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Each week, we present a selection of our favorite watches from the pre-owned side of our collection. We photograph each one so that you get a closer look at what makes these watches so special. This week, we have a creamy steel design from Grand Seiko's Elegance collection, a brightly blue Yacht-Master, an extra-black Black Bay, a classic Patek Calatrava, and a yellow gold Royal Oak the likes of which we don't often see. 

The Rolex Yacht-Master 40, model 126622, is an embodiment of luxury and Submariner-derived functionality in one package. This reference features a 40mm case crafted from Oystersteel, a corrosion-resistant alloy, paired with an elegant 950 platinum bidirectional rotatable bezel. The watch's refined aesthetic is complemented by a shining blue dial with large, highly legible Chromalight hour markers and hands that glow blue in low light, ensuring readability in all conditions.

Equipped with the calibre 3235, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, the Yacht-Master 40 offers an impressive power reserve of approximately 70 hours. This movement features a Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring, and high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, ensuring precision and robustness even in the most challenging environments. Offering water resistance of up to 100 meters, the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 126622 seamlessly merges the brand's commitment to superior craftsmanship with a sophisticated design tailored for both sailing enthusiasts and watch connoisseurs.

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic 79210 features a 41mm case crafted from matte black ceramic, giving it a sleek, modern look while offering exceptional scratch resistance. The watch's unidirectional rotating bezel, also in matte black ceramic, is adorned with a 60-minute graduated scale, making it a practical tool for divers – or when you just want to time a pizza in the oven. The dial, with its black-on-black aesthetic, includes large, luminescent hour markers and hands, ensuring excellent readability in low-light conditions. The watch's overall monochromatic design and ceramic construction offer a unique format within the Black Bay range.

Powered by the Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5602, the Black Bay Ceramic boasts a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. This COSC-certified movement features a silicon balance spring, providing enhanced accuracy and resistance to magnetic fields. The watch is water-resistant up to 200 meters, making it suitable for a variety of aquatic adventures. With its blend of advanced technology, dive-ready performance, and distinctive design, the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic 79210 stands out as a remarkable watch for both diving enthusiasts and Tudor collectors.

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3 of Our Favorite Rolex Yacht-Master Bezels

The Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II have some of the best bezels in the brand’s entire collection. Sporty yet elegant and undeniably bold, these bezels aren’t for the understated or the subdued. Here, we’re taking a dive into a few of our favorite Rolex Yacht-Master bezels – from the colorful to the rare and contemporary.

Platinum Bezel – Rolex Yacht-Master 116622

Despite being a sports watch, this timepiece oozes with luxury, thanks to its solid 950 platinum bezel. We don’t see this alloy used very often by Rolex, but we love that they have opted to feature it on this watch. The sand-blasted platinum keeps the watch feeling utilitarian, while the raised and glossy, high-polished numerals make it both easy to read and wonderfully elevated. Although the color of platinum isn’t radically much different than the color of the 904L stainless steel case and Oyster bracelet, it is enough to add distinct flair, and perfectly represents the whole ‘stealth wealth’ concept. Plus, you can also find older examples of this Rolesium Yacht-Master that are fitted with matching sandblasted platinum dials that really brings the watch full circle.

Blue Cerachrom Bezel – Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680

Rolex only started using ceramic – aka Cerachrom – bezels in their watches in 2005. So, the contemporary and bright-blue ceramic bezel on the Yacht-Master II 116680 is a wonderful example of modern watchmaking from Rolex. Plus, regardless of whether the blue ceramic bezel is inserted on the extra-large 44mm stainless steel, yellow gold, or Everose two-tone model, it completely steals the show with bold size and color. Anyone who glances at your wrist is going to notice this watch, and you’re going to have plenty to talk about – like how to use the Ring Command  bezel to set the programmable countdown timer with flyback and fly-forward functionality.

Black Cerachrom Bezel – Rolex Yacht-Master 116655

This might be one of our favorite Rolex bezels, period. Like other Rolex Yacht-Master bezels, the bezel fitted to the Everose Rolex Yacht-Master with Oysterflex bracelet features a two-texture finish with raised, high-polished numerals against a sandblasted surface; however the matte black ceramic is unlike anything Rolex has ever used before. It is masculine yet elegant, sexy yet refined, sporty yet stylish. These contrasting aesthetic traits allow it to be effortlessly worn by both men and women alike. Comprised of a black Cerachrom insert set into an Everose pink gold serrated ring, the bezel on the Yacht-Master 116655 perfectly matches the rose gold case, flat black dial, and black rubber strap.

Runner-Up: Yellow Gold Bezel – Rolex Yacht-Master 16623

Similar to the platinum bezel on the ref. 116622, the 18k yellow gold bezel here on the Yacht-Master 16623 takes a precious metal and makes it feel entirely sporty. Unlike the bezels on gold Submariner and GMT-Master II watches that feature ceramic inserts, the solid gold bezel on the Yacht-Master 16623 is entirely crafted from 18k yellow gold and features raised, high-polished numerals against a matte sandblasted finish.

About Paul Altieri

Paul Altieri is a vintage and pre-owned Rolex specialist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of BobsWatches.com. - the largest and most trusted name in luxury watches. He is widely considered a pioneer in the industry for bringing transparency and innovation to a once-considered stagnant industry. His experience spans over 35 years and he has been published in numerous publications including Forbes, The NY Times, WatchPro, and Fortune Magazine. Paul is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the watch industry and e-commerce, and regularly engages with other professionals in the industry. He is a member of the IWJG, the AWCI and a graduate of the GIA. Alongside running the premier retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, Paul is a prominent Rolex watch collector himself amassing one of the largest private collections of rare timepieces. In an interview with the WSJ lifestyle/fashion editor Christina Binkley, Paul opened his vault to display his extensive collection of vintage Rolex Submariners and Daytonas. Paul Altieri is a trusted and recognized authority in the watch industry with a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

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Roger Federer Just Rocked One of Rolex’s Coolest Sports Watches

By Oren Hartov

Earlier this week, at the New York premiere of his new documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days , tennis icon and Rolex testimonee Roger Federer strapped on the Yacht-Master II ref. 226627—a watch so lightweight that I feared, upon first handling it in Geneva last year, that I might crush it, thus owing Rolex corporate headquarters a check for $14,050 (plus tax).

The ref. 226627 was not Rolex’s first titanium watch—that distinction belongs to the 50mm-wise Deepsea Challenge , which was seemingly designed for James Cameron to wear while plumbing the depths of the Atlantic for sunken ocean liners. The Yacht-Master II, on the other hand, is arguably more exciting: Measuring a more comfortable 42mm wide, it was first spotted on the wrist of skipper (and fellow Rolex testimonee) Sir Ben Aislney back in the fall of 2021. No longer a prototype and now a full production model, it’s crafted from Grade 5 RLX titanium and is available for purchase. ( Theoretically, at least. )

What makes this Submariner-esque watch different from, well, a Submariner ? The two are admittedly similar in design, with a few key differences: There’s the RXL titanium case, of course, but then there’s also the 42mm sizing (as opposed to 41mm on the Sub); a bidirectional timing bezel with a sand-blasted Cerachrom insert (instead of the Sub’s unidirectional dive bezel); the date window (which is only seen on Submariner Date models); and the matching, RLX titanium Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock folding clasp and Easylink comfort extension. (The Sub doesn’t have an available titanium bracelet.)

Other than that, both the Submariner Date and the Yacht-Master II are powered by Rolex’s automatic Calibre 3235 movement with 70 hours of power reserve, and both are made for aquatic use. The Sub, however, is a diver’s watch rated to 300m of water resistance; the Yacht-Master II, on the other hand, is made for sailing and is water resistant to 100m—still respectable, to be sure, but best kept to the deck of a cutting-edge racing craft.

Seeing the Yacht-Master II on Federer’s wrist is more fun than notable—it looks perfectly at home when paired with his dark suit at the photocall, though it's a distinctly sporty piece made to be used and abused. Being a Rolex testimonee, of course, Federer has been spotted in just about every notable Crown offering over the past few years, from the Le Mans Daytona to the Sky-Dweller in precious metals and more. (The man pulls off a dressy 1908 with black tie beautifully, but let’s be real—this is a brand famed for its sport watches, and we’re talking about one of the world’s most renowned athletes.) Having cycled through many of the brand’s most compelling offerings, the only remaining pertinent question is: How do we get Fed into a “Leopard” Daytona ?

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Roger Federer just served up one of Rolex’s coolest sports watches

By Oren Hartov

When it comes to flexing rare Rolex watches, few have a more consistent game than Roger Federer . Earlier this week, at the premiere of his new documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days , the tennis icon strapped on a Yacht-Master II ref. 226627 – a watch so lightweight that I feared, upon first handling it in Geneva last year, that I might crush it, thus owing Rolex corporate headquarters a check for $14,050 (plus tax).

The ref. 226627 was not Rolex’s first titanium watch – that distinction belongs to the 50mm-wise Deepsea Challenge , which was seemingly designed for James Cameron to wear while plumbing the depths of the Atlantic for sunken ocean liners. The Yacht-Master II, on the other hand, is arguably more exciting: Measuring a more comfortable 42mm wide, it was first spotted on the wrist of legendary British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie back in the fall of 2021. No longer a prototype and now a full production model, it’s crafted from Grade 5 RLX titanium and is available for purchase. ( Theoretically, at least. )

What makes this Submariner-esque watch different from a Submariner ? The two are admittedly similar in design, with a few key differences: There’s the RXL titanium case, of course, but then there’s also the 42mm sizing (as opposed to 41mm on the Sub); a bidirectional timing bezel with a sand-blasted Cerachrom insert (instead of the Sub’s unidirectional dive bezel); the date window (which is only seen on Submariner Date models); and the matching, RLX titanium Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock folding clasp and Easylink comfort extension. (The Sub doesn’t have an available titanium bracelet.)

Other than that, both the Submariner Date and the Yacht-Master II are powered by Rolex’s automatic Calibre 3235 movement with 70 hours of power reserve, and both are made for aquatic use. The Sub, however, is a diver’s watch rated to 300m of water resistance; the Yacht-Master II, on the other hand, is made for sailing and is water resistant to 100m – still respectable, to be sure, but best kept to the deck of a cutting-edge racing craft.

Seeing the Yacht-Master II on Roger Federer’s wrist is more fun than notable—it looks perfectly at home when paired with his dark suit at the photocall, though it's a distinctly sporty piece made to be used and abused. Being a Rolex testimonee, of course, Federer has been spotted in just about every notable Crown offering over the past few years, from the Le Mans Daytona to the Sky-Dweller in precious metals and more. (The man pulls off a dressy 1908 with black tie beautifully, but let’s be real—this is a brand famed for its sport watches, and we’re talking about one of the world’s most renowned athletes.)

Having cycled through many of the brand’s most compelling offerings, the only remaining pertinent question is: How do we get Fed into a “Leopard” Daytona ?

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Staying on course

The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 in 18 kt white gold with a black dial and an Oysterflex bracelet.

The oysterflex bracelet, highly resistant and durable.

The Yacht-Master’s new Oysterflex bracelet, developed by Rolex and patented, offers a sporty alternative to metal bracelets. The bracelet attaches to the watch case and the Oysterlock safety clasp by a flexible titanium and nickel alloy metal blade.

The blade is overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer which is particularly resistant to environmental effects, very durable and perfectly inert for the wearer of the watch. For enhanced comfort, the inside of the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with a patented longitudinal cushion system that stabilizes the watch on the wrist and fitted with an 18 kt white gold Oysterlock safety clasp. It also features the Rolex Glidelock extension system, designed by the brand and patented. This inventive toothed mechanism, integrated beneath the clasp, allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length by some 15 mm in increments of approximately 2.5 mm, without the use of tools.

18 kt white gold

Commitment to excellence

By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 kt gold alloys. According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 kt gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white.

They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex's commitment to excellence begins at the source.

Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel

Timing the distance.

The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made entirely from precious metals or fitted with a Cerachrom insert in high-tech ceramic. 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.

Exceptional legibility

Like all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 42 offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, and especially in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display.

The broad hands and hour markers in simple shapes – triangles, circles, rectangles – are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting glow.

More Yacht-Master technical details

Reference   226659

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Oyster, 42 mm, white gold

Oyster architecture

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel with matt black Cerachrom insert in ceramic, polished raised numerals and graduations

Winding crown

Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system

Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date

Water resistance

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

3235, Manufacture Rolex

-2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Power reserve

Approximately 70 hours

Flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-performance elastomer

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system

Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

Learn how to set the time and other functions of your Rolex watch by consulting our user guides.

Yacht-Master 42

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