Rolex Yacht-Master II - History and Overview | Bob's Watches

Rolex Yacht-Master II - History and Overview | Bob's Watches The Rolex Yacht-Master II followed in the footsteps of the original Yacht-Master (created in 1992) albeit with enhanced functionality and a design more specifically tailored to the needs of the professional yacht racing world. Perfect for marking time on the high seas, it boasted a more rugged and practical design than its lavish predecessor. What makes the Yacht-Master II so interesting is that it offers the wearer unique features that no other mechanical wristwatch can do. The Yacht-Master launched in 2007, fully equipped with a complication that would enable it to be utilized in an active racing situation. To run this advanced complication, it also featured a brand-new, never before seen movement. The Regatta timer incorporated into the design of the Rolex-Master II enables the skipper to set his watch to the correct countdown time (which can normally run anywhere between 5 and 10 minutes before the official whistle blow). Each passing minute marked by an audible sound allows the skipper to adjust their timer to synchronize with the official countdown by adjusting it either forward or backward to the nearest with the simple push of a button (similar to a flyback chronograph function). It cleverly wipes out any room for human error, since starting the timer too late or too soon could subsequently affect the skipper’s chances of a win. Once the siren/whistle/gun is sounded and the race commences, the Yacht-Mast