FUNKE OSAE-BROWN, reporting from The Baselworld, Switzerland
Rolex unveils the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master at the Baselworld 2019, a watch and jewellery show ongoing in Basel City, Switzerland.
The unveiling which was done on Thursday at the well-designed booth of the iconic watch brand was well attended by the media from across the world.
Rolex adds fresh twists to the existing classics as it silently updates their engines and cases. However new icons are appearing, though they may not be entirely new, upsized Yacht-Master 42.
With one new addition to its Rolex sailing watch collection, Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42, two new variants of its Oyster Perpetual Datejust collection and several upgrades, Rolex has added seven new watches to its repertoire.
Launched back in 1992, Yacht-Master, every inch a Rolex with its Oyster case and Perpetual (that is self-winding) movement, has been delivered over the years in a number of case sizes and materials. For 2019, however, it hits maximum impact with the first example in white gold in a case coming in a 42mm case, the largest yet.
Having a bidirectional Cerachrom bezel with bold 60-minute inserts, and the Rolex’s unique Oysterflex bracelet with white gold safety clasp, which now comes with the easy-switching Glidelock fitting system, this new Yacht-Master could yet become the Submariner for those people who don’t have military watches and are looking for something a little more elegant yet sporty.
Fitted with Rolex’s new-generation 3235 movement, it features 70 hours of power reserve, it is equipped with the very latest horological technology. But what sets this beauty apart is its simple excellence. It has been more than 100 years assiduous innovation, tied into a lifestyle statement that Rolex is known for.
The Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 was unveiled alongside several new Rolex releases at Baselworld, including the elegantly straightforward Rolex GMT Master II priced at £7,150 with a new generation movement and redesigned case to catch the light in refined fashion.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 will be available later this year for £21,400.
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