Rolex Yacht-Master
Luxury sailing watch with raised bidirectional bezel.
Introduced
1992
Typical UK second-hand price
£8,000–£30,000
Key references
| Reference | Notes |
|---|---|
| 126622 | Rolesium. |
| 116680 | Yacht-Master II. |
About the Rolex Yacht-Master
Launched in 1992, the Yacht-Master is Rolex's luxury sailing watch with a bidirectional raised bezel. The Yacht-Master II (2007) adds a programmable regatta countdown.
Every reference by generation
| Reference | Years | Size | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16628 | 1992–2012 | 40 mm | 3135 | First, in yellow gold. |
| 16622 | 1999–2012 | 40 mm | 3135 | Rolesium (steel/platinum). |
| 126622 | 2019–present | 40 mm | 3235 | Current Rolesium. |
| 226659 | 2019–present | 42 mm | 3235 | White gold on Oysterflex. |
| 116680 | 2013–2023 | 44 mm | 4161 | Yacht-Master II steel. |
Dial and face variations
- Slate / Rhodium
- Grey dials on Rolesium.
Collectible versions
Early yellow gold 16628.
What to check before buying
- Bezel rotates both directions.
Serial number on Rolex: Older watches carry the serial between the lugs at 6 o'clock. From around 2005–2008 it moved to the rehaut (inner bezel ring), engraved and visible through the crystal.
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