Rolex Yacht-Master 226627

Rolex Yacht-Master 226627 RLX Titanium Black Dial

30,350.36 2024 170437 Excellent Mens Box and Papers Titanium Sapphire 42mm Ceramic Timing PK176XXX Black w/ Luminous hour markers, Chromalight hands & Chromalight lume 3235 Automatic Bidirectional Date Titanium Oyster Oysterlock Pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master ref 226627 (2024) made history when it was released during Watches and Wonders 2023 as the first all-titanium Rolex.  The Crown had previously incorporated the lightweight material into other watches, including on the case back of its deep saturation diver. However, ref. 226627 marks the first time Rolex has furnished a watch entirely in titanium - aka "RLX Titanium" in Rolex speak. The material is a special grade 5 titanium alloy Rolex chose for its exceptional corrosion resistance and lightweight feel. Staying on trend with other titanium watches on the market, Rolex has paired the cool grey tones of the titanium finish with an "intense black" matte dial and a matching matte black high-tech ceramic "Cerachrom" bezel with raised and polished 60-minute graduations. Chromalight in silvered surrounded sits against the black dial, creating an ultra-legible display, day or night.  The hour markers are also presented in simple shapes, such as circles and rectangles, giving the dial a clean and contemporary aesthetic. The lugs are curved and nicely beveled, leading the eye toward that sporty Oyster bracelet with three-piece links and a folding Oysterlock clasp.  Lastly, Rolex has furnished the newest member of its regatta timers with the next-gen caliber 3235 movement, with self-winding, a more efficient Chronergy escapement, and an impressive 70-hour power reserve. Add Rolex's newest innovation to your collection today in excellent secondhand condition.