107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 187
RolexYacht-Master
A sporty elegant mid-size wristwatch in near mint condition, 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 and booklets
Sold
estimated
5.500—8.000 €
Price realized
7.400 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back with green sticker, rotating platinum bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 78750, Oysterlock folding clasp DT8 (8/2002), bracelet length 150 mm, total length 195 mm.
Dial
Platinum, applied luminous indexes (Super-LumiNova), luminous Mercedes hands (Super-LumiNova).
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.Y184703
Ref.168622
Diam.36 mm
Circa2003
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.