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Rolex · Yacht-Master

Rolex Yacht-Master

Ref. 226627 · Sport

$16,050
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Material
RLX titanium
Finish
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

Caliber
2236
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
55h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Yacht-Master collection · 4 watches

Yacht-Master
Yacht-Master40mm
Yacht-Master
Yacht-Master37mm
Yacht-Master
Yacht-Master37mm
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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master for its refined aesthetics and luxury connotations, with some considering it more elegant and classy than the GMT. The rhodium dial with blue second hand is described as stunning, and the 37mm size is appreciated for its suitability for smaller wrists and as a great summer watch. Some owners find the model underrated and receive numerous compliments. Caveats include a perceived lack of heritage compared to the Submariner, scratch-prone polished finishes, and a higher price point. The dial can be difficult to read at a glance, and opinions are split on the 37mm size for a man's wrist. Some dislike the bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its refined aesthetics and comfortable wearability, despite its higher price and perceived lack of heritage.

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