Rolex Yachtmaster 16622 40mm Platinum Bezel Ruby Diamond Dial Steel Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master ref. 16622, circa 2004, stainless steel screw-back Oyster case with platinum bidirectional rotatable graduated bezel, aftermarket white iridescent ruby and diamond-set dial with applied white gold gem-set indices, Mercedes hands, red seconds hand, date display with Cyclops magnifier, and stainless steel Oyster bracelet with fold-over safety clasp. Measures approximately 40mm case diameter, 43mm including crown guards, and 48mm lug-to-lug, with 20mm lug width. Serial number F88****, triple signed. Includes original inner and outer box and generic manuals.
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Rolex
- Model: Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master
- Reference Number: 16622
- Serial Number: F88****
- Inside Case Back Reference: 2180
- Bracelet Reference: 78760
- Bracelet Date Code: CL9, 2004
- Circa: 2004
- Condition: 9/10
- Case Material: Stainless steel screw-back Oyster case
- Bezel Material: Platinum
- Case Size: 40mm case diameter; approximately 43mm including crown guards x 48mm lug-to-lug
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal
- Movement: Rolex caliber 3135 automatic
- Jewels: 31
- Crown: Original Rolex crown
- Signed: Triple signed
- Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with fold-over safety clasp
- Includes: Original inner and outer box, generic manuals
Dial and Hands:
- Dial: Aftermarket white iridescent ruby and diamond-set dial
- Dial Condition: Excellent aftermarket dial with minimal wear; Yacht-Master text has developed a pale pink patina
- Indices: Applied white gold gem-set hour markers with ruby and diamond accents
- Hands: Mercedes-style hands
- Hand Condition: Nearly mint condition
- Second Hand: Red central seconds hand
- Date Window: Date display at 3 o’clock with Cyclops magnifier
- Dial Text: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Swiss Made
Bezel Details:
- Band Material: Stainless steel
- Band Style: Oyster three-link bracelet
- Bracelet Reference: 78760
- Band Color: Stainless steel / silver tone
- Bracelet Date Code: CL9, 2004
Condition Report:
The movement is running and presents in nearly mint cosmetic condition overall, with no oxidation noted. The aftermarket white iridescent ruby and diamond-set dial is in excellent condition with minimal wear; the Yacht-Master text has developed a pale pink patina. The Mercedes hands are in nearly mint condition. The polished stainless steel case shows light wear, with several dings to the case sides, lugs, and case back, as well as a couple of medium scratches to the left case side. The original Rolex crown shows light wear with good threads. The sapphire crystal is in good condition. The original inner and outer boxes are included, though the boxes show wear and the inner box is missing its original pillow.
About The Rolex Yacht-Master Ref. 16622:
The model pairs a stainless steel Oyster case and bracelet with a platinum bidirectional rotatable graduated bezel, creating a more refined nautical sport watch within the Rolex lineup.
Introduced as part of the Yacht-Master family, the 16622 became known for its combination of sport-watch utility and dressier finishing. The polished case profile, Oyster bracelet, platinum bezel, and caliber 3135 automatic movement give the reference a distinct position between Rolex’s professional sports models and more luxurious dress-sport watches.
This 2004-era example adds a more jewelry-forward look through its aftermarket white iridescent ruby and diamond-set dial. Combined with the platinum bezel, red seconds hand, stainless steel Oyster bracelet, original boxes, and F-serial configuration, this Yacht-Master offers a distinctive take on one of Rolex’s most recognizable nautical sport references.