Reference
226659
Model case
Oyster, 42 mm, white gold
Water-resistance
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
Bezel
Bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel with matt black Cerachrom insert in ceramic, polished raised numerals and graduations
Dial
Black
Bracelet
Oysterflex
Bracelet
Oysterflex
Movement
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Calibre
3235, Manufacture Rolex
Power reserve
Approximately 70 hours
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
18 kt white gold
By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability toÊcast the highest quality 18 kt gold alloys. According to the proportion ofÊsilver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 kt goldÊare obtained: yellow, pink or white. They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex's commitment to excellence begins at the source.
The Oysterflex Bracelet
The Yacht-MasterÕs new Oysterflex bracelet, developed by Rolex and patented, offers a sporty alternative to metal bracelets. The bracelet attaches to the watch case and the Oysterlock safety clasp by a flexible titanium and nickel alloy metal blade. The blade is overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer which is particularly resistant to environmental effects, very durable and perfectly inert for the wearer of the watch. For enhanced comfort, the inside of the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with a patented longitudinal cushion system that stabilizes the watch on the wrist and fitted with an 18 kt white gold Oysterlock safety clasp. It also features the Rolex Glidelock extension system, designed by the brand and patented. This inventive toothed mechanism, integrated beneath the clasp, allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length by some 15 mm in increments of approximately 2.5 mm, without the use of tools.
Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel
The Yacht-MasterÕs bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made entirely from precious metals or fitted with a Cerachrom insert in high-tech ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt, sand-blasted background. This functional bezel Ð which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys Ð is also a key component in the modelÕs distinctive visual identity.
Model availability
All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity.
Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.
Diamond Cellar is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.
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