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dwaine99 · 7 November 2007, 01:47 AM

I see references to Zeneith movements... Do all Rolex watches have a Rolex movement?

mikey · 7 November 2007, 01:57 AM

Those zenth movements are only in Daytona vintage models and valjuoux but they are modified to be under the Rolex umbrella. Also be aware that high grade replicas with a Valjoux or Zenith movement are out there

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 November 2007, 04:20 AM

In year 2000, Rolex stopped using its LAST external (base-) movements, the Zenith "El Primero" (used from 1988 to 2000 and heavily modified from the original Zenith "El Primero" specs), and started using the in-house Rolex cal. 4130.

It is said that Rolex started developing the Cal. 4130 movt. already way back in 1995 since there exist Swiss patent applications for parts of that movt.

So since 2000 ALL Rolex movts. are made by Rolex!

Prince · 7 November 2007, 04:39 AM

As has been mentioned previously in this thread, there were other movements used in Rolex watches other than "in house" movements. The most notable was the Zenith "El Primero" (commented on by Bo), an excellent movement that has actually made those Daytonas with this movement a collector's item today. It is my opinion that the El Primero movement is as accurate as the "in house" Rolex movement.

Here's mine:

jac67 · 7 November 2007, 08:24 AM

Ditto with the above.

John.

7 November 2007, 01:47 AM	#1
dwaine99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dwaine Location: SC Watch: 124060 Posts: 357	Do all Rolexes have a Rolex movement? I see references to Zeneith movements... Do all Rolex watches have a Rolex movement?

7 November 2007, 04:20 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	In year 2000, Rolex stopped using its LAST external (base-) movements, the Zenith "El Primero" (used from 1988 to 2000 and heavily modified from the original Zenith "El Primero" specs), and started using the in-house Rolex cal. 4130. It is said that Rolex started developing the Cal. 4130 movt. already way back in 1995 since there exist Swiss patent applications for parts of that movt. So since 2000 ALL Rolex movts. are made by Rolex! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 November 2007, 04:39 AM	#4
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	As has been mentioned previously in this thread, there were other movements used in Rolex watches other than "in house" movements. The most notable was the Zenith "El Primero" (commented on by Bo), an excellent movement that has actually made those Daytonas with this movement a collector's item today. It is my opinion that the El Primero movement is as accurate as the "in house" Rolex movement. Here's mine: __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

7 November 2007, 01:57 AM	#2
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Those zenth movements are only in Daytona vintage models and valjuoux but they are modified to be under the Rolex umbrella. Also be aware that high grade replicas with a Valjoux or Zenith movement are out there

7 November 2007, 08:24 AM	#5
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Ditto with the above. John.

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