Introducing The New Rolex Yacht-Grasp 42 in RLX titanium 226627

First seen in 2021 as a prototype on the wrist of a many-times Olympic champion sailor Sir Ben Ainslie being examined in real-life situations for which it was developed and constructed, the titanium Yacht-Grasp 42 has simply been made formally a part of the Rolex assortment. Right here’s the brand new, and highly-anticipated YM 42 reference 226627.

The brand new Yacht-Grasp is offered in a 42mm case manufactured from a proprietary titanium alloy named RLX Titanium, with polished, high-sheen and technical satin-finished surfaces. It incorporates a signature bidirectional rotating bezel with a matt black Cerachrom insert with raised numerals and indices to permit sailors correct timing of their manoeuvres. 

The acquainted intense black dial design is about readability, with massive hour markers and arms coated in a luminous materials for straightforward studying in low-light situations. The brand new reference is powered by Rolex’s in-house Calibre 3235, licensed as a Superlative Chronometer. It has handed rigorous exams for precision (-2/+2 seconds a day) and reliability. The motion has a 70-hour energy reserve, and the watch is water-resistant as much as 100m. The brand new Yacht-Grasp 42 has the Oyster bracelet produced from RLX titanium with ceramic inserts for higher flexibility, with the Oysterlock security clasp. The bracelet options the Easylink extension hyperlink to regulate the bracelet size by roughly 5 mm simply. 

The Rolex Yacht-Grasp was first launched in 1992 and has since develop into certainly one of Rolex’s hottest and iconic fashions. Designed for crusing fanatics and people who admire the nautical way of life with out setting foot on board, the Yacht-Grasp is available in a number of sizes and supplies, together with chrome steel, gold, and platinum. The mannequin is obtainable in a number of variations, together with the Yacht-Grasp II; the latter incorporates a regatta timer, a countdown timer designed explicitly for yacht racing. The brand new Yacht-Grasp RLX Titanium marks a symbolic and welcomed return of Rolex to the occasions when sports activities {and professional} watches have been made for real-life actions with out the “luxurious” part.

The brand new Rolex Yacht-Grasp 42 in RLX titanium reference 226627 will promote for CHF 13,400; for extra data, contact your native retailer or go to www.rolex.com.