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abigsecret · 16 November 2007, 02:17 PM

Hello!

Does anybody know why the date on the new datejusts alternates the black and red color??

I apologize if this has been asked before....

Take care!

Mireyna

mike · 16 November 2007, 02:22 PM

Mireyna,

It's sometimes called a roulette date wheel. The old GMT 6542 also had one. Looks pretty cool.

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 November 2007, 07:14 PM

The alternating red/black date colour is an OPTION. So it is not automatically on ALL DJ's.

The early DJ's from the 1950ies had an all-red date colour, btw.

abigsecret · 17 November 2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

The alternating red/black date colour is an OPTION. So it is not automatically on ALL DJ's.

The early DJ's from the 1950ies had an all-red date colour, btw.

Oh OK, but why?? Is there a reason for it being like that?

Paulie · 17 November 2007, 01:14 AM

Given there isn't a 0 or 00, the odds playing would be awesome!

mike · 17 November 2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

Oh OK, but why?? Is there a reason for it being like that?

Mireyna,

I think it's simply a matter of looks. I believe the new references are RED for odd and BLACK for even. It's my understanding only certain dials are equipped with RED/BLACK wheels.

I seem to recall the GOLD GMT IIc having a GREEN/BLACK wheel?

Perhaps someone with that reference can enlighten.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 November 2007, 01:56 AM

Here is a standard DJ 116200 with red date:

And the ToG comes with it as standard.

mike · 17 November 2007, 02:09 AM

Several current TOG owners report an ALL red date wheel.

Rawhyde · 17 November 2007, 02:15 AM

I thought it was only the Turn-O-Graph with the red, but it does look cool!

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 November 2007, 02:16 AM

Ah, okay

JJ Irani · 17 November 2007, 03:01 AM

Guys,

On the new TOGs, all the dates are in RED.

On the new DJs, odd dates are RED, even dates are BLACK!!

JJ

Jocke · 17 November 2007, 03:05 AM

I believe the reason is so I can see when my wife have her period.

Jocke

Jocke · 17 November 2007, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Guys,

On the new TOGs, all the dates are in RED.

On the new DJs, odd dates are RED, even dates are BLACK!!

JJ

Something like this.

Jocke

JJ Irani · 17 November 2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Something like this.

Jocke

Bloody excellent, Jocke...you certainly are the master!!

abigsecret · 17 November 2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I believe the reason is so I can see when my wife have her period.

Jocke

Careful Jocke.... you're talking to a woman here !

Thx for the info!

Lisa · 17 November 2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I believe the reason is so I can see when my wife have her period.

Jocke

Hmmm... no, I bet those are the days she sends you out to the dog house!

TARDIS · 17 November 2007, 04:03 PM

Mireyna

The big question is WHY Rolex decided to do this. I'm damned if I know. I recall some calendar watches having Sunday as a RED letter date, but every odd number day? Something to do with the stock market maybe??

I do not know the logic behind Rolex thinking here. It can't be just for cosmetic reasons.... there must be a purpose

Steve

the186element · 18 November 2007, 03:32 AM

The only answer here get the one with no date.A sub that is.Lately i"ve
seen some women with it on and it looks hot.I'm sure your boyfrind would like this.

JJ Irani · 18 November 2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Mireyna

The big question is WHY Rolex decided to do this. I'm damned if I know. I recall some calendar watches having Sunday as a RED letter date, but every odd number day? Something to do with the stock market maybe??

I do not know the logic behind Rolex thinking here. It can't be just for cosmetic reasons.... there must be a purpose

Steve

I don't think there's any real logic or reasoning behind this one, Steve.....other than pure aesthetics. With the advent of the new style case and bracelets, Rolex just wanted to have another "different" introduction and probably came up with this idea of RED and BLACK alternating dates on their date wheel.

JJ

16 November 2007, 02:17 PM	#1
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	New date black/red Hello! Does anybody know why the date on the new datejusts alternates the black and red color?? I apologize if this has been asked before.... Take care! Mireyna __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

16 November 2007, 07:14 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The alternating red/black date colour is an OPTION. So it is not automatically on ALL DJ's. The early DJ's from the 1950ies had an all-red date colour, btw. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Given there isn't a 0 or 00, the odds playing would be awesome! __________________

17 November 2007, 01:56 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Here is a standard DJ 116200 with red date: And the ToG comes with it as standard. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 November 2007, 02:16 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Ah, okay __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 November 2007, 02:22 PM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Mireyna, It's sometimes called a roulette date wheel. The old GMT 6542 also had one. Looks pretty cool.

17 November 2007, 02:09 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Several current TOG owners report an ALL red date wheel.

17 November 2007, 02:15 AM	#9
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I thought it was only the Turn-O-Graph with the red, but it does look cool!

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Guys, On the new TOGs, all the dates are in RED. On the new DJs, odd dates are RED, even dates are BLACK!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I believe the reason is so I can see when my wife have her period. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

17 November 2007, 04:03 PM	#17
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Mireyna The big question is WHY Rolex decided to do this. I'm damned if I know. I recall some calendar watches having Sunday as a RED letter date, but every odd number day? Something to do with the stock market maybe?? I do not know the logic behind Rolex thinking here. It can't be just for cosmetic reasons.... there must be a purpose Steve

18 November 2007, 03:32 AM	#18
the186element Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Watch: GMTII PEPSI Posts: 385	The only answer here get the one with no date.A sub that is.Lately i"ve seen some women with it on and it looks hot.I'm sure your boyfrind would like this.

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