Rolex CollectionRolex Yacht-MasterYacht-Master II

Reference

116688

Model Case

Oyster, 44 mm, yellow gold

Oyster Architecture

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Diameter

44 mm

Material

18 ct yellow gold

Bezel

Rolex Ring Command (bidirectional 90° rotatable interacting with the movement) in 18 ct gold with blue Cerachrom insert in ceramic and numerals coated in gold

Winding Crown

Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system

Crystal

Scratch-resistant sapphire

Water Resistance

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Movement

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, regatta chronograph

Calibre

4161, Manufacture Rolex

Precision

-2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Oscillator

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring

Winding

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Power Reserve

Approximately 72 hours

Bracelet

Oyster, flat three-piece links

Bracelet Material

18 ct yellow gold

Clasp

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

Dial

White

Details

Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

Rolex Yacht-Master | 116688 | Yacht-Master II | Light dial | Ring Command Bezel | White dial | 18 ct yellow gold | m116688-0002 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas Rolex Yacht-Master | 116688 | Yacht-Master II | Light dial | Ring Command Bezel | White dial | 18 ct yellow gold | m116688-0002 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas
Rolex Yacht-Master | 116688 | Yacht-Master II | Light dial | Ring Command Bezel | White dial | 18 ct yellow gold | m116688-0002 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

Ring Command Bezel

Rolex achieved perfection when it turned its attention to redefining the purpose and functionality of the bezel. Typically, a bezel operates independently from the internal mechanism; however, the Ring Command bezel in the Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph operates in conjunction with it. As a mechanical component linked to the movement, the bezel literally acts as the key to the programmable countdown, allowing it to be set and synchronised to the sequence of race start times. Complex in design, but simple in use, it is functionally beautiful.

Rolex Yacht-Master | 116688 | Yacht-Master II | Light dial | Ring Command Bezel | White dial | 18 ct yellow gold | m116688-0002 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

White dial

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 watch. A luminescent disc on the hour hand clearly distinguishes it from the minute hand. The Yacht-Master II’s countdown can be programmed for a duration of between 1 and 10 minutes. The programming is memorized by the mechanism so that at a reset it returns to the previous setting. Once launched, the countdown can be synchronized on the fly to match the official race countdown.

Rolex Yacht-Master | 116688 | Yacht-Master II | Light dial | Ring Command Bezel | White dial | 18 ct yellow gold | m116688-0002 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

18 ct yellow gold

By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 ct gold alloys. According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 ct gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white. They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex's commitment to excellence begins at the source.

Rolex Yacht-Master | 116688 | Yacht-Master II | Light dial | Ring Command Bezel | White dial | 18 ct yellow gold | m116688-0002 | Men Watch | Rolex Official Retailer - Time Midas

MODEL AVAILABILITY

All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity.

Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.

Time Midas is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.

HOW TO SET YOUR YACHT-MASTER II

Synonymous with excellence and reliability, Rolex watches are designed for everyday wear, and depending on the model, perfectly suited for a wide range of sports and other activities. Built to last, these timepieces are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II is a unique regatta chronograph. Learn more about its features and how to set the time and, for the perfect race start, how to use the exclusive countdown function by watching the video.

A new jewel shines on the surface of the sea: for the first time, the Yacht-Master 42 is available in yellow gold – an inspired and original refinement to the emblematic sailing timepiece that in no way alters its course. Rolex is presenting a new version of the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42. From now on, the nautical watch is also available in 18 ct yellow gold, after having been offered uniquely in 18 ct white gold. The new version, which, like the original model, includes a bidirectional rotatable bezel and a Cerachrom insert with a raised graduation as well as the innovative Oysterflex bracelet, benefits from an optimized Chromalight display. The hour markers and hands are filled or coated with a new luminescent material, exclusive to Rolex, that guarantees a longer-lasting intense glow. In daylight, these display elements also have a brighter white hue.

Rolex Yacht-Master

THE WATCH OF THE OPEN SEAS

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