The Yacht-Master in 35mm was positioned as a luxury-oriented alternative to the brand's tool watches, utilizing a 904L steel case and bracelet paired with a 950 platinum bezel. The dial is also rendered in platinum, featuring a distinctive frosted texture, giving the overall profile of a monochromatic watch. It's powered by the Calibre 2235, an automatic movement designed for Rolex's smaller case sizes.
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 Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: 2005 Contents: Box and Papers Genre: Neo-Vintage Dive Watch
Size: 35mm Thickness: approx. 12mm Lug Width: approx. 17mm
Case: Steel Oyster case, mirror finished sides, light visible wear Bezel: Bi-directional bezel, 950 platinum timing insert, light visible wear Dial: 950 platinum frosted dial, applied hour markers, lumed Hands: Mercedes style hands, 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: 2235