Rolex Yacht-Master 40
+105 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 (Ref. 116622) is $14,442. The trend points up (plus 6.0% over four months). Last sold at auction: $10,280 (Loupe This, 07/2026).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $14,442. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Rolex Ref. 116622 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Rolesium, Rolesium YM40, Steel & Platinum Yacht-Master
Production phases and changes
- 2012: Introduction of Ref. 116622 as successor to Ref. 16622; Chromalight luminous material (blue, 8 h decay time) instead of SuperLuminova; Easylink 5mm comfort extension on the Oysterlock clasp; serial number on the rehaut only
- 2016: Dark rhodium dial (116622-DarkRhodium) newly introduced (Baselworld 2016); all three dial variants available simultaneously
- 2018: Platinum dial (116622-Platinum) discontinued; last production year was 2017
- 2019: Discontinuation of Ref. 116622; successor Ref. 126622 with calibre 3235 (70h power reserve, Chronergy escapement)
Movement variants
- 3135 (2012–2019) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- 116622 Platinum Bidirectional Bezel "Rolesium Platinum Bezel"
Dial variants
- Blue Dial Rolesium — YACHT-MASTER (white) / ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE / Swiss Made; red seconds hand
- Dark Rhodium Rolesium — YACHT-MASTER (blue) / ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE / Swiss Made; blue seconds hand, sunray finish shifts between silver and anthracite depending on light
- Platinum Dial Rolesium — YACHT-MASTER / ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE / Swiss Made; platinum sunray finish matched to platinum bezel
Crystal variants
- Saphir-Cyclops
Bracelet variants
- Oyster Solid-Link – Bi-polished Ref. 78760
Serial numbers
- random – random (2012–2019) — From around 2010/2011, Rolex switched to randomised (non-sequential) serial numbers. Year-accurate dating via serial number is not possible for the 116622. Engraving exclusively on the rehaut (inner ring at 6 o'clock).
The reference 116622 arrives in 2012, successor to the 16622. Rolex swaps SuperLuminova for Chromalight, a blue glow with an 8-hour afterglow in the dark. The Oysterlock clasp now gets Easylink, a 5mm comfort extension for warm days behind the wheel. The serial number moves from the case to the rehaut, a detail collectors check immediately when buying. Two dials are available at launch: the platinum sunburst carried over from the predecessor, and a new blue, known among collectors ever since as the "Blue Dial Rolesium." Caliber 3135 powers the 40mm case, set in the signature Rolesium bezel made of 950 platinum on an Oystersteel case.
## In 2016, a third dial completes the lineup
At Baselworld 2016, Rolex unveils the dark rhodium dial, known internally as 116622-DarkRhodium. The blue seconds hand and blue Yacht-Master lettering provide the only splash of color on a surface that shifts between silver and anthracite depending on the light — this sunburst effect is why the dark rhodium remains the most sought-after of the three dials to this day. From this year on, all three variants run in parallel in the lineup.
## Two years later, the platinum option disappears
2017 is the last production year for the platinum dial; from 2018 onward, no example turns up with a later production date. The rhodium variant has apparently overtaken it in popularity, though Rolex never issues an official statement on the matter. In 2019, the entire reference comes to an end: successor 126622 carries over the Rolesium concept but gets Caliber 3235 with 70 hours of power reserve and the Chronergy escapement — a leap that buyers of the 116622 feel in the price on today's pre-owned market.
Brand profile: Rolex
Rolex is the most counterfeited watch brand in the world. Super-clones (VSF, ARF, Clean — the latter inactive since a 07/2025 raid, only old stock remains) reach 95%+ similarity. Authenticity is almost always only identifiable through micro-details and caliber behavior.
- Case back: ALWAYS solid and closed — any viewing window means definitely fake (exception: vintage Ref. 6085 only)
- Minute hand length: genuine Rolex minute hands end EXACTLY at the minute chapter ring. 1 mm too long = fake. The strongest VSF tell.
- Seconds hand: smooth sweep without any hesitation — the slightest tick-tock means fake
- Cyclops lens (on Date models): must magnify exactly 2.5×, the date should nearly fill the entire window
Serial number format: Since 2010, a random alphanumeric combination (e.g. 'G3M9K721'). 2000-2010: a letter plus 6-7 digits. Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock (from ~2005 on). Older models: between the lug holes at 6 o'clock on the case.
Further sources
Buying guide: Rolex Yacht-Master 40
Market situation and price range
At $14,442 the Yacht-Master 40 sits in a segment where first owners sell regularly — clean pieces with box and papers are not uncommon. The jump from "good" to "very good" usually costs 1,000 to 2,000 euros more at purchase. You get that premium back on resale if the condition is preserved.
Where the price stands
The price of the Yacht-Master 40 has risen by +6.0% over the past four months. Anyone selling now hits a good window. If you want to buy: no need to wait — the market is currently more hot than cold, and a clear end to the trend is not in sight.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 48.8 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Yacht-Master 40.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116622
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $10,280 | Loupe This | 07/2026 |
| $14,559 | Sotheby's | 12/2025 |
| $11,881 | Sotheby's | 12/2024 |
| $11,315 | Sotheby's | 05/2024 |
| $11,385 | Sotheby's | 09/2023 |