Re: Try this answer from M4tt on WUS, its a classic.......
: Yeah, maybe........But you are a well know Rolex Fanboy and
: everyone here knows it David. Its OK, there is no cure for it
: but if you freely admit it and can work with it, its not fatal.
: As with all arguments with Rolex Fanboys, most the their
: information is so full of holes it looks like someone blasted it
: with a
: shotgun.
: Parachrom blue hairspring? Why not make it out of silicon like
: Omega and now its totally anti-magnetic. The Parachrome blue
: is resistant to magnetism, not immune from it. Probably be useless
: if you also made the balance out of silicon too. KIF shock
: protection? Funny, most watchmakers I polled thought both worked
: well and it really make little difference in the brand. Must be a
: regional thing or if Rolex uses it, its got to be better. Right?
: Maybe the thoughts of the faster running movement keeping better
: time is right. It makes sense to me. Thats why Rolex
: took a Zenith movement running at 36,600 and slowed it down to
: 28,800 for all those Daytonas. Makes perfect sense.
: The microstella balance is nice, probably make it keep BETTER COSC
: time than any other. The list goes on Dave.
: Ain't nobody gonna listen. Matt got it right and was able to put
: his thoughts down in that great style he is famous
: for and in a way that makes Holbrook look pretty silly, in my
: opinion.
: jim
Yeah Jim, It's not fatal, but it does leave a nasty rash. Hey, that comparison was featured in the "Rolex Reference Page", what conclusion
did you think he was to arrive ??? Think about this for a moment, if microstella adjustment was better, it would keep better time, right?
Well, it doesn't.Breguet overcoil? I believe Omega uses the same hairspring, as do many other manufactures. Parachrom blue? Sure it's anti magnetic,
but it's not completely immune to magnetism. And by the way, how many watches has anybody seen magnetized? I've been collecting watches for
about 20 years, and I've never had one magnetized. Anyway, Rolex makes a pretty good watch that will last a lifetime with the proper care. I wear
one everyday as a beater, and believe there is not a more durable watch out there. Hate'em, like'em or love'em, Rolex makes a good product, but are
they the end all, do all of watchdom? Don't think so, my friend..............David
