The Rolex Yacht-Master watch is extraordinarily refined. As a classic nautical watch, its excellent performance is beyond doubt. The first Yacht-Master model appeared in 1992, and the Rolex Platinum Steel Oyster Perpetual was displayed at the Baselworld 2012 exhibition. The Yacht-Master has developed the latest technology in terms of ergonomics, wearing comfort, and reliability and has enhanced the strap, buckle, and bezel performance.
The source of inspiration for the design of the watch is not only the plane flying in the sky, the racing car running on the ground, but also the connection with the maritime industry, and the relationship between the watch and the navigation is far longer than that of the aircraft and the car. This article will introduce three nautical-inspired watches, including models designed with yachts as their source.
Rolex Yacht-Master 116680 Men’s Automatic Winding Watch 44mm
Rolex Yacht-master 226659 Black White Gold Knockoffs
Rolex Yacht-Master 169649 Men’s Automatic 40mm Steel & Yellow Gold
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The three Yacht-Master replicas are made in different case materials, with white, black, and silver dials—great personality, very suitable for mature men to wear.
The Yacht-Master combines extraordinary style and performance for every occasion at sea or on board. With its water resistance and sturdiness, the new Yacht-Master nautical watch is made of 18k white gold. It is the first time the Rolex Yacht-Master series has used this precious metal. The sturdy and reliable case can guarantee the watch water resistance to 100 meters; the middle compartment is cast from a solid 18ct white gold, polished and finished, and the case and lugs are reflected on both sides of the elegant luster, which makes the outline of the Oyster case more prominent and more attractive.
The watch has a matte black Cerachrom ceramic outer ring and a one-piece ceramic outer ring. This design is not only corrosion-resistant and scratch-resistant but also does not fade even when exposed to ultraviolet rays. The three-dimensional numerals and scales are made by ceramic casting. The first 15 minutes of the circle are marked with a minute scale for more precise timing. This state-of-the-art technology has developed unique expertise and innovative high-tech equipment and production processes after years of painstaking research and development so that ceramic components can produce independently.
The side crown has Rolex’s patented triple-lock triple waterproof system, which is firmly screwed to the case. The crown shoulder is integrated into the middle compartment to protect the winding crown. The sapphire crystal has an iconic small convex lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the calendar. Black lacquered dial, Chromalight luminous material ensures clear reading. The extra-large hands and hour markers are coated with brilliant materials, and a fast-paced instantaneous calendar is set up at 3 o’clock to enhance the practicality of the watch.
The watch is equipped with an Oysterflex strap, which is light and flexible. The inner lining is made of flexible titanium-nickel alloy and is covered with high-performance black rubber injection molding, which is not easy to affect in various environmental conditions. It is equipped with an 18ct white gold folding Oysterlock safety clasp. It once became the watch of choice for water sports and even sailing out to sea.
The watch is equipped with a new generation of movement 3235 developed and manufactured by Rolex. This movement has been improved in terms of precision, dynamic storage, shock resistance, and anti-magnetic. Efficient and not disturbed by magnetic fields, the blue Parachrom hairspring is ten times more resistant to shocks than ordinary hairsprings. The Paraflex cushioning device is to enhance the shock resistance of the movement.