!!!!!! BASELWORLD 2007 - The NEWS from ROLEX and TUDOR (lots of scans) !!!!!!

[PCS]

Hi!

We proudly present some of the latest models from Rolex. A big “Thanks” to Grenat for his very fast informations.

I tried to translate the informations into English. So please forgive me the mistakes. School has ended long time ago.





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Short info:

In this thread, you will find the most important News from Rolex. Miscellaneous models, for example those who only got a new dial are not listed in here. Still not listed ;-)

All pictures, as not especially mentioned are scans from the Rolex press kit.

Partly, the pictures are resized or trimmed and do not correspond the complete picture from the press kit.

Furthermore, there are for example no pictures of the white 116400 in the press kit. Those pictures should show up very soon as there are enough members who will go to Basel and take pictures.

Mistakes in writing and failings in the functional description which is held in green writing are account of Grenat.

In addition, a big “Thanks” to Percy for his help in editing this thread.





YACHTMASTER II

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Reference: 116689 - white gold, 116688 - yellow gold
Movement: Caliber 4160
Waterproof: 100m
Crown: Triplock
Chrono pushers: not screwed
Bezel: 90 deg. rotation
Diameter: ca. 43mm



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Brief description:

Hour- and minute hand, as well as the small second at 6’o clock position show the current time. Current time can be adjusted by pulling the crown to its first position. In this position, the current time can be set in both directions. The small second hand stops automatically when the crown pulled out of the first natch and will start again when the crown is pushed back. The crown of the Yachtmaster II only has one position as there is no date function.

The chronograph works equal to this in the Daytona model. Pusher at 2’o clock position for the Start / Stop function and pusher in 4’o clock position for zero reset.

Also, the pusher in 4’o clock position is used for synchronization and for setting the chronograph minute hand.

The chronograph minute hand acts as a countdown (max 10 to 0 minutes).


(Picture: Grenat)

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Example:

The chronograph minute hand stands on position 10. Now you use the start pusher of the chronograph. The chronograph second hand moves forward. The minute hand shows simultaneously a countdown. After one minute, the chronograph minute hand stands at position 9.

Concrete example- sailing regatta:

The chronograph minute hand stands on the 5 minutes position, the chronograph is not activated.

Five minutes before the regatta start, a cannon shot announces that there is only one minute left to the pre-start. Simultaneously to the cannon shot you press the start pusher.

Four minutes before the regatta start, there will be one more cannon shot, the pre start. At this second cannon shot, it is possible that the chronograph is not conform with that cannon shot.

If the chronograph second hand is still before the end of the first minute but already after the 30-second mark at 6’o clock, you simply can press the zero reset. The chronograph second hand jumps automatically to the 12’o clock position and the chronograph minute hand jumps forward to the 4 minute position.

If the chronograph second hand already passed the 12’o clock position by the second cannon shot, but still is before the 30 second mark, pressing the zero reset sets the chronograph second hand back to the 12’o clock position and the chronograph minute hand back to the 4 minutes position.

In this way, synchronization with the start (cannon shot) is made. After this synchronization, the chronograph runs without stopping down to the 0 minutes position. The display of the current time will not be disrupted.

Now, the skipper can rely on the fact that, if the chronograph second hand comes to lie on the 12’o clock position and the chronograph minute hand stops at the 0 minutes position, the regatta start will take place with a third cannon shot. By that, he knows very fast, if he should near the starting line or better turns around his yacht once more for not risking a jumped start.

After the regatta start, the chronograph second hand continues to run as the chronograph minute hand stops at the 0 minutes position.

If the chronograph stop function is pressed, also the chronograph second hand stops running. Pressing the zero reset, the chronograph second hand jumps to the 12’o clock position as the chronograph minute hand jumps to the 5 minutes position.


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How to program the starting position of the chronograph minute hand?

The chronograph function is not active. Turn the bezel so that the Yachtmaster II writing locks at the 3’o clock position (90 deg. rotation). Now, press the zero reset. The pusher stays locked. Unscrew the crown but do not pull out! Now, if you turn the crown clockwise, the chronograph minute hand can be brought to the preferred starting position. From position 10, it jumps back to position 0.

After setting up the chronograph minute hands starting position, you can screw back the crown and turn back the bezel. By turning back the bezel, the zero reset pusher automatically gets unlocked and jumps back to its normal position. Now, the Yachtmaster II is ready for a new countdown.


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MILGAUSS

Reference: 116400 GV – stainless steel
Movement: Caliber 3131
Waterproof: 100m
Crown: Twinlock
Diameter: ca. 40mm
Bracelet: 72400


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GMT II

Movement: Caliber 3186
Waterproof: 100m

Reference: 116710 LN – stainless steel, Bracelet: 78200

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Reference 116759 SARU, Bracelet 78209 (white gold)

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Reference 116759 SA, Bracelet 78209 (whitegold)

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Reference 116759 SANR, Bracelet 74769 (white gold)


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DATEJUST SPECIAL EDITION 36mm

Reference 116199 SANR


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TUDOR

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Reference 20300 Chronograph

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Reference 20200 Aeronaut

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Reference 20030 und 24030 Hydronaut II

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Reference 79420P

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Reference 79440P

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Reference 79430P

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More to come at your authorized dealer and here at r-l-x.de ... ;)

[PVH]

the new Milgaus - just WOW 8o

Any other news regarding end of production of some watches?

[PCS]

As far as I know, 114270, 14060M, 16610 LV, 16710, 16710 BLBO will continue.

But we have to see what Elmar reports from the fair.

[PVH]

Original von PCS
As far as I know, 114270, 14060M, 16610 LV, 16710, 16710 BLBO will continue.

But we have to see what Elmar reports from the fair.

OK, nothing new... But this is the Best Info ever!
Any news for 16600?

[Signore Rossi]

Original von PCS
As far as I know, ... 16710 BLBO will continue.


What is "BLBO"???

[orange]

well, the new millgauss and GMT II S/S are very beautifull.... the rest of the new models, specially the tudors are more than awfull....

[PCS]

sorry. BLRO

[Signore Rossi]

Original von PCS
sorry. BLRO

Thanks! ;)

[Der Hanseat]

What about the international visitors here?

Let us know what you think about the market chances of the new models? Is it an improvement?

Please feel free to tell us your opinion..... and discuss with us.....

[PCS]

I like the Milgauss.

GMT II also is a nice one but I'm affraid of scratches in the polished bracelet.

YM II - well - no comment so far. ;)

[MorganDK]

I feel like this is a horrible joke. It probably is not. :(

HAPPY TO BE A VINTAGE COLLECTOR! :)


Morgan

[Moehf]

I think the technique of the new YMII is quite interesting, the design of the watches doesn´t impress me at all.
I need an 116713 as this is the nicest of the GMT series...

[ClausL]

YM II: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
MILGAUSS: :dr: :dr: :dr: :dr: :dr: :verneig: :verneig: :verneig:
GMTII: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

BUT ALL IN ALL: Vintage is going to skyrocking in prices. All these glamour watches :grb:

[PCS]

Original von Moehf
I think the technique of the new YMII is quite interesting, the design of the watches doesn´t impress me at all.


Yes. I'm looking forward to test the new functions but this design - well.
Don't know. :rolleyes:

[Der Hanseat]

I adore the Yachtmaster, but the new Yachtmaster II is a joke..... maybe, if the bezel would be more understatement, it could work in my eyes..... :rolleyes: the yachtmaster II signature on the bezel is ridiculus......

The case diameter of 43mm is to big for me..... but its envouge to have cases in 42-43 mm...... =(

[DeusIrae]

Dieses ist ein Milgauss: :motz:
This is a Milgauss:

http://www.upaboveit.com/images/misc/rolex/milgauss/mymilgauss/selfpix/eRIMG0768s.jpg

Das andere ist ein arme Doppelgänger. :op:
The other is a poor double/imposter.

(Aber, eine schöne Doppelgänger).
But, a nice double/imposter.

Ich behalten meine 'Calatrava' aus der Sportmodelle, Danke. :dr:
I keep my 'Calatrava' of sports models, thanks.



Oops. I did not notice it's supposed to be in English. Damn new forums.....

[PCS]

"Mein Deutsch ist gebrochen aber verbessert sich."

Carl, just feel free to post in english herein. ;););)

[DeusIrae]

Original von PCS
.....just feel free to post in english herein. ;););)
But I feel so.....so........ dirty.... using English on r-lx.de. 8o :grb:

[PCS]

:D

What's the diameter oft your Milgauss?

[Mawal]

Original von PVH
the new Milgaus - just WOW 8o

Any other news regarding end of production of some watches?


a great watch... :dr:

[Mawal]

the GMT in white gold is wonderful as well...


...the YM is certainly a great achievement from the technical point of view...it's not my kind of watch though...

[Pretender82]

I like the new Milgauss, especially with the white dial.

The new GMT II in steel also looks nice. Does anyone know if there will be a pepsi
bezel for this model?

[DeusIrae]

Original von PCS
What's the diameter oft your Milgauss?
37mm (oder 38mm) soweit ich mich erinnern kann. :grb:
37mm (or 38mm) as far as I can remember.


Arrrrgh! I can't do this! I'm going back to the German speaking forums (where it feels more normal). :dr:

[Prof. Rolex]

Have a closer look at the functional description from Grenat for the Yacht-Master II. It seems, that the new caliber 4160 is the most complicated moevement ever built by Rolex. Also the necessary coupling between bezel, crown, snapping-in pusher at 4 and the movement is highly complicated and has never been seen on a Rolex. Assuming such a complicated movement is combined with the typical robustness of a Rolex makes it much more remarkable. So congratulations to Geneva for this mechanical masterpiece.

By the way, congratulations to the RLX-Team and P. for their well organized todays event. Many thanks also for their efforts to make RLX the most professional rolex-forum worldwide.

Greetings
Matthias

[slimshady]

well, indeed interesting news.
however, not my personal taste. looking forward to see the milgauss and new gmt in reality.
i would like to know what they are smoking in the design / marketing team ? ;)

[DeusIrae]

Original von slimshady
i would like to know what they are smoking in the design / marketing team ? ;)
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[Edmundo]

For our English speaking friends some fresh pics from Baselworld:



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[ClausL]

Thanks Elmar!!!!!! :gut:

[ehemaliges mitglied]

As we can see, the LV stays in the program! ;)

[doctor4speed]

yes istvan :gut: :gut: :gut:

hype for nothing :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[slimshady]

just noticed the 7th picture from the bottom...is this a new exI ?
from my point of view this watch is as ugly as 95 % of the watches...
anyway, no need to wear glasses anymore...muc to big figures on the dial

[jk737]

YM: just GROSS X(
GMT II: nice
Milgauss: nice
Tudor: gross X(

[ehemaliges mitglied]

Original von slimshady
just noticed the 7th picture from the bottom...is this a new exI ?
from my point of view this watch is as ugly as 95 % of the watches...
anyway, no need to wear glasses anymore...muc to big figures on the dial

I don't think so, its rather a midsize datejust!

[slimshady]

thanks, but it's disgusting anyway !
just remembered that recently many members in the watchtime forum were heavily complaining about the new design of e.g. zenith, jlc or iwc...now rolex is doing the same thing

[hpl]

The new once?

Ugly peaces of shit in Breitling style. May with one exception the Milgaus – but were are new ideas?

I’m really disappointed!

Again:

By by Rolex, if they continue this way the star goes down.


Ahhh Zensur tut noch nicht :D

[hase]

just the milgauss :cool:

the rest, i don´t know :grb: :grb: :grb:

but, it´s a matter of taste

lg hans

[Hannes]

Where are our international friends? :grb:

Is that all you have to say? No more discussion? :ka:




Who is going to order (ordered already) .....

- YM II

- Milgauss

- SS GMT II

[DeusIrae]

Original von Hannes
Where are our international friends? :grb:

Is that all you have to say? No more discussion? :ka:
It is difficult for new people to reply.

1. They must register to post and Administrator approval takes time.

2. The registration procedure is in German. That will prevent many from joining.

3. All the buttons to reply and edit posts are in German. That will also discourage people from replying. (Maybe they do not know which buttons to press)

So, not many replies.

[tweakshop_be]

I like the new GMT master2 in steel, and the new air-king.
The new yachtmaster is not really my cup of tea, i prefer the "old" one.
Ik hope there will be more bezels (pepsi and red/black) in the future for the GMT2.
I am happy the LV is still in production, so maybe i can buy one in the near future, if it would be discontinued it would become to expensive for me.
Greetings,
Peter

[couperusduin]

Based on the scans of yesterday, I am very impessed by the Milgauss, the S/S GMT II isn't that bad also. YMII: :(

The pics of the new Datejust and Air King dails (see German topic) are a bit of a shock!!!! Call me an old fool of 31 years old but I'm going to miss the 'Precision' writing on the Air-King dial....

I have no plans of ordering the Milgauss (at least not yet :]), but I went by the Rolex juweler in The Hague, Netherlands this afternoon anyway. The Milgauss isn't expected before Christmas (!) 8o. Prices aren't available yet....

Just one final remark: I'm glad the 14060M Sub is still in the disply window in Basel :gut:

[orange]

Original von DeusIrae

Original von Hannes
Where are our international friends? :grb:

Is that all you have to say? No more discussion? :ka:
It is difficult for new people to reply.

1. They must register to post and Administrator approval takes time.

2. The registration procedure is in German. That will prevent many from joining.

3. All the buttons to reply and edit posts are in German. That will also discourage people from replying. (Maybe they do not know which buttons to press)

So, not many replies.

@mods

any chances to change some of this points ? specially #2 and #3 seem not impossible ...=)

[PCS]

#2 should be no big deal. #3 might take some time....

[orange]

Original von PCS
#2 should be no big deal. #3 might take some time....

well, so you have watt zu tun ;) :gut:

[JakeSteed]

Original von Pretender82
I like the new Milgauss, especially with the white dial.

The new GMT II in steel also looks nice. Does anyone know if there will be a pepsi
bezel for this model?

Thats exactly what I was wondering too. No red/blue or red/black bezel for the new GMT II Steel?

[DeusIrae]

Original von PCS
#2 should be no big deal. #3 might take some time....
Is there an English language package for the forum software? It is really only vBulletin, correct?

[THX_Ultra]

Yes there is something available, but need some time to implement, because we did some bigger changes to the language pack.

[Edmundo]

Original von JakeSteed

Original von Pretender82
I like the new Milgauss, especially with the white dial.

The new GMT II in steel also looks nice. Does anyone know if there will be a pepsi
bezel for this model?

Thats exactly what I was wondering too. No red/blue or red/black bezel for the new GMT II Steel?

There seem to be some difficulties in making a bicolor bezel because the material of the inlay is ceramic. The color separation is the reason. I hope that this problem will be fixed soon and I´m looking forward to a blue/red GMT II(I). ;)

[pwamby]

Thank you everyone for all the info from Basel. Maybe the world premiere was at basel, but the world Premiere for most enthusiasts have been here at r-l-x,

Your international friends have been here all the time, lurking:) it seems like all other forums are linking to r-l-x.

Personally I reallly want the Milgauss. I am a plexi man, but this has to be my first modern rolex.... :)

I don't think I need to comment on YMII 8o 8o

[OrangeHand]

Original von elmar2001
There seem to be some difficulties in making a bicolor bezel because the material of the inlay is ceramic. The color separation is the reason. I hope that this problem will be fixed soon and I´m looking forward to a blue/red GMT II(I). ;)
Why can't they make 2 half-inlays. A first half in blue, the other one in red. :grb:

These could be assembled one next to the other, so as to obtain a complete ceramic Pepsi inlay. :D

[ehemaliges mitglied]

The new YM II is fantastic (white-gold-version); when you know where I could get without paying more than listprice please informe me ...
Best regards

[orange]

Original von Muc_JoKer
The new YM II is fantastic (white-gold-version); when you know where I could get without paying more than listprice please informe me ...
Best regards

LOL...agree. everybody should inform you !