Replica Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Dial White 16628

Launched as Rolex’s nautical-inspired luxury sports watch, the Yacht-Master 16628 trades the tool-watch austerity of the Submariner for an altogether more opulent approach. Full yellow gold plating from bezel to bracelet, a white dial that provides high contrast against gold hands and markers, and the distinctive rotating bezel with raised numerals — the 16628 is the Yacht-Master at its most unambiguously luxurious. At 40mm it wears in the same territory as the Submariner, but with a very different personality.

Key Specifications

The 16628 Up Close: Case, Dial and Bracelet

The white dial on the 16628 serves a practical purpose: maximum legibility against the surrounding gold. Applied triangular and circular markers carry luminescent fill, and the Mercedes-style hour hand is instantly readable. A date window at three sits beneath the sapphire crystal. The bidirectional rotating bezel is the centrepiece — raised polished numerals at the cardinal points create a three-dimensional effect unique to the Yacht-Master line.

The yellow gold-plated Oyster bracelet features three flat links per row, creating a sporty yet unmistakably all-gold look. The Oysterclasp with Fliplock extension provides a secure closure suited to active wear. At 40mm, the watch balances sporting capability with gold-dress appeal. View all nautical references in the Yacht-Master collection.

Movement Options: Swiss vs Japanese

Two movement options are available for this reference:

• Swiss automatic — smooth high-beat sweep, extended power reserve, and date quickset. Architecture follows the caliber 3135 platform. The top-tier choice for collectors who value the closest mechanical match.
• Japanese automatic — reliable Miyota-based caliber with date function, proven daily accuracy, and straightforward global servicing. An excellent option for regular wear.

Both movements offer hacking seconds and quickset date adjustment via the screw-down crown.