2024 Rolex Yacht-Master | Oyster-flex Bracelet | Ref. 226658
The 2024 Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Ref. 226658 is one of the most boldly striking and genuinely coveted Yacht-Master configurations in the current Rolex catalogue — a watch of extraordinary precious metal presence and thoroughly contemporary sporting character, presented here in like-new condition as a complete set with original box, papers, and warranty card. Full 18K yellow gold throughout, black ceramic bezel, and Oysterflex bracelet — the Yacht-Master 42 at its most dramatically compelling. The Rolex Yacht-Master is Rolex's definitive luxury sport watch — born from the world of sailing and refined over three decades into one of the most distinctive and individually characterful references in the Rolex professional sports watch family. The 42mm configuration is the largest and most commanding expression of the Yacht-Master — its generous case size amplifying the watch's already bold presence to genuinely spectacular effect, wearing with full wrist authority that befits its status as Rolex's most overtly luxurious sports reference. The black matte ceramic 60-minute bezel is the defining aesthetic and technical highlight of this reference — its deep, rich matte black surface creating a striking, high-contrast aesthetic against the warm lustre of the 18K yellow gold case and the brilliant dial. The bidirectional rotating bezel in matte ceramic provides exceptional scratch resistance and permanent colour retention while delivering the full nautical functionality the Yacht-Master was born to perform — its 60-minute graduated scale allowing precise elapsed time measurement on the water and beyond. The matte finish is a particularly distinguished choice that gives the bezel a sophisticated, almost jewellery-forward quality that polished alternatives cannot replicate. The black dial with blue luminous hour markers creates a boldly dramatic and thoroughly considered colour story — the deep black dial providing a rich, dark canvas that makes the blue luminescent markers stand out with exceptional clarity and cool tonal contrast, while adding a subtle but compelling third colour to the watch's already striking yellow gold and black aesthetic. The Oysterflex bracelet — Rolex's proprietary high-performance elastomer strap with a titanium and nickel alloy blade core — delivers exceptional comfort, flexibility, and water resistance while maintaining the security and refined wearing experience of a metal bracelet, making it the ideal companion for the Yacht-Master's active, maritime lifestyle. In full 18K yellow gold — the most warmly prestigious precious metal expression of the Yacht-Master — this watch carries the irreplaceable weight, warmth, and lustre of solid gold that no two-tone or stainless steel alternative can replicate. As a 2024 like-new complete set with box, papers, and warranty card, this Yacht-Master 226658 represents an exceptional acquisition with full Rolex provenance intact. Key Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master 42 Reference: 226658 Year: 2024 Condition: Like-New Dial: Black, Blue Luminous Hour Markers Case: 18K Yellow Gold, 42mm Bezel: Black Matte Ceramic, 60-Minute Bidirectional Bracelet: Oysterflex Movement: Rolex Calibre 3235 Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft Includes: Complete Set (Box, Papers & Warranty Card)