THE YACHT-MASTER

THE WATCH OF THE OPEN SEAS

The Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II embody the spirit of the sailor, pairing scrupulously selected materials for high performance with impeccable aesthetics. Inspired by the rich heritage that has bound Rolex to the world of sailing since the 1950s, the Yacht-Master blends function and style, while the Yacht-Master II brings together the finest in Rolex technology to create a regatta chronograph built for yachting competition.

Yacht-Master II

Oyster, 44 mm, Oystersteel

Yacht-Master 40

Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold

Yacht-Master 37

Oyster, 37 mm, Oystersteel and platinum

Yacht-Master II

Oyster, 44 mm, white gold and platinum

Yacht-Master II

Oyster, 44 mm, yellow gold

Yacht-Master II

Oyster, 44 mm, Oystersteel and Everose gold

Yacht-Master 40

Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel and platinum

Yacht-Master 37

Oyster, 37 mm, Oystersteel and Everose gold

Yacht-Master 40

Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel and Everose gold

Yacht-Master 37

Oyster, 37 mm, Everose gold

the YACHT-MASTER II

CHARTING ITS COURSE

The Yacht-Master II is designed to meet the needs of professional sailors. This regatta chronograph features the world's first programmable countdown with a mechanical memory. It provides precise synchronisation with the crucial starting sequence of a yacht race. The design of the Yacht-Master II is inspired by Maxi yachts, those masters of the seas that marry technology, elegance and performance. Its lines are fluid and functional. The pushers suggest racing yacht winches. On the bezel, the name of the Yacht-Master II is displayed like the name of a boat on the hull. The rotatable Ring Command bezel, with its function of setting the regatta countdown, is reminiscent of a yacht’s wheel.

ON-THE-FLY SYNCHRONISATION

Features of the YACHT-MASTER II

As in any contest of speed, precision is of the essence in a regatta. The Yacht-Master II features an unprecedented mechanical function: a countdown that can be programmed from 1 to 10 minutes and allows skippers to precisely time and follow each race’s official starting procedure. This flexibility is one of the major assets of the Yacht-Master II; its development was a considerable technological challenge. Rolex engineers devoted 35,000 hours to developing this complication. The programming can be mechanically memorised. Furthermore, once the watch’s countdown is launched, it can be synchronised with the official race countdown.

RING COMMAND BEZEL

Style of the Rolex YACHT-MASTER II

Rolex achieved perfection when it turned its attention to redefining the purpose and functionality of the bezel. Typically, a rotatable bezel operates independently from the internal mechanism; however, the Ring Command bezel of the Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph operates in conjunction with it. The bezel literally acts as the key to the programmable countdown. Complex in design, but simple in use, it is functionally beautiful.

ROLEX YACHT-MASTER

STYLE OF THE YACHT‑MASTER

Sleek, sporty, distinguished: the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master symbolizes the privileged ties between Rolex and the world of sailing that stretch back to the 1950s. It is the only Oyster Professional model offered in two sizes: 40 and 37 mm.

THE BIDIRECTIONAL ROTATABLE BEZEL

Features of THE YACHT-MASTER

The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made of Cerachrom insert in black ceramic, 18 ct yellow gold or 950 platinum. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt, sand-blasted background. This functional bezel - which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys - is also a key component in the model’s distinctive visual identity.

THE OYSTERFLEX BRACELET

FEATURES OF THE YACHT‑MASTER

The Yacht-Master’s new Oysterflex bracelet, developed and patented by Rolex, offers a sporty alternative to metal bracelets. The bracelet attaches to the watch case and the Oysterlock safety clasp by a flexible titanium and nickel alloy metal blade. The blade is overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer which is particularly resistant to environmental effects, very durable and perfectly inert for the wearer of the watch. For enhanced comfort, the inside of the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with a patented longitudinal cushion system that stabilizes the watch on the wrist and fitted with an 18 ct Everose gold Oysterlock safety clasp that prevents accidental opening.