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Bjorn Steadi · 30 August 2009, 08:12 AM

Hello all, I am going to buy a Rolex Daytona SS white face from someone (Yet to find the deal yet), but first have to know what would be better, a Zenith movement or the Rolex movement model. I am told that as of 2002 Rolex put in their own movement, is this correct?

I own a few Rolexes, but want to now delve into the Daytona market that is very new to me.
Many thanks for any advise.
Stefan von Bjorn
[email protected]

Mrdi · 30 August 2009, 08:20 AM

If you're after the better movement . the In-House Rolex would be the obvious choice.
Some prefer the aesthetics of the Zenith dial.

Tools · 30 August 2009, 08:38 AM

Either one is a great choice..

The new Daytona (116520) came out in 2000 and will contain the latest in-house 4130 movement..

The previous decade will contain the Rolex modified Zenith 4030 movement, and before that they contain the Valjoux 22 series of movements...

Different Daytona fans see different things in each of these variations.. but it's universally held amongst knowledgeable watchers that the latest 4130 is technically and mechanically a "better" movement..

Bjorn Steadi · 30 August 2009, 08:41 AM

Thank you for the advice. Think I should buy the later movement.
Stefan

Gaijin · 30 August 2009, 11:56 AM

SS Zenith would be a better value long term as it has been discontinued. Prices on SS Zenith Daytonas should only appreciatte. Especially as the economy improves. If you can get your hands on one with box and papers that might be the way to go.

Bebot · 30 August 2009, 11:59 AM

Can't go wrong with any of them.

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30 August 2009, 08:12 AM	#1
Bjorn Steadi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	Daytona Advise Please Hello all, I am going to buy a Rolex Daytona SS white face from someone (Yet to find the deal yet), but first have to know what would be better, a Zenith movement or the Rolex movement model. I am told that as of 2002 Rolex put in their own movement, is this correct? I own a few Rolexes, but want to now delve into the Daytona market that is very new to me. Many thanks for any advise. Stefan von Bjorn [email protected]

30 August 2009, 08:38 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Either one is a great choice.. The new Daytona (116520) came out in 2000 and will contain the latest in-house 4130 movement.. The previous decade will contain the Rolex modified Zenith 4030 movement, and before that they contain the Valjoux 22 series of movements... Different Daytona fans see different things in each of these variations.. but it's universally held amongst knowledgeable watchers that the latest 4130 is technically and mechanically a "better" movement.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 August 2009, 11:59 AM	#6
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	Can't go wrong with any of them. Welcome to TRF! __________________ Emil --- __0 __0 __0 ----_-\<,_ -\<, _(_)(_)/_(_)/ (_)

30 August 2009, 08:20 AM	#2
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	If you're after the better movement . the In-House Rolex would be the obvious choice. Some prefer the aesthetics of the Zenith dial.

30 August 2009, 08:41 AM	#4
Bjorn Steadi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	Thank you for the advice. Think I should buy the later movement. Stefan

30 August 2009, 11:56 AM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	SS Zenith would be a better value long term as it has been discontinued. Prices on SS Zenith Daytonas should only appreciatte. Especially as the economy improves. If you can get your hands on one with box and papers that might be the way to go.

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