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Difference between Rolex Yachtmaster and Yachtmaster II Regatta Countdown Dial

While the aesthetic differences between the Rolex Yacht Prestige and Yacht Prestige II are considerable, the more significant difference lies in the two movements used to power each watch. One movement uses the traditional time and date settings, while the other is a unique and highly specialized movement, unlike any other watch.
Currently, the standard 40mm Men’s Yacht Prestige and the larger 42mm Siblings are powered by fake Rolex’s caliber 3235, Rolex’s newest three-hand, date-display movement, which can be found in a wide range of its currently produced watches. While it does offer a longer 70-hour power reserve compared to its predecessor, the overall functionality of the 3235 movements is no different than many other self-winding mechanical movements.
The Yacht Prestige II, on the other hand, houses Rolex’s most advanced chronograph movement, the 4161, which consists of more than 360 components and is filled with the latest and most innovative Rolex technology. The patented functions of the 4161 movements are so specialized and unique that some parts of the movement had to be manufactured by UV-Liga, a micro-manufacturing technique fully mastered in-house by Rolex.
Given the minimal similarities between the Rolex Yacht Prestige and Yacht Prestige II, some less apparent differences are often overshadowed by the stark visual differences between the watches in these two collections. Among the almost endless aesthetic differences between these two replica watches, there are also some differences related to specific parts or functions of the watches.
From a visual point of view, the bezel of the Yachtmaster and the Yachtmaster II do not look any different. As a result, it is easy to overlook how different their functions are and how different the individual parts are from how they are attached to their respective watches. The precious metal bezel of the Yacht Prestige II has a 60-minute relief scale, which has been given a two-way movement so it can be used as an essential timepiece. This bezel function is common on sports watches and can be found on many different timepieces from manufacturers.
The Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II are excellent replica Rolex luxury watches; however, the two could not be more different in terms of function and appearance. Because of their differences, neither watch can be said to be “better” than the other. On the contrary, the Rolex Yacht Prestige collection benefits from the diversity of the various watches that make up its collection.