After the Deepsea Challenge, the first Rolex Entirely in titanium, this metal also made its debut on the Yacht-Master 42. Inspired by the rich past in which Rolex and the world of sailing have been united since the 1950s, the Yacht-Master, launched in 1992, represented the link, within the large Oyster family, between "professional" or "specific" models and lines with a traditional approach.
A nautical watch with an elegant and classic connotation, characterised by a bi-directional rotating bezel with a 60-minute graduation in relief that allows a duration to be read off, e.g. the time between two buoys.
Rolex uses a grade 5 titanium alloy, called RLX, which is both particularly robust and particularly light. Satin-finished finishes on the sides and sides of the bracelet alternate with polished ones on the bevels of the lugs and case middle and on the protective shoulders of the winding crown. Due to its high mechanical resistance, RLX titanium is difficult to machine and its use required the development of specific manufacturing processes. The use of satin-finished titanium transforms it into a true sports watch, abandoning the precious metals that have always given it a more sophisticated look.
The bidirectional rotating bezel features a matt black ceramic Cerachrom disc with raised and polished graduations and numerals, remaining true to the aesthetics of the original 42 mm model launched in 2019 (until then, the case only reached 40 mm).
The deep matt black dial with satin finish features white gold indexes and hands with Chromalight, a luminescent material that turns blue in the dark with long-lasting emissions, and a date window with Cyclope lens.
The RLX titanium Oyster bracelet features the Easylink quick extension link (up to 5 mm). The movement is the automatic calibre 3235 with Chronergy escapement and 70-hour power reserve. It is water-resistant to 100 metres.
Price: 14.150.
