Rolex Yacht‑Master II Oyster, 44 mm, yellow gold m116688-0002

45 000 € All prices listed are suggested retail prices by Rolex, including VAT. Prices may be changed at any time and without notice. Model Availability

Rolex Yacht‑Master II Oyster, 44 mm, yellow gold m116688-0002

Name: Rolex - Yacht-Master in 18 ct yellow gold, M116688-0002
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 116688

45 000 € All prices listed are suggested retail prices by Rolex, including VAT. Prices may be changed at any time and without notice. Model Availability

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Rolex yacht-master em Oyster, 44 mm, yellow gold m116688-0002 em Marcolino

Reference 116688
Model Box Oyster, 44 mm, 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
Waterproof Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
Movement Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, regatta chronograph
Caliber 4161, Manufacture Rolex
Rope reserve Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
Bracelet Oyster, three-piece solid links
Display Light dial
Certification Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

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.

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.

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.

Model Availability

All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with extreme care to meet the brand's high quality standards. Such a level of demand can restrict production capacity which is sometimes outstripped by the high demand for Rolex watches.

Consequently, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are available for sale exclusively from Official Distributors, who are regularly supplied and independently manage the supply of watches to the clientele.

Marcolino is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Rolex Official Distributors and is happy to provide information about the availability of Rolex watches.

How to set your Yacht‑Master II

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.

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