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Old 20 June 2018, 01:13 AM   #1
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One of the first

To see this movement in the flesh

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Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
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Old 20 June 2018, 01:15 AM   #2
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Cool

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Old 20 June 2018, 01:17 AM   #3
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Old 20 June 2018, 01:17 AM   #4
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nice! thanks for sharing
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Old 20 June 2018, 01:18 AM   #5
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nice

Did one break already?
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Old 20 June 2018, 01:24 AM   #6
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How old is it, what did it need?

Oil and filters?
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Old 20 June 2018, 01:28 AM   #7
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Do you know the diameter and height of this movment ?
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Old 20 June 2018, 01:29 AM   #8
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Old 20 June 2018, 01:39 AM   #9
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Any thoughts on how the new Chronergy escapement compares to Omega’s coaxial?
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Old 20 June 2018, 02:04 AM   #10
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Very nice Bas,,,
thanks for sharing,,,
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Old 20 June 2018, 02:08 AM   #11
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So that is the new bullet proof gmt mvt , very nice Bas!
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Old 20 June 2018, 02:17 AM   #12
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Old 20 June 2018, 02:28 AM   #13
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Thanks for sharing. Really nice. Any back story?
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Old 20 June 2018, 02:33 AM   #14
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Nice, it's finished with a little more care and variation than I'd have thought... could go to open casebacks one day if the market so demands.
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Old 20 June 2018, 02:47 AM   #15
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Old 20 June 2018, 02:51 AM   #16
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Wow ,very nice. Thanks
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:00 AM   #17
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:07 AM   #18
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you dont see that everyday.. I'm also wondering if it was broken or needed servicing
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:08 AM   #19
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing this.
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:13 AM   #20
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Nice, it's finished with a little more care and variation than I'd have thought... could go to open casebacks one day if the market so demands.
I actually feel like it's *more* industrial looking than the 3186. I liked the perlage on the plates and bridges of the 3186. This feels even less decorated to me.
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:21 AM   #21
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:38 AM   #22
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nice

Did one break already?
Yep, someone dropped it. It is acting up.
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:39 AM   #23
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I actually feel like it's *more* industrial looking than the 3186. I liked the perlage on the plates and bridges of the 3186. This feels even less decorated to me.
I personally love the look of the 32×× movements, but that could be because I'm bored from looking at the 31××
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Old 20 June 2018, 06:57 AM   #24
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This movement looks great. Might just be your image but it seems more finished and refined. Markings look nice as well.
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Old 20 June 2018, 07:18 AM   #25
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I personally love the look of the 32×× movements, but that could be because I'm bored from looking at the 31××
The new finishing looks great. It's more industrial by design since it's likely cheaper to mass produce.

I love that the balance bridge finish matches the adjacent plates.

The new rotors are also a huge improvement both in looks and construction. Are they MIM, cast or machined from billet? I haven't seen one in person to inspect how they're made. It looks like thinner areas are blasted and the surface has a snailed finish. Beyond that I can't see much else.
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Old 20 June 2018, 07:24 AM   #26
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I actually feel like it's *more* industrial looking than the 3186. I liked the perlage on the plates and bridges of the 3186. This feels even less decorated to me.
Agree, perlage on that bridge is very nice, apart from the word perlege which has been taken by some sugar-free chocs I am half-forced to eat.
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Old 20 June 2018, 07:36 AM   #27
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Makes me wonder how similar it is to the Tudor GMT... Haven't heard much about how that was developed, but the specs sound quite similar. I'm sure it's not the same, but I have to wonder if Rolex lent a hand in its development?
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Old 20 June 2018, 08:36 AM   #28
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Old 20 June 2018, 08:42 AM   #29
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thanks for sharing. Looks beautiful to me. I wish Rolex would have crystal on the back so I could see this more often.
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Old 20 June 2018, 08:44 AM   #30
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