Best of Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Yellow Gold 2022
The Yacht-Master, first launched in 1992, was then, as now, Rolex’s vision of a nautical swiss replica watches. The last launch was in 2019 with a new 42 mm white gold case. The fleet is now joined by a yellow gold execution. The new version, just like the original model, features a bidirectional rotating bezel with a matte black ceramic 60-minute scale Cerachrom insert. Its raised indexes and numerals are molded in ceramic and then polished. The crucial first 15 minutes have a separate scale for very precise reading of the time interval.
The dial benefits from an optimized Chromalight display. The hour markers and hands are filled or coated with a new luminescent material that guarantees a longer lasting intense light. In daylight, these elements also have a brighter white hue. The new version of the Yachtmaster 42 features a 42 mm Oyster case and is water-resistant to 100 meters. Its middle section is made of a solid piece of 18-carat yellow gold.
Inside, it houses the self-winding caliber 3235, launched in 2015. It has all the noble elements appreciated by fans of the brand, such as the patented Chronergy escapement, which combines high energy efficiency with high reliability, and the highly shock-resistant blue Parachrom hairspring. It goes without saying that, in addition to the C.O.S.C. chronometer certification, the movement also boasts the Super Chronometer certification defined by Rolex in 2015.
The new 18-carat yellow gold Yachtmaster 42 is equipped with an Oysterflex strap. Developed by Rolex, this strap is made of flexible curved metal blades overlaid with high-performance black elastomer cheap replica watches, a material that is particularly resistant to environmental influences and extremely durable.
The Oysterflex strap is made with an 18-carat yellow gold Oysterlock folding safety clasp and the Rolex Glidelock extension system, which allows the length to be adjusted to 15 mm without the use of any tools. In this year, this model is becoming the most popular one among young people, and the key point is that the price is rather competitive.