Description

A dazzling display of sapphires and diamonds

This beautiful piece has been revisited from the Yacht-Master II revealed in 2015. First introduced in 1992, the Yacht-Master is inspired by the nautical environment. It has been a success among the nautical enthusiasts and those looking for a chic and sporty model.

For the present reference 126679SABR, the 40mm case is made of robust 18ct white gold and set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds covering the lugs all the way to the crown guard.

The most eye-catching feature is the bi-directional rotatable bezel set with 40 trapeze-cut precious stones. Inspired by the magnificent aurora borealis, pink, light-blue, dark-blue and purple sapphires as well as diamonds compose the gorgeous sequence of five hues that is repeated eight times over and enhanced by a single triangular diamond at 12 o’clock.

With a diamond-paved dial to go along in harmony with the gem-set bezel, this luxurious and enchanting piece is sure to get noticed.
The gem-setting of the few hundred diamonds on the dial has been finely executed with a precise alignment, orientation and position with a finishing typical of the most prestigious watchmakers.
The precious metal has to be delicately carved to enable hand-shape the seat for each gem.

Yacht-Master inscription is at 6 o’clock on a gold plate as well as the Rolex inscription at 12 o’clock. The famous “Cyclops” lens highlights the date at 3 o’clock. A self-winding movement, the Perpetual Calibre 3235 released in 2015 and boasting 14 patents, is hidden and protected by the monobloc case. Carrying a Perpetual rotor, it has a power-reserve of 70 hours and water-proof resistance to 100m to enjoy it in any conditions. Like all of its peers, the Oyster Perpetual is certified with Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer certification.

A black rubber Oysterflex strap with Oysterlock folding clasp will fix this gorgeous timekeeper comfortably around your wrist.
Offered exclusively by K2 Luxury with its original full set

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘è, meaning “exquisite clockwork”.