Explorer II 3186 myth put to rest

[IvyVet]

Longtime lurker here...

I've ready many posts about the 3186 identification process. It's time to put squash the myths.

I recently had my Ex II M serial serviced my Rolex. It specifically says 3185 caliber on the service documentation. And guess what?! It passes the wiggle test and the 8 hour jump test.

In conclusion, the only sure fire way to identify a 3186 is to crack open your Rolex.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by IvyVet

Longtime lurker here...

I've ready many posts about the 3186 identification process. It's time to put squash the myths.

I recently had my Ex II M serial serviced my Rolex. It specifically says 3185 caliber on the service documentation. And guess what?! It passes the wiggle test and the 8 hour jump test.

In conclusion, the only sure fire way to identify a 3186 is to crack open your Rolex.

Or it was a simply mistake on Rolex part on service whether 3185 or 3186 when they made the service paper out.

[Magic-Matt]

Originally Posted by IvyVet

It passes the wiggle test and the 8 hour jump test.

Pardon the possible ignorance to this question, but what is the wiggle and 8 hour jump test?

[closey]

Originally Posted by IvyVet

Longtime lurker here...

I've ready many posts about the 3186 identification process. It's time to put squash the myths.

I recently had my Ex II M serial serviced my Rolex. It specifically says 3185 caliber on the service documentation. And guess what?! It passes the wiggle test and the 8 hour jump test.

In conclusion, the only sure fire way to identify a 3186 is to crack open your Rolex.

As padi states it is possibly an error on the service document, especially if your watch has past your "tests"!

My Explorer 2 does have the 3186, But I would not have paid extra for such and however you are right about myths! I purchased the watch prior to the release of it being "updated" as I do not like the bloated changes to the design. I would not have cared if my watch had 3185 or 3186, the premium increase in caused by internet hype.

The fool and his money are so easily parted springs to mind.

Enjoy your future classic imho

[Andad]

If it has 8 turns/one crown revolution then it is a 3186 IMO.
Do you have a pix of the movement showing it as a 3185?

[closey]

Originally Posted by Magic-Matt

Pardon the possible ignorance to this question, but what is the wiggle and 8 hour jump test?

I believe the 12 hour hand "wiggles" when you adjust it on the 3185 and not on the 3186, also I believe for 1 full rotation of the crown the 3185 gearing will move the 12 hour hand by 5 hours, as opposed to 8 hours with the 3186

[Magic-Matt]

Originally Posted by closey

I believe the 12 hour hand "wiggles" when you adjust it on the 3185 and not on the 3186, also I believe for 1 full rotation of the crown the 3185 gearing will move the 12 hour hand by 5 hours, as opposed to 8 hours with the 3186

Excellent info, never knew that! Thanks!

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Magic-Matt

Pardon the possible ignorance to this question, but what is the wiggle and 8 hour jump test?

Google 'Rolex wiggle test' and 'Rolex hour hand jump test'.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by IvyVet

Longtime lurker here...

I've ready many posts about the 3186 identification process. It's time to put squash the myths.

I recently had my Ex II M serial serviced my Rolex. It specifically says 3185 caliber on the service documentation. And guess what?! It passes the wiggle test and the 8 hour jump test.

In conclusion, the only sure fire way to identify a 3186 is to crack open your Rolex.

nope

[padi56]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Google 'Rolex wiggle test' and 'Rolex hour hand jump test'.

Perhaps that design is stop you guys from hitting other things when activating the shaft.

[IvyVet]

Originally Posted by closey

As padi states it is possibly an error on the service document, especially if your watch has past your "tests"!

My Explorer 2 does have the 3186, But I would not have paid extra for such and however you are right about myths! I purchased the watch prior to the release of it being "updated" as I do not like the bloated changes to the design. I would not have cared if my watch had 3185 or 3186, the premium increase in caused by internet hype.

The fool and his money are so easily parted springs to mind.

Enjoy your future classic imho

Padi has a very valid point, but one would like to think that RSC wouldn't screw up something so trivial.

Regardless, I'm extremely happy with the watch 3186 or not. It's simple, versatile, but elegant. Most importantly, it's a incognito Rolex.

I just wanted to bring to attention the possibility that these "tests" are BS and the only surefire way is to crack the case.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by padi56

Perhaps that design is stop you guys from hitting other things when activating the shaft.

I remember that one.

Who said youse Mods don't have a sense of humour like us Scottish/Aussies.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by directioneng

I remember that one.

Who said youse Mods don't have a sense of humour like us Scottish/Aussies.

Just testing.

Originally Posted by IvyVet

Padi has a very valid point, but one would like to think that RSC wouldn't screw up something so trivial.

Regardless, I'm extremely happy with the watch 3186 or not. It's simple, versatile, but elegant. Most importantly, it's a incognito Rolex.

I just wanted to bring to attention the possibility that these "tests" are BS and the only surefire way is to crack the case.

Well its a easy mistake to make its only one digit,but yes although these test are mostly reliable. But the only way to be 100% sure is get the back off this is why the Internet hype over whether its a 3185/6 is in many ways is pointless.

[Andad]

Even enlarged it looks similar to 3185.

[Andad]

Just kidding.

[Alpino]

Originally Posted by padi56

... this is why the Internet hype over whether its a 3185/6 is in many ways is pointless.

As is pointless to have a Rolex or a Swatch. Both give you the time ...