106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 145
RolexYacht-Master
A sporty elegant wristwatch with red centre seconds, date and red "Yacht-Master" writing on dial - with original box, Rolex leather card holder wallet, original punched certificate with country code 170 for Italy, booklet and Rolex seal hang tag
Sold
estimated
8.000—13.000 €
Price realized
8.200 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back ref. 2180, rotating platinum bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 78760, 7/5 bracelet elements, Oysterlock folding clasp CL7 (7/2004), bracelet length 170 mm, total length 205 mm.
Dial
Platinum, applied luminous indexes (Super-LumiNova), luminous Mercedes hands (Super-LumiNova).
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.F528107
Ref.16622
Cal.3135
Diam.40 mm
Circa2005
Ctry.Switzerland
In 1992 Rolex introduced a new member of the Oyster Perpetual family: the Rolex Yacht-Master.
While the Rolex Submariner was developed as a diver’s watch for underwater use, the Rolex Yacht-Master was a regatta chronograph. It has a bezel that rotates both ways and thus allows for accurate timing of events during the regatta. The reliefed platinum bezel with its 60 minute division is striking because it so effortlessly combines sheer elegance with superior functionality.