Rolex Yacht Master

Rolex Yacht-Master was primarily designed for sporting activities, it’s built to last and can be submerged in water up to 30 feet. The watch’s 31-jewel chronometer Rolex movement and special time-lapse Rolex bezel are additional features that make it an ideal tool for tracking elapsed time during sports like sailing or diving.

Beyond its practical functions, the Yacht-Master is also visually stunning. It’s been expertly crafted by Swiss engineers to deliver unparalleled performance and an attractive, commanding appearance. The full-size men’s Yacht-Master measures 40mm, but the time-lapse bezel gives it a larger, heavier look. This aesthetic feature is also present in the 29mm Lady Yacht-Master and 35mm mid-size models, making it a great choice for anyone looking for an oversized sport-style watch.

Since its introduction in 1992, the Rolex Yacht Master has undergone only minor changes in design and mechanics. The 3135 automatic movement (or 2235 automatic movement in the Lady Yacht-Master) has remained unchanged, as have the original aesthetics. The use of tritium on the dial markers has been discontinued, and the inner bezel engraving received an upgrade in the late 2000s.

In late 2007, Rolex introduced the Yacht-Master II and is only loosely based on its predecessor; sporting a massive 44mm case, an all-new 4161 automatic movement, and 90 degree rotatable ceramic Ring Command bezel. The Yacht-Master II was designed specifically with the professional sailor in mind. To provide synchronization at the starting sequence of a yacht race, this new model is a regatta chronograph and features the first ever programmable countdown with a mechanical memory.

Despite being a relatively new model for Rolex, the Yacht-Master stands out as a truly professional watch that’s perfect for anyone in the industry or sport. The watch’s pinnacle movements and designs make it a functional work of art that’s as beautiful as it is practical.