BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Yacht-Master
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
Case MEASURES: 40 x 47 mm
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Chronometer, date
CONDITION: Fine
The last of the five-digit Yacht-Master, this Rolex reference 16622 was introduced in 1999 and remained in production until 2012, when it gave way to the six-digit 116622. The model introduced Rolex’s distinctive Rolesium combination to the 40mm Yacht-Master, pairing a stainless steel Oyster case and bracelet with a solid platinum rotating bezel and matching platinum dial.
The monochromatic dial is given just enough contrast through luminous hour markers and Mercedes hands, while the red Yacht-Master signature and matching red seconds hand add a subtle flash of color. A magnified date window sits at 3 o’clock.
Powered by the Rolex caliber 3135 automatic chronometer movement, the watch is fitted with its stainless steel Oyster bracelet and folding Oysterlock clasp. Sporty without looking overly utilitarian, the 16622 has a character all its own—and as the final five-digit Yacht-Master, represents the end of an era before Rolex transitioned the model to its more substantial six-digit generation.
12 mm thick case.
Light wear shown.
452Sxxxx
Rolex caliber 3135, 31 jewels automatic movement.
Sapphire crystal.
Oyster bracelet with 11 links, fits 7 1/4 inch wrist.
20 mm lug width.
ID 307133924315
