What does Columbus and my watch have in common...? they are both EXPLORERS!

[kingblackbolt]

After all the beautiful pics posted on my pic request thread and after finding an amazing deal used I am now the proud owner of a M serial Black Dial Explorer II with 3186 movement.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=120963



This baby is almost brand new, less than a year old and has the Rolex chapter ring! I could'nt be happier... seller did all the tests and was sure that it had a 3186 movement inside but as soon as I got it I drove to my AD and had his Rolex Tech open it up and confirm that it was a 3186 in fact he even showed me the Parachrom Blu spring using his 10x loupe. I forgot my phone to take a pic though so I've included a pic of a 3186 movement courtesy of Fr John if you look at the right center of the last pic you can see the Parachrom Blu.

This movement is one beautiful workhorse...



I have been suffereing from "flipperitus" for years now but I think that this watch may finally be my keeper. It has run dead on to the second since I first put it on over a week now placing it crown up at night. I have it on right now and this watch is so comfortable and sleek... just perfect. I am a huge fan of this steel bezel as well and aesthetically I prefer it to any coloured bezel watch I have yet owned. I also noticed there is a line of polish surface that runs between the bezel and case (see pic #3 below) just to add that perfect touch of flash.



I hope I have done my small part to help anyone out there make the decision to add this beauty to their collection. I know that I could'nt be happier... enjoy the pics (many more to come) I also included my better halfs datejust as well though she though I was pretty crazy hanging around taking pics of her watch on such a beautiful day!