{"product_id":"case-367-rolex-yacht-master-40-ref-16622","title":"Case #367 — Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 16622","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #367 — Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 16622\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch Only\u003cbr data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2005 (D serial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eThe Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Ref. \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e16622\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the cleanest expressions of Rolex’s sport-luxury formula — a watch that blends the robustness of the Oyster case with a softer, more refined visual language than the brand’s harder-edged tool models. At \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it wears with familiar Rolex sports-watch presence, but the platinum bezel and matching platinum dial give it a more understated, almost monochromatic elegance. The reference is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e40mm Oyster case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003ebidirectional platinum bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eautomatic movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e100 meters of water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is that it sits in a different lane than a Submariner or GMT-Master. It still feels sporty, but with more polish, more softness in the dial and bezel treatment, and a more versatile overall presence on the wrist. That balance is a large part of what has kept the Yacht-Master line so appealing over time. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eThis example is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eD serial\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it at approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and benefits from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003erecent polishing and Watchmaker Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e, which supports the strong overall presentation. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003ewatch only\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e7.5-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16622\u003cbr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex Yacht-Master 40\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oystersteel and Platinum\u003cbr data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bidirectional Platinum Bezel\u003cbr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire Crystal\u003cbr data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum \/ Silver Tone\u003cbr data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex Automatic\u003cbr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyster Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.5\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 m\u003cbr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2005 (D serial)\u003cbr data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch Only \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent pre-owned condition overall. Recently polished and serviced. Presents strongly overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14v4yap\" data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e⚓ Yacht-Master Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eThe Yacht-Master has always occupied a distinct place in the Rolex catalog. Rather than leaning fully into pure tool-watch ruggedness, it brings a more luxurious and more design-forward approach to the sports-watch category. The platinum bezel and dial treatment are central to that identity, giving the watch a brighter and more refined appearance than many other Rolex sports references. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003eThat matters because the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003e16622\u003c\/strong\u003e captures that idea especially well. It feels recognizably Rolex and fully capable as an Oyster sports watch, but it also has a more relaxed and elegant wrist presence. It is the kind of piece that can move easily between daily wear and something slightly more polished without changing character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003eThe appeal here is rooted in proportion, presentation, and wearability. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case keeps it firmly in the classic Rolex sports-watch range, while the platinum bezel and dial give it a more distinctive personality than a more common black-dial steel sports reference. The result is a watch that feels both familiar and a little more elevated. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"4131\"\u003eThis reference also benefits from broad everyday flexibility. It has the presence expected of a modern Rolex sports watch, but the softer monochromatic palette makes it easy to wear across a wide range of settings. For the buyer looking for a Rolex sports model with a more refined edge, the Yacht-Master 40 sits in a very attractive lane. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1i62gsk\" data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4163\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4163\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4536\"\u003eThe Yacht-Master is less about one singular celebrity association and more about a particular Rolex attitude — sporty, polished, and quietly luxurious. Its appeal comes from the fact that it feels a little less obvious than some of the brand’s more overtly tool-focused sports models, while still carrying unmistakable Rolex presence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4566\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4566\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4773\"\u003e“Recovered as a Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 16622. D serial, approximately 2005. Excellent pre-owned condition overall with recent polishing. Watch only. Sized to approximately a 7.5-inch wrist.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tceir8\" data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"5095\"\u003eCase #367 delivers one of Rolex’s most elegant sport-watch references in a classic 40mm format. With its platinum bezel, monochromatic dial treatment, recent service, and strong overall presentation, this is a very attractive example of the Yacht-Master 40. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5097\" data-end=\"5138\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5138\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57151364301103,"sku":null,"price":9975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_3779.jpg?v=1776956857","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-367-rolex-yacht-master-40-ref-16622","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}