Rolex Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster I - Full Speed ​​Ahead

Introduced at Baselworld in 1999, the Yachtmaster has a relatively new history compared to the original Rolex models from the 1920s to the 1950s. Rolex intended to top the highly successful Submariner series - the diver's friend - with another luxury watch that was optimally designed for water sports. While the Submariner, the GMT and the Sea-Dweller have proven themselves to be extremely robust, functional and highly productive performers, the Rolex Yachtmaster exudes pure luxury. The fact that its wearer does not primarily move under the water's surface, but rather cuts a sporty, elegant figure on deck, is revealed by the degree of water resistance, which is "only" designed for depths of 100 metres. Despite this, or perhaps precisely because of this, it became a success factor immediately after its release. Celebrities adorned themselves with it, the collapse in demand for Rolex led to long waiting lists, and Rolex had once again triggered a hype that has not abated to this day. The chronicle reads as follows: 1992 - Appearance of the Yachtmaster made of 18 carat gold with the reference number 16628. The first programmable mechanical countdown sparked enthusiasm. 1994 - Presentation of a more delicate version for slimmer wrists and ladies - 1999 Now it becomes exclusive: The Rolesium version (a Rolex-specific mixture of platinum and steel) appears. At the height of the giant wave: 2005 - The Rolex Yachtmaster made of steel and gold with the reference number 16623 - ready to be cast off. - By the way: Did you know that the Rolex watch manufacturer is the largest gold processor in Switzerland, using 13 tons of gold per year?

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Rolex and sailing are a fair match. The Yachtmaster takes a sporty approach and accompanies maritime ladies and gents in ocean regattas or when cruising leisurely across the Wannsee. Elegant like all Rolex luxury watches, it impresses with its special functionality. In terms of extravagance, it is no less impressive than the Rolex Submariner or Rolex Daytona. When buying a watch online, you should not only pay attention to the comparatively low price, but above all to your gut feeling. A Rolex from the range of luxury watch specialist HORANDO will stay true to you on all the world's seas. The mechanical countdown, the high water resistance of the Oyster case, the outstanding legibility make it an ideal companion in all wind strengths. And don't forget the Captain's Dinner.

To New Shores

Rolex is typically loyal to its products. Over the decades, little has been done in terms of form and shape, but a lot has been done to surprise with ever more spectacular technical innovations. The Yachtmaster also has the magnifying Cyclops lens patented by Rolex in 1953, which makes the date display legible under all conditions. Cyclops - the one-eyed giant from Greek mythology - would also have been delighted with the scratch-resistant sapphire glass and the double anti-reflective coating. At Baselworld 2011, Rolex presented another so-called regatta chronograph. The Rolex Yachtmaster II pulled novelties out of the duffel bag as a further development of its predecessor: an innovative movement and the choice between a Yachtmaster version in 18-carat yellow gold, white gold or (later) bi-color. If the Yachtmaster was the helmsman, the Yachtmaster II was to be the captain. Its 360 components are all manufactured in-house and assembled with meticulous care.