Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master User manual

YACHT-MASTER
OYSTER PERPETUAL

WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually
in order to function correctly and precisely.
Towind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
noeffect.) A minimum of 25turns is required for
adequate partial winding.The watch will then
bewound automatically as long as it is worn on
the wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.

The green seal accompanying your
Rolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer.This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series of
specific final controls by Rolex in its own
laboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometric
precision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back the
boundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellence
in mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.

THE HEART OF THE YACHT-MASTER MODELS
OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER 4-5
USING YOUR WATCH
OVERVIEW 6-7
SETTING THE WATCH 8-11
EASYLINK COMFORT EXTENSION LINK 12-13
ROLEX GLIDELOCK FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM 14-15
ROLEX SERVICE
CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX 16-17
AFTER-SALES SERVICE 18-19
WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK 20
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OYSTER PERPETUAL
YACHT-MASTER
Elegant and distinguished, the Oyster
PerpetualYacht-Master embodies the
privileged ties between Rolex and
the world of sailing. Its bidirectional
rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel
enables the wearer to read time
intervals, such as elapsed time on the
water, or calculate reference points.
Its dial offers exceptional legibility
thanks tothe Chromalight hour markers
and hands coated with a luminescent
material emitting a long-lasting blueglow
when in darkness.
Its case, guaranteed waterproof to a depth
of 100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of
robustness. The Triplock winding crown,
with a triple waterproofness system,
is protected bya crown guard that is
an integral part ofthe middle case. The
sapphire crystal, with a Cyclops lens
at 3 o’clock, is virtually scratchproof and
benefits from an anti-reflective coating.
The Oyster PerpetualYacht-Master is
equipped with a self-winding mechanical
movement, entirely manufactured
byRolex.

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OVERVIEW
Hour hand
Minute hand
Seconds hand
Date window
60-minute graduated bidirectional
rotatable bezel
Triplock winding crown with
triple waterproofness system

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SETTING THE WATCH
Screwed-down position (position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crown
is in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Yacht-Master is guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).
Manual winding (position 1)
The crown is unscrewed. To wind
the watch manually, turn the crown
clockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect.
When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimum
of 25turns for partial winding.

Initial winding and setting
A. Wind the watch manually
(position 1 – see page 8).
B. Note the date change at midnight,
then set the time
(position 3 – see pages 10-11).
C. Set the date
(position 2 – see pages 10-11).
Unscrew and then pull out
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.

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Setting the date (position 2)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the first notch.
To set the date, turn the winding
crown clockwise or counterclockwise
depending on the model. Turning
in the other direction has no effect or
will manually wind the watch.
During this operation, the watch
continues to function.
Setting the time (position 3)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the second notch.The seconds hand
is
stopped, allowing you to set the time
to the precise second. To set the hour
and
minute, turn the crown in either
direction. To avoid confusion between
am and pm hours, move the hour
hand to 12 o’clock. If the date changes,
it ismidnight.

Unscrew and then pull out
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.

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EASYLINK COMFORT
EXTENSION LINK
To ensure optimal comfort when wearing
your watch, Rolex created the Easylink
comfort extension link. Its exclusive
design comprises a link that is pulled
out or folded back on itself to adjust the
length of the bracelet by approximately
5 mm, without the need for tools.

Adjusting from the short position
to the long position
Adjusting from the long position
to the short position

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ROLEX GLIDELOCK
FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
On the Oysterflex bracelet, the
Rolex Glidelock system enables the
bracelet length to be adjusted in
approximately 2.5 mm increments
up to around 15 mm.
Adjusting the bracelet
Open the safety catch
Open the clasp
Pull on the bracelet to release it
from the notch in the rack
Adjust the position of the bracelet
to the desired length
Lock down the bracelet

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CARING FOR
YOUR ROLEX
Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.
You can help preserve its lustre by
cleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth. You can also wash the case and
bracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important to
rinse it with fresh water to remove any
salt and sand deposits.

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Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is screwed down
properly against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.

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AFTER-SALES
SERVICE
Rolex watch servicing ensures that
your timepiece will continue to
perform optimally and meet Rolex’s
stringent requirements in terms of
precision, reliability and waterproofness
throughout its life.
The timekeeping accuracy of your watch
is largely dependent on high-performance
lubricants specially developed by Rolex
to minimize friction and prevent wear
of components.To guarantee continued
accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex
recommends that you periodically return
your watch to an Official Rolex Retailer or
Service Centre for professional servicing,
which will always be carried out by a
Rolex-approved watchmaker.
During a complete service, the watch is
dismantled and all of its components
– the case, bracelet and movement – are
closely examined.
The movement is entirely disassembled
and all the parts are carefully inspected.
Those that no longer meet Rolex
requirements are systematically replaced
by new components. The movement
is lubricated on reassembly. The case

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and bracelet are re-polished or satin-
finished according to their original finish,
restoring their shine and lustre while
removing any marks or scratches.
At the end of the process, your Rolex
watch undergoes a series of tests to
verify its functions, waterproofness and
power reserve, as well as the precision
of its movement.
After a complete Rolex service, your
watch is covered by a service guarantee.