Rolex Yacht-Master
The Rolex Yacht-Master is a popular sport watch, first introduced by Rolex in 1992 with the model 11628 in 18KT yellow gold. In 1994, Rolex issued a ladies model (69628) and a mid-size mans model (68628). This was the first time Rolex had ever issued a smaller professional size watch. In 1996, Rolex introduced two-tone (stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold) to the ladies and mid-size line.

In 1997, Rolex debuted the Yacht-Master in Rolesium, a term patented by Rolex in 1932 which gives the Yacht-Master a stainless steel and platinum appearance. This model (Yacht-Master, reference 16622) is also known as the Platinum Yacht-Master.

The Yacht-Master 16622 with its Rolesium finish very popular. While not in as short a supply as the stainless steel Daytona, the demand is greater than the current supply, and that margin seems to be growing every year. Thus the Rolesium Yacht-Master sells for more on the private market then at an authorized Rolex dealer, much like the stainless steel Daytona.

The Yacht-Master was the first Oyster Professional series watch to feature the Rolex Maxi Dial - so named due to the enlarged markers and thicker hands as compared to the standard issue Oyster Professional watch dials. The extra surface area on the markers and minute hand means more luminous material can be applied, making for a brighter glow. The Yacht-Master case is 40mm in diameter, but a shade thinner than most Oyster Professionals. The thinner case and polished surfaces give the watch a very dressy appearance.

Even though the Yacht-Master has the Rolex Triplock crown, Rolex only rates the Yacht-Master for 100 meters of water resistance (compared to 300 meters for the Submariner). That water resistance rating is fine enough for a sporting watch like the Yacht-Master. It’s not designed to be a diving “tool” watch like the Submariner or Sea-Dweller.

The Rolex Yacht-Master uses Rolex caliber 3135 movement. It is a 31 jewel automatic movement which is manufactured completely in house by Rolex. It has a reputation of being one of the most reliable, and robust movements ever created. Rolex has implemented several, truly notable features into the 3135, such as a Breguet overcoil balance-spring, and the Microstella adjustment screws, and Kif shock absorption. The 3135 in the Yacht-Master is of course COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) chronometer certified.

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Rolex Yacht Master watch Platinum US $4,000.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday Dec-07-2008 5:19:54 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

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The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is an officially certified, self-winding chronometer wrist watch with chronograph functions. From its beginnings in 1961, the Cosmograph, Cosmograph Daytona and Oyster Cosmograph Daytona chronographs were produced continuously until 1988, when they were replaced with versions featuring self-winding movements, from Zenith’s El Primero caliber, under the name Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph.

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Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Mens Auto 18k/SS Watch 16523 US $8,495.00 End Date: Friday Dec-05-2008 19:04:56 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

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MEN ROLEX 2TONE 18K GOLD/STEEL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA WATCH US $8,599.99 End Date: Friday Dec-05-2008 22:02:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

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Since 2000, Rolex began manufacturing its own movements and developed the Rolex 4130 caliber (model number: 116520). Due to its limited production and increasing popularity, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is considers as the rarest and most sought after watch in the world. Each authorized Rolex dealer is allocated only one, or perhaps two of the coveted stainless steel models each year. Most Rolex dealers maintain waiting lists of people who want to buy the Daytona.

Rolex Air-King:

The Air-King could be considered the “entry level” model from Rolex. Now talking about an entery level Rolex watch is like talking about an entry level Rolls Royce. Like all other Rolex watches the Rolex Air-King is a classic piece of Swiss craftsmanship and a work of art. Current models retail for $3200 with the smooth bezel fitted, or $3250 with the engine turned bezel. However as you can see bellow you can get them at better prices when you know how.

The Rolex Air-King is 34mm in diameter and comes with an Oyster bracelet by default. The current Air-King watch does not have a Date. In the 1970s, the Rolex Air-King was offered with a date (this particular model is scarce and collectible) and in gold and steel combinations. Those two variations probably ceased production because they are similar to Rolex’s Date and Oyster Perpetual models.

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Rolex makes some of the best chronometers so the question is what is a chronometer?

A chronometer is a very accurate watch which has been officially certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Control). The name chronometer is given only to automatic and mechanical movement watches. So quartz watches are never chronometers even though they are often more accurate than chronometers.

Moreover, a watch carrying the chronometer certification has passed vigorous tests demanded by the COSC and Rolex watches have more chronometer certificates than any other manufacturer’s watches.

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