Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681

Rolex Yacht-Master II - Two-Tone Regatta Chronograph

The Rolex Yacht-Master II represents the pinnacle of regatta timing technology, combining Rolex's technical innovation with striking two-tone aesthetics. This 44mm powerhouse features the perfect marriage of Oystersteel and 18K Everose gold—Rolex's proprietary pink gold alloy that maintains its warm hue through added platinum. The white lacquered dial provides optimal contrast for the rose gold hands and hour markers, all filled with Chromalight luminescent material for exceptional legibility during dawn starts or twilight finishes. The blue Cerachrom bezel insert with engraved countdown scale creates a bold nautical statement while serving as the interface for the watch's most revolutionary feature. At the heart of this sailing instrument beats the Calibre 4161. The programmable regatta countdown—controllable via the patented Ring Command bezel—allows sailors to set any countdown between 1 and 10 minutes with mechanical memory that retains the setting even after stopping and resetting. During the critical pre-race sequence, if the official countdown changes, the timer can be synchronized on-the-fly without stopping the chronograph—a feature that has revolutionized competitive sailing timing. The bidirectional bezel rotates 90 degrees to unlock programming mode, transforming from a simple timing bezel into a sophisticated interface controlling the movement's functions. Our offering is in superb condition and comes with it's box and card. Ticking per specs. Covered by our limited warranty of 1 year, starting on the date of purchase. Movement Type : Automatic Caliber : Rolex cal. 4161 Case Material : Gold/steel Case Size : 44mm Power Reserve : 72h Water Resistance : 10 ATM Dial Color : White