This replica Yacht-Master 126622 pairs a sunburst blue dial with a platinum bezel on a 40mm Oystersteel case, creating one of the most striking color combinations in the current Yacht-Master range. At 40mm, this is the standard men’s size for the collection, and the platinum bezel adds a cool, silvery frame around the vivid blue face that shifts between navy and electric blue depending on the light.

Technical Overview

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: Oystersteel with platinum bezel
• Dial: sunburst blue with luminous markers
• Bezel: bidirectional, 60-minute graduated, 950 platinum
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification
• Bracelet: Oyster with Oysterlock folding clasp
• Movement: automatic with date
• Water resistance: 100 meters

The 950 platinum bezel carries the raised numerals and graduation marks that distinguish every Yacht-Master from other Rolex sport lines. Platinum does not tarnish or oxidize, so the bezel maintains its matte grey appearance indefinitely.

Inside the Movement

The 126622 houses the Caliber 3235, which brought a 70-hour power reserve to the Yacht-Master platform when it replaced the older 3135-based 116622. The Chronergy escapement improves energy efficiency while the Parachrom hairspring maintains resistance to shocks and magnetic fields. A quickset date at three o’clock completes the functionality. For a completely different material approach within the same collection, compare against the 116621 Everose gold version that uses warm tones where the 126622 stays cool. The full Yacht-Master range spans from two-tone gold to monochrome black, with this blue Rolesium reference sitting somewhere in the middle.

What Sets It Apart

Blue dials have become the default alternative to black across the luxury watch market, but the 126622 adds dimension through its platinum bezel pairing. The cool grey of platinum against saturated blue creates a combination that feels nautical without resorting to the red and blue of a Pepsi or the black and blue of a Batman. On the wrist, the 40mm case wears with the same proportions as a Submariner but with a thinner profile enabled by the 100m water resistance specification. This replica Yacht-Master 126622 delivers the blue dial and platinum bezel combination in a watch designed for the water but equally comfortable on dry land.