Rolex Yacht-Master II Yellow Gold

The Rolex Yacht-Master II 116688 stands as the Crown's most complex and expensive sports watch, featuring the revolutionary regatta chronograph complication that represents one of Rolex's greatest technical achievements. This spectacular 44mm yellow gold timepiece showcases Rolex's mastery of complications through its programmable countdown timer specifically designed for yacht racing start sequences. The white dial with gold hands maintains perfect legibility despite the watch's mechanical complexity, while the blue numerals add sporting character to this luxurious execution.

Inside beats caliber 4161, an entirely new movement developed specifically for the Yacht-Master II's regatta function, requiring four years of development and representing one of Rolex's most sophisticated mechanisms. The bi-directional rotating bezel programs the countdown timer from 1 to 10 minutes, synchronized with the exact timing requirements of professional yacht racing starts. Our team was impressed by this example's mint condition, complete with green serial tag indicating proper service history and authentication. Water resistance to 100 meters ensures this complication can handle marine environments, while the solid gold construction provides substantial 205-gram weight.

Buy this preowned Rolex Yacht-Master II from Master Luxury with complete confidence. This mint condition example comes with original box and papers dated 12-OCT-2009, including the coveted green serial tag confirming proper maintenance history. The solid gold construction combined with Rolex's most complex complication creates exceptional rarity and value in today's collector market. This luxury gold Rolex offers both impressive technical capability and substantial presence, representing the pinnacle of regatta timing technology in a timepiece that commands attention in any environment.