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let's just agree it's a "different" movement. Improved, better, worse, etc is yet to be deterined as time will tell that.
The technical differences are highligthed in above posts, but keep in mind, why would Rolex stop putting 3185s in the current models and change the model number if it didn't accomplish one or more of the things below? 1. Lower Cost 2. Make the movement better 3. Free up dependence on outside suppliers - (which is a completely different discussion) You decide...
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![]() Bottomline it is different as it has a new number. Time will tell the answer to better, worse or same. BTW, I have both!
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While I would agree that the mod in the 3186 to make the time zone adjustment more precise is perhaps a plus.But the 3185 has proved to be a very accurate movement so as the rest of all the Rolex movements over the many decades.So IMHO would doubt if any new escapement spring could make them better. Considering the many many millions of them out there in this world today still running and accurate some many decades old. Nivarox hairsprings used by the majority of all the Swiss industry for many many years including Rolex.But now several manufactures have now made there own under different names simply to stop the strangle hold the Swatch group on the Swiss watchmaking industry.Nivarox is the name for the metal used much like Rolex calling theres Parachrome.Now these alloys are mainly stainless steel type alloys with high concentrations of Cobalt, Nickel and high Chromium (16-22%).And very small amounts of titanium and beryllium.Now Hairsprings made of this alloy are quite wear-resistant and they are practically non-magnetic around 99.9%,plus the alloy is non-rusting and possess a low level of thermal expansion.And when used in conjunction with nickel, brass or beryllium, bronze or Glucydur balance wheels like Rolex and most of the high end brands, so they were 99.9% anti-magnetic to begin with.And even with the Nivarox hairsprings they had to meet the Swiss standard for anti-magnetic watches.Which is to withstand a strong magnetic field of 4800 Amps per meter.And to keeps on running with a maximum deviation of 15- 30 seconds per day.Now this test I am 100% sure that 99% of all watch wearers would never subject or come into contact with such a strong magnetic field no matter what hairspring was in the watch.
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I thought the idea about buying a watch was to enjoy its looks and to be able to tell time. Companies will alway continue to make improvements to their products, that's the name of the game. The price goes up and everyone then wants one. If the older GMT 3185 meets COSC standards then it's pretty accurate and will perform appropriately for the owner!!! Instead of debating the plusses and minuses why not just enjoy your timepiece and live life to the fullest!!!
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This sure has brought up a lot of info and opinions and I'm glad, since I'm now searching for a GMT and doing this:
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I think they tightened the gear tollerances on the newer movement. (wiggle test).
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I am late to the conversation...
![]() I know I am late to the conversation, but there is a great comparison in the Watch Review section, as well as I have a page devoted to the differences here: http://www.minus4plus6.com/116710.htm -Sheldon
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