Ref 210000005540 · Certified Authentic
Rolex Yacht-Master II (116688)
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Pre-Owned Rolex 44mm Yacht-Master II, White Dial, Oyster Bracelet, Ref. 116688 The Rolex Yacht-Master II was introduced in 2007 as one of the brand’s most technically ambitious modern watches, created specifically for professional yacht
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Product Details
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Reference / SKU | 210000005540 |
| Gender | Men's |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case | 18k Yellow Gold 44mm |
| Bezel | Ceramic, Rotating |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Dial | White |
| Bracelet / Strap | 18k Yellow Gold, Oyster Bracelet |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Complication | Small Seconds |
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
| Box & Papers | Box and Papers |
| Working Condition | Inspected and keeping accurate time. |
| Authenticity | Certified authentic by the WatchDealHub in-house team of specialists. |
| Warranty | 2-Year Watchworks |
| Photographs | All photographs are of the actual watch for sale. |
MovementAutomatic
Case18k Yellow Gold 44mm
DialWhite
ComplicationSmall Seconds
Rolex Yacht-Master II — what you are buying
Rolex Yacht-Master II, reference 116688. It is offered pre-owned at $45,595. In short: a white dial, small seconds to read alongside the time, an 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet fitted and an automatic movement.
Strap, bracelet and fit
An 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet carries it — the Oyster is the everyday choice on a case like this. At 44mm, the case makes its presence felt. The obvious buyer for it is an owner who will actually take it near water rather than keep it for the office.
Ref. 116688: case and dial
The metal here is 18k yellow gold, 44mm across — 18k is three-quarters gold by mass, and it feels like it. Sapphire covers the dial, and sapphire will still be clear when the case is not. The bezel is listed as ceramic and rotating, and a turning bezel saves doing the arithmetic. 116688 is the reference to keep with the watch: it identifies the exact configuration rather than the model family.
Ref. 116688: movement and functions
Automatic is how the white-dial Yacht-Master II is powered — a weekend in a drawer and it will need restarting. The record lists a sub-dial for the seconds. The 44mm Yacht-Master II has a crown that screws down against the case.
From the listing
Pre-Owned Rolex 44mm Yacht-Master II, White Dial, Oyster Bracelet, Ref. 116688
The Rolex Yacht-Master II was introduced in 2007 as one of the brand’s most technically ambitious modern watches, created specifically for professional yacht racing. Unlike traditional sailing watches that relied on simple countdown timers, the Yacht-Master II debuted with a fully mechanical, programmable regatta chronograph designed to meet the precise demands of competitive sailing starts.
At the heart of the watch is Rolex’s in-house caliber 4160 (later refined into the caliber 4161), featuring a unique countdown system that can be programmed and synchronized on the fly. A key innovation was the “Ring Command” bezel, mechanically linked to the movement and used to set and adjust the countdown function—an unprecedented solution at the time and a clear departure from conventional chronograph design.
Initially released in yellow gold, the Yacht-Master II line later expanded to include white gold, Rolesor (steel and gold), and stainless steel references, as well as larger 44 mm cases that emphasized its bold, purpose-built character. While its size and complexity set it apart from Rolex’s traditional sports models, the Yacht-Master II remains a landmark in the brand’s history, showcasing Rolex’s ability to apply serious mechanical innovation to a highly specialized sporting context.
Condition of this Yacht-Master II
Pre-owned, which means this 44mm Yacht-Master II has been worn: what the photographs show is the condition you receive. As listed, the set is complete, box and papers included. A two-year warranty is recorded against it, on top of the two-year WatchDealHub cover that comes with everything here. Quote SKU 210000005540 when you ask us about this one. $45,595 includes free, fully insured delivery and a fourteen-day return window.
- Price: $45,595
- Reference: 116688
- Warranty: 2-Year Watchworks
- Box and papers: Box and Papers
- SKU: 210000005540
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