Rolex 116680 Yacht-Master II Blue Ceramic Bezel new dial.

Is yacht master 2 worth it. It resonates harmoniously with the sea due to the refined dial made from Mother of Pearl. The Yacht-Master II is a programmable flyback regatta timer that allows you to select a countdown interval of anything from one to ten minutes. As the Yacht Masters name suggests this timepiece is waterproof.

Rumoured to be a replacement for the Submariner that was considered too dramatic a change right at the last minute the Yacht-Master was designed to be a more elegant imagining of the classic divers watch. Only the Yacht-Master II has a revolutionary flyback regatta timer which makes it a specialized watch for professional yacht racers. The sculpted cases and sparkling dials are the perfect combination for a summer trip to the Mediterranean.

An array of small diamonds also form part of the dial so you can tell the time in the most elegant way possible. Bracelet and clasp look similar that were used on 5-digit GMT Master II Explorer and Explorer II. Instead the racers wait near the starting line for the start signal.

It was first introduced in 1992 with the model 16628 in 18-karat yellow gold. This original yacht master is made out of stainless steel with yellow gold. A countdown that can be programmed from 1 to 10 minutes and allows skippers to precisely time and follow each races official starting procedure.

Both the Yacht Master and Yacht Master II are easily identified by their large hands and bold numbers both of which make them easy to read even in challenging situations. In addition if you have started the countdown early or late you can synchronize your watch on the fly when you hear the second of the two audible signals which are usually given at the start of a race the signal to start the countdown comes first and. Pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master IIs in gold or platinum with original papers and boxes typically sell well below retail though prices on used steel versions trend just slightly below new.

Rolex Yacht-Master 34mm 168623. The Yacht-Master II features an unprecedented mechanical function. It is every bit as good as the original Rolex watch.