Yacht-Master 226658-0001

The Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 features a durable 18 ct Yellow Gold case, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a luxurious design. The Black Dial and Stick & Dot Hour Markers offers excellent readability. The Yellow Gold Cerachrom Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel adds elegance, while the Calibre 3235 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve.

Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 In-Depth Review: Black Dial with Stick & Dot Hour Markers and Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel

The Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 embodies luxury and durability, crafted from Rolex’s exclusive 18 ct Yellow Gold for a timeless, warm glow. Resistant to fading, this robust yet elegant case ensures superior performance in marine environments while exuding a distinctive sophistication, making it the perfect blend of functionality and style.

The Rolex Yacht-Master’s Oysterflex bracelet combines the durability of a metal bracelet with the comfort of an elastomer strap. Reinforced with a flexible titanium and nickel alloy blade, it offers exceptional robustness while ensuring a secure and comfortable fit. Designed for active lifestyles, the Oysterflex bracelet enhances the watch’s sporty elegance and resilience.

The Oysterclasp, protected by a folding cover, opens effortlessly with a single motion, combining secure closure with easy opening for daily use. It delivers a unique, reassuring feel with a slight resistance followed by a sharp, confident click, symbolising its reliability. The subtle extension provided by Easylink transforms a well-fitted bracelet into a perfectly fitted one, showcasing Rolex's relentless pursuit of wearable perfection through even the most minor adjustments, ensuring continued comfort in everyday life.

The Rolex Yacht-Master black dial offers a perfect blend of sportiness and elegance, ensuring excellent legibility in any environment. Its contrasting Chromalight display features large hour markers and broad hands filled with luminescent material, emitting a long-lasting blue glow. Designed for optimal readability, the black dial enhances the watch’s distinctive maritime character.

The Rolex Yacht-Master features bold hour markers with gold-coloured surrounds, enhancing both legibility and elegance. Designed in geometric shapes—triangles, circles, and rectangles—they ensure quick and precise time reading. Filled with Rolex’s Chromalight luminescent material, they emit a long-lasting blue glow for exceptional visibility in low-light conditions, making them perfect for travellers navigating multiple time zones.

The Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 features a bidirectional rotatable bezel crafted from 18 ct Yellow Gold, fitted with a matte black Cerachrom insert in ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations ensure excellent legibility, while the bezel's functionality allows for precise time tracking, making it a perfect companion for sailing and maritime adventures.

Rolex equips the Yacht-Master 226658-0001 with the Calibre 3235, a self-winding mechanical movement known for its precision and durability. It has a 70-hour power reserve and uses the Chronergy escapement, which improves efficiency and resists magnetic interference. It includes a blue Parachrom hairspring for stability against shocks and temperature changes and Paraflex shock absorbers for extra durability. The Calibre 3235 highlights Rolex's dedication to high performance and reliability.

What's so special about Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001?

• The Black Dial
• The Yellow Gold Cerachrom Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel
• The Rolex Calibre 3235

The Black Dial

The Rolex Yacht-Master black dial offers a perfect blend of sportiness and elegance, ensuring excellent legibility in any environment. Its contrasting Chromalight display features large hour markers and broad hands filled with luminescent material, emitting a long-lasting blue glow. Designed for optimal readability, the black dial enhances the watch’s distinctive maritime character.

The Rolex Yacht-Master features bold hour markers with gold-coloured surrounds, enhancing both legibility and elegance. Designed in geometric shapes—triangles, circles, and rectangles—they ensure quick and precise time reading. Filled with Rolex’s Chromalight luminescent material, they emit a long-lasting blue glow for exceptional visibility in low-light conditions, making them perfect for travellers navigating multiple time zones.

The Yellow Gold Cerachrom Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel

The Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 features a bidirectional rotatable bezel crafted from 18 ct Yellow Gold, fitted with a matte black Cerachrom insert in ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations ensure excellent legibility, while the bezel's functionality allows for precise time tracking, making it a perfect companion for sailing and maritime adventures.

The Rolex Calibre 3235

The Rolex Calibre 3235 movement is a cutting-edge, self-winding mechanical movement that exemplifies Rolex's commitment to innovation and precision. This movement, developed entirely in-house, boasts a 70-hour power reserve, allowing it to maintain accuracy over extended periods without needing to be wound.

One of its standout features is the patented Chronergy escapement, crafted from a nickel-phosphorus alloy that makes it resistant to magnetic interference. This innovative design improves the movement's efficiency by 15%, contributing to its impressive accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day, surpassing COSC chronometer standards.

Additionally, the Calibre 3235 is fitted with Rolex's blue Parachrom hairspring, which is highly shock-resistant and unaffected by temperature variations, ensuring stable performance in all conditions. The movement is also equipped with Paraflex shock absorbers for enhanced durability, making it exceptionally robust and reliable. With these advancements, the Calibre 3235 sets a high performance, precision, and resilience standard.

Why Should You Choose Watch Unify for a Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 Watch Repair?

• Watch Unify uses authentic Rolex parts.
• The watchmakers at Watch Unify have been trained in some of the most prestigious watchmaking houses in the world, including Piaget, Rolex, and Zenith.
• Watch Unify operates independently in Penang, Malaysia, and caters to the specific needs of its local and foreign clients.

5 Steps to a Complete Service for the Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001

1. Inspection and Disassembly: Conduct an external inspection and identify any damaged components. Remove the bracelet or strap and disassemble the watch head into the crystal, bezel, middle case, crown, movement, and case back.
2. Movement Cleaning and Component Replacement: Disassemble the movement and clean each part (except the dial and hands) in an ultrasonic bath, then dry in a specialised dryer. Inspect all components for wear and replace worn parts with authentic Rolex components.
3. Movement Reassembly and Adjustment: Reassemble the movement, lubricate contact points, adjust the rate, and test its functions for precision.
4. External Cleaning and Testing: Clean the crystal, bezel, case, crown, and bracelet using ultrasonic baths and specialised solutions, followed by drying. Reassemble the watch head, perform water resistance testing, and test accuracy over 48 hours.
5. Final Assembly and Inspection: Reattach the bracelet or strap, replace spring bars if needed, and check clasp adjustments. Perform a final external and functional inspection to ensure the watch meets Rolex standards.

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Watch Unify Service Warranty

Upon completion of a complete service, Watch Unify provides a warranty against mechanical defects and guarantees for a period of 12 months.

• Watch accuracy within +/- 30 seconds per day.
• Water-resistance according to model specifications.

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