Pre-Owned Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 16628 (1995) is the watch that launched an entirely new chapter in Rolex history. Introduced in the early 1990s, the Yacht-Master was conceived as a more luxurious interpretation of the brand’s professional tool watches. While the Submariner was developed primarily for diving, the Yacht-Master was more about refinement, creating a sports watch that felt just as comfortable at a marina or country club as it did on the open water. The ref. 16628 was the inaugural reference and is still one of the most historically significant Yacht-Master models ever produced. The precious-metal finish gives the watch tremendous wrist presence, while the familiar rotating timing bezel and Oyster case ensure it still feels every bit like a Rolex sports watch. This example features a crisp white dial decorated with black hour markers and the classic Mercedes handset that has become synonymous with many of Rolex’s tool-watch collections. Shop Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Collection