Parachrom inside?

[LV1]

Does anyone knows which line of Rolex comes with the new Parachrom hairspring and all the other newer advancements in the mechanism?

I know the new Explorer I, the Sub C's and the Datejust 41mm have it.

How about the Datejust 36mm or the Oyster Perpetuals in 36mm?

[level]

I believe the following have the new hairspring:

Sub, Exp II, Exp, Daytona, Yacht II, GMT, DJ II, Day-Date II

[tictocChuck]

I believe the GMTIIc, Deepsea, Yacht-Master II and recent Daytona's also have the Parachrom hairspring.

Here's a cool video from Rolex:

http://www.rolex.com/en#/world-of-ro...rom-hairspring

The 36mm and smaller models I'm not sure about....Rolex is a bit sly in not really saying which if/any have the new springs.

I'm sure some of the more involved/researched members will have some insight.

Cheers

[Joey_V]

Milgauss too.

[Tools]

I don't think that Rolex will make any sort of announcement when they start using the Parachrom throughout the line.... It's really a pretty minor change to the movement....

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that Rolex will make any sort of announcement when they start using the Parachrom throughout the line.... It's really a pretty minor change to the movement....

One small step for man..........one giant leap for the Rolex Marketing Department

Can't say I mind the new Parachrom hairspring at all, in my experience watches run very smooth and well with this (but they do anyway).

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that Rolex will make any sort of announcement when they start using the Parachrom throughout the line.... It's really a pretty minor change to the movement....

Have to agree Larry and definately not the best thing since sliced bread,

Originally Posted by Lol-x

One small step for man..........one giant leap for the Rolex Marketing Department

Can't say I mind the new Parachrom hairspring at all, in my experience watches run very smooth and well with this (but they do anyway).

Well agree with the marketing hype but in my experience all Rolex watches have been running extremely well for the past 50 odd years.But marketing hype makes the spring sound fantastic a must have.A bit like the past Rolex marketing it take 12 months to make a Rolex Oyster.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that Rolex will make any sort of announcement when they start using the Parachrom throughout the line.... It's really a pretty minor change to the movement....

Have to agree with Larry as soon as Rolex becomes self sufficient in escapement parts. All new Rolex models will have the in-house escapement parts but doubt if they are interchangeable.But whether Parachrom or Nivarox there is no real significant difference to the average wearer.Any watch is only as accurate as what it was adjusted too with the first regulation.And to be called a chronometer they all have to pass the same COSC test no matter what spring is in the case.And if one watch is a second or so more accurate than the other thats not necessarily down to the hairspring.As a lot of factors come into accuracy with any mechanical watch,while a watch on one wrist might be say +2 seconds. On someone else's wrist it could be completely different.

[conrail]

My 2007 Daytona has it.

[GMTJOHNNY]

Is there any update on which models do in fact have the newer hairspring? I am wondering if my Day Date from 2007 has it. Accuracey is one thing but magetism is an unwanted hinderance.

[imono]

Originally Posted by GMTJOHNNY

Is there any update on which models do in fact have the newer hairspring? I am wondering if my Day Date from 2007 has it. Accuracey is one thing but magetism is an unwanted hinderance.

Your Day Date has a 3155 movement so no Parachrom.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by GMTJOHNNY

Is there any update on which models do in fact have the newer hairspring? I am wondering if my Day Date from 2007 has it. Accuracey is one thing but magetism is an unwanted hinderance.

The top-of-the-line Nivarox hairsprings that Rolex has used for years are also anti-magnetic.. When they compare their parachrom, they compare it to a "standard" hairspring, which Rolex has never actually used.....

As to the Day Date, there has not been any public announcement that I am aware of. They have come out and stated the new Day Date II with it's newer movement has both the Parachrom and the Paraflex shock system...

[George Ab]

Originally Posted by Tools

The top-of-the-line Nivarox hairsprings that Rolex has used for years are also anti-magnetic.. When they compare their parachrom, they compare it to a "standard" hairspring, which Rolex has never actually used.....

Thanks Larry, great point.

[CPTL]

Rule of thumb is that once Rolex begins fitting a movement with the new spring, they're not going to keep producing the same movement with the old spring. Hence, Rolex introduced the 3186 in the GMT-II; meanwhile, Exp-IIs made after the release of the GMT-II were fitted with the 3186 as well (once stockpiles of 3185s were exhausted).

Rolex started fitting the 3135 with Parachrom with the announcement of the 116 series Subs. So, it makes sense that at that point (or shortly thereafter) they stopped fitting versions with the older spring. Follows that any DJ (36mm), YM, 16610, etc. manufactured in 2009/10 might have the parachrom.

Of course, some models won't be "re-released" with announcement of the new springs. DD is a good example--no reason for Rolex to announce the release of the "New DD" given the release of the DD-II; however it makes sense that Rolex is at or near the end of manufacture of new movements with the Nivarox spring, so these models will start getting the new spring without any fanfare.

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by CPTL

Rule of thumb is that once Rolex begins fitting a movement with the new spring, they're not going to keep producing the same movement with the old spring. Hence, Rolex introduced the 3186 in the GMT-II; meanwhile, Exp-IIs made after the release of the GMT-II were fitted with the 3186 as well (once stockpiles of 3185s were exhausted).

Rolex started fitting the 3135 with Parachrom with the announcement of the 116 series Subs. So, it makes sense that at that point (or shortly thereafter) they stopped fitting versions with the older spring. Follows that any DJ (36mm), YM, 16610, etc. manufactured in 2009/10 might have the parachrom.

Of course, some models won't be "re-released" with announcement of the new springs. DD is a good example--no reason for Rolex to announce the release of the "New DD" given the release of the DD-II; however it makes sense that Rolex is at or near the end of manufacture of new movements with the Nivarox spring, so these models will start getting the new spring without any fanfare.

Will this extend to service replacement as well you think?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Will this extend to service replacement as well you think?

No would doubt it not if original was Nivarox and hairsprings are very seldom replaced.