Rolex· Switzerland
Yacht-Master
Ref. 16628· 1992–present
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Community Score
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82
Expert Score
1 review
Est. Price
Market ~$24,995
The Rolex Yacht-Master ref. 16628 is the original full 18k yellow gold Yacht-Master, introduced in 1992 alongside the stainless steel 16622. It features the distinctive bidirectional rotatable bezel with a raised platinum-look (actually white gold/rhodium)…
Score Breakdown
Expert
Dial & Handset
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84
Case & Design
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86
Movement
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82
Bracelet / Strap
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88
Wearability
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78
Value
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68
Specifications
Reviews
(1)Patrick Bateman
ExpertJul 1, 2026
82
84
Dial & Handset86
Case & Design82
Movement88
Bracelet / Strap78
Wearability68
ValueYacht-Master in yellow gold. Some men consider this excessive. I consider those men to be men who cannot afford Yacht-Masters. There is a distinction between excess and correctness. This watch is not, strictly speaking, correct - the Submariner is correct - but for weekend wear at the Hamptons house it communicates precisely what needs to be communicated.
