Ladies Rolex Yacht-Master

Model	Reference	Production Era	Case Size and Material	Movement
Yacht-Master 29	69628	1994 – 2000	29mm Yellow Gold	Caliber 2135
Yacht-Master 35	68628	1994 – 2000	35mm  Yellow Gold	Caliber 2135
Yacht-Master 29	169628	2000 -–2016	29mm  Yellow Gold	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 35	168628	2000 – 2016	35mm  Yellow Gold	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 29	69623	1995 – 1999	29mm  Steel + Yellow Gold	Caliber 2135
Yacht-Master 35	68623	1995 – 1999	35mm  Steel + Yellow Gold	Caliber 2135
Yacht-Master 29	169623	1999 – 2016	29mm  Steel + Yellow Gold	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 35	168623	1999 – 2016	35mm  Steel + Yellow Gold	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 29	69622	1999 – 2012	29mm  Steel + Platinum	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 35	68622	1999 - 2012	35mm Steel + Platinum	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 29	169622	2012 – 2016	29mm Steel + Platinum	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 35	168622	2012 – 2016	35mm Steel + Platinum	Caliber 2235
Yacht-Master 37	268655	2015 – Present	37mm Everose Gold	Caliber 2236
Yacht-Master 37	268621	2016 – Present	37mm Steel + Everose Gold	Caliber 2236
Yacht-Master 37	268622	2016 – Present	37mm Steel + Platinum	Caliber 2236

Women's Yacht-Master Key Features

Materials

The Yacht-Master collection is home to an assortment of material options, including one material combination that is only found on this particular Rolex watch – Rolesium, which brings together stainless steel and platinum on one watch.

Aside from Rolesium, there are also women's Yacht-Master models in 18k yellow gold, 18k Everose gold, and two-tone steel and gold. Although yellow was the shade of gold Rolex originally used on Yacht-Master watches, in 2015, it was replaced by pink Everose gold. The last digit of the ladies Yacht-Master's reference number indicates the material of the watch.

• 1 = Everose Rolesor (A combination of stainless steel and Everose gold)
• 2 = Rolesium (A combination of stainless steel and platinum)
• 3 = Yellow Rolesor (A combination of stainless steel and yellow gold)
• 5 = Everose Gold (Rolex's proprietary rose gold alloy)
• 8 = Yellow Gold

Bezel

Similar to the Submariner, the Yacht-Master features a rotating bezel marked to 60 minutes to permit users to measure elapsed time. However, unlike the Submariner, the Yacht-Master's bezel is bidirectional rather than unidirectional. Furthermore, the Yacht-Master bezel is characterized by raised numerals and graduations. This design is notably different to the style of other Rolex sports watch bezels, which typically include either printed or engraved scales. 

The material of a Yacht-Master bezel varies depending on the specific watch reference. For the majority of the Yacht-Master's history, the watch was fitted with a bezel fashioned entirely either gold or platinum. However, in 2015, Rolex furnished the Everose gold Yacht-Master with a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, which is both scratch and fade resistant. The Everose gold version is currently the only women's Yacht-Master with a Cerachrom ceramic bezel—the rest have either platinum or Everose gold ones.

Here are the possible bezel material variations within the women's Rolex Yacht-Master lineup:

• Yacht-Master with a steel case: platinum bezel
• Yacht-Master with a yellow gold case: yellow gold bezel
• Yacht-Master with an Everose gold case: black Cerachrom bezel
• Yacht-Master with a two-tone yellow gold and steel case: yellow gold bezel
• Yacht-Master with a two-tone Everose gold and steel case: Everose gold bezel

Bracelets

There are two types of bracelets available within the ladies' Yacht-Master collection: the metal Oyster bracelet and the rubber-clad Oysterflex bracelet.

For the first two decades of the Yacht-Master's history, the watch was exclusively paired with the sporty three-link Oyster bracelet, whether in full steel, full gold, or two-tone steel and gold. Current versions of the Yacht-Master Oyster bracelet all come fitted with a folding Oysterlock safety clasp equipped with an Easylink 5mm comfort extension link to allow micro adjustments without the need for tools.

In 2016, Rolex opted to debut a brand new bracelet style, called the Oysterflex, on two Yacht-Master watches including the midsize Yacht-Master 37 ref. 268655. The Oysterflex brings together a metal blade interior with a black elastomer exterior to create a durable, yet flexible, rubber bracelet. The Oysterlfex bracelet of the Yacht-Master ref. 268655 is furnished with an 18k Everose gold deployant clasp to match the case material.

Movements

Over the course of the history of women's Yacht-Masters, there have been three different movements used to power the watches.

• Yacht-Master 29 & Yacht-Master 35: Caliber 2135 – from 1994 onwards
• Yacht-Master 29 & Yacht-Master 35: Caliber 2235 – from 1999 onwards
• Yacht-Master 37: Caliber 2236 – from 2015 onwards

Regardless of the caliber reference, these are all chronometer-certified automatic movements that power the time and date functions of the Yacht-Master watches. They also all offer quickset date functionality, which means that the date can be set independently from the timekeeping hands.

When Rolex introduced the Caliber 2236 in 2014 (inside a Pearlmaster watch) it was noted for having a Syloxi (a silicon/silicium) hairspring for better resistance to magnetism. Furthermore, Caliber 2236 has a slightly higher power reserve rating of 55 hours compared to the 48-hour power reserve of the two previous calibers.

Dials

As is often the case with most Rolex sports watches, the Yacht-Master models house dials with Mercedes-style hands and a mix of luminous geometric indexes. The dial layout includes a date window at 3 o'clock, rectangular markers at 6 and 9 o'clock, an inverted triangle at 12 o'clock, and round markers at the remaining hours.

In customary Rolex fashion, there are plenty of Yacht-Master dial options to choose from:

• White dial

• Champagne dial

• Blue dial

• Mother-of-pearl dial

• Platinum dial

• Slate dial

• Chocolate dial

• Black dial

• Serti dial

• Diamond pavé dial

Serti dials, which is a nickname derived from the French word for "setting," are dials with hour markers set with precious gemstones like diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Platinum dials are a popular choice among Rolesium Yacht-Master watches since the sandblasted platinum dial surface matches the sandblasted platinum bezel. One of the defining design traits of the Everose gold Yacht-Master 37 is its matte black dial, which perfectly matches the matte black Cerachrom bezel.

Regardless of the age of the watch, all Yacht-Master models have a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protecting the dial. Furthermore, since the Yacht-Master includes a date window on the dial, the sapphire crystal is home to the customary Cyclops lens bubble to magnify the date by 2.5 times.

Evolution & Timeline of the Women's Rolex Yacht-Master

• 1994 – Rolex introduces 29mm and 35mm versions of the yellow gold Yacht-Master to join the men's 40mm model
• 1995 – Two-tone Yacht-Master watches are released, in both 29mm and 35mm models
• 1999 – Rolesium Yacht-Master watches are launched, which pairs stainless steel cases with a platinum bezels
• 2015 – Rolex discontinues the 29mm and 35mm Yacht-Master models and replaces them with a new midsize 37mm Yacht-Master model
• 2015 – Yellow gold is no longer available within the Yacht-Master collection as it is replaced by Everose gold
• 2015 – The Oysterflex bracelet makes it debut on the new Everose gold Yacht-Master watches
• 2016 – Two-tone and Rolesium Yacht-Master 37 watches are added to the collection

Common Questions

What Is A Yacht-Master?

The Yacht-Master is Rolex's nautical-inspired and ultra-luxurious sports watch first introduced in 1992. It is water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet) and equipped with a rotating bezel graduated to 60 minutes to allow wearers to tracked elapsed times. The Yacht-Master is not only available in various materials but also in a range of sizes for both men and women. In fact, the Rolex Yacht-Master is the only sports watch collection from the brand that offers smaller sizes specifically for ladies that appreciate more restrained case dimensions.  

Does Rolex Yacht-Master Hold Value?

Like many Rolex watch collections, some Yacht-Master models hold better value than others. For instance, older discontinued Yacht-Master models for women with either 29mm or 35mm cases can be purchased in the secondary market at prices below what they once sold for at retail. However, newer steel and platinum Yacht-Master models tend to hold their value well and it is not uncommon to see the newest Rolesium Yacht-Master 37 ref. 268622 sell at or above retail prices in the secondary market.

What Size Are Ladies' Rolex Watches?

Rolex offers a variety of sizes within its collection of ladies' watches, generally ranging from a petite 26mm to a generous 39mm. The women's Yacht-Master Rolex watches were historically offered with either 29mm or 35mm cases, dubbed "ladies" and "midsize," respectively. However, these sizes were discontinued in 2015. The smallest Yacht-Masters currently in production (which are positioned by Rolex as unisex watches) are ones with 37mm cases.

Celebrities Who Wear The Yacht-Master

Former tennis pros, Ana Ivanović, Justin Henin, and Mirka Federer have all been spotted wearing Yacht-Master on their wrists. Lydia Ko, who became the number 1-ranked woman professional golfer in 2015 at just 17 years old, is also a fan of the Rolex Yacht-Master, switching between the Everose and Rolesium models. Finally, perhaps the most famous female Rolex collector today, television personality Ellen has at least two Everose gold Yacht-Master watches in her collection—one with a black dial and the other with the ultra-lavish diamond-paved dial.