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Old 13 September 2010, 03:28 AM   #31
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Crown test:
1 full turn of the crown=8 jumps for a 3186
an 5 jumps for a 3185.

Also, the 4th hand of the 3185 will wiggle when jumping, while the 3186's will not.

Hope this helps.

Thanxs i did not know that, indeed my new V EX2 has 8 jumps in 1 full turn.
So i now own two 3186
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Old 13 September 2010, 03:30 AM   #32
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I have all of my non-warranty work/service performed by my local watchmaker and since he helped me with the change, I do not anticipate a problem.

As for your white EXPII, I would not recommend removing the Cyclops. The white dial sans Cyclops IMO is too bland a look.

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thanks for the advice, im gonna take it
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Old 13 September 2010, 02:09 PM   #33
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Thanxs i did not know that, indeed my new V EX2 has 8 jumps in 1 full turn.
So i now own two 3186
And you didn't have to open it, Gerardus!
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Old 13 September 2010, 04:21 PM   #34
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And you didn't have to open it, Gerardus!
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