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Rolex Freak · 29 February 2008, 04:01 AM

What do the three dials inside the Daytona stand for or what are there purpose? Thanks.

Gurmot · 29 February 2008, 04:13 AM

Hi Sandro,

They are for normal seconds (continuous), chronograph elapsed minutes (up to 30 minutes) and chronograph elapsed hours (upto 12 hours). The large second hand is used for chronograph seconds and is normally stationary.

Cheers - Simon

Tools · 29 February 2008, 04:15 AM

The Daytona has two different arrangements of the three sub-dials.

The Sub-dials are (1.) standard seconds (2.) minutes up to 30, and (3.) hours up to 12.

The large second hand (standard for most watches) is a stopwatch function and the minutes sub-dial, and the hours sub-dial total it's travel around the main dial.

Earlier model were arranged with the seconds dial at the 9 o'clock position, hours at 6 and minutes at 3.

The latest 4130 in-house movement has moved these and the standard seconds sub-dial is at the 6 o'clock position as that has been the traditional position for centuries..

(Photo Mike)

Rolex Freak · 29 February 2008, 04:21 AM

Thanks gentleman for clearly that up. I guess I'll figure them out once I purchase the watch. :) Not until next year, as I've just purchase the 2T Datejust and SS/Plat YM.

Jocke · 29 February 2008, 04:34 AM

My ones stand for shaving.

Jocke

BuffaloRolex · 29 February 2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My ones stand for shaving.

Jocke

Welshwatchman · 29 February 2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

My ones stand for shaving.

Jocke

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 February 2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

(...)The latest 4130 in-house movement has moved these and the standard seconds sub-dial is at the 6 o'clock position as that has been the traditional position for centuries..(...)

Agreed. That's the classic Tricompax arrangement.

Plus the new position of the continously running second's hand simply had to be at six o' clock due to the different construction of the in-house Cal. 4130 and the "Zenith" Cal. 4030. Furthermore, and again due to the change of construction, the subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 also had to be moved up by 7 % compared to the "Zenith" Cal.

The below pics shown the change of the position of the subsidiary dials, but also the need to make the chronograph pushers stand at a perfect 90 degree angle on the in-house Calibre case as compared to the Zenith that had slight off-angle pusher (again this had to be done due to changes of the movement).

(Pics by "Prof. Rolex" from a German watch forum).

mfer · 29 February 2008, 05:42 AM

Bo, I see the dial changes, but I don't see the angle of the pushers being different. Can you point that out?

Thanks!

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 February 2008, 05:45 AM

Compare the crossing of the two red lines on the pushers on the second pic. There you see that the pushers of the "Zenith" Daytona Cal. were slightly off-angle.

mfer · 29 February 2008, 05:51 AM

I think I see what you are saying now. Did I draw it right?

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 February 2008, 05:53 AM

Bang on, Mik!

Gurmot · 29 February 2008, 06:35 AM

Well, yet another gem from Bo's treasure trove of Rolex trivia. I was aware of some of the differences between my 16520 and the current model but never knew there so many.

Cheers Bo.

f16570 · 29 February 2008, 06:38 AM

That the beauty of this forum, the depth of knowledge is immense.

Lordy · 13 January 2015, 09:56 PM

an old thread i know - what an insight, loving it :-)

scranger · 14 January 2015, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My ones stand for shaving.

Jocke

The iconic Yosemite Sam Daytona

mfer · 14 January 2015, 05:28 AM

Jeez, I've been on here for a long time.

tkerrmd · 14 January 2015, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My ones stand for shaving.

Jocke

OMG!!!!

Maxy · 14 January 2015, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Agreed. That's the classic Tricompax arrangement.

Plus the new position of the continously running second's hand simply had to be at six o' clock due to the different construction of the in-house Cal. 4130 and the "Zenith" Cal. 4030. Furthermore, and again due to the change of construction, the subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 also had to be moved up by 7 % compared to the "Zenith" Cal.

The below pics shown the change of the position of the subsidiary dials, but also the need to make the chronograph pushers stand at a perfect 90 degree angle on the in-house Calibre case as compared to the Zenith that had slight off-angle pusher (again this had to be done due to changes of the movement).

(Pics by "Prof. Rolex" from a German watch forum).

Thanks for this; I never noticed it until now. I always wondered why my Speedy seconds dial is not in the center as for me logically that should be at 6'O clock but looks like it has been there for majority of chronos. Good to know Rolex changed it to 6'O clock.

Solo118 · 14 January 2015, 08:10 AM

Great info here on my favorite piece of metal

29 February 2008, 04:01 AM	#1
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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,142	The Daytona has two different arrangements of the three sub-dials. The Sub-dials are (1.) standard seconds (2.) minutes up to 30, and (3.) hours up to 12. The large second hand (standard for most watches) is a stopwatch function and the minutes sub-dial, and the hours sub-dial total it's travel around the main dial. Earlier model were arranged with the seconds dial at the 9 o'clock position, hours at 6 and minutes at 3. The latest 4130 in-house movement has moved these and the standard seconds sub-dial is at the 6 o'clock position as that has been the traditional position for centuries.. (Photo Mike) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 February 2008, 04:34 AM	#5
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29 February 2008, 05:42 AM	#9
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29 February 2008, 05:45 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Compare the crossing of the two red lines on the pushers on the second pic. There you see that the pushers of the "Zenith" Daytona Cal. were slightly off-angle. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 February 2008, 04:13 AM	#2
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Hi Sandro, They are for normal seconds (continuous), chronograph elapsed minutes (up to 30 minutes) and chronograph elapsed hours (upto 12 hours). The large second hand is used for chronograph seconds and is normally stationary. Cheers - Simon

29 February 2008, 04:21 AM	#4
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Thanks gentleman for clearly that up. I guess I'll figure them out once I purchase the watch. :) Not until next year, as I've just purchase the 2T Datejust and SS/Plat YM.

29 February 2008, 05:51 AM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I think I see what you are saying now. Did I draw it right? __________________ member#3242 Last edited by mfer; 29 February 2008 at 05:53 AM.. Reason: sp

29 February 2008, 05:53 AM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Bang on, Mik! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 February 2008, 06:35 AM	#13
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Well, yet another gem from Bo's treasure trove of Rolex trivia. I was aware of some of the differences between my 16520 and the current model but never knew there so many. Cheers Bo.

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