Yacht-Master 40 (Discontinued Generations)

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116621

Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor (steel + Everose gold), Oyster

  • 40mm
  • Oystersteel with 18k Everose gold bezel...
  • Automatic
  • 2012 to 2020
  • Men's
The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 (Discontinued Generations), reference 116621. Produced 2012 to 2020. The reference breaks down as: 116 = second-gen Yacht-Master 40 case generation; 621 = Everose Rolesor (Oystersteel case, 18k Everose gold bezel and bracelet accents). Below are the full specifications, plus what each part of the reference number means. If you own this reference and want to know what it is worth today, we buy it outright and appraisals are complimentary.

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Full specifications

Case

Case size40mm
Case materialOystersteel with 18k Everose gold bezel and bracelet accents
Lug width20mm
CrystalSapphire with Cyclops over date
Water resistance100m

Bezel

Bezel typeBidirectional rotatable
Bezel material18k Everose gold

Dial

Dial variantsChocolate, pink, or white sunray; raised polished Everose-gold bezel numerals on a pink Everose insert
LumeChromalight

Band

Bracelet typeOyster
BraceletOyster, Everose Rolesor (steel and Everose gold)
ClaspOysterlock folding safety clasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension

Movement

MovementAutomatic, Rolex Cal. 3135
Caliber3135
Power reserve48 hours
Beat rate28800 vph
Jewels31
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, bidirectional 60-minute timing bezel

Reference

Wears asMen's
Produced2012 to 2020

What reference 116621 means

116 second-gen Yacht-Master 40 case generation
621 Everose Rolesor (Oystersteel case, 18k Everose gold bezel and bracelet accents)

How the 116621 compares

Side by side with the other Rolex Yacht-Master 40 references we document. Only the specs that actually differ are listed.

116621 vs 116622

Spec116621 116622
Produced 2012 to 2020 2009 to 2020

116621 vs 116655

Spec116621 116655
Produced 2012 to 2020 2015 to 2022

116621 vs 126621

Spec116621 126621
Power reserve 48 hrs 70 hrs
Produced 2012 to 2020 2016 to present

Dial variants of the 116621

Rolex uses one reference number for several dial and bracelet combinations. These are the 2 we have documented for the 116621. All of them are the same reference, so all of them are watches we buy. The short code under each one is our own shorthand, not a Rolex designation.

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116621, Black stick dial, Oyster
Black stick dial, Oyster SDJB BK-S-O
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116621, Chocolate stick dial, Oyster
Chocolate stick dial, Oyster SDJB CH-S-O

Common questions about the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116621

How big is the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116621?

The case measures 40mm across, with a 20mm lug width. Case material: Oystersteel with 18k Everose gold bezel and bracelet accents. Case size alone is a poor guide to how a watch wears; lug-to-lug length and how the bracelet drops off the case matter more, which is why we suggest trying one on before you commit.

What movement is in the 116621?

Automatic, Rolex Cal. 3135. Power reserve is 48 hours. It beats at 28,800 vph. The movement uses 31 jewels.

Is the 116621 water resistant?

It is rated to 100 meters, about 328 feet. That is enough for swimming and snorkeling, but not for scuba diving. One caution that applies to every watch on this page: a water resistance figure describes a new watch with fresh gaskets. On a piece that is years past its last service, treat the rating as unknown until it has been pressure tested.

When was the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116621 made?

Rolex produced this reference from 2012 to 2020. Production years matter when you are valuing one, because dial, bezel and bracelet details often changed inside a single reference run.

What does the reference number 116621 mean?

116 = second-gen Yacht-Master 40 case generation; 621 = Everose Rolesor (Oystersteel case, 18k Everose gold bezel and bracelet accents). Reading the reference is the fastest way to confirm that a watch is what the seller says it is, before you get anywhere near the movement.

Does the 116621 have a nickname?

Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor (steel + Everose gold), Oyster. Collector nicknames are not official Rolex names, but they are what people actually search for and what they are called across a showroom.

Does San Diego Jewelry Buyers buy the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116621?

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.

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