Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 16623 Luxury Watch Review

The Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 is the teak-deck cousin of the Rolex Submariner dive watch. While the Submariner was born in 1954 to probe the briny depth, the Yacht-Master set sail in 1992 to conquer the whitecaps. More refined, more richly appointed, and endowed with luxury exclusives, this two-tone Yacht-Master 16623 is the seafaring option for the sportsman who prefers to ride above rather than dive below the waves. Rolex's initial Yacht-Master concept was born as a "what-if?" take on a post Quartz Crisis evolution of the veteran Rolex Submariner. The 1980s witnessed the recovery of Swiss mechanical watches and the rise of Rolex as a luxury lifestyle bluechip. Against that backdrop, the utilitarian origins (and finish) of the Submariner appeared incongruous. The Yacht-Master was the answer. To be precise, the Yacht-Master was AN answer to the Sub's identity crisis. When Rolex opted to retain the older 16610 Submariner, the Yacht-Master was born from the design mock-ups for the Submariner Deluxe concept. And what a concept it was! The Rolex Yacht-Master features refinements not seen on the Submariner until well into the 21st century. Larger applied gold indices and hands grace the dial. Each of these features improves legibility and enhances visual impact during the day; larger Super LumiNova luminescent plots ensure outstanding visibility at night. On its exterior, the Yacht-Master boasted solid lugs in contrast to the drilled units of the Submariner. The Yacht-Master's