This Rolex Yacht-Master 42 White Gold 226659 Full Black replica delivers the Yacht-Master 42 concept in its most commanding configuration: a 42mm case in 18k white gold with a black Oysterflex rubber strap and black dial. The 226659 reference represents the largest standard Yacht-Master available, and the combination of precious metal with rubber creates a contrast between luxury materials and sport functionality that few other references attempt. On the genuine, 18k white gold gives the case its substantial weight, while the Oysterflex strap keeps the wearing experience flexible and comfortable.

Specifications

• Reference: 226659 (M226659-0002, Yacht-Master 42, white gold, black dial, Oysterflex)
• Case: 42mm, 18k white gold
• Dial: black with round luminous markers, white “Yacht-Master” lettering, date at 3 o’clock
• Bezel: bidirectional, 60-minute graduated, matte black Cerachrom-style ceramic with raised polished numerals
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification
• Strap: Oysterflex rubber with Oysterlock clasp
• Movement: clone Cal. 3235, automatic with date
• Power reserve: 70 hours, as on the genuine Cal. 3235
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Quality options: super clone with the clone Cal. 3235, or an A-grade version with a Japanese automatic movement

The genuine Oysterflex is not a standard rubber strap. It contains a superelastic metal blade inside the elastomer, which gives it the flexibility of rubber with the structural integrity of a metal bracelet.

What Collectors Notice on the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 White Gold 226659

The 42mm case makes the 226659 the largest three-hand watch in the Yacht-Master lineup (only the 44mm Yacht-Master II, often searched as Yacht-Master 2, is bigger), and on the genuine the white gold case back confirms the precious metal construction even when the matte black ceramic bezel disguises the material at first glance. From a distance, this watch reads as an all-black sport piece. Up close, the polished case sides and lugs reveal the 18k white gold beneath. That duality between stealth appearance and luxury substance defines the 226659 more than any single specification. For a completely different take on the Yacht-Master concept, the 116621 chocolate dial trades the dark theme for warm 18k Everose gold. Both sit within the Yacht-Master family but occupy opposite ends of the aesthetic spectrum.

This vs Other Versions

Rolex offers the three-hand Yacht-Master in sizes from 37mm to 42mm, and the 226659 anchors the top of that range. On the genuine, the white gold case is noticeably heavier than an equivalent steel model, which translates to a noticeable density on the wrist. The Oysterflex strap mitigates that weight by distributing pressure across its flexible length rather than concentrating it at rigid bracelet links. The matte black ceramic bezel resists scratching better than metal alternatives and maintains its color without fading. The genuine is rated to 100 meters, a capable aquatic rating without the overkill depth of a professional dive model; this replica is rated to 100 m too. This replica Yacht-Master 226659 puts 18k white gold behind a blacked-out exterior that only reveals its true nature upon closer inspection.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 White Gold 226659 Replica FAQ

How much is the 226659 Full Black super clone?

The Full Black super clone sells for $999 and runs the clone Cal. 3235, while the A-grade version on a Japanese automatic movement sells for $349. Either way you get the plain black dial, matte black ceramic bezel and Oysterflex strap on a 42mm 18k white gold case.

How is the Full Black different from the 226659-0004?

The 226659-0004 is the Falcon’s Eye version: its dial copies the Falcon’s Eye stone (dark blue-grey with shimmering bands). This card is the standard 226659 with the plain black dial (M226659-0002). Both share the same 42mm 18k white gold case, matte black ceramic bezel and Oysterflex strap.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Yacht-Master Falcon’s Eye 226659, Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Yellow Gold 226658, Rolex Yacht-Master Titanium 226627, Rolex Yacht-Master 126655.