Rolex 126688 Yacht-Master II Yellow Gold Watch

The Rolex Yacht-Master II reference 126688 is a professional regatta chronograph crafted in 18 ct yellow gold, engineered for the world of competitive sailing. The Yacht-Master II houses the in-house Calibre 4162 movement featuring a programmable mechanical countdown timer — a regatta complication that allows the skipper to synchronise with the starting sequence of the race committee directly from the wrist.

The Regatta Countdown

The Yacht-Master II’s signature feature is its programmable 60-minute countdown function. The bidirectional rotatable bezel fitted with a blue Cerachrom insert in ceramic allows the skipper to programme the exact countdown duration and reset it instantaneously — a mechanical achievement unique among production timepieces.

Case and Construction

The 44 mm case in 18 ct yellow gold houses a white lacquer dial with luminescent Chromalight display. The scratch-resistant blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel adds a striking contrast to the warm gold case. The Oyster case provides water resistance to 100 metres (330 feet).

Movement

Powering the reference 126688 is the Calibre 4162, a perpetual mechanical self-winding movement manufactured entirely in-house by Rolex in Switzerland. It delivers approximately 72 hours of power reserve and holds Superlative Chronometer certification, ensuring precision of −2/+2 seconds per day.