Rolex Yacht-Master

The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II is the ultimate reference chosen by
professionals who sail the world. And those whose passion for innovation
knows no limits.
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THE SPIRIT OF THE YACHT MASTER II
PAUL CAYARD
Tactician. Skipper. Rock.
Leads by example. First American skipper to win the Whitbread Round the World Race.
Star World Champion. Likes to break new ground. On water.
THE ROLEX FARR® 40 WORLD MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE
CHAMPIONSHIP There is an elegance that comes with sai- BEGINS DECEMBER 28TH, 2009
For 96 hours, a stretch of water will be- ling, which is nearly impossible to see in Some of the most treacherous waters in
come a sea of sameness. difficult, harsh conditions. But along the the Southern Hemisphere lie between Syd-
The Rolex Farr® 40 World Championship Sardinian coastline, the scene is quite dif- ney and Hobart, a distance of 628 nautical
requires that boats, sails, and even total ferent. Here, the World’s most graceful and miles and nearly a week at sea. Those who
crew weight be equal. What will separate powerful yachts cut through the Mediterra- make the voyage are on a course to define
the winning boat from all others will be the nean with agility, refinement and ease. Per- courage. From the individuals to the teams
crew’s ability to work together as a preci- fect sailing conditions and crew coordina- themselves, the challenge must be faced
sely coordinated team, ready to exploit tion are crucial to the way these imposing with grit and stoicism. Those who have
any and all opportunities the skipper, wind boats glide along. An entire team reacting made the journey have been known to say
and sea might provide the difference of a as one is maritime choreography at its fi- it moved their soul. Facing 60-knot winds
mere split second – something the ocean nest. Organised by the Yacht club Costa and towering seas how could it not?
can give and take away quickly – may be all Smeralda, the World famous Maxi Yacht
that’s needed to win. Rolex Cup is very much a competition. To
the spectator’s eye, the setting and ma-
gnificence of the yachts can make it look
otherwise.
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AN OBSESSION WITH PERFECTION
RING COMMAND BEZEL

It takes genius to make the complex simple. Rolex achie-
ved perfection when it turned its attention to redefining ROLEX GOLD: ABSOLUTE PURETY
the pupose and functionnality of the bezel. Typically, a Rolex’s commitment to excellence begins
bezel operates independently from the internal mecha- at the source. By operating its own exclu-
sive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled abi-
nism, however, the Ring Command bezel in the Yacht-Mas- lity to create new and unique alloys, hol-
ter II regatta chronograph operates in conjunction with it. ding each to the very highest of standards.
Rolex’s goal: Absolute purity. Cases, bra-
Now a mechanical component that is linked to the move- celets and components are painstakingly
ment, the bezel literally acts as the key to the program- crafted for exceptional durability, colour
mable countdown, allowing it to be set and synchronised and beauty.
to the sequence of race start times. Complex in design, but

simple in use, it is functionally beautiful.
TRIPLOCK WINDING CROWN

To protect the movement from invasive
elements such as water and dust, Rolex
invented and patented the Triplock win-
ding crown. Professional models equipped
with this ingenious triple-seal system, like
the Yacht-Master II, are waterproof to 300
metres (1000 feet). The Triplock consists
of 10 separate elements crafted from 18ct
gold for the crown and special polymers
for the gaskets. Once assembled, it screws
down on to the Oyster case as tightly and
securely as a submarine hatch.
4160 MOVEMENT
A perfect start is key to a successful race. In
order to eliminate as much margin for error
as humanly possible, Rolex equipped the
Yacht-Master II with the 4160 Movement,
the product of three years and 35,000 de-
velopment hours. The countdown function
of the movement not only permits the pro-
gramming, but also the resetting of the
countdown for a second time in the event
of an accidentally imprecise first setting.

YACHT MASTER
COSC certification Chronometer
Graduated rotatable bezel
Sapphire crystal
Waterproof to 100 m/ 330 feet
Self-winding
Oysterlock bracelet with Oysterclasp
STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD YELLOW GOLD STEEL AND PLATINUM
29 mm 35 mm 40 mm
White Dial Black mother-of-pearl Dial Platinum Dial
169623 168628 16622

YACHT MASTER II
44 mm
COSC certification chronometer
Ceramic Ring Command bezel
Sapphire crystal
Waterproof to 100 m/ 330 feet
Self-winding
Oysterlock bracelet with Oysterclasp with Easylink
YELLOW GOLD WHITE GOLD
White Dial White Dial

116688 116689

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What is the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and what type of sailing conditions does it take place in?

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RING COMMAND BEZEL

to the sequence of race start times. Complex in design, but

TRIPLOCK WINDING CROWN

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STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD YELLOW GOLD STEEL AND PLATINUM

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YELLOW GOLD WHITE GOLD

White Dial White Dial

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