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LAdan · 4 May 2008, 03:10 AM

OK, I finally succumbed to all this wiggle craziness that's been going on.

I had read the many posts about some of the GMTs having the new 3186 movement with casual interest. But then I remembered that when I bought mine last December - it's an M serial number - and I opened the box, it DID have the manual from the new ceramic bezel GMT, and it showed the new movement.

My dial also has the II represented with the two sticks. Hmmm. . . that was enough for me . . . I had to go and to the damn wiggle test. And you can probably guess the result . . . the 24 hour hand . . . no wiggle!

Now I have something to look forward to . . . when I have this baby serviced in about 5 years I'm going to have Rolex verify the movement.

If indeed there are a limited number of GMT IIs with the new movements, maybe we'll have something that will hold more value?

Anyway, thanks, guys, for making me wiggle!

JostheBoss · 4 May 2008, 03:41 AM

Which wiggle test? I missed that one...

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 May 2008, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JostheBoss

Which wiggle test? I missed that one...

I missed it, too, until recently when I asked about it, as well.

Wiggle Test.

LAdan · 4 May 2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JostheBoss

Which wiggle test? I missed that one...

Ah, just read this thread. Basically there is a theory circulating 'round these parts that says some newer GMT-IIs have the newer 3186 movement in them and the wiggle test is a way to determine if it does.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=wiggle+test

hienpham04 · 4 May 2008, 09:54 AM

My GMT II doesn't "wiggle", but it does "giggle."

Magik · 4 May 2008, 11:14 AM

I also have the stick dial (ll) M Pepsi with new manual, and mine passed the wiggle test too. but supposedly the only real way to tell is to have the case opened and checked. I'm not willing to do that until my first service also.

LioK · 4 May 2008, 11:53 AM

oh goodness. seems my 116710 wiggles. its an M-series. supposed to have the 3186 movement right? any cause for concern guys?

sherwin · 4 May 2008, 12:12 PM

why the paranoia of opening the case prematurely? I would have thought that the seal would play a part is ensuring that the watch is waterproof after opening.

4 May 2008, 03:10 AM	#1
LAdan Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Watch: DateJust 16234 Posts: 54	Damn you guys, you made me wiggle! ;-) OK, I finally succumbed to all this wiggle craziness that's been going on. I had read the many posts about some of the GMTs having the new 3186 movement with casual interest. But then I remembered that when I bought mine last December - it's an M serial number - and I opened the box, it DID have the manual from the new ceramic bezel GMT, and it showed the new movement. My dial also has the II represented with the two sticks. Hmmm. . . that was enough for me . . . I had to go and to the damn wiggle test. And you can probably guess the result . . . the 24 hour hand . . . no wiggle! Now I have something to look forward to . . . when I have this baby serviced in about 5 years I'm going to have Rolex verify the movement. If indeed there are a limited number of GMT IIs with the new movements, maybe we'll have something that will hold more value? Anyway, thanks, guys, for making me wiggle!

4 May 2008, 03:41 AM	#2
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	Which wiggle test? I missed that one... __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

4 May 2008, 12:12 PM	#8
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	why the paranoia of opening the case prematurely? I would have thought that the seal would play a part is ensuring that the watch is waterproof after opening. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

4 May 2008, 09:54 AM	#5
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	My GMT II doesn't "wiggle", but it does "giggle."

4 May 2008, 11:14 AM	#6
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	I also have the stick dial (ll) M Pepsi with new manual, and mine passed the wiggle test too. but supposedly the only real way to tell is to have the case opened and checked. I'm not willing to do that until my first service also.

4 May 2008, 11:53 AM	#7
LioK Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Lionel Location: Singapore Watch: On my wrist Posts: 53	oh goodness. seems my 116710 wiggles. its an M-series. supposed to have the 3186 movement right? any cause for concern guys?

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