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ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE
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Material: Rolex's proprietary ceramic material—Cerachrom—is scratch-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and fade-proof.
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Design:
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Matte finish background with highly polished raised numerals.
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Bidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations—designed for timing, particularly in yachting scenarios.
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Durability: Extremely hard and nearly impervious to UV rays, meaning it won’t discolor over time.
2. Maxi Dial
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Definition: A dial with larger hour markers and broader hands compared to earlier Rolex models.
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Benefits:
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Enhanced legibility, especially in low-light conditions.
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Combined with Rolex’s Chromalight luminescence, which glows blue in the dark and lasts up to 8 hours.
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Aesthetic: Gives the watch a sportier and bolder look, matching the robust nature of the Yacht-Master line.
3. Cyclops Lens (Magnified Date Window)
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Magnification: 2.5× magnification over the date window, located at 3 o’clock.
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Function: Allows quick reading of the date at a glance.
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Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating improves clarity.
Combined Effect:
These features make the Rolex Yacht-Master:
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Highly functional for nautical activities,
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Exceptionally luxurious with materials like Everose or white gold,
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Distinctively recognizable as a Rolex sports model.