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The watch of the open seas

Rolex is extending its Yacht-Master range with a new 42 mm model, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42. Yacht-Master sailing watches are recognizable thanks to their distinctive bidirectional rotatable bezel with a raised 60-minute gradu­ ation. The Yacht-Master 42 is fitted with a Cerachrom insert in matt black ceramic that perfectly complements its black lacquer dial. Cre- ated from 18 ct white gold, this new watch heralds the arrival of this precious metal on a Yacht-Master model. The light reflections on the case sides and lugs highlight the profile of the Oyster case. Like all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 42 offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, and especially in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display. The broad hands and hour markers are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting glow. This new model is equipped with calibre 3235 – at the forefront of watchmaking technology – a first for the Yacht-Master range. Like all Rolex watches, the Yacht-Master 42 carries the Superlative­ Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.

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High-technology ceramic

Rolex played a pioneering role in the development of special ceramics­ for monobloc bezels and monobloc bezel inserts. Not only are these new materials extremely corrosion-resistant and virtually scratch- proof, their colours are also of a rare intensity and unaffected by ultraviolet rays. The brand has developed exclusive expertise and innovative high-technology manufacturing methods that allow it to produce these ceramic components completely independently. On the Yacht-Master 42, the bidirectional rotatable bezel is fitted with a 60-minute graduated Cerachrom bezel insert in matt black ceramic. Its raised graduations and numerals are first moulded into the ceramic and then polished. The first 15 minutes are graduated minute-by-minute to allow time intervals to be read with great pre- cision. The bezel can also be turned with ease thanks to its knurled edge, which offers excellent grip.

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The Oyster case, symbol of waterproofness

The Yacht-Master 42’s Oyster case, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of robustness and reli­ ability. The middle case is crafted from a solid piece of 18 ct white gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The winding crown, fitted with the Triplock triple waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case and is protected by an integral crown guard. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and is fitted with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the Yacht-Master 42’s high-precision movement.

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Sleek and distinguished, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42, like the rest of the Yacht-Master range, celebrates the ties between Rolex and the world of sailing.

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Perpetual calibre 3235

The Yacht-Master 42 is equipped with calibre 3235, a new-generation movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. A consum- mate demonstration of Rolex technology, at the forefront of the art of watchmaking, this self-winding mechanical movement led to the filing of several patents, and offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability. Calibre 3235 incorporates the Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic fields. The movement is fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manu- factured by Rolex in an exclusive paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring its regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolex-designed and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movement’s shock resistance. Calibre 3235 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the power reserve of calibre 3235 extends to approximately 70 hours. This calibre equips a Yacht-Master watch for the first time.

7 Baselworld 2019 pressroom.rolex.com oyster perpetual Superlative YACHT-MASTER 42 Chronometer certification Oysterflex bracelet and Oysterlock safety Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster ­Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 is covered by the ­Superlative clasp Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This exclusive designation testi- fies that every watch leaving the brand’s The Yacht-Master 42 is fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet, which workshops has successfully undergone a singularly combines the robustness and reliability of a metal bracelet series of tests conducted by Rolex in its with the flexibility, comfort and aesthetics of an elastomer strap. own laboratories­ according to its own cri- ­Developed and patented by Rolex, this innovative bracelet is made teria, which exceed watch­making norms up of flexible metal blades manufactured from a titanium and ­nickel and standards. The certification ­applies alloy. The blades are overmoulded with black high-performance to the fully assembled watch, after casing elastomer, a material that is particularly resistant to environmen- the movement, guaranteeing superlative tal effects and very durable. For enhanced comfort, the inside of performance on the wrist in terms of pre- the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with longitudinal cushions that cision, power reserve, waterproofness ­stabilize the watch on the wrist. and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex The Oysterflex bracelet on this new model is equipped with Superlative Chronometer is of the order of a Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp in −2 /+2 seconds per day, or more than twice 18 ct white gold, which prevents accidental opening. It also features that required of an official chronometer. the Rolex Glidelock extension system, designed and patented by the The Superlative Chronometer status is brand. This inventive toothed mechanism, integrated beneath the symbolized by the green seal that comes clasp, allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length by some 15 mm with every Rolex watch and is coupled with in increments of approximately 2.5 mm, without the use of tools. an international five-year guarantee.

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Case Movement Dial

• Oyster (monobloc middle case, • Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex • Black lacquer screw-down case back and winding crown) • Mechanical movement with bidirectional • Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, self-winding via Perpetual rotor highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting SAFETY luminescence, blue glow) • Integral crown guard PRECISION • Hands in 18 ct white gold, highly legible • −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing DIAMETER Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, • 42 mm FUNCTIONS blue glow) • Centre hour, minute and seconds hands MATERIAL • Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure • 18 ct white gold rapid-setting MIDDLE CASE • Stop-seconds for exact time setting • 18 ct white gold, polished finish Bracelet OSCILLATOR BEZEL • Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz) • 18 ct white gold, bidirectional rotatable • Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring • Oysterflex • 60-minute graduated Cerachrom insert in matt • Rolex overcoil • Flexible metal blades overmoulded with black ceramic; polished, raised graduations • Large balance wheel with variable inertia high-performance elastomer and numerals, first 15 minutes graduated • High-precision regulating via four gold • Oysterlock folding safety clasp in minute-by-minute Microstella nuts 18 ct white gold • Traversing balance bridge • Rolex Glidelock extension system (approx. CASE BACK • High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers 15 mm in increments of approx. 2.5 mm) • Solid, screw-down with fine fluting ESCAPEMENT WINDING CROWN • Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency • Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness • Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork system and escape wheel CRYSTAL JEWELLING • Scratch-resistant sapphire • 31 rubies • Cyclops lens over the date with double anti-reflective coating POWER RESERVE Case reference: 226659 • Approximately 70 hours Oysterflex bracelet WATERPROOFNESS • 100 metres (330 feet)

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Superlative Chronometer certification* International five-year guarantee

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Precision Exceptional Performance The Yacht-Master on board navigators and tradition range

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adventures at sea

Rolex has shared special ties with the world of sailing since the 1950s, when it began to forge partnerships with the world’s most prestigious yacht clubs and first started to support pioneering sail- ors in their quests to explore new routes and attempt new records. Often navigating single-handed, these modern-day mariners set out spurred on by dreams and ambition, demonstrating incredible resolve in facing the ever-changing and often perilous conditions at sea. Rolex watches have crossed parallels and meridians on the wrists of intrepid skippers and ardent yachting enthusiasts. With only them- selves to count on in the roughest ocean waters, these sailors share not only a love of the sea but also a profound respect for it. These sentiments unite a nautical community of which Rolex is a part and actively supports.

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Precision on board01 At sea, survival depends greatly on the accuracy of onboard ­chronometers. A captain needs to know the exact time in order to calculate longitude, a coordinate that, in correlation with latitude (itself determined by the height of the Sun, or at night by another star in relation to the horizon line) gives the position of the boat on the globe. Until the beginning of the 20th century, large clock chronometers were the only instruments capable of providing the required accuracy on the high seas. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, set about changing this. Convinced that the wristwatch rep- resented the future of the watchmaking industry, he was intent on proving that this small timepiece could rival the precision of the best marine clocks.

Baselworld 2019 pressroom.rolex.com 13 In 1910, a Rolex – the name Hans Wilsdorf had chosen for his ­timepieces two years earlier – obtained the world’s first chronometer­ certificate ever awarded to a wristwatch by the Official Watch ­Rating Centre in Bienne, Switzerland. In 1914, the Kew ­Observatory granted its most prestigious “Class A” certificate to another Rolex wrist- watch, attesting to its excellent accuracy. This achievement was hailed by the watchmaking world, since the British observatory was the highest authority for precision testing at the time, and until then the certification had been awarded only to the finest marine chron­ ometers after a series of extremely rigorous tests lasting 45 days. And so it was proven that precision was possible in a small format. The next challenge was to ensure that the watch was water- proof – essential to protect the movement and maintain its precision. In 1926, Hans Wilsdorf unveiled the Oyster case, perfectly water- proof and dustproof thanks to an ingenious patented system of a screwed-down bezel, case back and winding crown. This horological invention, followed by the self-winding mechanism by Perpetual rotor introduced in 1931, revolutionized the wristwatch. Precise, waterproof, reliable and robust, Rolex watches could ­therefore easily be used as marine instruments, which meant that the location of the onboard chronometer could shift from a fixed location inside the boat’s binnacle to the captain’s wrist.

Until electronic geolocalization devices were introduced, the sextant and the wristwatch chronometer were two essential instruments for calculating longitude whilst at sea.

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Timing, a decisive factor for victory

As for any voyage at sea, time management is vital in a regatta. Just before the start, skippers must position their yachts so as to cross the start line at maximum speed and on the best tack. Once the start signal is sounded, they then have the wind and wave conditions to deal with while keeping to the course trajectory. Each manoeuvre must be planned and executed as quickly as pos- sible. An accurate and robust onboard chronometer is therefore an essential aid that can be decisive for victory.

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Exceptional navigators02 Taking on the might of the oceans demands courage and an innate sense of adventure. Sailors must thoroughly prepare for all eventu- alities before they set off, for they know they will inevitably face bad weather, damage to their boat and any number of other incidents. Several have set sail wearing a Rolex wristwatch chronometer, including Sir Francis Chichester, Bernard Moitessier and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who are known for being the first yachtsmen to complete solo round-the-world voyages in under a year.

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Sir Francis Chichester

Sir Francis Chichester, the first man to ­circumnavigate the globe from west to east single-handed, will forever be a part of the history of yachting. This unassuming man, also an entrepreneur and an aviator, epit- omized the spirit of sailing and adventure. He achieved his pioneering feat across the world’s oceans between 1966 and 1967, After 226 days at sea and having covered wearing an Oyster­ watch on his wrist. approximately 25,700 nautical miles – with Drenched, scraped and tossed about like its just one stopover in Australia – Sir Francis wearer, his Rolex watch valiantly stood up to Chichester arrived back in Great Britain to a the stormy seas. ­“During my voyage around hero’s welcome. Alone at the helm, he had the world in Gipsy Moth IV, my Rolex watch sailed the clipper route, the path taken by was knocked off my wrist several times the biggest and fastest commercial sailing without being damaged,” he wrote in a letter ships of the 19th century, which travelled to Rolex in 1968. “I cannot imagine a hardier between Europe and the Far East manned timepiece. When using [it] for sextant work by 20-strong crews. As a measure of his and working the foredeck, it was frequently incredible achievement, the route he chose banged, also doused by waves coming for his solo circumnavigation aboard his aboard; but it never seemed to mind all this.” mahogany-hulled­ yacht is the one favoured by most round-the-world races today.

17 Baselworld 2019 pressroom.rolex.com “I cannot imagine a hardier timepiece. When using [it] for sextant work and working the foredeck, it was frequently banged, also doused by waves coming aboard; but it never seemed to mind all this.”

Sir Francis Chichester

The Oyster Perpetual worn by Sir Francis Chichester during his circumnavigation of the world, August 1966 – May 1967.

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Bernard Moitessier

Bernard Moitessier was an ­unconventional sailor in terms of his exploits as well as his way of life. In 1968, this French seafarer and writer set sail in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, the first-ever solo non-stop round-the-world challenge, on board his ketch Joshua. On his wrist he wore a GMT-Master certified chronometer, lent to him by Rolex who was supporting his venture. A month before he set out, Moitessier wrote to the company: “Obviously, your Rolex is [much more] sophis- ticated in terms of regularity, waterproofness and robustness and will allow me to make [more] accurate sights since I will be wearing it on my wrist on deck. It is therefore one of the most important pieces of equipment on my boat […].” After passing Cape Horn, Bernard Moitessier surprised the world with a compelling decision which would go down in sailing history: instead of heading northwards through the Atlantic and returning to ­England, the start and finish point of the race, he would continue sail- ing east on the southern hemisphere’s trade winds. His logbooks later showed that he had been leading the race. He announced his with- drawal from the Golden Globe launching a message with a slingshot onto a cargo vessel just after rounding the Cape of Good Hope: “I am continuing non-stop to the Pacific Islands because I am happy at sea, and perhaps also to save my soul.” He reached Tahiti after 300 days at sea and a distance of 37,455 nautical miles, setting a record for the longest-distance non-stop solo voyage.

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

A former member of the British Merchant Navy and the Royal Naval Reserve, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston made contemporary yachting his- tory in 1969 by winning the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race on his ketch Suhaili after 312 days at sea. He wore a Rolex Explorer watch throughout the journey, which was the first single-handed, non-stop, round-the-world yacht race. “I have owned this watch now for eight years during which time I have dived to over 200 feet with it, moun- taineered, sailed, skied, and surfed with it, and it still keeps good time”, he said in a letter sent to Rolex after his victory. His triumph in that memorable circumnavigation marked the start of an exceptional career as a skipper, and he would go on to win several prominent races in the years to follow. At the age of 75, he finished third in his class in the 2014 Route du Rhum, with his monohull Grey Power. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has also been actively involved in ­supporting his sport. He was president of the Sail Training Association,­ an organization dedicated to promoting sailing. He also founded the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, a circumnavigation in eight legs raced by crews of novices led by qualified skippers. The event has been held every two years since 1996.

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Cutting-edge TECHNIQUES and traditional craftsmanship

Like Rolex watches, the boats participating in the races supported by the brand are a fusion of advanced techniques and traditional know-how. In terms of their design, as well as the techniques and materials used in their construction, these yachts are among the very finest in their respective categories.

The values and the numerous points in common between ­watchmaking and shipbuilding – performance, innovation and elegance – led ­naturally to the partnership that has united Rolex and the Finnish shipyard Nautor’s Swan for over 30 years. Founded in 1966 by naval archi- tect Pekka Koskenkylä, Nautor’s Swan is renowned for the excellent workmanship of its boats, proven in particular by their ­performance in races.

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Yacht clubs and regattas, a privileged alliance

Rolex’s first official partnership with a yacht club dates back to 1958 when the brand The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, formed an alliance with the New York Yacht ­organized by the Sydney-based Cruising Club, founder of the America’s Cup. Yacht Club of Australia – of which Rolex is Today, Rolex is associated with a dozen a partner – brings together more than one yacht clubs around the world, working hundred boats, which chart a course of actively with them to help make every race 628 nautical miles between Sydney and they organize a unique and memorable the city of Hobart in Tasmania. Throughout experience. The most spectacular regattas the crossing, the crews face unpredictable therefore benefit from international expo- and often punishing weather conditions. sure, which showcases the prowess of In the same vein, the Rolex Fastnet Race, the competitors. These events are also an organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club opportunity for yachting enthusiasts, through of London, with which Rolex also has a membership of a club, to support the training partnership, attracts some 3,000 sailors and activities that are run for young sailors. over 300 yachts. Following the south coast of Great Britain before crossing the Celtic Sea twice, the course is renowned for its tur- bulent waters and contributes to making this race one of the most popular but ­toughest offshore events in the world. In 2019, Rolex is strengthening its ties with the world of yachting. The brand is ­Presenting Partner and Official Watch of SailGP, a new global sports series which takes place in several stages throughout the year, bringing together one-design ­catamarans with hydrofoils and wingsails.

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Outstanding yachtsmen and Rolex Testimonees

Rolex Testimonees from the world of sailing, all with great tactical­ skills, have demonstrated their skill in managing time pressures and using weather conditions to their advantage. Paul Cayard, an inter­ nation­ally renowned yachtsman, won the 1997–1998 edition of the Whitbread Round the World Race. Sir Ben Ainslie, one of the most decorated skippers in the world with five Olympic medals – four gold and one silver – as well as a victory as tactician in the 2013 America’s Cup, has been named Rolex World Sailor of the Year three times. Robert Scheidt, who has lifted five Olympic medals, including two golds, and has twice been named Rolex World Sailor of the Year, is a tactician on the 52 Super Series racing circuit. Gary Jobson, the tacti- cian onboard the boat that won the America’s Cup in 1977, today has a senior role with World Sailing, the international sailing federation.

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The Yacht-Master range 04 The Yacht-Master range was launched in 1992 to celebrate the close relationship between Rolex and the world of sailing and regattas. Specially designed to meet the needs of sailors, the Yacht-Master is a technical, elegant and sporty watch that is above all a useful and reliable nautical instrument. Robust, accurate and perfectly waterproof, the watches in this range are available in Oystersteel, in a Rolesium version (that combines Oystersteel and 950 platinum, exclusive to the Yacht-Master range and first presented in 1999) as well as in an Everose Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel­ and 18 ct Everose gold) and in 18 ct white gold.

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The Yacht-Master

The hour, minute, seconds and date functions of the Yacht-Master­ models – Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 37, Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40 and, since 2019, Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 – allow the wearer to make readings at sea to determine the exact position of their boat. Thanks to the bidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute ­graduation, sailors can calculate elapsed sailing time between navi­ gation marks, such as two buoys. The watch can also be useful in managing shifts: it can be set as a reminder for part of the crew to take over from their teammates. The rotatable bezel makes it possi- ble to anticipate manoeuvres, for example in an approaching squall. The wearer can set the watch to show the time remaining until the squall hits and be able to supervise minute by minute the measures needed to prepare the boat and the crew. During­ training and in competitions, the rotatable bezel can also serve to record the time taken to perform certain tasks, such as changing sails or reefing.

YACHT–master 37 YACHT–master 40 YACHT–master 42

Case ref: 268621 | bracelet ref: 78181 Case ref: 126655 | Oysterflex bracelet Case ref: 226659 | Oysterflex bracelet

• Oystersteel and 18 ct Everose gold • 18 ct Everose gold • 18 ct white gold (Everose Rolesor) • 40 mm diameter • 42 mm diameter • 37 mm diameter • Matt black dial • Black lacquer dial • Chocolate dial • Bidirectional rotatable bezel • Bidirectional rotatable bezel • 60-minute graduated with 60-minute graduated with 60-minute graduated bidirectional rotatable bezel in Cerachrom insert in Cerachrom insert in 18 ct Everose gold matt black ceramic matt black ceramic • Calibre 2236 • Calibre 3235 • Calibre 3235

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The Yacht-Master II

The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II is a unique ­high-precision chronograph. It features a programmable countdown with a mechan­ ical memory that can be synchronized on the fly, a function developed and patented by Rolex. Its clear display and ergonomic functions make it easy to operate in the heat of the action. The Yacht-Master II was designed specifically for regatta starting sequences, which generally unfold in three stages marked by sound and visual signals – the beginning of the countdown, the preparatory phase and the start of the race. The programmable countdown func- tion is accessed via the bezel thanks to Ring Command, a system of interaction between the movement and the case developed and patented by Rolex. The countdown is indicated by a red-triangle-tipped hand on the graduated 10 to 0 minute countdown scale on the dial, which is repeated on the bezel. The length of the countdown can vary from one race to another depending on the rules. The chosen countdown is saved in the mechanical memory, making it possible to launch another countdown of the same duration without having to repro- gramme the watch, for example in the next leg or a subsequent regatta.

28 Baselworld 2019 pressroom.rolex.com At the signal announcing the start of the official race countdown, the watch’s countdown function is launched by pressing the upper pusher. The chronograph’s centre seconds hand starts instantly and shows elapsed seconds; the countdown hand moves progressively around the scale, indicating the remaining minutes. The wearer therefore knows at any given moment precisely how much time remains before the start line can be crossed. If the countdown was not launched at the first signal, the watch can be synchronized with the official countdown at the preparatory signal. On pressing the lower pusher, the seconds hand is reset on the fly (“fly-back” function) and begins to run again instantaneously as soon as the pusher is released. Simultaneously, the countdown minute hand is automatically synchronized to the nearest minute to compensate for the chronograph having been launched too soon or too late. The countdown minute hand stops automatically at the end of the countdown, when the regatta start signal sounds. The count- down seconds hand continues to run until the wearer stops it by pressing the upper pusher. The countdown function can then be reset by pressing the lower pusher. The hands return to their initial positions for a future countdown: the central seconds hand returns to zero, while the countdown minute hand returns to the same minute ­programmed at the last setting.

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