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Stainless Steel & Platinum Yacht-Master 16622
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Notes: The bezel on 16622 is Bi-directional as you can see from the above animation.
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Yacht-Master without the cyclops  (pictures by 'daktarz from TimeZone )
in 1992 Rolex introduced the "Yacht-Master" - a chronometer that combines all the qualities which have contributed to the Rolex Oyster. Since 1994, the "Yacht-Master" has also been available in ladies and intermediate size versions. 
Yacht-Master is the last model added to the Professional range. SS/ Platinum full size model was released in 1999 and full size two tone models were released in 2005.

-Oyster Perpetual  Certified Automatic Chronometer Mvmt., - Screw Down Crown, 
- Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal, 
- 100 Meters / 330 Feet Water Resistant
-18K Oysterlock bracelet, model 78760 with folding safety clasp and flip lock.

Instructions Manual Booklet.

Watch dimensions:
Lugs inside opening: 20mm
H:  47.5 mm -  lug-to-lug        
W: 40mm bezel only       
(45mm L side of the case to the R edge of the crown)      
Thickness: 13.1 mm incl. cyclops on sapphire crystal. 12.1mm w/o cyclops
Weight = 146g

Movement:

Caliber: 3135 - this is the work-horse of most current men's perpetual Rolex watches. 
It can be found in Datejust, Submariner, Sea-Dweller, Yacht-Master, 

Jewels: 31
Beats per Hour: 28,800 
Beats per Second: 8
Introduced in: 1988

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Current U.S. MSRP: (02/2005)   $7,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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