!!!!!! 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






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







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)



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.




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.














MILGAUSS

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







(Picture: Grenat)






GMT II

Movement: Caliber 3186
Waterproof: 100m

Reference: 116710 LN – stainless steel, Bracelet: 78200











Reference 116759 SARU, Bracelet 78209 (white gold)




Reference 116759 SA, Bracelet 78209 (whitegold)




Reference 116759 SANR, Bracelet 74769 (white gold)











DATEJUST SPECIAL EDITION 36mm

Reference 116199 SANR










TUDOR






Reference 20300 Chronograph






Reference 20200 Aeronaut






Reference 20030 und 24030 Hydronaut II








Reference 79420P






Reference 79440P






Reference 79430P






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

[PVH]

the new Milgaus - just WOW

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:
MILGAUSS:
GMTII:

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

[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.

[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..... 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:
This is a Milgauss:



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

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

Ich behalten meine 'Calatrava' aus der Sportmodelle, Danke.
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.

[PCS]

What's the diameter oft your Milgauss?

[Mawal]

Original von PVH
the new Milgaus - just WOW

Any other news regarding end of production of some watches?

a great watch...