Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Yellow Gold 226658 — Full Review | Is It Worth €35,900?

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Yellow Gold 226658 — Full Review | Oysterflex, Caliper Measurements & Honest Opinion In this video I take a close look at the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in solid 18-carat yellow gold, reference 226658 — one of the boldest and most divisive watches in the current Rolex lineup. Introduced at Watches & Wonders 2022, it pairs a full gold Oyster case with a black lacquered dial, a black Cerachrom bezel insert and the Oysterflex bracelet. I cover everything: dial details, case construction, the Cerachrom bezel, the Oysterflex comfort on the wrist, caliper measurements, lume performance in the dark, and my honest take on why I chose this over the Submariner. What's covered: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Dial — black lacquer, gold indices, Mercedes hands 01:10 Case — solid 18k yellow gold, Triplock crown 01:45 Cerachrom bezel — gold ring + ceramic insert 02:15 Oysterflex bracelet — comfort, inner profile, Glidelock clasp 03:00 Measurements (caliper) + lume test in the dark 03:45 Calibre 3235 — movement specs 04:05 Market & pricing 04:25 Why the Yacht-Master and not the Submariner? 05:30 Final thoughts Key specs: ▪ Reference: 226658 ▪ Case: 42.0 mm | 11.4 mm thick | 49.5 mm lug-to-lug ▪ Weight: 170 g ▪ Case material: solid 18k yellow gold ▪ Bezel: yellow gold ring + black Cerachrom insert ▪ Movement: Calibre 3235 | 70h power reserve | ±2 sec/day ▪ Water resistance: 100 m ▪ Retail price: €35,900 The Yacht-Master 42 in yellow gold debuted at Watches & Wonders 2022 as the third Oysterflex Yacht-Master after the Everose Gold (2015) and the white gold 42mm (2019). It remains in production and available at authorised dealers — though waiting lists apply.