The present reference is the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 ref. 16623, a two-tone interpretation of Rolex\u2019s nautical sports watch, combining Oystersteel with yellow gold in a distinctive, polished presentation.<\/p>\n
Its 40 mm Oyster case is paired with a blue dial and a bidirectional rotatable bezel in yellow gold, whose raised graduations provide a functional timing scale. The dial displays the hours, minutes, and central seconds, with the date at 3 o\u2019clock beneath Rolex\u2019s Cyclops magnifier.<\/p>\n
Powered by an automatic movement, the ref. 16623 balances the robust character of the Yacht-Master with the warmth of precious metal. The blue dial and yellow gold accents create a striking contrast, while the two-tone Oyster bracelet completes this versatile expression of Rolex\u2019s maritime design.<\/p>\n
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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.\u00a0 <\/span>Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary \u201cOyster\u201d case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
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\nThe most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
\nThe company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
\nOne story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘\u00e8, meaning \u201cexquisite clockwork\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n