Yacht-Master II
Oyster, 44 mm, Oystersteel
Rolex’s suggested retail price before applicable taxes. Rolex reserves the right to change the prices at any time without notice.
Yacht-Master II M116680-0002
Oyster, 44 mm, Oystersteel
Rolex’s suggested retail price before applicable taxes. Rolex reserves the right to change the prices at any time without notice.
- Gender
Men
- Model Size
44 mm
- Material
Oystersteel
- Dial
White
- Collection
Yacht-Master
- Reference
116680
- Bezel
moulded numerals and inscription, Bidirectional rotatable Ring Command bezel. Blue Cerachrom insert in ceramic
- Water-Resistance
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
- Movement
mechanical, Perpetual, regatta chronograph, self-winding
- Caliber
4161, Manufacture Rolex
- Power Reserve
Approximately 72 hours
- Bracelet
flat three-piece links, Oyster
- Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
- Simple Material
Oystersteel
- Spec Oyster Architecture
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
- Winding Crown
Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
- Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Precision
-2/+2 sec/day, after casing
- Oscillator
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
- Winding
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
- Clasp
Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link
- Details
Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
- Size
Large size
- Dial Color
Light dial
- Bracelet Material
Oystersteel
- Background-color
Silver
- Gender
- Ring Command BezelRolex 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.
- White dialThe 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.
- White dialThe 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.
- OystersteelRolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.
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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 fea-tures and how to set the time and, for the per-fect race start, how to use the exclusive count-down 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 bidirec-tional 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 ma-terial, exclusive to Rolex, that guarantees a long-er-lasting intense glow. In daylight, these display elements also have a brighter white hue.
