Pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master 40 ref 16623 (2006 – 2007) is a slightly more luxurious take on the classic Rolex sports watch. When the Yacht-Master debuted in the early 1990s, it was often viewed as a glitzier counterpart to the Submariner. While the Submariner was purpose-built for professional diving, the Yacht-Master was designed with life above the water in mind. It had the rugged Oyster case and rotating timing bezel but wrapped them in a more refined package, making it equally at home aboard a yacht or at dinner afterward. Interestingly, the Yacht-Master collection launched exclusively in precious metals, reinforcing its position as the more upscale member of Rolex’s sports-watch family. It wasn’t until later that Rolex expanded the lineup to include two-tone references like the ref. 16623, pairing steel with 18-karat yellow gold. The result is a watch that has much of the visual impact of a full-gold Rolex while still being versatile enough for everyday wear. Shop Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Collection