Rolex Men Yacht-Master

40mm Rolesium — The One Most Men Actually Own

Steel case, steel bracelet, solid platinum bezel. This is the Yacht-Master configuration that's been in production longest and shows up most often on the pre-owned market. Pre-owned with papers: $11,000 to $14,000.

The platinum bezel is the detail that separates this from every other steel sport Rolex — most brands wouldn't put a precious metal bezel on a "steel" watch, and the fact that Rolex does is part of what the Yacht-Master is actually selling.

42mm Titanium — The Current Statement Piece

Lighter than steel, matte rather than polished, and a genuinely different wearing experience from the rest of the Rolex sport lineup. Men who find steel sport watches heavy on the wrist by end of day tend to notice titanium immediately.

Pre-owned: $12,000 to $15,000. Being newer to the lineup, clean examples move quickly.

Which Should You Buy

If you want the classic Yacht-Master look and don't mind steel's weight, the 40mm Rolesium is proven, plentiful, and slightly less expensive. If you want the newest execution of the watch and prefer a lighter daily wear, the 42mm titanium is worth the premium.

Neither is objectively better — they're different answers to the same brief. Try both on if you can before deciding; the weight difference is more noticeable in person than in any description.

Every men's Rolex Yacht-Master at Ermitage Jewelers has been authenticated and warranted since 2000. Browse our current men's Yacht-Master inventory, see the full Yacht-Master collection, or explore all pre-owned Rolex watches. Looking to sell? We buy pre-owned Rolex watches nationwide.