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joe11962 · 23 January 2011, 06:52 AM

I'm in the market for a new 116710LN. Is there anyway to know (without removing the back) whether a particular watch is the newer verison with the parachrom hairspring? Will the model number or the serial number reveal this?

The GMT Master · 23 January 2011, 06:54 AM

All the 116710s use the cal. 3186, which has always had the Parachrom hairspring. Buy with confidence

joe11962 · 23 January 2011, 07:10 AM

what about the new "blue" parachrom hairspring? That's what I'd really like to make sure my watch had before buying it. I've heard a lot of good things about it on this site, so if I'm going to plunk down for a new GMT II, I'd like to be sure it had the most up-to-date mechanics. Anyway of verifying this?

The GMT Master · 23 January 2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by joe11962

what about the new "blue" parachrom hairspring? That's what I'd really like to make sure my watch had before buying it. I've heard a lot of good things about it on this site, so if I'm going to plunk down for a new GMT II, I'd like to be sure it had the most up-to-date mechanics. Anyway of verifying this?

It's the same thing. They're all blue Parachrom springs in the 3186s

esm · 23 January 2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joe11962

I've heard a lot of good things about it on this site,

cool - can you tell us what is "so" good about it?

joe11962 · 23 January 2011, 07:23 AM

Thanks. for your help. Since you seem to be so knowledgable: Can you recommend a reputable online merchant where I can purchase one with confidence? And what price should I expect to pay ($US) for a new 116710LN?

The GMT Master · 23 January 2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by joe11962

Thanks. for your help. Since you seem to be so knowledgable: Can you recommend a reputable online merchant where I can purchase one with confidence? And what price should I expect to pay ($US) for a new 116710LN?

The sellers on this site are definitely to be trusted - try Oscar (Bodybump) or Greg (Mosco) - not sure about what you should be paying, I work in pounds and full retail

KirkWilfred · 23 January 2011, 08:51 AM

~$6400.00 BNIB here on TRF

23 January 2011, 06:52 AM	#1
joe11962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 3	GMT II: Parachrom hairspring I'm in the market for a new 116710LN. Is there anyway to know (without removing the back) whether a particular watch is the newer verison with the parachrom hairspring? Will the model number or the serial number reveal this?

23 January 2011, 08:51 AM	#8
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	~$6400.00 BNIB here on TRF __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

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23 January 2011, 06:54 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	All the 116710s use the cal. 3186, which has always had the Parachrom hairspring. Buy with confidence

23 January 2011, 07:10 AM	#3
joe11962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 3	what about the new "blue" parachrom hairspring? That's what I'd really like to make sure my watch had before buying it. I've heard a lot of good things about it on this site, so if I'm going to plunk down for a new GMT II, I'd like to be sure it had the most up-to-date mechanics. Anyway of verifying this?

23 January 2011, 07:23 AM	#6
joe11962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Thanks. for your help. Since you seem to be so knowledgable: Can you recommend a reputable online merchant where I can purchase one with confidence? And what price should I expect to pay ($US) for a new 116710LN?

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