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Rolex ultimately decided not to bring the Yachtmaster Chronograph to market in .Though it was created in the 1960’s, it was not initially released. Some think that Rolex thought .

Read on to discover more about the Rolex Yacht-Master (in all its various . Rolex ultimately decided not to bring the Yachtmaster Chronograph to market in the late 1960s, but it remains a very interesting piece of Rolex design history!!! The Rebirth Of The Rolex Submariner Yacht-Master. In 1992 Rolex introduced an all-new Yacht-Master, but what was its design genesis?Though it was created in the 1960’s, it was not initially released. Some think that Rolex thought the changes to the Submariner were too drastic, thus created an entirely new model: the Yacht-Master. Rolex originally introduced the new Yacht-Master in 1992 with Reference 16628. Read on to discover more about the Rolex Yacht-Master (in all its various versions) and what makes the model unique among its Oyster Perpetual brethren. 1967 - 1969 - The Prototype: Cosmograph Yacht-Master

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While Rolex had been a longtime supporter of sailing and experimented with a Yacht-Master dial prototype in the 1960s, it was not until the 1990s that the Crown unveiled a watch officially dedicated to nautical lifestyle. The first model to kick off the YM collection was the Yacht-Master ref. 16628.The Rolex Yacht-Master was first created as a luxury sports watch, whereas the Yacht-Master II was built as a professional regatta timer with a luxury flare. Comparatively, the Yacht-Master can time events up to 60 minutes with its rotating bezel and the Yacht-Master II is outfitted with a countdown timer with flyback or fly-forward .History Of The Rolex Yacht-Master. We’ve broken down our overview of the Yacht-Master into the following segments: Release Of The Yacht-Master; The Submariner/Yacht-Master Theory; Mid-Size & Ladies’ Yacht-Master; Platinum (Rolesium) Yacht-Master; The Maxi Dial Yacht-Master; Two-Tone Rolesor Yacht-Master; The Yacht-Master II; Six-Digit Yacht .13. Rolex created a Yacht-Master prototype based on the Daytona in the 1960s. As discussed, it took a long time for Rolex to finally create a model dedicated to yachting. However, already in the 1960s, it seems that Rolex was playing with the idea of a watch made for yachting.

The original Yachtmaster resembles early Rolex Daytona models, although the Daytonas were 36mm in diameter, while the Yachtmaster was 39.5mm. The Yachtmaster Chronograph was never released by the brand in the late 1960s, but it is still a .The Rolex Yacht-Master made its debut in 1992, and was the first new design in 25 years (since the Sea-Dweller in 1967). Although it obviously shares its DNA with the rugged steel tool watch that is the Submariner, the Yacht-Master is designed to be a more luxurious offering, appealing to those who spend their spare time relaxing on superyachts .

The Yachtmaster’s history goes back to the first introduction of the watch in 1992, although the name, interestingly enough, appears on the dial of a prototype Yachtmaster Chronograph from the late 1960s (a watch so legendary I am actually forced to use the word; one of three known is in the collection of Mr. John Goldberger; we covered it . Rolex ultimately decided not to bring the Yachtmaster Chronograph to market in the late 1960s, but it remains a very interesting piece of Rolex design history!!! The Rebirth Of The Rolex Submariner Yacht-Master. In 1992 Rolex introduced an all-new Yacht-Master, but what was its design genesis?Though it was created in the 1960’s, it was not initially released. Some think that Rolex thought the changes to the Submariner were too drastic, thus created an entirely new model: the Yacht-Master. Rolex originally introduced the new Yacht-Master in 1992 with Reference 16628. Read on to discover more about the Rolex Yacht-Master (in all its various versions) and what makes the model unique among its Oyster Perpetual brethren. 1967 - 1969 - The Prototype: Cosmograph Yacht-Master

While Rolex had been a longtime supporter of sailing and experimented with a Yacht-Master dial prototype in the 1960s, it was not until the 1990s that the Crown unveiled a watch officially dedicated to nautical lifestyle. The first model to kick off the YM collection was the Yacht-Master ref. 16628.The Rolex Yacht-Master was first created as a luxury sports watch, whereas the Yacht-Master II was built as a professional regatta timer with a luxury flare. Comparatively, the Yacht-Master can time events up to 60 minutes with its rotating bezel and the Yacht-Master II is outfitted with a countdown timer with flyback or fly-forward .

History Of The Rolex Yacht-Master. We’ve broken down our overview of the Yacht-Master into the following segments: Release Of The Yacht-Master; The Submariner/Yacht-Master Theory; Mid-Size & Ladies’ Yacht-Master; Platinum (Rolesium) Yacht-Master; The Maxi Dial Yacht-Master; Two-Tone Rolesor Yacht-Master; The Yacht-Master II; Six-Digit Yacht .

13. Rolex created a Yacht-Master prototype based on the Daytona in the 1960s. As discussed, it took a long time for Rolex to finally create a model dedicated to yachting. However, already in the 1960s, it seems that Rolex was playing with the idea of a watch made for yachting.The original Yachtmaster resembles early Rolex Daytona models, although the Daytonas were 36mm in diameter, while the Yachtmaster was 39.5mm. The Yachtmaster Chronograph was never released by the brand in the late 1960s, but it is still a .The Rolex Yacht-Master made its debut in 1992, and was the first new design in 25 years (since the Sea-Dweller in 1967). Although it obviously shares its DNA with the rugged steel tool watch that is the Submariner, the Yacht-Master is designed to be a more luxurious offering, appealing to those who spend their spare time relaxing on superyachts .

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1967 Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 165.024 - HODINKEE Shop. Why This Watch Matters The answer to the world of 1960s dive watches, this Omega Seamaster 300 remains one of the most capable daily wearers ever made.

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