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Rolex · Yacht-Master

Rolex Yacht-Master

Ref. 268655 · Sport

$32,500
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Case

Diameter
37mm
Material
18 kt Everose gold
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
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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Yacht-Master collection · 4 watches

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Yacht-Master40mm
Yacht-Master
Yacht-Master37mm
Yacht-Master
Yacht-Master37mm

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master 37 for its elegant and classy design, comfortable fit, and dressier appeal, with many finding it beautiful and a great summer watch. Specific praise is given to the rhodium dial, blue second hand, and Rolesium construction. However, some find the grey dial unappealing, and its smaller dial aperture can make time-telling more difficult. Owners are split on its suitability for men's wrists, with some considering the 37mm size too small. The Rolex Yacht-Master is also seen as the dressiest of Rolex's professional watches by some, while others consider it sporty-only. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability.

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