![]() ![]() Showcasing an 18-carat yellow gold case and bracelet paired with an unusual white dial, it housed the movement 3135 and is undeniably an evolution of the design codes seen on a Submariner, despite the journey to the first edition being unexpected and with plenty of testing prototypes. The collection’s timeline has undergone a bizarre evolution compared to similar Rolex watch collections. The first Rolex Yachtmaster dates back to 1992 it was marketed as reference 16628 and is the second most recent new Rolex watch after the more contemporary Rolex Sky-Dweller. He completed the first-ever solo circumnavigation of the globe, the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race of 1969, but we can’t forget what Sir Francis Chichester achieved, too he circumnavigated the world from West to East in nine months and one day between 19 aboard the never-forgotten Gipsy Moth IV.ĭuring his expedition, Chichester wore a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, laying the foundations for what a Rolex watch represents when tested under extreme weather conditions on land, sea and air. When we look at the current collection, we can also find inspiration in the most challenging endeavours across the oceans, up to professional yacht racing.įor instance, the former includes the expeditions set out by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. The name “Yacht Master” was filed for patent by Rolex in 1950 and, according to rumours and several non-confirmed historical sources, marked the brand’s willingness to introduce a new collection atop the top-selling and sporty Submariner yet, it’s hard to describe the time lapse between patent and the first official commercial release. When did the Rolex Yachtmaster first appear? It’s hard to define. What is the auction’s base price? The current estimation is between one and two million euros, quite a hefty price gap but something hard to predict for any watch expert. Given the relevance of the timepiece and its exclusivity, we expect fierce competition among collectors to make this piece theirs. ![]() However, the Rolex Yacht-Master Heiniger is not a unicorn adorning a watch museum it will soon go under the hammer thanks to the Monaco Legends Group, the auction house co-managed by vintage watchmaking guru Davide Parmegiani, the 22 and 23 April. The Heiniger family had, no doubt, a soft spot for platinum watches three unique platinum Daytona also appeared under their management and, according to industry’s rumours, the Daytona 116598 SACO, better known as the Leopard, was among their projects inspired, it seems, by Nina Stevens, Patrick Heiniger’s girlfriend back then. This one-off platinum Yacht-Master is a prototype conceived to celebrate such a milestone and holds all the features found on first-class super-exclusive Rolex timepieces, and adopts baguette-cut sapphires and diamonds replacing the stock indexes plus the “DIX MILLIONIEME CHRONOMETRE” print on the dial, and the calibre 3135’s oscillating mass. The model pictured here was manufactured under the Heiniger family’s leadership at Rolex they managed the brand since Andre Heiniger was appointed President of Rolex in 1964 through his son Patrick’s appointment in 1992. May we call it the Rolex Yacht-Master Heiniger? Yes, we might, but we need to move forward and provide further details. Interestingly, it is not a Daytona, a Submariner or a Day-Date but a Rolex Yacht-Master, thus adding additional flavour to our guide as no other model could ever do. The Yacht-Master auctioned on April 22 and 23 in Monaco is one of the most attractive one-of-a-kind contemporary Rolex watches and popped up in the early nineties to celebrate the ten-millionth Rolex watch equipped featuring the Chronometer Certificate. (NEWS) The Monaco Legend Group will auction a one-of-a-kind Rolex Yacht-Master The Rolex Yacht-Master Dix Millionieme Chronometre The Countdown function: how to activate it.The complicated Rolex: from the Sky-Dweller to the Yacht-Master 2.The Rolex Yacht-Master Dix Millionieme Chronometre.(NEWS) The Monaco Legend Group will auction a one-of-a-kind Rolex Yacht-Master. ![]()
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