112nd Auction

2025/5/10

Lot 61

Rolex
Yacht-Master

A sporty elegant wristwatch with red centre seconds, date and red "Yacht-Master" writing on dial

Sold

estimated
4.5008.000 €
Price realized
6.500 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back with marking 2180, rotating platinum bezel, screwed "Triplock" winding crown, very well preserved steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 78760, 7,5/4,5 bracelet elements, Oysterlock folding clasp AD4 (4/2003), total length 185 mm.
Dial
Platinum, applied luminous indexes (Super-LumiNova), luminous Mercedes hands (Super-LumiNova).
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.Y814308
Ref.16622
Cal.3135
Diam.41 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.
The present model is in excellent condition, the dial and hands are perfect. Case and bezel show only very slight signs of wear, the movement with silver hairspring is also impeccable. The case back still has the original green Rolex sticker with hologram.