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.