---
title: "Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18ct Yellow Gold Oyster 16628 1996"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Yacht-Master 40"
reference: "16628"
price: 19295
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1996
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/rolex-yacht-master-40-yellow-gold-16628-1996"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/909dd9263b17d811501a345ad391c267.png"
updated: "2026-06-28"
---

# Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18ct Yellow Gold Oyster 16628 1996

## Price

**£19,295** (Finance available from £1815.34/month)

## Description

This 1996 Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm is a luxurious sports watch crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Featuring a white dial with luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands and the signature date display at 3 o’clock. Finished with a bidirectional graduated 60-minute yellow gold bezel and Oyster bracelet.Introduced in 1992, the Yacht-Master was created as a more refined alternative to the Submariner, blending Rolex's sporting heritage with precious metal construction. The reference 16628 was among the original full gold Yacht-Master models and remains highly sought after for its timeless design and elegant proportions.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box and papers.
Ref: 16628

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 16628 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | 20/09/1996 |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Serial | W944365 |
| Model | Yacht-Master 40 |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | Yes |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Gents |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Strap design | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Bezel material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Dial Colour | White |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 18 |
| Keywords | Rolex Yacht-Master, Yacht-Master 40, 16628, yellow gold Rolex, Rolex Oyster, white dial Yacht-Master |

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