Rolex
Yacht-Master 37
268622
The mid-size Yacht-Master refined in steel and platinum.
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Overview
The Rolex Yacht-Master ref. 268622 occupies the 37mm tier of the Yacht-Master family, pairing an Oystersteel case with a platinum bezel and dial options that range from deep blue to rhodium slate. Introduced in 2016, it sits between the line's smaller and larger siblings, offering a versatile wearing experience without sacrificing the nautical identity that defines the collection. The reference is driven by Calibre 2236, a movement developed in-house at Rolex and notable for its Syloxi silicon hairspring.
History
The Yacht-Master line has been a fixture in Rolex's sport-watch catalogue since the 1990s, conceived as a more refined, nautically inspired counterpart to the tool-oriented Sea-Dweller and Submariner. The 37mm size class was cultivated to broaden the collection's reach, and the ref. 268622 represents the current expression of that format, introduced in 2016 and continuing in production. Its combination of Oystersteel and platinum — a material pairing Rolex calls Rolesor in its two-tone configurations but here used for the bezel specifically — has become a signature aesthetic of the Yacht-Master identity.
Notable points
- The 37mm Oystersteel case is fitted with a bidirectional rotatable bezel machined in platinum, giving the watch a distinctive two-material character.
- Calibre 2236 features a Syloxi hairspring made from silicon, improving resistance to magnetic fields and temperature variation compared to traditional alloys.
- Dial variants include a vivid blue and a rhodium slate, both finished to complement the cool tones of the platinum bezel.
- At 37mm, the ref. 268622 occupies a mid-size position in the Yacht-Master range, making it one of the more versatile references in terms of wrist fit.
- The Oyster case construction provides water resistance to 100 metres, consistent with the Yacht-Master line's nautical brief.
