Rolex Yacht-Master VS. Rolex YachtMaster II: VIDEO COMPARISON

Every commodore needs a flagship and a launch to serve it. Enjoy the best of both worlds with these Rolex Yacht-Master luxury watches. Here the original Rolex Yacht-Master deck watch is joined by a Rolex Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph for a comparison and contrast video review. The former is stainless steel and platinum; the latter feels exquisite in 18-karat white gold and platinum.

Yacht-Master Through the Years

Rolex “launched” the original Yacht-Master in 1992 as an upscale counterpart to the more utilitarian Submariner. With larger white gold indexes and hands, the Yacht-Master presents as a watch for refined adventures above the waves…not below. Add a soldered-on precious metal bezel, and the Yacht-Master offers premium polish that no Submariner can match.

In 1997, Rolex upgraded the Yacht-Master line with the model featured here: the “Rolesium” stainless steel and platinum. The dial and bezel insert are lustrous platinum; the bracelet and case are hardy Rolex 904L stainless steel.

Then in 2007, Rolex debuted the first all-new complicated watch in a generation: the Yacht-Master II. Featured in 18-karat white gold with platinum bezel insert, the Yacht-Master II is a worthy “ship-of-the-line” to complement the Yacht-Master’s “sloop-of-war.”

Comparing & Contrasting

Each Yacht-Master 2 is a programmable countdown chronograph designed for match racing among competitive sailing vessels. While yacht racing may not be on a given owner’s agenda, the ability to program a countdown for any interval between zero and ten minutes is invaluable. Whether cooking or keeping track of breaks between meetings, a programmable countdown ranks among the top complications you never knew you needed. Be sure to also check out this article on the best chronographs if that functionality is at the top of your wishlist.

Each of these exceptional Rolex Yacht-Master models is an heirloom-quality timepiece in like-new condition.The opportunity to purchase this Yacht-Master II with a full Rolex factory set should be considered as an investment with an eye toward the future. So few of these range-topping 18k gold/platinum models have been built that it can be considered an obvious candidate for future collector infatuation.

In addition to its outstanding qualities as a luxury watch, the Yacht-Master II in white gold features a totally different aesthetic than the ceramic-bezel models below it. Unmistakable, and when purchased new, almost ruinously expensive, *very* few of these are in public circulation. And if the auction circuit offers just one history lesson to collectors, it’s that scarcity is sexy, and sex sells. View both of these Rolex Yacht-Master models on our website, and get ready to ride the waves.

Buying a Pre-Owned Rolex Yacht-Master

Whether you opt for these Yacht-Master models or various references like the Yacht-Master 168623 or Yacht-Master 126622, we guarantee the quality and authenticity of each timepiece presented for sale. In fact, all of our watches come with a 2-Year Warranty and must pass a rigorous inspection process. If you’re interested in other pre-owned pieces that are inspired by the sea, be sure to also browse our collection of dive watches to find models from other top brands.