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Old 16 August 2018, 09:27 PM   #1
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Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:33 PM   #2
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Great pics...

I never realised Rolex movements were so nicely finished under the rotor... I always thought they were quite industrial looking compared to some other manufacturers movements.

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Old 16 August 2018, 09:36 PM   #3
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:52 PM   #4
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Awesome - thanks for sharing!
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:10 PM   #5
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:21 PM   #6
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Agree. Great pics my friend. But I love the exterior as well.
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:21 PM   #7
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Love these pics! GMT or Explorer II?
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:22 PM   #8
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:23 PM   #9
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Old 16 August 2018, 11:31 PM   #10
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Very nice pics, great looking movement
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Old 16 August 2018, 11:40 PM   #11
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Great pics...

I never realised Rolex movements were so nicely finished under the rotor... I always thought they were quite industrial looking compared to some other manufacturers movements.

Good to know

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To be honest that is quite industrial looking.

Compare the modern Daytona to the El Primero below.

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Old 16 August 2018, 11:50 PM   #12
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Great photos, thankyou for sharing!
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Old 17 August 2018, 12:09 AM   #13
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Old 17 August 2018, 01:01 AM   #14
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The inside is my favorite part. Thanks for sharing, Bas!

Excellent 16710, Flavio!
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Old 17 August 2018, 01:08 AM   #15
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Love these pics! GMT or Explorer II?
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Old 17 August 2018, 01:39 AM   #16
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Excellent 16760, Flavio!
Thanks a lot my friend. But it's just a 16710 (E serial).
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Old 17 August 2018, 01:48 AM   #17
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Thanks a lot my friend. But it's just a 16710 (E serial).
LOL... my mistake. I didn't see the full bridge when looking at it on my phone. It looked like a 3085 balance cock.
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Old 17 August 2018, 02:58 AM   #18
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LOL... my mistake. I didn't see the full bridge when looking at it on my phone. It looked like a 3085 balance cock.
But you can tell the difference if you look closely. I wish I could.
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Old 17 August 2018, 03:42 AM   #20
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But you can tell the difference if you look closely. I wish I could.
You can definitely tell the difference between a 3085 and 3185
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You can definitely tell the difference between a 3085 and 3185
If you tell me what should I look for I may have a shot, but I'm not the best in that field my friend. But I love it anyway.
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If you tell me what should I look for I may have a shot, but I'm not the best in that field my friend. But I love it anyway.
Well for starters one says 3185 and the other 3085, quite easy to spot.
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Well for starters one says 3185 and the other 3085, quite easy to spot.
Really? OMG.. Where would I be without you..
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Rolex movements don't look bad at all, just the rotor needs some decoration, too industrial looking for an open caseback.
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Old 17 August 2018, 05:00 AM   #27
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Rolex movements don't look bad at all, just the rotor needs some decoration, too industrial looking for an open caseback.
plus it sort of defeats the purpose of what rolex stands for.
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Now if you want some movement pR0n...
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Old 17 August 2018, 05:02 AM   #29
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Rolex movements don't look bad at all, just the rotor needs some decoration, too industrial looking for an open caseback.
The 32×× movements are much nicer than the 31××

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The 32×× movements are much nicer than the 31××

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Do you think those long swoopy circular lines on the 3285 would be a lot easier and faster to make than the engine turning on the older one?
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