Sell your Rolex Yacht-Master or Yacht-Master II in Miami at direct dealer pricing. CJ William at 9573 Harding Avenue in Surfside FL, four minutes from Bal Harbour Shops, buys every Yacht-Master reference including modern Yacht-Master 40mm 226658 rose gold, 226659 white gold, 226627 titanium (2023 launch), Yacht-Master 42 226621 two-tone, Yacht-Master 37 268621 midsize, and Yacht-Master II 116680 with regatta chronograph. Send photos via WhatsApp (347) 510-0668 for preliminary offer within 24 hours. In-person authentication 45-90 minutes. Same-day settlement via wire, cash, or USDC.
Rolex Yacht-Master Reference Guide
The Rolex Yacht-Master was introduced in 1992 as Rolex’s yacht racing sport watch positioned above the Submariner in the precious metal sport hierarchy. Modern Yacht-Master references measure 40mm (226658, 226659, 226627), 42mm (226621, 226627 titanium), or 37mm (268621 midsize). Modern Yacht-Master use caliber 3235. Water resistance 100 meters. Rotating bezel with raised 60-minute scale for measuring elapsed time. The Yacht-Master II (introduced 2007) is a regatta chronograph with 15-minute countdown timer at 40.5mm case.
Yacht-Master Value Depreciation Curve
Titanium Yacht-Master 226627 (2023 launch, 42mm): retail around $13,400, secondary market $18,500-$25,500. Yellow gold Yacht-Master 226658 (40mm): retail $32,800, secondary market $32,500-$45,500. White gold Yacht-Master 226659 (40mm): retail $28,700, secondary market $28,500-$38,500. Two-tone Everose Yacht-Master 226621 (42mm rose gold/steel): retail $17,500, secondary market $18,500-$25,500. Two-tone yellow gold Yacht-Master 226621 (42mm): retail $17,500, secondary market $18,500-$25,500. Midsize Yacht-Master 268621 (37mm two-tone): retail $14,500, secondary market $12,500-$18,500. Everose Yacht-Master 116655 (40mm): retail $28,500, secondary market $25,500-$35,500. Yellow gold Yacht-Master 116681 (40mm Rolesor): retail $26,500, secondary market $22,500-$32,500.
Yacht-Master II Regatta Chronograph
Yacht-Master II steel 116680 (42mm): retail around $19,800, secondary market $22,500-$32,500. Two-tone Yacht-Master II Everose and steel 116681: retail around $28,500, secondary market $28,500-$38,500. Yellow gold Yacht-Master II 116688: retail around $52,000, secondary market $48,500-$62,500. White gold Yacht-Master II 116689: retail around $52,000, secondary market $45,500-$58,500. Platinum Yacht-Master II 116689 platinum bezel variant: $58,500-$72,500. The Yacht-Master II regatta complication uses programmable countdown timer synchronized to race start signals via Ring Command bezel.
Vintage Rolex Yacht-Master Value Multipliers
Vintage Yacht-Master references (1990s-2000s) command modest collector premiums. Reference 16628 yellow gold Yacht-Master (1992-2000): $18,500-$28,500. Reference 16622 platinum bezel Yacht-Master (1999-2010): $12,500-$18,500. Reference 168622 midsize platinum bezel: $10,500-$16,500. Reference 168628 midsize yellow gold: $12,500-$18,500. Reference 116622 platinum bezel modern (2012-2019): $10,500-$16,500. Reference 116621 two-tone yellow gold (2005-2019): $12,500-$18,500. Rare Yacht-Master 40 116655 platinum dial (2015-2020, discontinued): $28,500-$45,500.
Yacht-Master Market Trend Analysis 2026
2026 Yacht-Master secondary market trends: Titanium Yacht-Master 226627 (2023 launch) commanding waiting-list premium at authorized dealers. Modern precious metal Yacht-Master (yellow gold, white gold, Everose) stable to modestly appreciating. Two-tone Yacht-Master (Everose steel, yellow gold steel) appreciating with gold market. Midsize Yacht-Master softening in current market. Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph stable. Vintage platinum bezel Yacht-Master appreciating (up 5-10% YoY). Rare discontinued dial variants (platinum dial 116655) appreciating aggressively (up 12-18% YoY).
Yacht-Master Authentication at CJ William
Our Yacht-Master authentication process includes movement caliber verification (caliber 3235 for modern 226xxx references, caliber 4161 for Yacht-Master II with regatta chronograph, caliber 3187 for previous generation 116xxx era), rotating bezel authentication (Yacht-Master bezel is bi-directional with raised numerals), regatta chronograph function testing on Yacht-Master II references, dial signature analysis, case reference and serial number verification, bracelet reference and end-link authentication, and hallmarks inspection on precious metal references. Modern Yacht-Master authentication takes 45-60 minutes. Vintage authentication takes 60-90 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your Yacht-Master
Which Yacht-Master reference is worth the most?
Currently the yellow gold Yacht-Master II 116688 commands the highest absolute value at $48,500-$62,500. The yellow gold Yacht-Master 226658 trades $32,500-$45,500. The 2023 launch titanium Yacht-Master 226627 commands high premium relative to retail at $18,500-$25,500 vs $13,400 retail. Among vintage references, the discontinued platinum dial 116655 commands the highest collector premium at $28,500-$45,500.
What Yacht-Master references does CJ William buy?
Every Yacht-Master generation: modern 226xxx series (226627 titanium, 226658 yellow gold, 226659 white gold, 226621 two-tone Everose and yellow gold), Yacht-Master II series (116680 steel, 116681 two-tone Everose, 116688 yellow gold, 116689 white gold, 116689 platinum bezel), previous generation 116xxx series (116621, 116622 platinum bezel, 116655 Everose ceramic, 116681 Rolesor), midsize Yacht-Master 268621 and vintage 168622 and 168628, and vintage 16622 platinum bezel and 16628 yellow gold references.
Where in Miami can I sell my Rolex Yacht-Master?
CJ William at 9573 Harding Avenue in Surfside FL 33154 buys every Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II reference at direct dealer pricing. Four minutes from Bal Harbour Shops. Same-day authentication (45-60 minutes for modern references, 60-90 minutes for vintage) with settlement via wire, cash, or USDC. Sun-Fri 11 AM to 5:30 PM.
Yacht-Master Values Across References and the Rolex Sport Lineup
The Yacht-Master line spans 37mm, 40mm, 42mm, and the Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph. 2022’s 42mm 226627 titanium (RLX Titanium) and 226658 full yellow gold reset the top of the range. Compare Yacht-Master pricing against sister Rolex sport pieces: Submariner, GMT-Master II, Daytona, Sea-Dweller, Deepsea, and Sky-Dweller. For the sister regatta reference see Yacht-Master II, and for the broader Rolex money page see Sell Rolex Miami.
Sell Rolex Yacht-Master in Miami Dade and Broward
CJ William buys Rolex Yacht-Master throughout South Florida. Aventura watch sellers, Bal Harbour clients, and collectors across Sunny Isles and Coral Gables walk in with 42mm Titanium 226627, Rolesium 40mm 126622, platinum dial references, two-tone yellow gold, and Everose Rolesor regularly. Our Surfside showroom on Harding Avenue offers same-visit payment Zelle Venmo wire or USDC.
Yacht-Master Seller Resources
Before selling: verify authenticity, review the best way to sell a luxury watch in Miami 2026, read how to sell without box and papers, and reference the Rolex serial number guide.
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