tool watch? I'm not the one to ask. There is no way for me to evaluate what someone who actually owns a ’36 Herreshoff classic yacht and takes it on the regatta circuit would actually think of the Yacht-Master II, or whether they would find it useful. But I can tell you that it is actually a ton of fun to wear, and a big part of the reason is the very thing many object to at first – that this is a watch that pulls no punches when it comes to being larger than life.

It has that one most essential element for something to be a successful style exercise: the courage of its convictions, and if you think of yourself resolutely as a smaller-than-forty millimeter, tasteful restraint kinda guy, get one on your wrist for a surprisingly refreshing change of pace, and you can feel larger than life too.

The Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 as shown, $18,750, 44 mm diameter case in 904L stainless steel. Bidirectional rotatable "Command Bezel" with blue Cerachrom insert; water resistance 100 meters/10 bar.

Movement, Rolex 4161 self-winding programmable flyback regatta timer with mechanical memory and "on-the-fly" synchronization; Parachrom blue antimagnetic balance spring.  

Bracelet, Oyster, flat three piece links with Oysterlock safety clasp.

More info, of course, on Rolex.com .

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It is undoubtedly a rolex from head to toe, yet it felt very surprising on the wrist....

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium 226627

Launched in 1992, the Rolex Yacht-Master has undoubtedly enjoyed a long shelf life but has never attained the same cult status as a Submariner. A watch inspired by the nautical world and meant to be used as a luxury yachting watch, its vocation and looks have always been slightly confusing. It looks somewhat like a Submariner but without the diving credentials. It has sporty specifications, yet it is truly luxurious and has often appeared in precious metals. Recent versions, with the enlarged 42mm diameter and the matte black bezel, changed this perception. But clearly, it’s the new Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium that signs the independence act of the collection. We’re taking a closer look at this watch that feels extremely familiar and, at the same time, left us with contradictory thoughts. Good or not, let’s check this out. 

Some context

The Yacht-Master collection was introduced at the 1992 edition of the Baselworld Fair. And believe me, this was quite an event. Rolex is known for its strategy of incremental updates and rarely presents new watches. In fact, when the YM was launched, it was one of the very few entirely new collections since the launch of the Daytona in 1963. However, despite the new name (well, not entirely, as it was first used in the late 1960s on a prototype watch based on a Daytona) and its unprecedented vocation within the Rolex portfolio, the watch felt familiar.

Rolex yacht-Master 16628 Yellow Gold 1992

The modern-day version of the Yacht-Master made its first appearance with the reference 16628, an 18k yellow gold version with a white dial and black-filled hour markers. Looking at it, the resemblance with the Submariner and other aquatic models at Rolex is… obvious. Some say (nothing official here) that during the 1980s, the brand experimented with many different options to revamp its iconic Submariner. Several attempts later, something close to the Yacht-Master appeared; however, Rolex felt that redesigning the Sub was probably not the right move. Yet, the design caught people’s attention but had to be slightly updated so as not to cannibalise the all-important Submariner. The decision was made to position this design as a higher-end, luxurious nautical model.

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The differences were straightforward: steel, 300m water-resistant case, black bezel, black dial and instrumental characteristics for the Submariner compared to the gold; 100m water-resistant case, bright dial, solid gold bezel, more rounded shapes and luxurious touches for the Yacht-Master. However, the visual resemblance persisted, which is probably why it took many years for the YM to become a model on its own. An important moment in the history of this watch is, to me, the introduction of the reference 116655 , an Everose model with a matte black dial, a matte ceramic bezel with raised numerals and the Oysterflex rubber bracelet. This is the moment when the YM became different… and much more attractive.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 White Gold 226659

Since then, Rolex has gradually improved its nautical watch with the release of the Yacht-Master 42 – a new size, larger than a Submariner, to differentiate the collection. It would later be followed by a very appealing yellow gold edition .

The Prototype Yacht-Master 42 of Sir Ben Ainslie… In titanium

The current RLX Titanium edition of the Yacht-Master 42 doesn’t spring out of nowhere. It has existed for about three years already, but only as a prototype, on the wrist of legendary sailor Sir Ben Ainslie – winner of the 34th America’s Cup with Oracle Team USA in 2013, four-time Olympic champion, CEO and Skipper of INEOS Britannia and skipper of the Great Britain SailGP Team. This watch came to us as a surprise long after its creation in 2020. Despite appearing in the wild repeatedly, we only noticed its existence in late 2021, after it was mentioned in an interview on October 2020 in The Week . It was also mentioned in the official Rolex print magazine.

Spotted - Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Titanium No-Date Prototype Worn by Sir Ben Ainslie

The watch in question, a prototype made exclusively for Ainslie for a very specific purpose and designed to be tested on the field, was made in RLX Titanium (back then an unprecedented material for Rolex, which would later be used on the Deepsea Challenge ) and looked like a deluxurised version of a well-known watch. Entirely matte, equipped with a black dial and black bezel and with a no-date display, it was worn on a technical NATO strap, which according to the brand, combines Cordura with high-performance elastomer and is closed by a Velcro for easy adjustments.

Spotted - Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Titanium No-Date Prototype Worn by Sir Ben Ainslie

The existence of this watch immediately gave us some ideas, incorporated in our 2022 Rolex Predictions featuring a titanium Yacht-Master . And as we anticipated, it became a reality this year .

The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium

This year, Rolex launched its commercial version of the Yacht-Master 42 Titanium, which resulted in a slightly different watch from what we’ve seen on the wrist of Ainslie. More in line with the current white gold and yellow gold YM42 , the watch has many distinctive features. It isn’t just a titanium attire; it is a standalone model with its specificities and unique features.

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First of all, let’s talk titanium at Rolex. The brand, over the years, has been using an array of metals – steel, with its own Oystersteel alloy (904L), gold in all possible colours and even proprietary alloys and platinum. Ceramic has long been used too, but only for bezel inserts. Rolex has never used ceramic or any other high-tech material for its cases. Until the recently introduced Deepsea Challenge , titanium has remained a rarity, used for the caseback of the Sea-Dweller Deepsea and for the Pelagos , which isn’t a Rolex but a Tudor, so it doesn’t really count.

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Now, in less than six months, Rolex has released two watches made entirely of titanium, with an alloy named RLX – which is grade 5 titanium. One is a beast, a gigantic timepiece made to explore the deepest point of the oceans – a watch, objectively speaking, that is hardly wearable. The other one, the Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium reference 226627, is certainly one of the most comfortable models in the brand’s collection.

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As said, the YM42 Titanium is more than just a new material applied to an existing watch. Of course, it shares multiple elements with its gold siblings, but some details truly set it apart. The case measures 42mm in diameter with a fairly contained 11.60mm thickness. Measuring 50.3mm from lug-to-lug, it’s not the smallest watch in the brand’s portfolio and wears slightly larger than a classic Submariner (40.5mm x 12.5mm x 47.6mm). All parts of the habillage are made of titanium, from the monobloc middle case to the crown, the rotating bezel, the caseback and the bracelet. The specifications are classic Rolex Yacht-Master, with a Triplock crown with integral guards, a screwed back, a sapphire crystal with AR coating and a Cyclops lens over the date and 100m water-resistance.

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Classic features of the YM have been retained, such as the bidirectional bezel with a 60-minute Cerachrom insert. The latter sticks to the classic look of the collection, with a matte base and raised, polished numerals and markers without a lumed index. What makes the Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium so special, then? Well, first of all, the case features one very appealing detail: bevelled lugs. A nod to the past, this feature is exclusive to this titanium version and brings more dynamism to the case, as well as providing a nice historical reference – something that Rolex fanboys will surely appreciate (I do…). The second specificity of this model is its matte look. But I’ll come back to that point later.

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The dial of this titanium YM42 is, however, classic. It retains most of the attributes of the white gold reference 226659, with oversized applied markers and hands in polished white gold and all tracks and printings in white. There is not a single touch of colour on this dial, which comes in a new colour named intense black, with a fine satin finish. Matte, with a velvet-like texture, this dial isn’t pure black like most of the watches in the brand’s collection but feels more like a very dark anthracite. Combined with a flat sapphire crystal with AR coating, the result is an almost complete lack of reflections. And the overall legibility, thanks to large markers and great contrast, is superb.

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Inside the case is a classic Rolex movement, the calibre 3235 – used in the Submariner Date , the Datejust 41 and 36 , the Sea-Dweller or the Deepsea . A Superlative Chronometer (meaning certified by COSC and then by Rolex once the movement is encased), this automatic movement comes with all the recent innovations of Rolex: a bidirectional rotor on ball bearings, a Chronergy escapement, a paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel and a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. It beats at 4Hz, stores a comfortable 70h power reserve and features an instantaneous date and a stop-seconds mechanism. Simply one of the best time-and-date engines on the market.

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The bracelet of this new Yacht-Master 42 is also made of RLX Titanium. A classic 3-link Oyster style, it is also entirely matte with a so-called technical satin finish . Contrary to most Oyster bracelets, the sides are also matte, and only the Coronet on the clasp is polished. As you would expect, it is on par with Rolex quality standards, with an Oysterlock folding safety clasp and the Easylink comfort extension link to adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5mm. Also, this bracelet includes patented ceramic inserts inside the links to enhance its longevity and flexibility on the wrist.

Some thoughts… It is a disturbing watch (but a good one)

When you’ve been into watches for some years, you develop some preconceived notions about Rolex timepieces and the way they look and feel on the wrist. There’s a certain heft, a presence on the wrist, consolidating the perception of quality and solidity. There’s also a sheen that is unique to Rolex, with glossy bezels and dials. Rolex watches are so emblematic that your brain is pre-formatted to a certain conception of what they should look and feel like on the wrist. The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium changes everything and breaks the norm. And it left me with mixed feelings, but not necessarily in a bad way.

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When you take a Submariner and strap it around your wrist, it feels like home… It’s reassuringly heavy yet comfortable. Even though weight might be a bit irrational, weight adds to the feeling of quality and weight robustness. Having worn Rolex sports watches on so many occasions in my personal and professional life, I expect a watch from the Crown to weigh about 150/160 grams on a bracelet. It is a construction that is so deeply embedded in my brain that the moment I strapped the YM42 Titanium, I was left with a very disturbing sensation.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium 226627

Yes, the watch looks like a Rolex, but it doesn’t feel like one on the wrist. It’s about 35% lighter than steel (around 100 grams), and everything I associated with how a Rolex should feel on the wrist simply vanished. I don’t want to sound too dramatic, but believe me when I say that it was a rather special experience at first. But the beauty is that you soon forget about this first impression and enjoy a watch that is surprisingly light. Despite its size, it is extremely comfortable and balanced. A watch that you’ll forget in about 30 seconds after you strapped it on the wrist. The initial feeling of a lack of robustness is, of course, just a misinterpretation of a pre-formatted brain and has nothing to do with the actual heft of the watch.

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The second surprise with this watch is how it plays with the light and its lack of reflections. As said, most sports Rolex have a certain sheen. Even a Submariner or a Deepea feature glossy, reflective parts, such as the bezel and the sides of the case and the bracelet. The Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium is the most matte watch in the brand’s collection, with only a few polished accents (numerals on the bezel, bezel rim, and crown guards). Even the bevel on the side of the lugs is satin finished. This lack of sheen is definitely something new to Rolex and, far from me to complain, makes this model one of the most discreet and instrumental in the collection. It’s monochromatic, light on the wrist, and despite a size that I would have loved to be a bit smaller, a real joy to wear. It’s not a poser’s watch. The Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium is a tribute to when Rolex watches were made for a job. Yes, I’m very positive about this new release.

Availability & Price

The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium 226627 isn’t yet available at retailers but will be soon. At least, on paper, as it won’t be easily accessible, even by Rolex standards. The brand doesn’t communicate production numbers, but we’ve heard that this will remain, for now, a rather exclusive model. It is priced at EUR 13,900 ,  CHF 13,400 or  USD 14,050 . More details at rolex.com .

Technical specifications – Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium 226627

10 responses.

RLX, which is Grade 5 Titanium. 🙂 I laughed out loud, because it’s just so typical for the obfuscation the brand foists upon us via their marketing behemoth on an annual basis.

A “Piece Unique” is more common than this model ….

I have been looking forward to this for a while. But, I was hoping/expecting a more adjustable bracelet. If they can do it on the Pelagos at 1/3 the price, there’s no excuse they can’t do it for this

I only know that the so-called special steel Rolex uses on the bezel of their regular models was soft and easily scratched on the Rolex I owned. My humble Tissot which I wore every day for years, was much more scratch resistant. I wasn’t impressed with the materials Rolex uses. They make them look impressive in photos.I thought Rolex was the watch to have, until I got one.Sold and moved on.

IWC Mark XX vs new Ingenuier – the internet melts down at how expensive the watch is using the same movement.

DJ36 vs YM42 RLX- the internet would do anything (deranged Sxual favors included) to pay double for the YM even though they have the same movement.

Quite like the look of this one on its own, but on the wrist it looks genuinly gigantic..

Old dog doing new trick? It’s tough

Well, it really looks nice, and if it is that big and only weights 100 grams, that is really awesome!!!! I love Titanium watches more than any gold watch. But I am of the opinion that although Rolex is a brand producing excellent watches with a QC second to none, it is still too expensive for my taste. I own since 2017 as part of my watch collection, an Ocean 7 Diver chronometer with an ETA 2824-2, saphire crystal, ceramic bezel, 2000m WR with He Valve, and it had never failed me as my daily watch, and I only paid for it 365.00 USD including taxes new. I also have a 1971 Submariner, and I use both daily,one on each wrist, and I don’t see any difference on the accuracy/function. But I have to pay a fortune every time the Rolex is serviced, not with the Ocean 7 that I can service myself- I am a pretty good amateur watchmaker myself, is one of my hobbies. And when I am working at the Hospital near the MRI machines with that strong magnetic field, I then use my Speedmaster Master Chronometer with cal.3861, and it works flawlessly, and it is less expensive than this YM. I like expensive watches, but still look for the best bang of my buck. And I am an owner of a JLC Deep Sea 40mm, a Blancpain Fifty Fatoms, a Zodiac Super Sea Wolf, a Juvenia 200M Diver’s, and an Omega SMPO as part of my diver’s watch collection. But I like this Titanium YM a lot more than the Submariner or the Sea Dweller. That is what I can say.

best thing about this watch is it’s an alternative to the biG piLLowized case of the redesigned submariner a few years back. softer scratchable titanium and no bezel lume (guess people only yacht in the daytime) are reasons not to buy.

Really, why does one need a 42mm titanium Rolex watch when sailing his uber racing yacht!?! One need to keep your eyes on the gyro compass, or the magnetic compass including (always) the trim of the sails including the large readout on the on the E-chart display which includes instantly time, speed, direction and position. Last: Why does one need a watch when sailing in a corrosive salt sea and air environment? Answer: Beats me unless one wishes to show off his wealth at the yacht club dinner during post racing presentations where a 42mm titanium Rolex is a must.

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    Blue Hands Mint Condition Full Set (2013) Old Style Warranty Card $ 19,950 + $50 for shipping. US. Rolex Yacht-Master II. 44mm Stainless Steel Mercedes Hand 116680 $ 17,499. Free shipping. US. ... The Legendary Rolex Yacht-Master II. The thrilling world of yacht racing finds expression in the Yacht-Master II, a chronograph intended to mark time ...

  2. Rolex Yacht-Master

    In 2023, after testing under real-life conditions by acclaimed helmsman Sir Ben Ainslie, Rolex launched a new version of the Yacht-Master 42. It is made of RLX titanium, a high-performance material, at once light, robust and corrosion resistant. A veritable ally at sea, the Yacht-Master also elegantly adorns the wrists of navigators once back ...

  3. Rolex Yacht-Master II Ultimate Buying Guide

    However, with the arrival of the long-awaited stainless steel Yacht-Master II in 2013, Rolex also unveiled a new mechanism, the Caliber 4161, the product of additional refinements and some 35,000 hours of development. Made up of over 360 components, including those produced via a highly specialized fabrication process called UV-LiGA which uses ...

  4. Hands-On Rolex Yacht-Master II Review

    In fact, my Omega Planet Ocean is only 42mm x 15.7mm, and feels much bulkier and heavier than the Yacht-Master II. The case is alternating with polished and satin-finished and features a nautical blue ceramic bezel. The pushers are, as is Rolex's MO, a perfect length. Even though I'm left handed, and therefore wear my watch on my right ...

  5. Rolex Yacht-Master Ultimate Buying Guide

    2013 — Rolex updates the movement inside the Yacht-Master II collection from the Cal. 4160 to the Cal. 4161. ... 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 ...

  6. Official Rolex Website

    The Yacht-Master II is a unique chronograph with a regatta timer and a Oystersteel case. Learn more about this sailing-inspired watch on Rolex.com.

  7. Rolex Yacht-Master II watch: 18 ct yellow gold

    Discover the Yacht-Master II watch in 18 ct yellow gold on the Official Rolex Website. Model:m116688-0002. ... 4161, Manufacture Rolex. Precision-2/+2 sec/day, after casing. Functions. Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o'clock. Programmable countdown with mechanical memory and on-the-fly synchronization.

  8. Rolex Yacht-Master II

    The Rolex Yacht-Master II is a sport watch made by Rolex, unveiled in 2007 and first introduced in March 2010 with the models 116688 (Yellow Gold) and 116689 (White Gold). One year later, in 2011, Rolex introduced the model 116681 which was made from steel and everose gold. [1] At Baselworld 2013, the watch was available for the first time in ...

  9. Rolex Yacht-Master II

    Blue Hands Mint Condition Full Set (2013) Old Style Warranty Card ... The Legendary Rolex Yacht-Master II. The thrilling world of yacht racing finds expression in the Yacht-Master II, a chronograph intended to mark time on the high seas. From the start signal to the last bend in the course, this watch keeps perfect time as it sails along the ...

  10. Rolex Yacht-Master II: Hands-On Expert Review

    Both feature a white gold case and bracelet, white dial, Chronograph, and Regatta Timer. Their band lengths are 7'7 and 7", respectively, and they have a price tag of $42,950 USD. The Yacht-Master II is one of the Swiss watchmaker's more expensive offerings and falls well outside of the average price of a Rolex, which is about $7,000 to ...

  11. The Rolex Yacht-Master II Reference 116681

    The Yacht-Master II 116681 is a two-tone watch with amazing capabilities. With its ring command bezel this watch is a true stunner. Shop Mother's Day. 100% Certified Authentic. ... By 2013, Rolex had perfected the purpose-built Cal. 4161 specifically for the Yacht-Master II. At the time, it was the company's most component-heavy movement to ...

  12. Rolex Yachtmaster 2 Review

    The Rolex Yacht-Master II 2013 edition has a large 44mm Oyster Steel case and an energetic blue bezel with big text. The Rolex Yachtmaster II is a distinguished watch that has amazingly unique qualities from other Oyster Perpetual watches that Rolex makes.

  13. Rolex Yacht-Master

    Rolex Yacht-Master II: 44 mm, available in stainless steel, gold, or Rolesor, water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar), Ring Command bezel, Regatta chronograph Rolex Yacht-Master 42 : 42 mm, available in titanium or gold, water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar), date display

  14. Baselworld 2013

    The price tag on this Yacht-Master II 116680 is 12.650 Euro (excluding VAT). A hefty price tag it may seem, but the regatta timer is a rather nifty complication. We can understand the price difference between the YMII and - let's say - the normal Daytona chronograph timepiece. Home.

  15. Hands-On The Rolex Yachtmaster II Regatta Timer, Ref. 116680

    The Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 as shown, $18,750, 44 mm diameter case in 904L stainless steel. Bidirectional rotatable "Command Bezel" with blue Cerachrom insert; water resistance 100 meters/10 bar. Movement, Rolex 4161 self-winding programmable flyback regatta timer with mechanical memory and "on-the-fly" synchronization; Parachrom blue ...

  16. The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium, Very Rolex Yet Surprisingly

    The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 (here in white gold), launched in 2019. ... on the wrist of legendary sailor Sir Ben Ainslie - winner of the 34th America's Cup with Oracle Team USA in 2013, four-time Olympic champion, CEO and Skipper of INEOS Britannia and skipper of the Great Britain SailGP Team. This watch came to us as a surprise long after ...

  17. Elektrostal

    Elektrostal , lit: Electric and Сталь , lit: Steel) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 58 kilometers east of Moscow. Population: 155,196 ; 146,294 ...

  18. Rolex Yacht-Master II watch: Oystersteel and Everose gold

    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 ...

  19. Jewish Calendar 2013 Elektrostal', Moscow Oblast, Russia

    Download 2013 only. Use this download alternative if you prefer to manually import the calendar events and merge with your own calendar. Outlook 365 Internet Calendar Subscription (Windows) Show images in event names ️ 🌒 ...

  20. Heat-ex

    Heat-ex is located in Elektrostal. Heat-ex is working in General contractors, Heating installation and repair activities. You can contact the company at 8 (495) 505-21-45.You can find more information about Heat-ex at heat-ex.ru.

  21. Rolex Yacht-Master

    Rolex gold is an intrinsic part of the Yacht-Master's identity: 18 kt ct yellow, white or Everose gold are comprised of 750‰ pure gold and blends of silver, copper and palladium. They are all entirely created and cast in our own foundry. The Yacht-Master in 18 kt ct Everose gold is available in two diameters: 37 mm and 40 mm.

  22. Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia

    Elektrostal Geography. Geographic Information regarding City of Elektrostal. Elektrostal Geographical coordinates. Latitude: 55.8, Longitude: 38.45. 55° 48′ 0″ North, 38° 27′ 0″ East. Elektrostal Area. 4,951 hectares. 49.51 km² (19.12 sq mi) Elektrostal Altitude.

  23. The new Yacht-Master 42

    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.