44 mm. Diameter
Making a splash at Baselworld in 2013, the reference 116680 Yacht-Master II was a one-of-a-kind timepiece which featured an upgraded in-house caliber 4161. First introduced in 2007, the Yacht-Master II was conceived out of a professional need, like many Rolex watches which were intended for use in a specific situation.
The Yacht-Master II is a professional-grade yachting watch incorporating a flyback chronograph as well as a programmable regatta timer. A regatta timer is used by the skipper of a yacht to decide when their vessel can cross the starting line. The countdown is usually less than ten minutes, allowing the yachtsmen to be prepared for the race. Having an accurate timer in this situation is vital as not to be penalized by crossing the starting line too soon. The blue “Command Bezel” can be rotated to set the countdown timer and the re-set button allows the seconds hand to fly back to zero and the minute hand to move to the nearest minute, allowing for incredible precision.
Housed in a beautifully crafted 44-mm. stainless steel case, the present watch comprises of an unmissable white dial and blue pencil-style hands. Retailed in 2013, the present watch is likely one of the first examples of the reference 116680. Complimented with an International Guarantee and a Rolex green leather presentation box, the present lot offers an exceptional opportunity for watch and yacht enthusiasts to own a piece of excellence.