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The fastest and most secure way to protect the watches you love.

We've minimized the paperwork and maximized protection, so you can stop worrying about your watches and focus on enjoying them.

In most cases, you'll get a personalized quote in seconds and your policy kicks in immediately.

Wherever you are on planet Earth, your watches are protected. Rest easy and travel safely.

If you suffer a covered loss, there's no deductible and no gimmicks. Ever.

Each of your watches is covered up to 150% of the insured value (up to the total value of the policy).

The fastest and most secure way to protect the watches you love.

We've minimized the paperwork and maximized protection, so you can stop worrying about your watches and focus on enjoying them.

In most cases, you'll get a personalized quote in seconds and your policy kicks in immediately.

Wherever you are on planet Earth, your watches are protected. Rest easy and travel safely.

If you suffer a covered loss, there's no deductible and no gimmicks. Ever.

Each of your watches is covered up to 150% of the insured value (up to the total value of the policy).

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Rolex is having a big day, with a lot of green. We've already seen the new Air-King and a left-handed GMT-Master II – both featuring green accents. But enough of the green already. We now have two new 42mm Yacht-Masters. One is white gold with a killer Falcon's Eye dial. And the other is a Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in yellow gold, baby! 

Much like the existing white gold, these new variation takes things into new territory in terms of case and dial material. They keep things simple and straightforward with completely white text on the dial (The Everose Yacht-Master 40 displays the word Yacht-Master in red).

Fans will be pleased to see there are now options within the 42mm Yacht-Master range. Previously, this size was only available in white gold with a standard black dial. Both variations utilize the same Rolex in-house caliber 3235 released in 2015, and fitted inside the 42 yacht-leisure watch since 2019.

Of course, the Crown didn't stop there. In addition to this new 42mm model, Rolex has also unveiled a new Yachtmaster 40 in white gold (a first for that collection) and a rotatable – yes you read that right – multi-colored sapphire bezel and iced-out lugs. It's certainly a watch that deserves a certain level of yacht. 

If any material is tailor-made for leisurely drinks on the fantail in Capri, it's yellow gold. Of course, that wouldn't be the case for true sport yachting, but let's be real – the target audience for the Yacht-Master doesn't really get down with that kind of boating. So what does that make the Falcon's Eye dial? It's something you want just because you want it. And that's okay.

The Yacht-Master line is something of an oddball in the Rolex lineup. It looks similar to a Submariner, but has certain differences like the use of a matte ceramic bezel as opposed to polished. Of course, the biggest difference between a Yacht-Master and other Rolex sports watches is that has come exclusively in precious metals. And that trend continues today with the introduction of yellow gold.

I'm sure many fans are disappointed to learn that Rolex did not release a titanium Yacht-Master – which was made as a prototype for British sailor Ben Ainslie. Oh well. The new one keeps consistency within the range. It was gold, and remains gold.

I'm torn between which variation I like more. On one hand, I love the yellow gold model because – well – I love yellow gold. It looks like a watch that has existed, or at least should always existed and that's a good thing. On the other hand, just look at the Falcon's Eye dial! It is undeniably cool, and one of those things that makes you look closer and closer. Did Rolex need to create a dial like this? Of course not, but it's Rolex we're talking about.

Both watches come fitted to the Rolex Oysterflex bracelet which gives these precious models a certain sportiness that belies the price of gold. Yachting season is nearly upon us (I think). And these arrived just in time. 

Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master 42 Reference Number:

Diameter: 42mm Thickness: Case Material: White gold and yellow gold Dial Color: Black or Falcon's Eye Indexes: Applied Lume: Yes Water Resistance: 100m Strap/Bracelet: Oysterflex bracelet

Caliber: 3235 Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date Power Reserve: 70 hours Winding: Automatic Frequency: 4Hz Jewels: 31 Chronometer Certified: Yes

Price: CHF 30,700 (Falcon's Eye), CHF 27,000 (Yellow Gold) Availability: Immediately

To learn more, visit Rolex.

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