Rolex
Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627
The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 (reference 226627) is a 42 mm RLX titanium watch with a intense black dial. It runs on the automatic caliber 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100 m. It was introduced in 2023 and is still in production.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 226627
- Collection
- Yacht-Master
- Case size
- 42 mm
- Case material
- RLX titanium
- Case shape
- Round
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Oyster, RLX titanium bracelet
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Intense black
- Bezel
- Black Cerachrom bidirectional 60-min bezel
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 3235
- Power reserve
- 70 hours
- Frequency
- 28,800 vph
- Jewels
- 31
- Functions
- Date, Dive bezel
Production
- Production
- 2023 – today (current)
How it compares within the Yacht-Master family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226627 (This watch) | 42 mm | RLX titanium | Intense black | 3235 | 2023– |
| 116621 | 40 mm | Rolesor Everose (Everose gold and stainless steel) | — | 3135 | 2016–2019 |
| 116655 | 40 mm | Everose gold with Cerachrom bezel | Black | 3135 | 2015–2019 |
| 126622 | 40 mm | Rolesium (Oystersteel/platinum) | Slate / Blue / Silver | 3235 | 2019– |
| 126655 | 40 mm | 18k Everose gold | Black | 3235 | 2019– |
| 168622 | 35 mm | Rolesium (platinum and stainless steel) | Silver | 2235 | — |
| 226659 | 42 mm | 18k white gold | — | 3235 | 2019– |
| 268622 | 37 mm | Rolesium (Oystersteel/platinum) | Slate / Dark rhodium / Blue | 2236 | 2019– |
| 268655 | 37 mm | Everose gold with Cerachrom bezel | — | 2236 | 2015– |
About the Yacht-Master family
The Yacht-Master was introduced in 1992 as a more polished sailing-themed version of the Oyster sports watch, first in yellow gold. In 1999 Rolex added Rolesium, a combination of a steel case with a platinum bezel and dial, which made the model more widely available.
Later developments include the Everose versions on the Oysterflex rubber bracelet from 2015, the 42 mm white gold ref. 226659 and the RLX titanium ref. 226627 of 2023. References in this catalog include the 126621 in Everose Rolesor, the 126655 in Everose on Oysterflex and the 37 mm ref. 268622. Dealers describe these by metal, size and bracelet, since sizes and combinations vary widely within the line.
Quick answers
- What size is the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627?
- The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627 has a 42 mm case.
- What movement does the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber 3235, with a 70-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627?
- It is water resistant to 100 metres.
- Is the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627 still in production?
- Yes, it is a current reference.
- When did the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627 come out?
- It was introduced in 2023.
- What is the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 226627 made of?
- The case is RLX titanium. Bracelet or strap: Oyster, RLX titanium bracelet.
Catalog facts checked September 2026.