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Rolex · Yacht-Master

Rolex Yacht-Master

Ref. 268622 · Sport

$12,500
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Case

Diameter
37mm
Material
Rolesium
Finish
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

Caliber
2236
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
55h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
mercedes

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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The Rolex Yacht-Master is praised for its elegant and classy appearance, offering a better wearing experience and a more contoured fit to the wrist compared to some other Rolex sports models, with some owners finding its rhodium dial beautiful and preferring its smoother case lines and lug curvature. Owners consider the 37mm size a great summer watch with a comfortable, flat profile, though some find it too small for a man's wrist. The polished surfaces are noted to scratch easily, and the platinum bezel can tarnish over time, with some finding the dial aperture too small and the watch top-heavy. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability, though its susceptibility to scratches and polarizing size are noted trade-offs.

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