RolexYacht-Master

This steel and platinum Yacht-Master with its dark rhodium dial and almost iridescent blue highlights is absolutely stunning, even though it’s a much more restrained affair than its Everose-embellished siblings (in both Rolesor and Oysterflex variants).

This is partly down to the dark dial, but it’s also the bi-directional platinum bezel, which might sound strange given the material, but with a predominantly sand-blasted finish, it’s actually far more understated than ceramic. Not that it’s plain, by any stretch. The shimmering dial, polished bezel elements and centre bracelet links mean it pops where it counts, and the overall effect of metallic grey on metallic grey adds up to a truly luxurious watch on the wrist.

Then there’s the blue. It’s funny how that single line of text and sweeping second hand – a comparatively small amount of real estate – can have such massive impact on the general feel of the watch. This bright splash of colour adds energy to the Yacht-Master, once again proving Rolex’s mastery of the minuscule.

Aside from that, it’s business as usual. You have the 40mm case, rated to 100m, robust 3135 calibre, with 49 hours of power reserve, and parachrom hairspring, all backed by the Superlative Chronometre standard which guarantees -2/+2 seconds of accuracy per day, after casing. The watch features improved efficiency leading to an impressive power reserve of up to 70 hours.

Rolex spoiled us for choice in 2019, with the attention-grabbing Daytona, the youthful Air-King and numerous two-tone options. But if you prefer your Rolex to be more stealth than statement, you can’t go wrong with this excellent steel and platinum Yacht-Master 40, which somehow is just a cut above.

This Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Rhodium Dial 126622 is presented for sale in absolutely pristine condition with no perceptible marks to its case, caseback and bracelet. It is sold with its full set, inner and outer boxes and papers from new and a full complement of links.

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