Rolex
Yacht-Master Steel Dark Rhodium Grey Dial 40mm
Ref. 126622-0001
Launch Year : 2019
Case Size : 40 mm
Case Material : Platinum & Stainless Steel
Bracelet : Platinum & Stainless Steel
Overview
Year Launched : 2019
Case
Size (mm) : 40
Bezel Material : Platinum
Crystal : Sapphire
Dial Color : Grey
Dial Numbers : Index, Dot, Luminescent
Material : Platinum & Stainless Steel
Bracelet / Strap
Strap Color : Platinum & Stainless Steel
Strap Material : Platinum & Stainless Steel
Strap Clasp : Folding Clasp
Strap Clasp Material : Stainless Steel
Movement
Base Caliber : Calibre 3235
Movement : Selfwinding
Power Reserve : 70 hours
Other
Water Resistance : 100m
Number of Jewels : 31
Functions : Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
The Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 126622-0001 is an authentic Swiss-made luxury watch that features a bidirectional rotating bezel made with precious materials. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt, sand-blasted background. This functional bezel – which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys – is also a key component in the model’s distinctive visual identity.
Thanks to its Chromalight display, which is a feature of all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 40 provides great legibility in all lighting conditions, notably at night. The simple hour markers, such as triangles, circles, and rectangles, and the large hands are filled with a luminescent material that emits long-lasting illumination.
Many Rolex watches are available with the now-legendary combination of yellow, white, or Everose gold and steel known as Rolesor, but Rolesium is a creation specific to the Yacht-Master. The bezel of the Rolesium versions is made of platinum, which gives it a silvery whiteness and bright luminosity for an unmistakable sense of luxury
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A Perfect Blend Of Form And Function
The Rolex Yacht-Master is a remarkable timepiece that embodies the spirit of sailing and adventure and comes packed inside a 40mm Oyster case, which is a combination of Oystersteel and platinum. The Oyster architecture of the case, which includes a monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, and a winding crown, and offers a water resistance of up to 100 meters.
This highly functional Yacht-Master comes paired with a flat three-piece links Oyster bracelet, featuring the folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension link. The slate dial presents broad hands and hour markers in triangles, circles, and rectangles. Beating inside the rugged yet elegant Yacht-Master is the Manufacture Rolex 3235 automatic movement, which achieves a power reserve of around 70 hours.
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Why We Love It
The watch is crafted from a blend of Oystersteel and titanium, making it durable, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion. Equipped with advanced technical features, this Yacht-Master showcases a slate dial that features luminous hour markers and hands, ensuring excellent readability in all lighting conditions. This Yacht-Master boasts a range of impressive features, including an Oysterlock folding clasp that offers exceptional security against accidental opening. Another standout feature is the exclusive Easylink comfort extension link, which enables the wearer to adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5mm, providing a comfortable fit in any situation. The long list of its features also includes a Cyclops lens at the 3 o'clock position, providing enhanced legibility and magnification for easy reading of the date.
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The Yacht-Master For The Famous
Rolex has a long-standing connection with notable personalities, be it tennis champion Roger Federer or American musician John Mayer. Several celebrities are known to wear the Rolex Yacht-Master, including David Beckham, Mark Wahlberg, and Bruce Willis. Beckham, the former soccer star, has been seen wearing the Yacht-Master II in yellow gold, while during one of the French Open matches, Federer opted for a Yacht-Master II reference. American comedian, actress, and television host Ellen DeGeneres is an ardent watch collector and is known to own the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Ref. M126655, an iteration featuring a matt black, graduated Cerachrom bezel offered on a rubber Oysterflex bracelet. Adding to the list of Yacht-Master fans, Brad Pitt is also known to own one.
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