Rolex Daytona - How To Use The Chronograph | Bob's Watches

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • In this video, we will discuss how to use the chronograph function on the iconic Cosmograph Daytona. Shop our collection of Daytona watches here: www.bobswatche...
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    Rolex released the Daytona in 1963. While it took some time for the model to become a success, it is now one of the most popular watches in the Rolex catalog. Part of what launched the Daytona into infamy was its favorability with actor and racing enthusiast Paul Newman. He was known to wear his beloved Daytona gifted to him by his wife quite regularly, which ultimately sold at auction for a staggering $17.8 million.
    The Daytona was famously named after the iconic Daytona Speedway in Florida, of which Rolex became the official timekeeper in 1962. 1962 was also the same year as the first Rolex 24 at Daytona race.
    Its design set includes a chronograph movement with stopwatch capabilities that can measure events up to 12 hours, coordinating registers on the dial, and a Tachymeter bezel calibrated to 400 units. The wearer can use the chronograph function and Tachymeter bezel to measure both distance and speed, making it an invaluable motorsport tool.
    During its infancy, the Daytona was powered by hand-wound Valjoux movements and featured a smaller 37mm case and an acrylic crystal over the dial. This generation is distinguished by 4-digit reference numbers and saw many advancements such as screw-down pushers and increased water-resistance.
    The second generation features 5-digit reference numbers. Powering this series is the Zenith “El Primero” automatic movement. The case grew to 40mm in diameter, received crown guards, and replaced the acrylic crystal over the dial with scratch-resistant sapphire.
    That brings us to the third and current generation of the Daytona, which features 6-digit reference numbers. Launched in 2000, the third generation is also the first instance of a self-winding Daytona movement developed and produced entirely in-house via calibre 4130. It also marks the transition of the Daytona from aluminum to Cerachrom - aka ceramic - bezel inserts.
    Depending on the year produced, the modern Daytona might also feature Chromalight lume on the dial. This celebrated material glows bright blue for up to 8 continuous hours and remains stark white during the day.
    The current generation of Cosmograph Daytona watches also features superior 904L-grade Oystersteel, a Triplock waterproof screw-down crown, an Oysterlock clasp with a 5mm Easylink extension system, and the option of either a metal or Oysterflex bracelet.
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    The Daytona Dial:
    At the center of the dial are three hands: standard hours and minutes and chronograph seconds. When the chronograph is stopped, the coordinating seconds hand does not circle the dial. Standard seconds are displayed on a sub-dial at either 9 o’clock on vintage and Zenith references or 6 o’clock on modern 6-digit references.
    The remaining sub-dials display chronograph hours and minutes. Elapsed minutes are presented at 3 o’clock, while elapsed hours are located at either 9 o’clock for modern references or 6 o’clock on vintage and Zenith references.
    How to use the Chronograph:
    The first step is to unscrew the chronograph pushers. This step will gain the wearer access to the stopwatch function within the movement. It’s important to note that the case is only waterproof while the pushers are completely screw-down down. Unless you are accessing the chronograph movement, do not keep the pushers unscrewed.
    To start or stop the chronograph, press the top pusher. To reset back to zero, press the bottom pusher. Pressing the top pusher will pause and resume the chronograph function while timing an event. Once you are finished timing, press the bottom pusher to reset the chronograph back to zero. To completely reset the chronograph, the wearer must first stop it by pressing the bottom pusher.
    To measure speed via the Tachymeter bezel, the chronograph functions also need to be engaged. Calculating speed is simple. First, start the chronograph function. Once you have traveled one mile, press the bottom pusher to stop. The central seconds hand will display your speed on the bezel.
    To measure distance, you will need to maintain the same speed during the entire event. Press the top pushers to start the chronograph. When the seconds hand points to your current speed on the bezel, you have traveled one mile.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 30

  • @ldjucb
    @ldjucb 6 місяців тому +2

    I think one more thing you should point out is that you will NEVER use this function.

  • @vrabostowshopper2004
    @vrabostowshopper2004 Рік тому +1

    2:39 why does the minute hand of the chrono move to 1 min about 0.5 sec late? The seconds hand has already passed the 60 mark, and the minutes hand has not fully moved to 1 minute... genuinely asking if thats an issue.

  • @roadtrekralph311
    @roadtrekralph311 3 роки тому +2

    You mentioned elapsed minute hand but didn't provide an example of how to read the elapsed minutes or hours. Can you direct me to UA-cam video that really shows how to use the chronograph feature? Specifically how to read the elapsed hours and minutes.

    • @thegreygoblin
      @thegreygoblin 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/n9OA8_Jwsm0/v-deo.html
      Here, watch this video. Hope it clears all your queries.

  • @richard-mai
    @richard-mai 2 роки тому +33

    I couldn't understand how to read a chronograph after watching this. Highlighting or pointing out what you're talking about would help.

    • @philipbrailey
      @philipbrailey Рік тому +2

      What did she say?

    • @najamalam4486
      @najamalam4486 Рік тому +2

      You are 101% correct

    • @marknewsome987
      @marknewsome987 26 днів тому

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachymeter_(watch)
      The outside bezel essentially counts fractions of time within a 3,600 second time frame (3,600 seconds in an hour). Provided you know the instant you've gone one mile, and assuming the tachymeter is properly scaled, you should be able to get your approximate rate of speed (distance traveled/time elapsed) from the outer markings on the watch dial. If you've gone 15 seconds according to the above Daytona in one mile, it reads a constant speed of 240 miles/hr. This equates to 3,600/240 or 15 discrete units of time (seconds).

  • @asifbhoy8347
    @asifbhoy8347 6 днів тому

    The video is good for someone who already knows everything about the functions of Daytona. However, for others, you could have made the video a little longer by speaking more slowly to explain things better. Everyone who came here would still have watched the entire video.

  • @Itsnealnotmeal
    @Itsnealnotmeal Рік тому +5

    The cadence and speed of the presenter sounds like a flight attendant announcing airplane safety instructions. I learned nothing.

  • @dallasfields2226
    @dallasfields2226 Рік тому +1

    I dont like how she pronounces "chronograph" and "tachymetre".

  • @TomNimmo
    @TomNimmo Місяць тому

    Thanks, easier then I thought. I'll probably still go with the day date double click, just what I'm used to. I'm looking though, considering something different. Also A little more water proof then what I'm used to might be the best feature I could gain

  • @michaelturner7949
    @michaelturner7949 3 роки тому +2

    The tachymeter also predicts factory production rates. Eloquently presented with animated diction.

  • @coconut-wt8uw
    @coconut-wt8uw Рік тому

    Why doesn't my chronograph second's hand moving? The 6 o'clock chronograph is just staying still. Plus it doesn't reset to 0 after pressing the 4 o'clock button.

  • @AZEOforreal
    @AZEOforreal 2 роки тому +1

    The panda will be introducing itself into my collection here soon!

  • @melody3741
    @melody3741 2 роки тому +1

    On the gold one the serial number isn't centered. I sincerely doubt it is fake but that was weird to see.

    • @vali69
      @vali69 11 місяців тому

      It's not, it's a 'flaw' of the rehaut, it's not always going to be centered. You'd only know this if you'd follow the rep scene, people in that community know more about the ins and outs of both gen and rep watches than watch 'experts' themselves, to be fair they are watch experts too, they're able to identify a rep in the shittiest of photos and from the slightest differences too. They spend so much time looking over minute details there's no way you'd call them anything but experts.

  • @J.H.HOLLIDAY
    @J.H.HOLLIDAY 10 місяців тому

    a 45 sec mile is 75mph

  • @roger5621981
    @roger5621981 3 роки тому +4

    Just picked up the rose gold chocolate stick dial oysterflex strap... and I’d a super gorgeous rare piece...

    • @TomNimmo
      @TomNimmo Місяць тому

      yeah, that sounds like it. I'm trying to imagine what that would look like

  • @DrFernandoHidalgo
    @DrFernandoHidalgo 3 роки тому +2

    A watch that defines an era 🙌🏻. Love the new set. Great video and very informative.

    • @DrFernandoHidalgo
      @DrFernandoHidalgo 2 роки тому +1

      @@TomokoMurakami the era of not being able to get a Rolex at RRP

  • @yvonne4933
    @yvonne4933 Рік тому +1

    Rolex is for wankers.

  • @slyfox8953
    @slyfox8953 2 роки тому

    You said on modern watches the seconds hand is in the 6 o’clock position but you’re wrong it’s the at the 9! Please update with corrections. Please do not lie to the viewers at home. It’s distrustful and absurd. Do better

    • @Jhickson92
      @Jhickson92 Рік тому +2

      lol chill your wrong shes right

    • @slyfox8953
      @slyfox8953 Рік тому

      @@Jhickson92 LOL 😂 okay simp 🤣🤣 you know google is free bud… why not try it… you’ll see that she is definitely in the wrong and I am definitely right ☺️☺️☺️

    • @Jhickson92
      @Jhickson92 Рік тому +2

      @@slyfox8953 😂😂 wdf why are you calling me a simp, how old are you 12? Your wrong modern Daytonas have the seconds sub-dial above the 6 o’clock position. What cant you comprehend..?