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YACHT MASTER product history and chronology explained

We would like to explain the history and chronology of YACHT MASTER products. We will explain the products in an easy-to-understand manner even for first-time users.

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HISTORY

Yacht-Master Timeline

1992	The first solid gold Yachtmaster is now available in a men's model (Ref. 16623), a boys' model (Ref. 68623), and a ladies' model (Ref. 69623).
1997	A combination model of stainless steel and yellow gold Rolesor is now available.
1999	The Rolesium model, a combination of stainless steel and platinum, was released and quickly became popular.
2004	A combination model lineup has been added to the men's model lineup.
2007	Two models of the Yacht-Master II (Ref. 116689, 116688) were released, attracting a great deal of attention due to their inclusion of a chronograph.
2011	A combination model of rose gold and stainless steel is now available.
2012	The Rolesium undergoes a minor change. The Ref. 116622 is released.
2014	Production of the ladies' model has ended.
2015	The Ref. 16655, the first to feature the rubber strap "Oysterflex," and the 37mm boys' version, the Ref. 268655, are now available.
2016	A rose gold and stainless steel combination model (Ref. 116621) is now available.
2019	The Ref. 126622 has been released with a 40mm case and a new movement, with a power reserve that has been improved to 70 hours.
2019	A 42mm case white gold model (Ref. 226659) is now available.

GENEALOGY

Yacht-Master Lineage

1992~2013	Reference 16628
	Cal.3185 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The Yachtmaster was released for the wealthy who enjoy beach resorts. Initially, the lineup was limited to solid yellow gold, but it was the first sports model to be designed for couples, and was made available in three sizes for men, boys, and women. For the 20 years since its release, the model has not changed significantly, and models from 2007 onwards have had the letters ROLEX engraved on the dial (roulette engraving).
1992~1999	Reference 68628
	Cal.2135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 35mm Released at the same time as the Ref. 16628, it is the only Rolex sports model that is available in boys' and ladies' sizes in addition to men's. The Ref. 68628 is a boys' size, commonly known as a unisex size. The 35mm size is neither too big nor too small, making it a popular model among both men and women.
1992~1999	Reference 69628
	Cal.2135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 29mm This was also released at the same time as the Ref. 16628, and is the only Rolex sports model that is available in boys' and ladies' sizes in addition to men's. The Ref. 69628 is a ladies' size, 29mm, one size larger than the Datejust. As it is the only sports model available in three sizes, it is also popular as a pair watch.
1997~1999	Reference 68623
	Cal.2135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 33mm This model was only available in boys' and ladies' sizes. It was redesigned after about two years, so not many were in circulation. It is far from the popular sizes of today, so the used market price is kept low.
1999~2012	Reference 16622
	Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The Yacht-Master was released as a luxury diver's model. Unlike previous sports models, it was a new concept model that emphasized luxury and elegance, and models using the high-quality material platinum were released. Since 1999, the Rolesium, a combination of stainless steel and platinum, has been released, and the Ref. 16622, which can be used from casual styles to glamorous party scenes, has been the spark that ignited the popularity of the Yacht-Master.
1999~Present	Reference 168622
	Cal.2235 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 35mm The Yacht-Master was released as a luxury diver's model. Unlike previous sports models, this is a new concept model that emphasizes luxury and elegance, and this model features a model made of the high-quality material platinum. The Ref. 168622 is a unisex size of the Ref. 16622, and is made of Rolesium. It is the only size available for a sports model, and is popular among women.
2004~2016	Reference 16623
	Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm It is the only Rolex sports model that is available in sizes other than men's, and the 18K yellow gold combination model was released for men only in 2004. This combination is commonly known as Rolesor, and is said to be a portmanteau of ROLEX, SS, and OR.
2012~2019	Reference 116622
	Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The Ref. 116622, which was introduced at Baselworld in 2012, combines elegance and specifications appropriate for a luxury marine model. Rolex's seriousness about bracelets can be seen in the invention of the Easylink, which allows the buckle to be extended by 5 mm. The movement is the same Cal. 3135 as the previous model, but it uses the blue Parachrom balance spring, which provides far greater shock resistance than previous models.
2015~2019	Reference 116655
	Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The new Yacht-Master series combines Everose gold with a rubber strap. The rubber strap, Oysterflex, developed and patented by Rolex, boasts a comfortable fit and excellent durability.
2016~2019	Reference 116621
	Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The new Rolesor model was announced at Baselworld in 2016. The Everose gold version of the 6th generation 116655 was very popular, and the dressy design of this model with a metal bracelet further sparked the popularity of the Yacht-Master. The cute chocolate dial is still a very popular model today.
2019~Present	Reference 126622
	Cal.3235 Power reserve: 70 hours, water resistance: 100m, case size: 40mm This model was announced at Baselworld in 2019. Compared to the previous model, Ref. 116622, there are almost no changes to the design, and the luminous paint is also the same. However, it is equipped with the high-spec movement Cal. 3135, which extends the power reserve from 48 hours to 70 hours and is highly shock resistant.
2007~Present	Reference 116688 / Reference 116689
	Cal.4160 / Cal.4161 Power reserve: 72 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 44mm In 2007, the Yacht-Master II was released, specializing in yacht racing. Unlike the Yacht-Master, which is for enjoying an elegant beach resort, the Yacht-Master II is a model for full-scale marine sports, and is a higher-end model of the Yacht-Master. It is equipped with a regatta chronograph, a complex mechanism that counts down from 10 minutes to 1 minute, which is a world first, and the patented Ring Command bezel realizes simple operability by linking the bezel with the movement. The first Yacht-Master II was made only from solid gold, and was available in yellow gold (Ref. 116688) and white gold (Ref. 116689).
2011~Present	Reference 116681
	Cal.4160 / Cal.4161 Power reserve: 72 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 44mm In 2011, a combination model with 18K pink gold was released, the first time for a Rolex sports model. The match of pink gold and a blue bezel is rare even in Rolex history, and has many die-hard fans. The pink gold is named Everose Gold as a unique material, and as the name suggests, a small amount of platinum is mixed in to prevent discoloration due to aging. The world's first regatta chronograph movement was developed over approximately four years of labor based on Daytona's in-house chronograph movement Cal. 4130. It is a fully-fledged professional marine model unlike any other.
2013~Present	Reference 116680
	Cal.4161 Power reserve: 72 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 44mm In 2013, the Yacht-Master, which had been mainly manufactured using K18 and platinum materials, released an all-stainless steel model that fans had been waiting for, making the marine flagship a more realistic model. The bezel is made of ceramic material, which is highly durable and does not fade easily, and combines practicality with a beautiful appearance. The countdown mechanism of the Cal.4161 movement has been improved compared to the previous movement Cal.4160, making it easier to maintain and more stable for the flyback. In addition, the hairspring uses blue parachrom, which boasts high magnetic resistance and durability, and is 10 times more resistant than conventional hairsprings. In addition, the hour hand of the Yacht-Master II has generally been replaced with a Benz hand in models from 2017 onwards.

1992~2013	Reference 16628
Cal.3185 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The Yachtmaster was released for the wealthy who enjoy beach resorts. Initially, the lineup was limited to solid yellow gold, but it was the first sports model to be designed for couples, and was made available in three sizes for men, boys, and women. For the 20 years since its release, the model has not changed significantly, and models from 2007 onwards have had the letters ROLEX engraved on the dial (roulette engraving).
1992~1999	Reference 68628
Cal.2135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 35mm Released at the same time as the Ref. 16628, it is the only Rolex sports model that is available in boys' and ladies' sizes in addition to men's. The Ref. 68628 is a boys' size, commonly known as a unisex size. The 35mm size is neither too big nor too small, making it a popular model among both men and women.
1992~1999	Reference 69628
Cal.2135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 29mm This was also released at the same time as the Ref. 16628, and is the only Rolex sports model that is available in boys' and ladies' sizes in addition to men's. The Ref. 69628 is a ladies' size, 29mm, one size larger than the Datejust. As it is the only sports model available in three sizes, it is also popular as a pair watch.
1997~1999	Reference 68623
Cal.2135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 33mm This model was only available in boys' and ladies' sizes. It was redesigned after about two years, so not many were in circulation. It is far from the popular sizes of today, so the used market price is kept low.
1999~2012	Reference 16622
Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The Yacht-Master was released as a luxury diver's model. Unlike previous sports models, it was a new concept model that emphasized luxury and elegance, and models using the high-quality material platinum were released. Since 1999, the Rolesium, a combination of stainless steel and platinum, has been released, and the Ref. 16622, which can be used from casual styles to glamorous party scenes, has been the spark that ignited the popularity of the Yacht-Master.
1999~Present	Reference 168622

Cal.2235 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 35mm The Yacht-Master was released as a luxury diver's model. Unlike previous sports models, this is a new concept model that emphasizes luxury and elegance, and this model features a model made of the high-quality material platinum. The Ref. 168622 is a unisex size of the Ref. 16622, and is made of Rolesium. It is the only size available for a sports model, and is popular among women.
2004~2016	Reference 16623

Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm It is the only Rolex sports model that is available in sizes other than men's, and the 18K yellow gold combination model was released for men only in 2004. This combination is commonly known as Rolesor, and is said to be a portmanteau of ROLEX, SS, and OR.
2012~2019	Reference 116622

Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The Ref. 116622, which was introduced at Baselworld in 2012, combines elegance and specifications appropriate for a luxury marine model. Rolex's seriousness about bracelets can be seen in the invention of the Easylink, which allows the buckle to be extended by 5 mm. The movement is the same Cal. 3135 as the previous model, but it uses the blue Parachrom balance spring, which provides far greater shock resistance than previous models.
2015~2019	Reference 116655

Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The new Yacht-Master series combines Everose gold with a rubber strap. The rubber strap, Oysterflex, developed and patented by Rolex, boasts a comfortable fit and excellent durability.
2016~2019	Reference 116621

Cal.3135 Power reserve: approx. 48 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 40mm The new Rolesor model was announced at Baselworld in 2016. The Everose gold version of the 6th generation 116655 was very popular, and the dressy design of this model with a metal bracelet further sparked the popularity of the Yacht-Master. The cute chocolate dial is still a very popular model today.
2019~Present	Yacht-Master, ref. 126622

Cal.3235 Power reserve: 70 hours, water resistance: 100m, case size: 40mm This model was announced at Baselworld in 2019. Compared to the previous model, Ref. 116622, there are almost no changes to the design, and the luminous paint is also the same. However, it is equipped with the high-spec movement Cal. 3135, which extends the power reserve from 48 hours to 70 hours and is highly shock resistant.
2007~Present	Yacht-Master II Ref.116688 / Ref.116689

Cal.4160 / Cal.4161 Power reserve: 72 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 44mm In 2007, the Yacht-Master II was released, specializing in yacht racing. Unlike the Yacht-Master, which is for enjoying an elegant beach resort, the Yacht-Master II is a model for full-scale marine sports, and is a higher-end model of the Yacht-Master. It is equipped with a regatta chronograph, a complex mechanism that counts down from 10 minutes to 1 minute, which is a world first, and the patented Ring Command bezel realizes simple operability by linking the bezel with the movement. The first Yacht-Master II was made only from solid gold, and was available in yellow gold (Ref. 116688) and white gold (Ref. 116689).
2011~Present	Yacht-Master II Ref.116681

Cal.4160 / Cal.4161 Power reserve: 72 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 44mm In 2011, a combination model with 18K pink gold was released, the first time for a Rolex sports model. The match of pink gold and a blue bezel is rare even in Rolex history, and has many die-hard fans. The pink gold is named Everose Gold as a unique material, and as the name suggests, a small amount of platinum is mixed in to prevent discoloration due to aging. The world's first regatta chronograph movement was developed over approximately four years of labor based on Daytona's in-house chronograph movement Cal. 4130. It is a fully-fledged professional marine model unlike any other.
2013~Present	Yacht-Master II Ref.116680

Cal.4161 Power reserve: 72 hours Water resistance: 100m Case size: 44mm In 2013, the Yacht-Master, which had been mainly manufactured using K18 and platinum materials, released an all-stainless steel model that fans had been waiting for, making the marine flagship a more realistic model. The bezel is made of ceramic material, which is highly durable and does not fade easily, and combines practicality with a beautiful appearance. The countdown mechanism of the Cal.4161 movement has been improved compared to the previous movement Cal.4160, making it easier to maintain and more stable for the flyback. In addition, the hairspring uses blue parachrom, which boasts high magnetic resistance and durability, and is 10 times more resistant than conventional hairsprings. In addition, the hour hand of the Yacht-Master II has generally been replaced with a Benz hand in models from 2017 onwards.

　