Rolex Steel and Yellow Gold Yacht-Master 40 Watch - Grey Dial - 16623 g

Powered by Rolex's caliber 3135 automatic movement with its robust 48-hour power reserve, this yellow gold Yacht-Master 40 with grey dial represents the pinnacle of marine chronometry engineering. The 40mm yellow gold case of reference 16623 g houses a sophisticated regatta timer mechanism originally developed for professional yacht racing, where split-second precision determines victory margins. This unworn example showcases the distinctive grey dial configuration that transforms the watch's presence from nautical tool to sophisticated dress sport piece. The bidirectional rotating bezel, crafted in matching yellow gold with raised numerals, provides the tactical functionality that made this reference essential equipment for serious sailors throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

Key Features & Specifications

• Caliber 3135 Movement — Self-winding perpetual rotor with 31 jewels, certified chronometer rating, and Rolex's proprietary Parachrom hairspring for enhanced magnetic resistance
• 40mm Yellow Gold Case — Solid 18k yellow gold construction with Rolex's Oyster case architecture, waterproof to 100 meters with screw-down Triplock crown system
• Grey Dial Configuration — Sunburst grey dial surface with applied gold hour markers and Mercedes-style hands filled with Chromalight luminescent material for enhanced legibility
• Bidirectional Rotating Bezel — 18k yellow gold bezel with raised polished numerals and 60-minute graduated markings, engineered for regatta timing and nautical navigation
• Reference 16623 Significance — Mid-production Yacht-Master variant produced from 1999-2012, representing the transition period before ceramic bezels while maintaining the collection's original design intent
• Unworn Condition Status — Complete with factory protective stickers and unworn bracelet links, preserving the original brushed and polished surface treatments as intended by Rolex Geneva

About This Timepiece

• Bracelet Sizing — Complimentary bracelet sizing included with every purchase. Contact us with your wrist measurement and we'll have it ready before shipping.
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• Warranty — New model watches include a 1-year mechanical warranty covering manufacturing defects. All watches include our confidence guarantee.
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