Rolex Yacht-Master 42mm White Gold 226659-0002 Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Review

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🧭 Quick Overview
Reference: 226659‑0002, 18K white gold with black Cerachrom bezel, Oysterflex rubber strap.

Case: 42mm, ~12.3mm thick, with a combination of polished/matte finishes for a classy yet understated look.

Movement: Cal. 3235 automatic, 70-hour power reserve, Chronergy escapement and Parachrom hairspring; accuracy ±2s/day (Master Chronometer).
Water resistance: 100m, bidirectional rotating bezel – suitable for use at sea, not for serious diving
✅ Advantages
"Discreet luxury" design - elegant white/white/black, sophisticated but still luxurious.

Extremely comfortable Oysterflex bracelet with padding and 15mm extended Glidelock clasp - feels as light as a soft rubber strap.

Powerful Cal. 3235 movement - double power reserve, chronometer-accurate, anti-magnetic and shock-resistant.

High-quality materials - shiny 18K white gold, luxurious black ceramic bezel, meticulously finished, not ostentatious.
Note
Possible to scratch polished bezel – especially when outdoors or on a boat.

42mm size – suitable for wrists 6” and up; smaller wrists may feel quite large.
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No soft-floating seconds hand – unlike Spring Drive; this is a traditional automatic.