New watches 2026

Taming the race of time

Rolex is unveiling the new-generation Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II. Available in Oystersteel or in 18 ct yellow gold, the new version of this unique regatta chronograph presents a completely revisited design and movement. The display of the various functions and the operation of the countdown have been redesigned for enhanced legibility and easier manipulation.

Yacht-Master II

Dial and graduated flange The display has been designed to ensure clear readability of the various functions. The dial is coated with a new white lacquer – matt, to reduce reflections – and carries the applique index hour markers emblematic of Professional category watches. A flange, dedicated to the countdown function, is positioned extremely precisely on the dial – an attribute for which a patent application was filed. It is graduated from 10 to 0 minutes, with the half minutes shown as triangles.

Cerachrom bezel insert The Yacht-Master II, available in Oystersteel or 18 ct yellow gold, features a bidirectional rotatable bezel fitted with a 60-minute graduated Cerachrom insert in blue ceramic. Extremely hard and virtually scratchproof, the high-technology ceramic used by Rolex requires special tools for its machining. Its stable colour is unaffected by ultraviolet rays, and thanks to its chemical composition, this ceramic is inert and cannot corrode.

Oyster bracelet The Yacht-Master II is fitted on an Oyster bracelet. Developed in the late 1930s, this metal bracelet with broad and slightly curved three-piece links is known for its robustness. The Oyster bracelet of the Yacht-Master II in Oystersteel or 18 ct yellow gold is equipped with a slimmer Oysterlock safety clasp.

Calibre 4162 Unveiled in 2026 and exclusive to the Yacht-Master II, calibre 4162 is a chronograph movement with a countdown function, entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. This self-winding mechanical movement delivers outstanding performance, particularly in terms of precision, power reserve, convenience and reliability. The countdown function is engaged by a robust mechanism with a column wheel and vertical clutch, allowing an instantaneous and extremely precise start.

Superlative Chronometer certification In 2026, the Superlative Chronometer certification has been strengthened with the addition of three new testing criteria: resistance to magnetism, reliability and sustainability. These criteria are implemented throughout the design and manufacturing stages of each timepiece – hundreds of checks and validations directly related to the watch's performance are carried out during these phases. They supplement the criteria established when the certification was redefined in 2015 governing precision, waterproofness, self-winding and power reserve. That year, Rolex set up an exclusive testing protocol for its finished watches, conducted inside the manufacture on fully automated equipment. The precision requirements are particularly stringent: measured after casing the movement, the watch's accuracy must be between –2 and +2 seconds per day. The rate deviation tolerated by the brand for the precision of a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted for official certification of the movement alone. The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.

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