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Dehcho2007 · 19 April 2008, 12:33 PM

Buying a Rolex is not as easy as it seems.

Now that i have found the one I want (BNIB Pepsi F serial number). I am concerned about the difference between the 3185 and the 3186 movement.

Should I be looking for a "Pepsi" with the 3186 M serial number? Or does it really matter?

And what is the difference between the movements?

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Brett

applebook · 19 April 2008, 12:50 PM

The 3186 GMT is rare. Unless you buy a used one that is advertised as having it, then you likely won't know which GMTs have it.

In practical terms, having the 3186 won't make a dramatic difference in performance. Most 3185 GMTs should run well within COSC specs.

JCLZ · 19 April 2008, 12:58 PM

I read that if you want the 3186 movement, you should get a M series with the legend GMT ll and not GMT II. GMT ll has more chances on getting the 3186. The ll are two sticks and not romans like II. There is suppossed to be a more rare brand new GMT ll with the ll in a rectangular form. I have not seen picks of that one yet.

colemanitis · 19 April 2008, 01:35 PM

No you shouldn't be concerned about the difference between the two movements. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two.

scottschoe · 19 April 2008, 03:47 PM

M serial or very late serial. The key difference (presumed) is the wiggle test. Comparing an older 16710 to an M serial 16710 presents a very pronounced difference in how the 24hr hand acts.

DCG · 19 April 2008, 03:54 PM

Is the F series not as popular?

Jedi · 19 April 2008, 04:00 PM

F - series simply denotes the when it was manufactured. The current series is M. It does not mean anything in terms of popularity.

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 April 2008, 04:12 PM

Here are some good infos.

19 April 2008, 12:33 PM	#1
Dehcho2007 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Sidney, BC canada Watch: GMT IIC M serial Posts: 54	Pepsi GMT Buying a Rolex is not as easy as it seems. Now that i have found the one I want (BNIB Pepsi F serial number). I am concerned about the difference between the 3185 and the 3186 movement. Should I be looking for a "Pepsi" with the 3186 M serial number? Or does it really matter? And what is the difference between the movements? Any thoughts? Thanks Brett

19 April 2008, 12:50 PM	#2
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	The 3186 GMT is rare. Unless you buy a used one that is advertised as having it, then you likely won't know which GMTs have it. In practical terms, having the 3186 won't make a dramatic difference in performance. Most 3185 GMTs should run well within COSC specs. __________________

19 April 2008, 01:35 PM	#4
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	No you shouldn't be concerned about the difference between the two movements. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two. __________________ Member #471

19 April 2008, 03:47 PM	#5
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	M serial or very late serial. The key difference (presumed) is the wiggle test. Comparing an older 16710 to an M serial 16710 presents a very pronounced difference in how the 24hr hand acts. __________________ __________________

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DCG "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 1,165	Is the F series not as popular? __________________ Sub LV

19 April 2008, 12:58 PM	#3
JCLZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Julio César Location: Houston Watch: Rolex LV Posts: 321	I read that if you want the 3186 movement, you should get a M series with the legend GMT ll and not GMT II. GMT ll has more chances on getting the 3186. The ll are two sticks and not romans like II. There is suppossed to be a more rare brand new GMT ll with the ll in a rectangular form. I have not seen picks of that one yet.

19 April 2008, 04:00 PM	#7
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	F - series simply denotes the when it was manufactured. The current series is M. It does not mean anything in terms of popularity. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

19 April 2008, 04:12 PM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Here are some good infos. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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