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An authoritative option that goes with most watches and outfits, our Jet Black straps can be paired with darker dials to create a monochromatic blacked-out look or brighter dials to accentuate their color.

Rubber Strap for Rolex Yacht-Master II

While Rolex and the sea have been locked arm in arm for decades, the Yacht-Master II stands as the brand’s only true yachting watch. Featuring one of the largest constructions in Rolex’s catalog and a 10-minute countdown regatta timer that provides the Yacht-Master II with a unique dial arrangement, the Yacht-Master II is a formidable watch that can be made even more visually distinct with the aid of a Horus Strap.

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This strap features a precision-engineered hard insert, expertly crafted to secure the strap firmly on your watch.

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316L stainless steel is available in several colors, from classic brushed silver to modern physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating in black.

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Staying on course, mapping invisible routes.

For those at sea, staying on course is a constant challenge. When dealing with the elements, nothing is certain and constant reaction is required to stay in the right direction. Since its launch in 1992, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master has been equipped with a bidirectional rotatable bezel that facilitates the calculation and reading of navigational time. Elegantly combining functionality and nautical style, this watch has made its mark well beyond its professional realm.

A shared quest for precision

Knowing where you are in space and time, setting a course and sticking to it are vital in navigation. Given its function, the watch is an essential tool for sailors to assess their position. Regarded as the most precise horological instruments in the world, marine chronometers have been certified by astronomical observatories since the 18th century. At the time, the ultimate authority for measuring chronometric precision was the Kew Observatory in Great Britain.

In 1914, the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, had one of the brand’s watches tested by this very observatory, which certified it as a chronometer: a first in the watchmaking world for a wristwatch. Since then, renowned sailors, such as Sir Francis Chichester and Bernard Moitessier, have navigated the seas with Rolex wristwatches serving as onboard chronometers.

Matching the precision of marine chronometers was fundamental to Rolex’s watchmaking.

Designed for navigators

Sailing occupies a special place in the world of Rolex. In 1958, the brand partnered the New York Yacht Club, creator of the legendary America’s Cup. Rolex then formed partnerships with several prestigious yacht clubs around the world and became associated with major nautical events – offshore races and coastal regattas.

These strong ties culminated in 1992 with the launch of the Yacht-Master. Boasting the robustness and waterproofness of our Oyster case, this chronometer is fitted with a bidirectional bezel with raised 60-minute graduations to enable navigational time to be calculated and read.

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Precious on land and at sea

Available in three diameters – 37, 40 and 42 mm – and in various precious versions – 18 ct yellow, white and Everose gold – as well as in Everose Rolesor and Rolesium versions, the Yacht-Master is unique in the world of Rolex professional watches. An elegant watch with a sporty character, it was the first to be paired with an Oysterflex bracelet in 2015.

In 2023, after testing under real-life conditions by acclaimed helmsman Sir Ben Ainslie, Rolex launched a new version of the Yacht-Master 42. It is made of RLX titanium, a high-performance material, at once light, robust and corrosion resistant.

A veritable ally at sea, the Yacht-Master also elegantly adorns the wrists of navigators once back on solid ground. With many different versions, it is a model that transcends its seafaring origins. It has become a watch for those who know how to change course without losing sight of the horizon, moving freely.

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Everest Curved Rubber Strap Blue for Rolex Yacht-Master II

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Everest Bands produce the world’s finest aftermarket Rolex Rubber straps. The flawless fit, craftsmanship, rich colours and robustness of Everest Bands make them stand out amongst other Rubber straps. WatchStraps.co.uk is delighted to be an Official UK and Europe Retailer for Everest Bands.

This Everest Band Model Blue EH has been custom designed to fit and is compatible with the Rolex Yacht-Master II models 116680, 116688, and 116681.

What makes Everest Vulcanized Rubber Bands so special?

Comfort – The soft, supple vulcanised rubber with air pocket is incredibly comfortable to wear

Quality – Every single aspect of the Everest strap has been considered and thought through in painstaking detail to ensure a flawless product that maintain the essence of your Rolex watch perfectly

Vulcanised Rubber – If you have not experienced vulcanised rubber you are going to be pleasantly surprised! It is extremely soft and supple on the skin, has no smell and radiates the beautiful colour of the strap

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The Air Pocket is a great feature of the Everest design, it ensures there is always a pleasant air gap between your skin and the centre of the strap, even on hot days the strap never feels sticky or sweaty and is comfortable to wear during any sporting activity.

2 Rolex Style spring bars included – 2 high quality 2.0mm Rolex style spring bars are included with all Everest Bands

Case Connection - Everest Bands are precision made and fit flawlessly with your watch case - the case connection is gap-free, resistant to jarring and keeps the essence of a Rolex watch perfectly

Hardened inserts – The curved ends feature hardened inserts embedded in the rubber at the connection of the case to ensure a perfect fit but also protect and relieve pressure on the spring bar channel ensuring a very safe fit

Robust Tang Buckle –

Unlike cheaper straps the Everest buckle is made from a solid piece of 316L steel, the buckle tongue is robust and sits perfectly flush into the buckle creating a ‘barely-there’ feel  

Strength – The team at Watchstraps.co.uk have been wearing Everest Straps solidly for over 2 years, they have never stretched, split or let us down on the toughest of adventures; diving, snorkelling, hiking, climbing, skiing, playing tennis, distance running etc… the vulcanized rubber and connection components of the Everest Bands are rock solid!

Don’t worry about scratching your bracelet – One of the great benefits of vulcanized rubber is how hard wearing it is, protect your original bracelet from knocks and scratches and let your Everest Band do the hard work!

Swiss Made - Everest bands are manufactured at the world’s foremost vulcanised rubber watch strap facility in Switzerland (the same used by very well-known luxury watch brands), the engineering and tooling used to craft Everest bands is second to none ensuring made to fit with the highest tolerances to your Rolex watch case Here at Watchstraps.co.uk we have tried and tested numerous other ‘premium’ Rubber straps. Cheaper quality rubber straps can be uncomfortable to wear, are made from cheaper quality rubber which can be sweaty and can easily irritate the skin, not to mention leaching colour. We’ve also noted that many of these cheaper straps have a very strong odour. The machines used to produce these straps are often of lesser quality leading to inaccurate fit and weak connection points at the buckle and spring bar ends which can easily split. Most do not feature curved ends with solid inserts for strength and do not have the comfort air channel we see with Everest bands.  Also Everest are the only straps supplied with 2.0mm robust Rolex quality spring bars, cheaper straps often do not support 2.0mm spring bars and are often supplied with much weaker 1.5mm spring bars, also the tang buckles on cheaper straps are nearly always made from folded metal rather than the solid milled out buckles you get with Everest. 

Our Director Liam wears Everest bands 90% of the time on his wrist – ‘I find it’s by far the most comfortable and fun way to wear your watch, the vulcanised rubber is so comfortable on the wrist, the rich colour options can really make your timepiece pop! The white and blue are huge favourites!  I’ve tried other rubber straps and nothing compares to Everest Bands.’

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• Made of the highest quality rubber in the world - Vulcanized Swiss Rubber
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• 80mm + 120mm length
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HOW TO INSTALL YOUR EVEREST BAND

Installing your new Everest Band can be done easily at home using one of Everest's tool kits and by following the instructions in this video. While Everest always recommend that a professional installs your watch bands, most Rolex wearers can install the strap at home with the appropriate tools.  Everest is not responsible for injury or damage to one's self or watch.

HOW TO SIZE + INSTALL AN EVEREST DEPLOYANT STRAP

Check out this video to see how to size and assemble your Everest deployant style watch band. Everest offers deployant straps in any combination of 4 links, 5 links or 6 links. Please see the sizing guides below.

HOW TO COUNT THE LINKS FOR EVEREST DEPLOYANT STRAPS

Step 1: Count how many links you have on the 6 o'clock side. 

Step 2: Count how many links you have on the 12 o'clock side.

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Everest Curved End Rubber straps are intentionally and meticulously designed to create a flawless case connection to your Rolex Yacht-Master. The easy-to-install, curved end rubber strap comes equipped with Rolex grade spring bars. At the connection point, there is a hardened plastic insert. This ensures a strengthened case connection.

Your Rolex Yacht-Master was thoughtfully designed. The strap you put it on should be no different. Everest’s Curved End Rubber Strap hugs the contours of your watch, and more importantly, the contours of your wrist. With a gently tapered silhouette, this strap stays out of the way – but still feels secure. The underside features airflow channels for a breathable, sweatproof experience. No detail was spared when designing this strap; it’s the perfect fit for your Rolex Yacht-Master.

Swiss-made from FKM vulcanized rubber, the Everest Curved End Rubber straps are hypoallergenic, resistant to UV Rays, dust, stains, stretch and tear. The extreme durability of this premier rubber material is only rivaled by its incredible comfort. Everest Curved End Rubber straps are pliable, smooth, and long-lasting.

The Everest curved end rubber strap is the perfect addition to your Rolex Yacht-Master. It allows your watch to have a more casual, sporty look while also looking classy and upscale. Everest straps are designed to be so comfortable, you may never want to put your Rolex Yacht-Master bracelet back on.

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The Rolex Yacht-Master II Reference 116681

2007 was the year Rolex proved that it could only be taunted so much by detractors for the lack of complications in its lineup before it would come out swinging. It has long been the anti-Rolex league’s favorite go-to criticism, holding up the Swiss giant’s catalog of ruggedly simple, almost minimalist, three-hand watches and sneeringly comparing them to the overtly functional pieces from the likes of Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin. Did Rolex lack the imagination to compete with the sky charts and moonphases of other watchmakers? Or was it the technical prowess it was missing? Rolex took it with its usual granite stoicism for decades, with the modesty of the Day-Date’s dual calendar or the Daytona’s chronograph seemingly as extravagant as it was prepared to go. Then, the iconic Swiss watch manufacturer released the Rolex Yacht-Master II series.

Vastly different from the original and less complex Yacht-Master, the Rolex Yacht Master II is a vibrant behemoth that contains one of the most technically impressive complications ever made. As a product, it could also serve as the dictionary definition of the word “niche.” Powered by a new caliber that required more than 35,000 hours to devise, the result was a watch that’s sole purpose was to help yacht skippers coordinate the starting procedure of a sailing regatta. The first models of the collection were available in either yellow or white gold. Then In 2011, the Yacht master II ref. 116681 appeared, which is a striking Rolesor variant that blends tough 904L stainless steel with precious 18k Everose gold. If you’re into big watches that make a bold statement on the wrist, then keep reading for everything you need to know about the Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681

Yacht-Master II Reference 116681 Key Features:

• Reference Number: 116681
• Year of Introduction: 2011
• Case Size: 44mm
• Materials: Everose Rolesor (wo-tone stainless steel and Everose gold)
• Functions: Time w/ running seconds, regatta chronograph featuring a programmable countdown timer with mechanical memory and on-the-fly synchronization
• Dial: White w/ Luminous Hour Markers
• Hands: Straight or Mercedes
• Luminous Material: Chromalight
• Bezel: Ring Command Bezel; blue Cerachrom insert w/ 10-minute scale
• Crystal: Sapphire (Flat)
• Movement: Rolex Cal. 4161 (automatic w/ 72-hour power reserve)
• Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet)
• Strap/Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet (two-tone stainless steel and Everose gold)
• Clasp: Oysterlock with 5mm Easylink extension
• Approx. Price (USD): $25,350 (Retail); $30,000 – $35,000 (Pre-Owned)

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Everose Rolesor Yacht Master II Design

While the styles of the Yacht-Master II watches have split opinions and are a world away from the handsome elegance that has been the Rolex hallmark for over 100 years, this technical yet luxurious sports watch has won plenty of fans. Its concept and sheer audacity have also silenced many of the brand’s critics and Rolex has proved that, should it decide to mix it up in the world of complications, it can compete with the best of them.

As mentioned, the first two Rolex Yacht Master II models that debuted in 2007 were in yellow gold (ref. 116688) and white gold (ref. 116689, which was discontinued in 2022). Five years later, Rolex unveiled the Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 as the two-tone Everose gold and stainless steel variant. The combination of the two metals, the bright blue bezel (crafted from Rolex’s ceramic alloy, Cerachrom), and the flashy dial is certainly not the subtlest of Rolex watches, but somehow, the Yacht-Master II 116681 just works.

The Everose gold elements – on the bezel numerals, crown, pushers, snailing around the seconds sub-dial, and center links of the sporty Oyster bracelet – soften some of the brashness of the all-steel or yellow gold versions. As a variant, it’s a definite eye-catcher. It has retained its rather graceful proportions, especially for such a large piece and one that crams in so much functionality. The 44mm case (the biggest case size in the Rolex fleet that’s only shared by the Deepsea) affords a large surface area for the dial designers to play with. And it’s just as well. There is a lot of information displayed on the watch’s face, but the logical placement of each element gives it legible readability.

At the top is a horseshoe-shaped track numbered to ten. The starting gun in a regatta is preceded by a warning signal, often either five or ten minutes beforehand. It informs participants the countdown has begun, and the Yacht-Master II’s curved gauge is there to precisely time the flying start – the long dagger-like hand marks the countdown seconds while the small red arrow-tipped hand displays the countdown minutes.

However, the clever part comes should our yacht skipper need to reset the countdown for any reason. The watch is the first in the world to feature a mechanical memory with both flyback and fly-forward functionality, and it allows the regatta timer to reset to synchronize with the official race timer – either forwards or backwards to the nearest minute. Therefore, should the countdown have been triggered too early or too late, it’s a simple step to bring it back in line.

Rolex Yacht-Master II Dial Update

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Yacht-Master II, Rolex rolled out redesigned dials across the entire collection – including, of course, the Yacht-Master II ref. 116681. So what changed?

First, Rolex replaced the original straight hands with a Mercedes handset, which is much more common across the brand’s sports watches. Also, the hands of the Yacht Master II 116681 went from a dark blue to Everose gold – a nice touch to match the rest of the pink-toned details of the watch. Another dial update that occurred to bring the face of the Yacht-Master II more in line with Rolex’s other sports watches concerns the shape of the hour markers.

Earlier models featured square lume-filled indexes for each hour. However, after the 2017 dial redesign, Yacht-Master II watches now included an inverted triangle and a rectangle at 12 and 6, respectively. Naturally, since the Yacht-Master II 116681 is an Everose Rolesor edition, the hour markers feature Everose gold surrounds.

Yacht-Master II Ring Command Bezel and In-House Caliber

The key to the impressive functionality of the Rolex Yachtmaster II lies in the model’s most conspicuous component: the bright blue Cerachrom bezel with its oversized, pink golden numerals. More than simply being the watch’s border, the bezel is central to its overall operation.

Directly linked to the internal movement, the Ring Command Bezel, to give it its proper title, unlocks the programmable actions of the watch by rotating it counter-clockwise through 90 degrees. With the bezel activated, the crown can be used to set the countdown duration and the two pushers at the two and four o’clock positions start and stop the chronograph and work the flyback function. It sounds like a convoluted affair, but in reality, there is a beautifully designed intuitiveness to getting the most out of the Yacht-Master II.

The Rolex engineers have pared down the process as much as possible, while still retaining all the necessary performance. Underneath everything lies the movement. The original references were released with the Cal. 4160, a heavily reworked version of the Daytona’s Cal. 4130, complete with the vertical clutch that eliminates backlash on the chronograph seconds hand.

By 2013, Rolex had perfected the purpose-built Cal. 4161 specifically for the Yacht-Master II. At the time, it was the company’s most component-heavy movement to date, and the Caliber 4161 is constructed from 360 separate parts. As well as the improved accuracy and shock resistance provided by including Rolex’s proprietary Parachrom hairspring, the 31-jewel, high-beat movement also has a power reserve of 72 hours.

Over A Decade of the Rolex 116681 Yacht-Master II

The Rolex Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 has been a part of the brand’s catalog for over a decade now. Despite the movement update in 2013 to the Caliber 4131 and the dial update that occurred in 2017, Rolex has retained the same reference number since this two-tone variant’s release in 2011. And that’s quite curious given that Rolex has allocated new reference numbers to other watch models that have undergone much more subtle updates. Rolex truly works in mysterious ways!

It’s also interesting to note that in 2022, Rolex discontinued the white gold and platinum Yacht-Master II ref. 116689, which brings the Yacht-Master II lineup down from four references to only three. Perhaps the end of the Rolex Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 is near? Though we don’t wish for that to happen, it’s not uncommon for the modern-day Rolex to replace models after about a decade (or less) of production.

While the Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 has an undeniable heft and is ultra-luxurious, it can easily be worn all day. Its watertight Oyster case ensures it’s more than a match for the rigors of life on the ocean and its robust self-winding movement is top-notch. As a skipper’s watch, this Rolex Yacht-Master II is in a class all its own. But even if you don’t sail competitively and only ever use the watch’s innovative timing function in the kitchen (if at all,) the steel and Everose gold Yacht-Master II ref. 116681 is a head-turning luxury sports watch that’s unlike any other in Rolex’s lineup.

About Paul Altieri

Paul Altieri is a vintage and pre-owned Rolex specialist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of BobsWatches.com. - the largest and most trusted name in luxury watches. He is widely considered a pioneer in the industry for bringing transparency and innovation to a once-considered stagnant industry. His experience spans over 35 years and he has been published in numerous publications including Forbes, The NY Times, WatchPro, and Fortune Magazine. Paul is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the watch industry and e-commerce, and regularly engages with other professionals in the industry. He is a member of the IWJG, the AWCI and a graduate of the GIA. Alongside running the premier retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, Paul is a prominent Rolex watch collector himself amassing one of the largest private collections of rare timepieces. In an interview with the WSJ lifestyle/fashion editor Christina Binkley, Paul opened his vault to display his extensive collection of vintage Rolex Submariners and Daytonas. Paul Altieri is a trusted and recognized authority in the watch industry with a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

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