The Yacht-Master in 35mm was positioned as a luxury-oriented nautical-themed alternative to the brand's tool watches. The reference 68623 is the 35mm mid-size version featuring a two-tone look by combining Oystersteel with 18k yellow gold. Its defining characteristic the yellow gold bi-directional bezel, featuring raised polished numerals set against a matte, frosted finish.
Founded in 1905 by the visionary Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex was born from a singular, revolutionary idea: to transform the wristwatch from a fragile piece of jewelry into a robust, precise, and reliable daily companion. This ambition was masterfully realized in 1926 with the invention of the Oyster, the world's first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch case. Proven by a triumphant swim across the English Channel on the wrist of Mercedes Gleitze, the Oyster case established the foundational pillar of the brand's identity—performance and dependability in the most demanding conditions—a standard to which every Rolex is held to this day.
Building upon this foundation, Rolex went on to pioneer the defining features of the modern watch, including the self-winding Perpetual rotor in 1931 and the date-displaying Datejust in 1945. The brand then cemented its legend by creating the "professional tool watch" category, developing iconic models engineered for specific endeavors: the Submariner for deep-sea diving, the GMT-Master for intercontinental pilots, and the Cosmograph Daytona for the world of motorsports.
Today, Rolex positions itself as the universal symbol for success, quality, and prestige. As a fully integrated manufacturer, the brand exercises complete control over every component, from smelting its own proprietary gold alloys to assembling its "Superlative Chronometer" certified movements with uncompromising precision.
Overall Condition: 9 / 10 | Mint Condition, Light Signs of Wear Production: est. 1997 Contents: Watch and Box Genre: Neo-Vintage Dive Watch
Size: 35mm Thickness: approx. 11mm Lug Width: approx. 17mm
Case: Steel case, mirrored finish, light signs of wear Bezel: 18k yellow gold dive bezel bezel, unidirectional, light wear Dial: Sunburst grey dial, 18k applied tritium markers Hands: 18k yellow gold, mercedes hands, tritium lumed
Crown: Screw-down twin-lock signed crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, light visible wear Bracelet: Steel Oyster bracelet, light visible wear Caseback: Steel solid screw-down caseback, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: 2135