This Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 replica, the watch most buyers search as the Yacht-Master 2, copies the regatta chronograph variant of the Yacht-Master family, sized at 44mm in steel. Unlike the time-and-date Yacht-Master models, the genuine 116680 features a programmable countdown timer designed for yacht racing starts, with a mechanical memory that stores the countdown duration between uses; our replica reproduces the dial, hands and Ring Command bezel of that layout. The blue ceramic bezel ring with raised numerals sets this reference apart visually from every other watch in the collection. At 44mm this is the largest case in the Yacht-Master line.

Specifications

• Reference: 116680 (Yacht-Master II, also written Yacht-Master 2; white dial)
• Case: 44mm Oystersteel
• Bezel: blue Cerachrom-style ceramic, Ring Command design, “Yacht-Master II” engraving and 0 to 10 minute numerals
• Dial: white lacquer with the 10-to-1 countdown scale, red triangle-tipped countdown hand, red central seconds hand and a blue small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock; no date
• Crystal: sapphire, without Cyclops (the 116680 has no date)
• Bracelet: Oyster three-link with Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension
• Movement: clone Cal. 4161, automatic
• Power reserve: 72 hours, as on the genuine Cal. 4161
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, regatta countdown layout
• Quality options: super clone with the clone Cal. 4161, or an A-grade version with a Japanese automatic movement

On the genuine Cal. 4161, the regatta countdown can be programmed in one-minute increments from 1 to 10 minutes: the Ring Command bezel is turned 90 degrees counter-clockwise (the Yacht-Master II inscription lines up with the crown) to set it, then returned 90 degrees clockwise. The red triangle-tipped hand sweeps the 10-to-1 scale during the sequence, providing a visual cue as the start approaches. Our Yacht-Master 2 replica reproduces that dial layout, the hands and the blue Ring Command bezel; the programmable countdown described here is the genuine function.

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Clone Movement

On the genuine, the Cal. 4161 chronograph operates with a column-wheel switching mechanism for clean start-stop-reset action, and its vertical clutch engagement means the chronograph seconds hand starts without the stutter that lateral-clutch designs can produce. The regatta function adds a second layer of timing complexity, with a programmable memory feature that retains your preferred countdown duration. Our super clone runs a clone Cal. 4161 with 72 hours of power reserve, as on the genuine; the A-grade version uses a Japanese automatic movement. For a simpler time-and-date Yacht-Master experience at 40mm, the 116621 chocolate dial version offers the rotatable bezel without the chronograph complication. Both models represent the Yacht-Master family, though they target very different use cases.

What Sets It Apart

The Yacht-Master II 116680, the Yacht-Master 2, is the first-generation regatta chronograph (made until 2024) with the Ring Command bezel and a mechanically programmable countdown. In 2026 Rolex replaced it with the 126680, which programs the countdown with pushers and has a standard 60-minute blue bezel; our replica copies the 116680 Ring Command design. The 44mm case accommodates the additional movement complexity without sacrificing dial legibility, and the blue ceramic bezel provides a color accent that no other model in the range shares. Steel construction keeps the weight manageable despite the larger case volume. On the genuine, the programmable countdown is a functional tool for anyone involved in sailing or racing, not just an aesthetic complication. For those seeking the most technically ambitious design in the Yacht-Master lineup, this replica yacht-master 116680 delivers the regatta look in the largest case the collection offers.

Yacht-Master 2 vs Yacht-Master 40 and 42

The Yacht-Master 2 is a different watch from the three-hand Yacht-Master. The 40mm and 42mm models (126622, 116621, 226659, 226627) have a date, a 60-minute bezel with raised numerals and a slimmer case; the 44mm Yacht-Master II has no date, a blue Ring Command bezel and the countdown layout on the dial. Choose this Rolex Yacht-Master 2 replica for the regatta look, or a 40mm model for a quieter everyday watch.

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 (Yacht-Master 2) Replica FAQ

How much is the Rolex Yacht-Master 2 116680 super clone?

The super clone with the clone Cal. 4161 costs $849, and the A-grade version with a Japanese automatic movement costs $349. Both keep the white regatta dial, the blue Ring Command bezel and the Oyster bracelet.

Does the Yacht-Master 2 replica have a working regatta countdown?

It reproduces the regatta countdown layout rather than the programmable function: the 10-to-1 scale, the red triangle-tipped hand and the blue Ring Command bezel are all there, while the programmable countdown belongs to the genuine Cal. 4161. Choose it for the Yacht-Master II look on the wrist.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 Blue Dial, Rolex Yacht-Master Titanium 226627, Rolex Yacht-Master 42 White Gold 226659, Rolex Yacht-Master 116621 Chocolate.