Some people need to know what the time is more than others. Among them are divers, racing drivers, pilots, astronauts and, of course, yachtsmen. Rolex has developed a wristwatch specifically for the latter - the Rolex Yacht-Master II. The first Rolex Yacht-Master was introduced in 1993 and strongly resembled the Rolex Submariner, except that it cost twice as much and was less water-resistant. Two years ago, the watchmaking company released the enhanced version of the timepiece – the Rolex Yacht-Master II. The watch has acquired a new useful feature for yacht races – a 10 minute countdown timer which can be set rotating the bezel and using the crown. The movement of the watch has also undergone some changes. It still beats 28,800 times per hour, but uses the PARACHROM hairspring instead of an ordinary one. Thanks to this innovation, the Rolex Yacht-Master II is about ten times more insensitive to magnetic fields and shock-resistant. The case of the timepiece has become larger –it now measures 43mm in diameter, which is considered rather large for Rolex. The Triplock crown on the right side of the case protects the movement from ingress of moisture – quite a necessary feature for yacht owners. The bezel of the watch is made from very hard ceramic composite that is practically corrosion and scratch resistant. The colour of the material will not fade if exposed to sunlight. The watch costs about $30.000 – apparently, those in Rolex responsible for pricing have decided that people who can afford a yacht can also purchase the Rolex Yacht-Master II. Whether you like the new Rolex Yacht-Master II or not, there is no denying that it represents a major new innovation in the world of watchmaking. In many ways, Rolex is the Apple (as in computers) of the Swiss watch world. And the replica Yachtmaster watches could show your personality more.