Yacht-Master II 44 Ref. 116680 Steel

Introduced in 2013, the Rolex Yacht-Master II ref. 116680 marked the arrival of the model in full stainless steel. This example is accompanied by its original warranty card dated 2018 and serialized hang tag.

The blue Cerachrom bezel is echoed throughout the dial, from the countdown timer track and seconds register to the hands and accents, giving the watch its distinctive nautical character. Its programmable regatta countdown is operated in conjunction with Rolex’s Ring Command bezel, one of the more unusual complications found in the brand’s modern sports watches.

Powered by the Rolex caliber 4161 automatic movement and fitted to its Oyster bracelet, the Yacht-Master II has a bold presence at 42mm. A technically interesting and unconventional Rolex that stands well apart from the brand’s more familiar sports models.