{"product_id":"rolex-yacht-master-ii-ref-116688","title":"Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref. 116688","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Yacht-Master II Ref. 116688\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury 18K Yellow Gold Regatta Chronograph | Automatic Movement | Blue Cerachrom Bezel | Programmable 10-Minute Countdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref. 116688 represents one of Rolex’s most technically sophisticated professional watches, combining the unmistakable luxury of an 18K yellow gold case and Oyster bracelet with a highly specialised mechanical complication designed for competitive yacht racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a substantial 44 mm 18K yellow gold case, a blue Cerachrom Ring Command bezel, and a distinctive white dial with blue and red accents, the Yacht-Master II has an unmistakable nautical character. The solid yellow-gold Oyster bracelet complements the case and gives the watch a powerful and luxurious presence on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the Yacht-Master II is Rolex’s Manufacture Calibre 4161, an automatic chronograph movement developed specifically for the model. Its defining feature is a programmable countdown timer that can be set for up to 10 minutes and synchronised on the fly, allowing the wearer to precisely follow the starting sequence of a regatta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of precious-metal construction, sophisticated mechanical engineering, and purpose-built functionality, the Yacht-Master II Ref. 116688 is both a highly distinctive luxury sports watch and an exceptional example of Rolex’s technical watchmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yacht-Master II was introduced by Rolex in 2007 as a purpose-built regatta chronograph designed specifically for the demanding starting sequences of yacht races. Unlike the Yacht-Master, which is primarily a luxury nautical watch, the Yacht-Master II was developed around a specific sporting function: accurately counting down the time before a regatta begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference 116688 was introduced as the solid 18K yellow-gold version of the Yacht-Master II. Its design combines Rolex’s traditional Oyster construction with the innovative Ring Command bezel, which is mechanically connected to the movement and allows the wearer to programme the countdown duration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe countdown can be programmed for a period of up to 10 minutes. Once programmed, the setting is mechanically memorised, while the flyback-style synchronisation function allows the countdown to be adjusted during the race-start sequence. This enables the wearer to synchronise the watch with the official signals of the race committee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ref. 116688 is particularly distinctive for its use of 18K yellow gold throughout the case and Oyster bracelet, combined with the blue Cerachrom bezel and highly legible regatta-oriented dial. The result is a watch that combines Rolex’s traditional luxury aesthetic with one of its most specialised mechanical complications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yacht-Master II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 116688\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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