Yacht-Master is a new series from Rolex which was not produced until 1992. And until 1997, Rolex launched Rolesium Yacht-Master (ref.16622)—Rolesium is a name created by Rolex, which means the stainless steel on the surface of white gold. Obviously the material of Rolesium attracted a lot of attention from many people and soon it became famous. Although Yacht-Master is not so shortage as Daytona, The supply lags behind the demand, and the margin between supply and demand is increasing day by day.
Yacht-Master is also the first wristwatch which has Rolex Maxi Dial in Oyster Professional series, named from the bigger markers and hands in the dial of Oyster Professional series.
Undoubtedly, Yacht-Master is a classic mens watch, which is a symbol of status and elegance.
Bigger markers and hands, means more shining materials could be painted and the corresponding nightlight effect will be better. Yacht-Master has the best visibility out of my Rolex collectors. When I am watching a movie in the cinema, it is easy for me to see the time, but other Rolex does not have such a feature. I expect that Rolex will apply the technology of Maxi Dial to all the Oyster Professional watches.
The bezel and dial of Yacht-Master are very good. They are all made of white gold, and the dial is protected by sapphire. Initially I worried about that the double directions rotary would be easy to be scratched, but later I found that it did not need to worry about this at all. The red second hand and the red words on the dial makes me think of Submariner and Sea-Dweller which also have red words.
Compared with Sea-Dweller, the case and spring bar of Yacht-Master are rounder and more shinning, actually the case is quite similar with Daytona. Bracelet of Yacht-Master is similar with Daytona and the middle connection is solid (unlike other Oyster Professional which is hollow) and its polish is quite beautiful. If in the future Yacht-Master will be short of something, that must be the watch button, like GMT Master and Explorer II, the button Yacht-Master uses is rotary locked button. I get to know from other watch lovers that they have to pay for the high quality button of Daytona so that they can assemble it on Yacht-Master (which is an easy job).
The diameter of Yacht-Master is 40mm, and the case is a little thinner than other Oyster Professional. The thin case and bright watch face show a semblance of fashion and well-made. Yacht-Master is the watch I love to wear most when wearing formal clothes. Although Yacht-Master has three locks, the water resistance which Rolex sets for Yacht-Master is 100m (Submariner is water resistant to 300m). As for Yacht-Master, which is a sports watch, such a water resistance is enough. Obviously it does not like Submariner or Sea Dweller, which are designed as diving watches!
What is inside the case is the best selling point for Yacht-Master-Rolex 3135 movement. 3135 is the self-winding movement of 31 diamonds made by Rolex itself. In these years,
Some wristwatch makers purchase spare parts and even movement from outside to improve the manufacture efficiency and reduce the production cost. However, Rolex does not care about high production cost and low efficiency, but to persist in its own design and production. Whether this strategy is good or not, we would not discuss it here, but you can not deny the success of 3135 movement.
3135 movement used by Yacht-Master has been put into production since 1989. In 16 years, 3135 movement has won a reputation as one of the most reliable and solid movement in history. Of course, there are also some people criticize that 3135 movement is not delicate and complex enough. From the very beginning of design, 3135 movement was designed for stainless steel Oyster and prepared to endure all sorts of rough environment; it is a proof of best functions. In addition, 3135 never lacks of technology complexity-the R&D department of Rolex is very good at it. Rolex used many technologies on 3135, such as overcoil of Breguet, Microstella adjustment screws, and Kif shock absorption. In a word, Rolex has set up a base which is not easy to reach by other wristwatch makers, which is beyond doubt. 3135 of Yacht-Master is also certified by COSC.
Yacht Master now has become the leading role in my wrist watches collectors, and now I am still puzzled that why not owning it earlier. The color of its white gold dial is easy to match any kind of clothes. But what is unfortunately is that the retailed price of Yacht-Master is pretty high-$7800, which is obviously higher than stainless steel Daytona and two-tone Submariner. Lol, from a positive point of view, the Yacht-Master of strengthened dial, bracelet and white gold obviously is the most perfect design in Rolex wrist watches.
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