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How to Read a Yacht-Master II

How to read a rolex yacht-master ii, regatta chronograph.

When looking at the face of a Yacht-Master II the first thing everyone notices is the regatta chronograph and the red-contoured countdown arrow in the center.  A regatta is a boat race that often begins with a 10 Minute countdown.

The wearer can either set this movement or reset depending on the race’s official starting procedure. Putting this countdown on the face of the watch is one of the major changes from the original Yacht-Master and the Yacht-Master II. On the original Yacht-Master, the countdown is on the top right of the bezel between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock.

The numbers on the bezel mirror those numbers on the regatta chronograph. The bezel also works in conjunction with the regatta chronograph, allowing the wearer to set and synchronize the sequence of race start times.

Minute Countdown

The final number wheel on the Yacht-Master is a minute countdown. This smaller wheel will track the seconds in a minute, which is a very common need when sailing.

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How to Use a Yacht-Master II

One of the more intricate Rolex models is the Yacht-Master II. We’ve been taking a closer look at how to set your Rolex as well as read the details on your dials to better understand your Rolex watch. Whether you want to understand the material it is made of or the story it has to tell, check out our more recent blog article releases here . But anyways, back to the Yacht-Master II. Let’s take a look. 

The first thing to know is that you still set the time using the second position as we discuss here . The seconds hand is the small dial right above the 6 o'clock marker (with the 20, 30, 40 etc). In the below image, it's blue. But, that can change dependent on the material you choose for your Yacht-Master II.  But, we're going to take a closer look at the intricate dial of the Yacht-Master II and its uses. 

If this is the first time you have taken a closer look at the Yacht-Master II, you may be a bit overwhelmed. The Yacht-Master II is the first model to offer a Regatta Chronograph, which is a timing feature for Regatta timing or a Regatta sailing event which includes a 10-minute countdown. The Yacht-Master II allows different countdown timers for 0 - 10 minutes, which can be used anytime in normal life if you need to time something for 10 minutes. 

 To use the programmable Regatta countdown, rotate the bezel to position two until it clicks at about 1 o’clock. After, push down the bottom pusher to set the bezel. At this point, you will unscrew the water-tight crown and start rotating it clockwise. It will jump to every minute. Let’s say we are going to set it at 8 minutes. Screw down the water-tight crown, and then, rotate the bezel back to its original position, which will cause the bottom pusher to pop back up into place. 

Press the top pusher to begin the timer. As the seconds hand moves clockwise, you will see the red arrow move to the next number (7 minutes in our example). To stop the timer, simply press the top pusher again. If you want to reset your timer to what you previously set it at (8 minutes), simply press the bottom pusher. Because the Regatta chronograph has a mechanical memory, by resetting the time with the bottom pusher, the triangle hand will return to the last minute it was initially set at before the countdown begins. This Rolex watch is the first watch to offer a bezel that is directly built into the movement - an innovation in Rolex design. 

So, that’s a quick guide through a Yacht-Master II dial reading and use of the Regatta Chronograph. The Yacht-Master II bezel can have endless applications in everyday life as well - you don’t have to just be a sailor. Intricate in design but simple to use, is just what makes this such a work of art and perfection.

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Table of Contents

• Wearing the Watch for the First Time
• Description
• Ring Command Bezel
• Parts Identification
• Product View
• Setting the Watch
• Screwed-Down Position
• Manual Winding
• Setting the Time
• To Screw the Crown Back down against the Case
• The Official Regatta Starting Procedure
• Overview of a 10-Minute Countdown Sequence
• Programming the Countdown (before a Race)
• Start of the Official Countdown
• Synchronization of the Countdown with the Official Countdown
• Preparatory Signal
• Official Start
• Easylink Comfort Extension Link
• Adjusting from the Short Position to the Long Position
• Adjusting from the Long Position to the Short Position
• Caring for the Watch
• Before Cleaning
• After Sales Service

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Summary of Contents for Rolex Yacht-Master II

• Page 1 O Y S T E R P E R P E T U A L Y A C H T - M A S T E R I I...
• Page 2 WEARING THE WATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME Before being worn for the first time, or if it has stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually in order to function correctly and precisely. To wind the watch manually, unscrew the winding crown completely, then turn it several times clockwise.
• Page 3 The green seal accompanying your Rolex watch is a symbol of its status as a Superlative Chronometer. This exclusive designation attests that it has successfully undergone a series of specific final controls by Rolex in its own laboratories in addition to the official COSC certification of its movement.
• Page 4 THE HEART OF THE YACHT-MASTER II MODEL THE SKIPPER’S WATCH RING COMMAND BEZEL USING YOUR WATCH OVERVIEW SETTING THE OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER II 10-23 EASYLINK COMFORT EXTENSION LINK 24-25 ROLEX SERVICE CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX 26-27 AFTER-SALES SERVICE 28-29 WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK...
• Page 6 – a function that responds to the need for precise timing during the crucial starting The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II is sequence of a regatta. equipped with a self-winding mechanical Its 44 mm Oyster case, waterproof to movement entirely manufactured by Rolex.
• Page 8 THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE RING COMMAND BEZEL The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II The unique interaction between is equipped with a rotatable Ring the movement and the bezel allows Command bezel which serves to access the sophisticated functions of and lock the countdown programming.
• Page 9 THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE OVERVIEW Hour hand Upper pusher Minute hand Lower pusher Small seconds hand Bidirectional 90° rotatable Ring Command bezel Countdown minute hand Triplock winding crown with Countdown seconds hand...
• Page 11 USING ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE SETTING THE OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER II Screwed-down position (position 0): Setting the time (position 2): the crown is completely screwed down the crown is unscrewed and pulled out against the case. When the crown to the first notch.
• Page 12 Unscrew and then pull out To screw the crown back down against the case, return it to position 1 and apply light pressure on it while screwing it down clockwise against the case. After every use, carefully screw the crown back down against the case to guarantee the waterproofness.
• Page 13 THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE OFFICIAL REGATTA The unique programming and on-the-fly synchronization functions of the STARTING PROCEDURE Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II’s The official regatta starting procedure countdown allow skippers to precisely unfolds in several stages marked by time the starting sequence and be sound and visual signals.
• Page 14 START OF THE OFFICIAL SYNCHRONIZATION, PREPARATORY OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN IF REQUIRED SIGNAL START * Overview of a 10-minute countdown sequence...
• Page 15 THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE USING THE OYSTER PERPETUAL back to the same minute programmed YACHT-MASTER II at the last setting. – Unscrew the crown. 1. Programming the countdown – Set the countdown duration by turning (before a race):...
• Page 16 Unscrew To screw the crown back down against the case, return it to position 1 and apply light pressure on it while screwing it down clockwise against the case. After every use, carefully screw the crown back down against the case to guarantee the waterproofness.
• Page 17 THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE 2. Start of the official countdown A starting gun and a flag signal the start of the official regatta countdown. – Press the upper pusher to start the count down.
• Page 19 The countdown gun and hoisting another flag. If required, seconds hand is reset on the fly and the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II’s runs again instantaneously as soon countdown can be synchronized with as the pusher is released. At the same the official countdown.
• Page 21 Go to step 5 – Make sure that the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II’s countdown is properly synchronized with the official countdown. If required, synchronize the countdown a second time (step 3).
• Page 23 THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE 5. Official start – Press the upper pusher to stop the The official start is marked by a final countdown seconds hand. sound of the gun and the lowering –...
• Page 25 YOUR WATCH SERVICE EASYLINK COMFORT EXTENSION LINK To ensure optimal comfort when wearing your watch in any circumstances, Rolex created the Easylink comfort extension link, which is available on some models with metal bracelets. Its exclusive design, which was patented, allows you to adjust the length of your bracelet by 5 mm, without the need for tools.
• Page 26 Adjusting from the short position Adjusting from the long position to the long position to the short position...
• Page 27 YOUR WATCH SERVICE CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch You can help preserve its lustre by will require very little day-to-day care. cleaning it occasionally with a microfibre cloth. You can also wash the case and bracelet from time to time using soapy water and a soft brush.
• Page 28 Before cleaning your watch, always ensure that the crown is screwed down properly against the case to guarantee waterproofness.
• Page 29 YOUR WATCH SERVICE AFTER-SALES SERVICE Rolex watch servicing ensures that When your watch is serviced by a Rolex your timepiece will continue to perform watchmaker, the watch is completely optimally and meet Rolex’s stringent dismantled and all of its components are requirements of precision, reliability ultrasonically cleaned.
• Page 30 After a complete Rolex service, your watch is covered by a service guarantee.
• Page 31 SERVICE WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK The network of Official Rolex Retailers For a list of Official Rolex Retailers and and Service Centres covers more than Service Centres, please visit: rolex.com. 100 countries around the world and draws on the expertise of highly skilled watchmakers, carefully selected and trained by Rolex.
• Page 32 ROLEX.COM We invite you to visit rolex.com, a privileged place to learn more about the functions of your Rolex watch and about the quality, know-how and fundamental values of the brand. Welcome to the world of Rolex.
• Page 33 Rolex reserves the right to modify the models illustrated in this publication at any time. © Rolex SA, 3-5-7, rue François-Dussaud, 1211 Geneva 26, Switzerland 668.42 Eng - 4.2017 - Printed in Switzerland rolex.com...

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