| Yacht-Master is a new series from Rolex which was | | | | they can assemble it on Yacht-Master (which is an |
| not produced until 1992. And until 1997, Rolex | | | | easy job). |
| launched Rolesium Yacht-Master | | | | The diameter of Yacht-Master is 40mm, and the |
| (ref.16622)—Rolesium is a name created by Rolex, | | | | case is a little thinner than other Oyster Professional. |
| which means the stainless steel on the surface of | | | | The thin case and bright watch face show a |
| white gold. Obviously the material of Rolesium | | | | semblance of fashion and well-made. Yacht-Master is |
| attracted a lot of attention from many people and | | | | the watch I love to wear most when wearing formal |
| soon it became famous. Although Yacht-Master is not | | | | clothes. Although Yacht-Master has three locks, the |
| so shortage as Daytona, The supply lags behind the | | | | water resistance which Rolex sets for Yacht-Master |
| demand, and the margin between supply and demand | | | | is 100m (Submariner is water resistant to 300m). As |
| is increasing day by day. | | | | for Yacht-Master, which is a sports watch, such a |
| Yacht-Master is also the first wristwatch which has | | | | water resistance is enough. Obviously it does not like |
| Rolex Maxi Dial in Oyster Professional series, named | | | | Submariner or Sea Dweller, which are designed as |
| from the bigger markers and hands in the dial of | | | | diving watches! |
| Oyster Professional series. | | | | |
| | | | What is inside the case is the best selling point for |
| Undoubtedly, Yacht-Master is a classic mens watch, | | | | Yacht-Master-Rolex 3135 movement. 3135 is the |
| which is a symbol of status and elegance. | | | | self-winding movement of 31 diamonds made by |
| Bigger markers and hands, means more shining | | | | Rolex itself. In these years, |
| materials could be painted and the corresponding | | | | Some wristwatch makers purchase spare parts and |
| nightlight effect will be better. Yacht-Master has the | | | | even movement from outside to improve the |
| best visibility out of my Rolex collectors. When I am | | | | manufacture efficiency and reduce the production |
| watching a movie in the cinema, it is easy for me to | | | | cost. However, Rolex does not care about high |
| see the time, but other Rolex does not have such a | | | | production cost and low efficiency, but to persist in |
| feature. I expect that Rolex will apply the technology | | | | its own design and production. Whether this strategy |
| of Maxi Dial to all the Oyster Professional watches. | | | | is good or not, we would not discuss it here, but you |
| The bezel and dial of Yacht-Master are very good. | | | | can not deny the success of 3135 movement. |
| They are all made of white gold, and the dial is | | | | 3135 movement used by Yacht-Master has been put |
| protected by sapphire. Initially I worried about that | | | | into production since 1989. In 16 years, 3135 |
| the double directions rotary would be easy to be | | | | movement has won a reputation as one of the most |
| scratched, but later I found that it did not need to | | | | reliable and solid movement in history. Of course, |
| worry about this at all. The red second hand and the | | | | there are also some people criticize that 3135 |
| red words on the dial makes me think of Submariner | | | | movement is not delicate and complex enough. From |
| and Sea-Dweller which also have red words. | | | | the very beginning of design, 3135 movement was |
| Compared with Sea-Dweller, the case and spring bar | | | | designed for stainless steel Oyster and prepared to |
| of Yacht-Master are rounder and more shinning, | | | | endure all sorts of rough environment; it is a proof of |
| actually the case is quite similar with Daytona. | | | | best functions. In addition, 3135 never lacks of |
| Bracelet of Yacht-Master is similar with Daytona and | | | | technology complexity-the R&D department of |
| the middle connection is solid (unlike other Oyster | | | | Rolex is very good at it. Rolex used many |
| Professional which is hollow) and its polish is quite | | | | technologies on 3135, such as overcoil of Breguet, |
| beautiful. If in the future Yacht-Master will be short | | | | Microstella adjustment screws, and Kif shock |
| of something, that must be the watch button, like | | | | absorption. In a word, Rolex has set up a base which |
| GMT Master and Explorer II, the button | | | | is not easy to reach by other wristwatch makers, |
| Yacht-Master uses is rotary locked button. I get to | | | | which is beyond doubt. 3135 of Yacht-Master is also |
| know from other watch lovers that they have to | | | | certified by COSC. |
| pay for the high quality button of Daytona so that | | | | |