The engineering masterpiece that is the Rolex Yacht-Master II evoked an impression no less than awe when it was first launched at the 2007 BaselWorld. Even after three years, this perception continues and is likely to carry on for many more years. This strength can perhaps be attributed to the bold and vibrant design the Rolex Yacht-Master II was crafted with, and the balance of sophisticated technology powering the timepiece. Made available in 44mm of either 18k yellow gold or 18k white gold, the Rolex Yacht-Master II represents a bold step both in design and engineering. With the ring command bezel and the regatta chronograph, the Rolex Yacht-Master II can be programmed to synchronize with any professional yacht race’s start time. The inclusion of this complication in the Rolex Yacht-Master II’s mechanism marks a significant step in Rolex engineering.
As part of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Professional line of watches, the Rolex Yacht-Master II is equipped with sophisticated microtechnology essential to its remarkable performance. At the forefront is a self-winding, COSC-certified chronometer movement, guaranteed to last even when used constantly in the harshest of environmental conditions. A Rolex-developed Parachrom hairspring is also installed within the mechanism, increasing resistance against highly magnetic environments and absorbing a significant amount of shock from sudden surface impacts. A Triplock system is also installed with the Rolex Yacht-Master II, to prevent water and dust intrusion through the winding crown. A smooth and durable sapphire crystal guards the Rolex Yacht-Master II’s dial from scratches, and together with a hermetically sealed caseback, the timepiece is rendered waterproof for up to a depth of 330 feet.
A similar sense of awe seen in the Rolex Yacht-Master II is reflected in English actor Tom Hardy. Making his acting debut in the HBO and BBC miniseries Band of Brothers, Tom Hardy’s strong start in the industry eventually led him to being cast in the 2001 war thriller Black Hawk Down. Tom Hardy’s subsequent notable film and television credits include Star Trek Nemesis, Dot the i, The Reckoning, The Virgin Queen, Sweeney Todd, Marie Antoinette, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Cape Wrath, The Inheritance, Thick as Thieves, and Wuthering Heights. Tom Hardy is set to appear in Warrior with Jennifer Morrison and Nick Nolte, Inception with Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, and Cillian Murphy, and Fury Road with Nicholas Hoult.
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