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20 December 2008, 01:57 AM | #1 |
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3186 test for GMT
Can anyone refer to the thread that explained the "wiggle" test. I just bought an M serial GMT from my AD...it has the new book, but they did not want to open the case to confirm. I'm glad I got it anyway, so it is not that important, but I would still like to know.
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20 December 2008, 02:03 AM | #2 |
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Just pull the stem out to the Mercedes hour hand "jump" position. give it a slight "wiggle" back and forth.... the 24 hr hand will not wiggle back and forth with the crown movement as the detents for the jump function are now moved slightly away from the hand-stack effectively "decoupling" them..
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20 December 2008, 02:13 AM | #3 |
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I think we have a wiener! Thanks Larry. There is no movement at all until it gets to the very top or bottom of the rotation as it is about to click. Does that sound right? I will compare to my older GMT when I get home.
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20 December 2008, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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It's a 3186. I have yet to see an M serial with a 3185.
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20 December 2008, 05:03 PM | #5 |
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Sweet. Either way I think you will enjoy that watch.
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20 December 2008, 05:10 PM | #6 |
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I looked at an M serial Explorer II. Did Rolex change them to the 3186 movement, too?
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