ROLEX Yacht-Master

The Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 16622 is, from numerous perspectives, a distinctive and interesting Rolex. When I initial saw the watch and tried it on in individual, I wasn't impressed. It just didn't seem to grab me, so I in no way paid it too considerably attention for many years thereafter. It wasn't till this past year, when numerous of my on the net friends started getting the observe that I gave it a second look, and boy am I glad I did.

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The Yacht-Master is one of Rolex's newer models in their line up, and was initially introduced in 1992. Nevertheless, it wasn't till 1997 that Rolex debuted the Rolesium (Rolex's term to get a stainless steel and platinum finish) Yacht-Master, reference 16622. It was the Rolesium configuration which truly has caught the public's consideration, and risen sharply in popularity. Whilst not in brief of supply as the stainless steel Daytona, it would appear that demand is greater than the current supply, and the margin appears to be growing every year.

The Yacht-Master was the 1st Oyster Skilled series watch to feature the Rolex Maxi Dial - so named due to the enlarged markers and thicker hands as compared to your standard issue Oyster Expert check out dials. In this comparison photo, you'll be able to see the difference between the markers and hands about the Yacht-Master and to the Sea-Dweller:

The extra surface area around the markers and minute hand means far more luminous material might be applied, making for any brighter glow. The Yacht-Master has the best low light visibility of any Rolex I've owned. I have no issue reading the time all the way by means of a movie at the theater - some thing I've in no way been able to do with my other Rolexes. It's widely speculated that Rolex will eventually implement the Maxi Dial on all in the Oyster Professional watches.

The bezel and dial of the Yacht-Master actually are quite stunning. The bezel along with the look at dial are solid platinum. I was initially hesitant that the platinum bezel (which rotates in both directions) would quickly scratch, thus far that hasn't been the case I'm also quite fond of the red second hand, and red lettering with the dial - reminiscent of the vintage red letter Submariner and Sea-Dweller. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal.

In the above comparison picture you are able to also see that the Yacht-Master has much more rounded, polished case and lugs than about the Sea-Dweller - the case is virtually identical to that identified to the Cosmograph Daytona. The Yacht-Master bracelet also is extremely similar to your Daytona in that the center links are solid (not hollow like the other Oyster skilled line bracelets) and has a polished finish applied. If the Yacht-Master has any quick coming, it really is the bracelet clasp - it really is the exact same flip-lock clasp employed to the GMT Learn II along with the Explorer II. I've spoken to many owners who have gone towards the expense of ordering the considerably higher high quality clasp observed within the Rolex Daytona from European Rolex dealers, and attached it to your Yacht-Master (really very easily completed)!!!

The Yacht-Master case is 40mm in diameter, but a shade thinner than most Oyster Experts. The thinner case and polished surfaces give the watch a very dressy appearance - my Yacht-Master has grow to be a favorite observe to wear with a suit. Even though the Yacht-Master has the Rolex Triplock crown, Rolex only rates the Yacht-Master for 100 meters of water resistance (compared to 300 meters for the Submariner)! That water resistance rating is fine sufficient for any sporting watch like the Yacht-Master. It is not designed to be a diving "tool" look at such as the Submariner or Sea-Dweller.