The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph is the first watch to have a programmable countdown feature with a mechanical memory, which gives it the advantage of being able to be set according to the countdown time of each regatta.  Intended for lovers of yachting as well as for experienced skippers, it is an indispensable tool at the
starting line of regattas.

With the Yacht-Master II, it is possible to program a countdown of 0 to 10 minutes. During the starting sequences, it can be synchronised to the official countdown.

This new horological complication is heir to all of Rolex’s watchmaking know-how and benefits from the vertical integration carried out by the company over the last 10 years. A unique interaction between the movement, the case and the bezel makes the Yacht-Master II a completely new creation, a new generation watch.  The various functions of this new Oyster professional are designed to be executed easily using only one hand.

The Yacht-Master II is equipped with a new movement, the 4160 calibre, consisting of 360 components, entirely designed and manufactured by Rolex.

Crafted from a solid block of 18 ct yellow or white gold, the Yacht-Master II case has diameter of 42.6 mm. Equipped with a Triplock winding crown protected by shoulders, it has two pushers, one on either side of the winding crown. The start/stop pusher located at the two o’clock position starts and stops the countdown. The reset pusher located at the four o’clock position has three functions: programming, synchronising and setting the countdown.  The innovation involves the interaction between the case and the movement, thanks to the Ring Command bezel, which is used for programming the duration of the countdown.

The Yacht-Master II is guaranteed waterproof to 100 metres.

From many angles, the Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 16622 is a unique and interesting Rolex watch.

The Yacht-Master was first introduced in 1992. However, it wasn’t until 1997 that Rolex debuted the Rolesium (Rolex’s term for a stainless steel and platinum finish) Yacht-Master, reference 16622. It was the Rolesium configuration which really has grabbed the public’s attention, and risen sharply in popularity.

The Yacht-Master was the first Oyster Professional series watch to feature the Rolex Maxi Dial – so named due to the enlarged markers and thicker hands as compared to the standard issue Oyster Professional watch dials.

The extra surface area on the markers and minute hand means more luminous material can be applied, making for a brighter glow.

The bezel and dial of the Yacht-Master really are quite stunning. The bezel and the watch dial are solid platinum. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal.

A Vintage Rolex  is one of the top quality wristwatches in society today. What is especially exciting about a Rolex watch is that they are not designed to be worn only on special occasions but rather they are designed to be worn constantly in a wide variety of situations. A used Rolex watch is considered to be one of the best wrist watches in the world. They work great and they are significant status symbols to many people. And, in reality there would be few that would argue with that basic premise. When you wear a Rolex, you’re a cut above the rest.

 

There is a wide range of prices for used Rolex watches which allows them to be purchased and worn by more people than ever before. The price does vary according to the model and the materials that are used and also by how rare the specific model is. Some older models are treasured more even then new Rolex watches. Beyond any doubt, Rolex watches are now truly synonymous with style, luxury, and success. Anyone wearing a used Rolex in either business situations or during a casual lifestyle is telling everyone around them that they are comfortable with who they are and they are truly to be respected.

 

These Vintage Rolex watches have a wide variety of styles enabling them to fit in any situation. The dials come in a variety of colors and in stainless steal, or silver, or gold and sometimes even with diamond accents. These watches are also available in styles that appeal to all different kinds of men and women with both metal watch bands and the leather strap styles so that once again it is possible to wear your Rolex in a wide variety of situations.

 

Another thing that is interesting about Vintage Rolex is that while there are a wide variety of unique designs they do also share many similar design characteristics between men’s and women’s watches so that the sharp eye can easily take out a true Rolex compared to an imitation or replica Rolex. There is obviously little doubt that a use Rolex watch is one of the great status symbols of our society. A new Rolex watch, while nice to own obviously, does sometimes implying that the wearer has just recently become successful while wearing a use Rolex watch implies that one has been successful for quite some time already. And isn’t that the message that you really want to broadcast to the world?