Rolex Pre-owned Yacht-Master

Rolex pre-owned Yacht-Master, the smart navigator’s choice

Looking for a Rolex that goes from deck to dinner? The Yacht-Master blends nautical flair with daily-wear polish. Core models feature a bidirectional bezel, either sandblasted platinum with polished numerals or a Cerachrom ceramic insert, paired to cases in Oystersteel, Rolesor, Everose, yellow or white gold, plus select titanium at 42 mm. Sizes include 37, 40, and 42 mm; the 44 mm Yacht-Master II adds a regatta chronograph with a programmable countdown. Dials span blue, rhodium grey, black, chocolate, mother-of-pearl, and sunburst finishes with baton or diamond markers. Bracelets include Oyster and Oysterflex with Oysterlock clasps; some references add the Glidelock extension.

On the pre-owned market the line is steady. Platinum-bezel 40 mm pieces such as 16622 and 116622 remain favorites, while the current 126622 often trades at a premium. Everose on Oysterflex (116655, 126655) stays in demand, and white gold 226659 brings discreet appeal at 42 mm.

Typical pricing: Yacht-Master 37/40 in steel or with platinum bezel about €9.500–€16.500; Everose or white gold on Oysterflex roughly €20.000–€35.000; Yacht-Master II in steel (116680) around €13.000–€18.000; two-tone or full gold pieces higher, often €22.000–€45.000. Values depend on condition, service history, CPO status, box and papers, bezel material, dial, and movement generation (calibre 3135 vs 3235; Yacht-Master II calibre 4161). All are automatic Perpetual chronometers with Superlative Chronometer ratings, solid water resistance, and a date on the core model. Early pieces are discontinued rather than vintage, though select dials command premiums.

Popular references and quick notes

• 16622: Oystersteel with platinum bezel; rhodium or blue dials are sought after.
• 126622: modern 40 mm with calibre 3235; best value when full set.
• 116655: Everose gold on Oysterflex with black Cerachrom bezel.
• 226659: white gold 42 mm on Oysterflex, discreet and collectible.
• 116680: Yacht-Master II in steel with regatta countdown.