YACHT MASTER product history and chronology explained

Cal.3185
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 40mm

Yacht Master was announced for wealthy people who enjoy beach resorts. Initially, the lineup was only available in solid yellow gold, but the sports model was designed to be worn as a pair for the first time, so three sizes for men, boys, and women were available. The model has not changed significantly for about 20 years since its introduction, and models from 2007 onwards have the word ROLEX engraved on the dial (roulette stamp).

Cal.2135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 35mm

Released at the same time as Ref.16628, it was the only Rolex sports model to be available in boys' and ladies' sizes in addition to men's. Ref.68628 is a boy's size and is generally called a unisex size. The 35mm size is neither too large nor too small, making it a model that is popular not only among men but also among women.

Cal.2135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 29mm

This was also released at the same time as Ref. 16628, and was the only Rolex sports model to be available in boys' and ladies' sizes in addition to men's. Ref.69628 is a women's size and measures 29mm, which is slightly larger than the Datejust. Since it is the only sports model available in three sizes, it is also popular as a pair watch.

Cal.2135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 33mm

This model was available only for boys and ladies. Since the model was changed every two years, there is not a lot of circulation. Because it is far from the most popular sizes today, second-hand market prices are kept low.

Cal.3135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 40mm

The Yacht Master was introduced as a luxury diver's model. Unlike previous sports models, it is a new concept model that emphasizes luxury and elegance, and a model using the high-quality platinum material has been released. Since 1999, since the introduction of Rolesium, which is made from a combination of stainless steel and platinum, the reference 16622, which can be used for everything from casual styles to glamorous parties, has sparked the popularity of yacht masters. became.

Cal.2235
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 35mm

The Yacht Master was introduced as a luxury diver's model. Unlike previous sports models, it is a new concept model that emphasizes luxury and elegance, and from this model, a model using the high-class material platinum has been released. Ref.168622 is a unisex version of Ref.16622 and is made of Rolesium material. It is the only sports model available in different sizes, and is highly popular among women.

Cal.3135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 40mm

It is the only Rolex sports model available in sizes other than men's, and the 18K yellow gold combination model was released in 2004 for men only. This combination is commonly known as Rolesor, and is said to be a coined word consisting of ROLEX, SS, and OR.

Cal.3135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 40mm

Reference 116622, which debuted at Baselworld in 2012, combines elegance and specs befitting a luxury marine model. You can get a glimpse of Rolex's seriousness about bracelets by inventing and installing an easy link that can be extended by 5 mm on the buckle. The movement is equipped with the same caliber 3135 as the previous model, but it uses a blue parachrom hairspring that has far greater shock resistance than before.

Cal.3135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 40mm

A new Yacht Master series that combines Everose gold with a rubber strap. Oysterflex, a rubber strap developed and patented by Rolex, boasts a comfortable fit and excellent durability.

Cal.3135
Power reserve approximately 48 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 40mm

The new Rolesor was announced at Baselworld 2016. Everose gold became popular with the 6th generation 116655, and the dressy design of this model with a metal bracelet further sparked the Yacht Master's popularity. The cute chocolate dial is still a very popular model.

Cal.3235
Power reserve approximately 70 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 40mm

A model announced at Baselworld 2019. Compared to the previous model, Ref.116622, there is almost no difference in design, etc., and the luminous paint is also the same. However, it is equipped with the high-spec movement Cal.3135, has a power reserve extended from 48 hours to 70 hours, and is highly shock resistant.

Cal.4160 / cal.4161
Power reserve approximately 72 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 44mm

In 2007, the Yacht Master II, specialized for yacht racing, was announced. Unlike the Yacht Master, which allows you to enjoy beach resorts in style, the Yacht Master II is a model designed for full-fledged marine sports, and is a higher-end model of the Yacht Master. Equipped with a regatta chronograph, a complicated mechanism that counts down from 10 minutes to 1 minute, this is the world's first attempt, and the patented ring command bezel allows for simple operation with a bezel linked to the movement. realizes sexuality. The first generation Yacht-Master II was produced only in solid gold, and was available in yellow gold (Ref. 116688) and white gold (Ref. 116689).

Cal.4160 / cal.4161
Power reserve approximately 72 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 44mm

In 2011, the first Rolex sports model to be combined with 18K pink gold was released. The combination of pink gold and blue bezel, which is rare even in the history of Rolex, has many die-hard fans. As a unique material, pink gold is named Everose Gold, and as the name suggests, by mixing a small amount of platinum, it prevents discoloration due to aging. The world's first regatta chronograph movement was developed over a period of approximately four years based on Daytona's in-house chronograph movement Cal.4130. This is a truly professional marine model unlike any other.

Cal.4161
Power reserve approximately 72 hours Water resistance 100m Case size 44mm

In 2013, Yacht Master, which had been manufacturing mainly from K18 and platinum materials, announced the all-stainless steel model that fans had been waiting for, making the marine flagship a more realistic model. The bezel uses a ceramic material that is highly durable and resistant to fading, and combines practicality with a beautiful appearance. The movement Cal.4161 has an improved countdown mechanism compared to the previous movement Cal.4160, improving maintainability and flyback stability. In addition, the balance spring uses Blue Parachrom, which boasts high magnetic resistance and durability, and is 10 times more resistant than conventional balance springs. Additionally, in general, Yacht-Master II models from 2017 onwards have the hour hand replaced by the Benz hand.