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Post by ebueso1970 on Nov 13, 2007 16:55:10 GMT -5
:)Hello all! I have a question for you rolex fans: 1) Rolex is advertising their new breakthrough after 5 years of research "Blue Parachrom" hairspring as a guarantee on the accuracy of their watches! Since when did they start using this? 2)What models employ it(or do all new rolexes have it?) 3) When buying a new Rolex how will you know if your model has it? From what serial# does it start? 4)What are the advantages of this? Eddie
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Post by JBHII on Nov 13, 2007 17:29:17 GMT -5
:)Hello all! I have a question for you rolex fans: 1) Rolex is advertising their new breakthrough after 5 years of research "Blue Parachrom" hairspring as a guarantee on the accuracy of their watches! Since when did they start using this? 2)What models employ it(or do all new rolexes have it?) 3) When buying a new Rolex how will you know if your model has it? From what serial# does it start? 4)What are the advantages of this? Eddie 1&4 - No one is precisely sure, but I believe it's been in production during the last 12 to 18 months. The new material in the spring is both antimagnetic and extremely resistent to temperature varations - both being big enemies of precision. 2)I believe only the ceramic bezel GMT models, the Daytona, and the YMII. 3)The Daytona is the only real question here...I think it started somewhere in the Z serial. Not sure.
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Post by ohlins on Nov 13, 2007 21:39:34 GMT -5
the milgauss is equipped with this new hairspring as well......
i cant be sure that all 4130 movements have this spring as i have seen some pics of 4130 and the hairspring dun look blue at all...... some watchmakers have also said they did not see blue hairsprings for all 4130......
btw john..... have u have removed the caseback of your daytona? does yours come with the parachrom bleu...?
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Post by MikeS on Nov 14, 2007 0:01:54 GMT -5
i wonder what serial number series they started with the daytona mine is a z8 series
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Post by JBHII on Nov 14, 2007 8:36:32 GMT -5
the milgauss is equipped with this new hairspring as well...... i cant be sure that all 4130 movements have this spring as i have seen some pics of 4130 and the hairspring dun look blue at all...... some watchmakers have also said they did not see blue hairsprings for all 4130...... btw john..... have u have removed the caseback of your daytona? does yours come with the parachrom bleu...? Sure doesn't look like it to me....
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Post by ohlins on Nov 14, 2007 10:35:22 GMT -5
still nivarox for earlier daytonas i guess....
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Post by bullandvodka on Nov 14, 2007 11:09:10 GMT -5
Just how big a difference can one expect from the Parachrome Blu enhancement?
I occasionally will browse the watch magazines at the local Barnes and Noble and often see manufacturers touting "breakthrough" materials incorporated into their watches. It is almost like Pro Wrestling where every participant has to tout some area of novelty.
Can you measure the difference? If I had 2 identical GMT-IIs and one had nivarox and the other parachrome blu, would I see the difference in the time keeping?
I understand that not all benefits are immediate. It could be the the new materials last longer or offer their best benefits in more extreme environments than I am in (like the North Pole or around electric generators).
So, is parachrom blue a genuine advancement Rolex has above all others or just "lipstick"?
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Post by JBHII on Nov 14, 2007 22:12:55 GMT -5
Just how big a difference can one expect from the Parachrome Blu enhancement? I occasionally will browse the watch magazines at the local Barnes and Noble and often see manufacturers touting "breakthrough" materials incorporated into their watches. It is almost like Pro Wrestling where every participant has to tout some area of novelty. Can you measure the difference? If I had 2 identical GMT-IIs and one had nivarox and the other parachrome blu, would I see the difference in the time keeping? I understand that not all benefits are immediate. It could be the the new materials last longer or offer their best benefits in more extreme environments than I am in (like the North Pole or around electric generators). So, is parachrom blue a genuine advancement Rolex has above all others or just "lipstick"? This new hairspring was developed in conjunction with Patek Philippe - it's the real deal and an important breakthrough. If you took 100 Daytonas with the new hairspring and calculated their aggregate accuracy, and did the same with 100 with the old, no dobut you'd see more accuracy from the Parachrone group...especially in strong temperature inversion prone envirnoments.
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Post by MikeS on Nov 14, 2007 23:42:16 GMT -5
I have never opened my Rolex before is this difficult John?
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Post by JBHII on Nov 15, 2007 6:00:14 GMT -5
I have never opened my Rolex before is this difficult John? You need a proper case opener, a little masking tape, and steady nerves. ;D
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Post by pauleypaul on Nov 15, 2007 12:24:23 GMT -5
My friends who have Rolex think i'm crazy for adjusting my own bracelets, (Sea-Dweller tool) but i would definitely draw the line at case-back removal! :-)
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Post by Scott D on Nov 15, 2007 15:11:13 GMT -5
My friends who have Rolex think i'm crazy for adjusting my own bracelets, (Sea-Dweller tool) but i would definitely draw the line at case-back removal! :-) Ah, come on - it's fun!!! ;D Bracelet adjusting, strap replacement, bezel swapping & case opening... THAT'S enjoying your watches.. Though I will admit, the first time I removed a beel I was more than a bit nervous. I was sure something would go zinging across the room! All was fine though...
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Post by bullandvodka on Nov 15, 2007 15:26:46 GMT -5
I have never opened my Rolex before is this difficult John? You need a proper case opener, a little masking tape, and steady nerves. ;D I'm seen those Rolex "propeller" case openers on some sites. John, are you using one of those or a generic opener? I'd assume the masking tape is precautionary to avoid scratches. The nerves part is the hardest. I'd want to see someone else open one before I attempted. I smell an opportunity. John, have you considered getting a video camera and doing some podcasting? It could start small with little tutorials on subjects like how to open a case back and go from there. Then there are always topics you could do on your travels or other personalities in the watch world. I'd watch. You could even distribute on youtube or itunes to keep the costs low. Have you thought about it? From the pics I've seen of you it doesn't appear that your have a "face" only good for print work.
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Post by MikeS on Nov 16, 2007 0:18:10 GMT -5
i do my own bracelet also! My Daytona surprised me with having the additional tube. I am going to order a case back opener and snoop around!
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Post by JBHII on Nov 17, 2007 13:41:20 GMT -5
You need a proper case opener, a little masking tape, and steady nerves. ;D I'm seen those Rolex "propeller" case openers on some sites. John, are you using one of those or a generic opener? I'd assume the masking tape is precautionary to avoid scratches. The nerves part is the hardest. I'd want to see someone else open one before I attempted. I smell an opportunity. John, have you considered getting a video camera and doing some podcasting? It could start small with little tutorials on subjects like how to open a case back and go from there. Then there are always topics you could do on your travels or other personalities in the watch world. I'd watch. You could even distribute on youtube or itunes to keep the costs low. Have you thought about it? From the pics I've seen of you it doesn't appear that your have a "face" only good for print work. LOL! You know, video may well be the next frontier for my articles. I have indeed thought about....
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