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ozzy · 15 September 2007, 07:42 AM

Hello All

I am a newbie here and I hope I'm not opening a thread on a topic already in existance. Sorry in advance if I have!!

I am picking up my new TT Daytona white face this morning from the AD. I have noticed reference in various sale listings on the web to the new upgrades made on the 2007 Daytona.

Can anyone list the changes for me and explain the difference to the previous year?

Cheers

Ozzy

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 September 2007, 08:51 AM

Welcome to TRF!

As far as I know nothing has changed, really, on the Daytona (including the TT) since last year.

The only change that comes to mind would be that the latest Daytonas have "ROLEXROLEX" (+ serial number at 6 o'clock) on the chapter ring (= edge along the dial).

Otherwise, the BIG changes came in year 2000, when Rolex introduced the new Daytona with the in-house movement Cal. 4130.

The predecessor was the "Zenith" Daytona Cal. 4030.

The changes in 2000 were:

New movement Cal. 4130
Different dial arrangement due to new mvt. (see this article about the dial arrangement: "Zenith" versus New Daytona dial arrangement. CLICK HERE!
Upgrade bracelet and clasp (solid centre links + clasp with easy link)
"Fat Hands" in 2003 (F-series): See this article about "Fat and Skinny Hands: Skinny vs. Fat Hands Rolex Daytona. CLICK HERE!

The power reserve for the in-house Daytona cal. 4130 is 72 hours (!!) when the chronograph is NOT running, and 66 hours when the chronograph is continously running.

The predecessor, the "Zenith" ca. 4030 had a power reserve of 54 hours and 47 hours with the chronograph continously running.

Btw: in comparison to the "Zenith" ca. 4030, the new in-house Daytona cal. 4130 movement winds up 68 % FASTER!

ozzy · 15 September 2007, 09:14 AM

Thanks Bo,

I appreciate your answer I will read through the threads you provided.

Cheers

nch209 · 15 September 2007, 09:42 AM

Plus the new ones have the card style warrenty info, instead of the paperwork style. Also, isnt the holigram gone with a clear sticker on the case-back?

I got a SS Daytona back in June, and while it is a Z and has the inner ring numbers, it has old paperwork and a holigram. Good luck with your purchase!

clk199

Welshwatchman · 15 September 2007, 09:55 AM

Don't forget the "rolexrolexrolex" and serial number on the chapter ring.

problmchylde · 15 September 2007, 03:27 PM

Informative as ever Bo,.....

BiG JeEzY · 15 September 2007, 04:42 PM

Bo answered it all pretty much!

He's a one man answering machine!

Solo118 · 16 September 2007, 12:44 PM

welcome hope u enjoy the watch!!

Blue Bull · 16 September 2007, 12:57 PM

White~Z507xxx,OP12,green hologram
White~Z513xxx,OP12,green hologram
Black~Z758xxx,EO6,clear sticker

All,with new credit card "paperwork,inscriptions on the chapter/reflection ring,

ozzy · 18 September 2007, 08:16 AM

Thanks for your welcome all.

I picked up my watch on Saturday and it's great.

It ia a TT, white face, Z series #72xxxx. It has all the latest upgrades (inscription on chapter ring etc). It also has the "credit card" style of validation not the paperwork.

I am glad I read the thread about the sticky boxes. I made sure I replaced all the cover paper back around the box for storage. It really is a shame they stopped making the wooden boxes!

Cheers

Downing · 18 September 2007, 08:19 AM

Nice photos!

kcmo · 18 September 2007, 08:37 AM

Congrats!

Robb · 18 September 2007, 08:53 AM

Congrats! Great pics!

15 September 2007, 07:42 AM	#1
ozzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: australia Posts: 13	2007 Daytona TT Upgrades? Hello All I am a newbie here and I hope I'm not opening a thread on a topic already in existance. Sorry in advance if I have!! I am picking up my new TT Daytona white face this morning from the AD. I have noticed reference in various sale listings on the web to the new upgrades made on the 2007 Daytona. Can anyone list the changes for me and explain the difference to the previous year? Cheers Ozzy

15 September 2007, 08:51 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! As far as I know nothing has changed, really, on the Daytona (including the TT) since last year. The only change that comes to mind would be that the latest Daytonas have "ROLEXROLEX" (+ serial number at 6 o'clock) on the chapter ring (= edge along the dial). Otherwise, the BIG changes came in year 2000, when Rolex introduced the new Daytona with the in-house movement Cal. 4130. The predecessor was the "Zenith" Daytona Cal. 4030. The changes in 2000 were: New movement Cal. 4130 Different dial arrangement due to new mvt. (see this article about the dial arrangement: "Zenith" versus New Daytona dial arrangement. CLICK HERE! Upgrade bracelet and clasp (solid centre links + clasp with easy link) "Fat Hands" in 2003 (F-series): See this article about "Fat and Skinny Hands: Skinny vs. Fat Hands Rolex Daytona. CLICK HERE! The power reserve for the in-house Daytona cal. 4130 is 72 hours (!!) when the chronograph is NOT running, and 66 hours when the chronograph is continously running. The predecessor, the "Zenith" ca. 4030 had a power reserve of 54 hours and 47 hours with the chronograph continously running. Btw: in comparison to the "Zenith" ca. 4030, the new in-house Daytona cal. 4130 movement winds up 68 % FASTER! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

15 September 2007, 09:55 AM	#5
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Don't forget the "rolexrolexrolex" and serial number on the chapter ring. __________________ ..33

18 September 2007, 08:16 AM	#10
ozzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: australia Posts: 13	Thanks for your welcome all. I picked up my watch on Saturday and it's great. It ia a TT, white face, Z series #72xxxx. It has all the latest upgrades (inscription on chapter ring etc). It also has the "credit card" style of validation not the paperwork. I am glad I read the thread about the sticky boxes. I made sure I replaced all the cover paper back around the box for storage. It really is a shame they stopped making the wooden boxes! Cheers Attached Images

18 September 2007, 08:19 AM	#11
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Nice photos! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

15 September 2007, 09:14 AM	#3
ozzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: australia Posts: 13	Thanks Bo, I appreciate your answer I will read through the threads you provided. Cheers

15 September 2007, 09:42 AM	#4
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Plus the new ones have the card style warrenty info, instead of the paperwork style. Also, isnt the holigram gone with a clear sticker on the case-back? I got a SS Daytona back in June, and while it is a Z and has the inner ring numbers, it has old paperwork and a holigram. Good luck with your purchase! clk199

15 September 2007, 03:27 PM	#6
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Informative as ever Bo,.....

15 September 2007, 04:42 PM	#7
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,352	Bo answered it all pretty much! He's a one man answering machine! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

16 September 2007, 12:44 PM	#8
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,138	welcome hope u enjoy the watch!!

16 September 2007, 12:57 PM	#9
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	White~Z507xxx,OP12,green hologram White~Z513xxx,OP12,green hologram Black~Z758xxx,EO6,clear sticker All,with new credit card "paperwork,inscriptions on the chapter/reflection ring,

18 September 2007, 08:37 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats!

18 September 2007, 08:53 AM	#13
Robb 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,942	Congrats! Great pics! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

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