Rolex Question

[birkin101]

I just came across a friend's Rolex and to my surprise the day marker is red and so is the arm. It looks to me to be a datejust but now I am confused since I have never seen something like this....Any thoughts anyone?

 

[jellyv]

Hi,
You are talking about the DateJust Turn-o-graph. It has a red sweep arm (seconds) and red date numbers. Other DateJusts, depending on dial, can have the "roulette wheel" style date display, with odd numbers in red and even in black.

 

[jellyv]

sorry dbl.

 

[birkin101]

Yes, it almost looks like Yachtmaster, but with Datejust face. Are these common or perhaps a ltd edition. This is honestly the 1st and only time I've seen the model.

 

[birkin101]

Thanks to you, I was able to find the exact picture of what it looks like.

 

[birkin101]

Do you by any chance also know the difference b/n ss and wg Daytona? I was told that wg is distinguished from ss by red sweep arms.....

 

[Mr. Ho]

Yes, it almost looks like Yachtmaster, but with Datejust face. Are these common or perhaps a ltd edition. This is honestly the 1st and only time I've seen the model.

They are common and not limited edition. They are really a datejust with a rotating bezel. Some love them and some hate them. They all came with red seconds hand and date wheel.

 

[jellyv]

The Rolex website shows the various models. The WG dials show red hands on the subdials as well as a red sweep hand. Note also that the new WG Daytona is on a strap, not a bracelet.

In general for details on Rolex models, http://www.rolexforums.com is very helpful. So much to learn.

 

[Mr. Ho]

Do you by any chance also know the difference b/n ss and wg Daytona? I was told that wg is distinguished from ss by red sweep arms.....

I don't think the SS Daytona comes with red seconds hand. You need to go with a white gold with a black or white dial. If you can find a good watchmaker and purchase the dial and hands, you can have them switched. Just keep the original in case you want to sell or have it serviced.