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Model Name:
Rolex Yacht Master Blue 40mm
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Reference:
126622
Price ($)
$
15000
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
8.3
Crowd Rating:
2314
Watch Description
The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40 in Oystersteel and platinum with an Oyster bracelet.
The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made entirely from precious metals or fitted with a Cerachrom insert in high-tech ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt, sand-blasted background.
This functional bezel – which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys – is also a key component in the model’s distinctive visual identity.
Like all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 40 offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, and especially in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display.
The broad hands and hour markers in simple shapes – triangles, circles, rectangles – are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting glow.
Many Rolex watches are available with the now-legendary combination of yellow, white or Everose gold and steel known as Rolesor, but Rolesium is a creation specific to the Yacht-Master.
While the case and bracelet are in rugged Oystersteel, the bezel of the Rolesium versions is made of platinum, imparting a silvery whiteness and vibrant luminosity for an unmistakable sense of luxury.
The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology, designed to be both robust and comfortable. It is equipped with an Oysterlock folding clasp, which prevents accidental opening and the Easylink comfort extension link, also exclusive to Rolex.
This ingenious system allows the wearer to increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, providing additional comfort in any circumstance.
40
47.1
20
11.5
100
Steel - 904L
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
3135
70
Blue
A.I. Watch Review:
# Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Blue Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Blue is a premium luxury sports watch featuring a 40mm Oystersteel case paired with a distinctive bidirectional rotatable bezel in solid 950 platinum featuring raised numerals, a subtle rhodium dial with a blue-grey hue and Chromalight lume, powered by the robust in-house Caliber 3135 automatic movement offering a 48-hour power reserve, appealing to nautical enthusiasts and professionals who demand refined versatility in a tool watch aesthetic.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.3/10.0
**Movement Metric (9.8/10.0)** - The Caliber 3135 delivers exceptional reliability and precision akin to top-tier Rolex workhorses like the Submariner's movement.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Iconic yachting proportions and platinum bezel elevate it above standard divers, rivaling the best in Rolex's sports lineup.
**Material Metric (9.4/10.0)** - Premium 904L Oystersteel, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and platinum accents match the build quality of elite steel luxury sports watches.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Decades of Rolex maritime heritage plus proprietary Parachrom hairspring set benchmarks like the original Yacht-Master from 1992.
**Versatility Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Seamlessly transitions from yacht deck to boardroom, outperforming dedicated divers in everyday wearability.
**Brand Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Rolex's unmatched prestige and craftsmanship place it firmly among luxury icons like Omega and Grand Seiko.
**Rarity Metric (7.9/10.0)** - Solid production volumes temper exclusivity compared to limited Patek Philippe models at similar price points.
**Functions Metric (7.3/10.0)** - Core timekeeping with date and luminous display suffices for daily use but trails multifunction GMTs.
**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - Simple date window pales against the perpetual calendars in higher-end dress watches.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.6
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in movement, design, and materials with Rolex-level finishing, offering strong value well above its implied price due to timeless appeal and durability.
## TPS Interpretation: Superior Value: The watch significantly outperforms expectations for its price with premium construction and brand cachet.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
