Rolex Yacht Master Reference 16622 Appraisal

Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 16622 (Representative Style)

This is a luxury wristwatch designed in the style of a Rolex Yacht-Master. The timepiece features a stainless steel Oyster case with a prominent elapsed time bezel characterized by raised numerals and a frosted finish. The dial is white with applied round and triangular hour markers, a date window at the 3 o'clock position magnified by a cyclops lens, and the 'Mercedes' style handset including a red seconds hand. It is mounted on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a folding clasp. Regarding its condition and authenticity indicators: the watch shows significant signs of physical wear, including heavy abrasions and scratching on the bezel, lug surfaces, and bracelet links. There is noticeable grime buildup around the crown guards and bezel edges. Importantly, there are several visual inconsistencies associated with counterfeit examples of this model, such as the disproportionate thickness of the crown guards, the lack of refinement in the bezel casting, the misaligned 'Rolex' text on the dial, and the presence of a 'Datejust' or general 'Oyster Perpetual' label on a Yacht-Master style case/bezel configuration. To confirm authenticity or exact reference numbering, a movement inspection and verification of serial numbers between the lugs are required.