Sell Your Rolex Yacht-Master in Los Angeles
South Bay Coin pays strong cash offers for the Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II, with most pieces falling in the $8,000 to $25,000 range. Walk into our Lawndale showroom for a private, no-obligation appraisal and leave paid the same day.
The Best Place to Sell a Rolex Yacht-Master in LA
If you want to sell a Rolex Yacht-Master in Los Angeles, South Bay Coin gives you a direct, private way to turn the watch into cash without shipping it or waiting on a quote. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured buyer based in Lawndale, and we have purchased fine watches and precious metals from clients across Los Angeles County since 1980.
The Yacht-Master sits in a part of the market where small details move the number a great deal, so it pays to sell to people who know the line. We read the reference number, the metal, the bezel, and the bracelet the way a specialist does, which means a Rolesium 116622, an Everose 116655, and a Yacht-Master II are each valued on their own merits rather than lumped together.
Because we buy for our own inventory and clientele, there is no middleman taking a cut, and that lets us pay more than the typical pawn shop or mail-in service. We weigh your offer against the live secondary market in front of you and explain how we arrived at it. Many of our clients come to us to sell a Rolex Submariner or to sell luxury watches in Los Angeles, and the Yacht-Master receives that same expert, no-pressure attention.
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How We Value Your Yacht-Master
Four things drive what a Yacht-Master is worth, and we walk you through each one. The first is the reference number, the engraving between the lugs that identifies the exact model, such as the Rolesium 116622 and 126622, the 37mm 268622, or the Everose 116655. The second is the metal, since a precious metal or two-tone Everose case carries far more intrinsic value than the steel and platinum Rolesium configuration.
The third driver is condition. We look at the case for polishing and dings, the bezel and bracelet for stretch and wear, and the dial and hands for originality. Service history and a watch that runs within spec both help. The fourth is completeness, meaning the original box, warranty card, and any links or extra straps. None of these are required to sell, but a full set does lift the offer.
We value every piece against current secondary-market demand, the same way we appraise a Rolex Daytona or another collectible sport model. You see the offer broken down before you decide, and there is never any obligation to sell once you have the number.
Understanding the Yacht-Master II Regatta Chronograph
The Yacht-Master II is a very different watch from the time-and-date Yacht-Master, and we value it accordingly. Launched in 2007, it is one of only two chronographs Rolex has ever built, and the only one designed around a programmable regatta countdown rather than ordinary elapsed time. The 44mm case is among the largest in the catalog, which gives it real presence on the wrist.
Its signature is the patented Ring Command bezel, which links to the movement so the wearer can program a countdown from 1 to 10 minutes for a yacht-racing start. Inside is the column-wheel Caliber 4161 with a vertical clutch and a flyback function. The line was offered as the steel 116680, the steel and Everose 116681, the yellow gold 116688, and the white gold and platinum 116689.
That mix of complication, case size, and metal is exactly why the Yacht-Master II should be appraised by someone who knows it. We recognize each reference on sight, account for the movement generation, and pay accordingly, whether your piece is a current model or an older or discontinued reference now trading on the secondary market.
Rolex Watches We Buy for Cash
From the everyday Rolesium 40 to the gold regatta chronograph, we buy every generation and condition of the Yacht-Master, plus other Rolex sport models.
Yacht-Master 40 & 42
Rolesium, Everose, yellow gold, and white gold, on Oyster or Oysterflex, including references 116622, 126622, 116655, and 226658.
Yacht-Master 37
The mid-size 37mm Yacht-Master in steel and platinum or Everose with the Oysterflex bracelet, such as references 268622 and 268655.
Yacht-Master II
The 44mm regatta chronograph with the Ring Command bezel in every metal, including the 116680, 116681, 116688, and 116689.
Vintage & Incomplete Sets
Early references like the 16628, plus any Yacht-Master missing its box, papers, or links, or in need of service. We still buy it.
Sell Your Yacht-Master in Three Steps
Visit, Call, or Text
Walk into our Lawndale showroom at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd. No appointment needed. Or call (310) 363-7808 and text photos of your watch first.
Free Expert Appraisal
We confirm the reference, inspect the case, bezel, and bracelet, and explain your offer against the live market. Zero pressure to sell.
Get Paid the Same Day
Accept the offer and walk out paid by cash or check. Most visits take about 15 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID.
South Bay Coin vs. Other Rolex Buyers
When you sell a Yacht-Master, the seller you choose decides how much you keep and how fast you get paid. Here is how the options stack up.
| South Bay Coin | Pawn Shops | Mail-In Buyers | Dealer Trade-In | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex specialists | ||||
| Same-day cash | ||||
| Keep your watch on you | ||||
| Pays cash, not store credit | ||||
| Buys without box or papers | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
| 45+ year track record | Varies | Varies | Varies |
What Our Customers Say
Common Questions About Selling a Rolex Yacht-Master
Value depends on the reference number, the metal, the condition, and whether you have the box and papers. Most Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II watches fall in the $8,000 to $25,000 range, with precious-metal models landing higher. Bring it in or text photos and we will give you a firm figure.
You can sell your Rolex Yacht-Master in person at South Bay Coin, located at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd in Lawndale. We serve sellers from Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and across Los Angeles County. Walk in with no appointment, get a private appraisal, and leave paid the same day.
Yes. The box and warranty card are not required to sell a Yacht-Master. A complete set can raise the offer, but plenty of clients sell the watch alone. We authenticate by inspecting the watch itself, so a missing box or papers will never stop us from buying it.
Absolutely. We buy every Yacht-Master II reference, including the steel 116680, the steel and Everose 116681, the yellow gold 116688, and the white gold and platinum 116689. We know the 44mm regatta chronograph and its Ring Command bezel well, so you get an offer based on the exact configuration.
We look at four things: the reference number that identifies the exact model, the case metal, the physical condition of the case, bezel, and bracelet, and the completeness of the set. We then weigh those against current secondary-market demand and show you the breakdown before you decide.
Yes. A Yacht-Master that runs slow, has stopped, or needs a service is still a watch we will buy. We factor the cost of restoring it into the offer and explain that adjustment clearly. You do not need to spend money fixing the watch before selling it to us.
A general pawn shop rarely specializes in Rolex and often offers less because it is pricing for quick resale. As watch specialists buying for our own clientele, we read the reference and condition precisely and pay accordingly. Most sellers find our offer beats the local pawn shop on a Yacht-Master.
Yes. From the original 1992 reference 16628 to discontinued models trading only on the secondary market, we buy across the line. Older Rolesium pieces like the 116622 and earlier Yacht-Master II references are all welcome. Vintage and discontinued does not mean hard to sell at South Bay Coin.
Most visits take about 15 minutes from appraisal to payment. There is no shipping and no waiting on a remote quote. Once you accept the offer, you are paid on the spot by cash or check the same day, right here in our Lawndale showroom.
No appointment is needed. Walk in during business hours and we will appraise your Yacht-Master on the spot. If you prefer, text us photos and the reference number first at (310) 363-2697 for a preliminary range, then come in to finalize and get paid.
Ready to Sell Your Yacht-Master?
Bring your Rolex to our Lawndale showroom for a private appraisal and same-day payment.