First introduced at the 1999 Baselworld, the Yacht-Mater 40 ref. 16622 enjoyed instant recognition among the highflyers and collectors of luxury sports watches. The monotonous design exemplifies the patented Rolesium, which is the perfect pairing between two opposing materials of robust stainless steel and opulent platinum. Fitted with a bi-directional bezel in platinum, the raised graduated oversized numerals and the first 15-second markings are polished, creating an attractive contrast to the sandblasted finish. With a matching dial, this acts as the perfect canvas that highlights the large lume indexes and luminous Mercedes-style hands. The red “Yacht-Master” signature, along with the seconds hand, adds a dash of personality to the originally clean and crisp sporty dial.

Presented in “new-old-stock” condition with its original caseback sticker still intact, this Yacht-Master ref. 16622 is the perfect sailing watch that looks majestic both on land and at sea. Boasting a staggering profile that wears comfortably on the wrist, the present timepiece’s smaller sibling, the Yacht-Master 35 ref. 168622, is also available in this auction for a stylish matching “His and Her’s” pairing.