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General introduction to the watch components and features.
Ensures waterproofing when the crown is screwed down against the case.
Unscrew the crown to wind the watch manually.
Pull the crown to the first notch to set the date.
Pull the crown to the second notch to set the time accurately.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master is an elegant, sporty, and distinguished timepiece that symbolizes the privileged ties between Rolex and the world of sailing. It is designed to be a reliable instrument for yachting enthusiasts, offering a blend of sophisticated aesthetics and practical functionality.
The Yacht-Master is a self-winding mechanical watch, entirely manufactured by Rolex. Its core function is to accurately tell time, displaying hours, minutes, and seconds, along with a date window. A key feature for its intended use in yachting is the bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel. This bezel allows the wearer to easily calculate sailing time, for example, between two buoys, or to provide a reminder of elapsed time during a journey. The hands and hour markers are filled with a luminescent material, ensuring extreme legibility in all lighting conditions, which is crucial for navigation and timekeeping at sea or in low-light environments. The watch is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 meters (330 feet), making it suitable for various water activities. It features a virtually scratchproof synthetic sapphire crystal and a crown guard crafted as an integral part of the middle case, enhancing its durability and protection against the elements. Depending on the specific model, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master comes with either an Oyster or Oysterflex bracelet, both secured with an Oysterlock safety clasp.
Before being worn for the first time, or if the watch has stopped, it must be manually wound to ensure correct and precise function. To do this, the winding crown needs to be unscrewed completely. The crown is then turned clockwise several times; turning it in the other direction has no effect. A minimum of 25 turns is required for adequate partial winding. Once partially wound, the watch will continue to be wound automatically as long as it is worn on the wrist. After winding, the crown must be carefully screwed back down against the case to ensure waterproofness.
The watch offers three main crown positions for setting:
After any use of the crown for winding or setting, it is crucial to carefully screw it back down against the case to guarantee waterproofness. The crown should never be unscrewed under water.
Rolex watches are designed for durability and require minimal day-to-day care, thanks to Rolex's expertise and stringent manufacturing standards. To preserve the watch's lustre, it can be cleaned occasionally with a microfibre cloth. The case and bracelet can also be washed from time to time using soapy water and a soft brush. After wearing the watch in the sea, it is important to rinse it with fresh water to remove any salt and sand deposits. Before any cleaning, it is essential to ensure that the crown is properly screwed down against the case to guarantee waterproofness.
For long-term performance and accuracy, Rolex recommends periodic professional servicing. The timekeeping accuracy of the watch relies on high-performance lubricants specially developed by Rolex to minimize friction and prevent wear of components. During a Rolex service, the watch is completely dismantled, and all components are ultrasonically cleaned. Each individual component is closely examined, and any parts that no longer meet Rolex's functional and aesthetic specifications are replaced with genuine Rolex parts. The movement is carefully lubricated and electronically tested to guarantee its timing accuracy. The case and metal bracelet are meticulously refinished to restore their original lustre. After reassembly, the watch undergoes a series of rigorous technical tests and checks to guarantee its waterproofness, power reserve, and precision. A complete Rolex service is covered by a service guarantee.
The green seal accompanying a Rolex watch signifies its status as a Superlative Chronometer. This designation confirms that the watch has successfully undergone a series of specific final controls by Rolex in its own laboratories, in addition to the official COSC certification of its movement. This unique testing process ensures chronometric precision, waterproofness, self-winding capability, and reliability, pushing the boundaries of performance and establishing Rolex as a benchmark for excellence in mechanical watches.
Rolex maintains a worldwide service network of Official Rolex Retailers and Service Centres in over 100 countries. These centers are staffed by highly skilled, carefully selected, and trained Rolex watchmakers who can provide advice on all technical aspects of the watch's functions, assist with bracelet sizing, and perform complete services. For a list of Official Rolex Retailers and Service Centres, customers can visit rolex.com.
General| Model | Oyster Perpetual |
|---|---|
| Crystal | Scratch-resistant sapphire |
| Case Material | Oystersteel |
| Case Diameter | 36 mm |
| Water Resistance | 100 meters |
| Caliber | 3230 |
| Bracelet | Oystersteel |
| Certification | Superlative Chronometer certification (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) |
| Clasp | Oysterclasp |
| Dial | Various colors available |
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