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MAXI DIAL · 10 July 2008, 05:21 PM

http://www.vimeo.com/1166968?pg=embed&sec=1166968

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Lol-x · 10 July 2008, 06:40 PM

Cool animation, now I need a GV more than ever before

Thanks I really needed that.

stevemulholland3 · 10 July 2008, 07:18 PM

very cool!

toph · 10 July 2008, 07:35 PM

wow- that is weird!
great video

astcell · 10 July 2008, 07:39 PM

I was sure drawn into that one.

mike · 10 July 2008, 07:48 PM

That was great.

SSD · 10 July 2008, 11:16 PM

Very good viewing!

Steven79 · 10 July 2008, 11:27 PM

Anyone have an explanation of the video?

what is going on? looks amazing!

newrolexman · 10 July 2008, 11:34 PM

Good explanation of magnetic fields.

I was told my GMT ll C has the new blue spring in it and is impervious to magnetic fields. I dont think I need the Millgauss.

D

BigHat · 10 July 2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

Good explanation of magnetic fields.

I was told my GMT ll C has the new blue spring in it and is impervious to magnetic fields. I dont think I need the Millgauss.

D

As a practical matter I'm not sure most of us "need" a Millie. That said, while the Parchrom mainspring isn't impacted by magnetic fields, that's not the only part susceptible to magnetism; that's why all serious anti-magnetic watches encase the entire movement in a Faraday cage.
Don't be mislead into thinking the GMT-IIC equals the Millie or Daytona in terms of magnetic resistance, just because they share the same mainspring.

Tools · 11 July 2008, 12:07 AM

Very Cool.............

newrolexman · 11 July 2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

As a practical matter I'm not sure most of us "need" a Millie. That said, while the Parchrom mainspring isn't impacted by magnetic fields, that's not the only part susceptible to magnetism; that's why all serious anti-magnetic watches encase the entire movement in a Faraday cage.
Don't be mislead into thinking the GMT-IIC equals the Millie or Daytona in terms of magnetic resistance, just because they share the same mainspring.

Thats interesting. When I researched getting a sports rolex and spoke with my AD who is very knowledgable on the subject it was pointed out abt the durability concerning magnitism and the new GMT. Maybe Rolex in their training manuals want the ADs to stress this point and why they used the Parchrom spring in the GMT ll. Not that I am surrounded by huge magnetic fields in my home or car but it felt good to know this watch would be protected from a heavy magnet.

I was messing with my GE Microwave,.,, the magnetron broke and needed replacement. It s a huge magnet and it just split in half. I handled it for 30 mins with my watch on and it never skipped a beat.

In my tool box this huge magnet from the microwave affixes to at least 10 screwdrivers,, so its very powerful.

Glad it didnt mess the GMT up. I would never get the YG DD near it tho,, probably really mess it up inside!!!

Thanks for the info

d

warrenmich · 11 July 2008, 01:13 AM

Did yone catch the fact that the scientist called them "hairy balls" and that some of the hairs are ingrown?! Is it possible to trim them, I wonder?

Z-Sub · 11 July 2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

As a practical matter I'm not sure most of us "need" a Millie. That said, while the Parchrom mainspring isn't impacted by magnetic fields, that's not the only part susceptible to magnetism; that's why all serious anti-magnetic watches encase the entire movement in a Faraday cage.
Don't be mislead into thinking the GMT-IIC equals the Millie or Daytona in terms of magnetic resistance, just because they share the same mainspring.

Did you mean Daytona other than the Blue Parachrom spring has other para-magnetic parts in them?

DeepSeaWatches · 11 July 2008, 02:41 AM

Awesome vid!

BigHat · 11 July 2008, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

Did you mean Daytona other than the Blue Parachrom spring has other para-magnetic parts in them?

No. I screwed up. I should have said; Don't think the Daytona and GMT-IIC have the same anti-magnetic properties as the Millie just because they also contain the Parachrom.

Sorry.

BigHat · 11 July 2008, 10:25 AM

Just wanted to let all know that I just got the August WT and it has a nice review of the Millie. The part germane to this thread covered why it's as anti-magnetic as it is.
We all know about the Faraday cage and the Parachrom spring. Additionally, it mentions that the absence of a date feature stems from the inability to protect the 3131 movement if there was a date window. The 3131 movement also differs from the 3130 in that it also uses an amorphous nickel-phosphorous pallet fork and escape wheel that are completely anti-magnetic.

marshallr47 · 11 July 2008, 10:30 AM

Very cool video.

mokwai · 11 July 2008, 01:32 PM

man,it makes me tempted to get one.

pwrslider · 11 July 2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Very Cool.............

X2!

shedlock2000 · 4 January 2009, 08:43 PM

Yes, very cool indeed, a good easy to understand explanation of Magnetic fields.

I am curious, is this watch such a benifit to medical students/people in their life of medicine, or in reality, will any watch actually surfice (of cource, i mean any Rolex watch!)

BZA · 4 January 2009, 09:13 PM

great video!

hflee55 · 4 January 2009, 09:26 PM

Very Cool

Dalton · 4 January 2009, 09:29 PM

I ever saw that happen in my enviroment, I'd prob just sit and enjoy the acid flashback

padi56 · 4 January 2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

Thats interesting. When I researched getting a sports rolex and spoke with my AD who is very knowledgable on the subject it was pointed out abt the durability concerning magnitism and the new GMT. Maybe Rolex in their training manuals want the ADs to stress this point and why they used the Parchrom spring in the GMT ll. Not that I am surrounded by huge magnetic fields in my home or car but it felt good to know this watch would be protected from a heavy magnet.

I was messing with my GE Microwave,.,, the magnetron broke and needed replacement. It s a huge magnet and it just split in half. I handled it for 30 mins with my watch on and it never skipped a beat.

In my tool box this huge magnet from the microwave affixes to at least 10 screwdrivers,, so its very powerful.

Glad it didnt mess the GMT up. I would never get the YG DD near it tho,, probably really mess it up inside!!!

Thanks for the info

d

Truth be told most watch parts have to be anti-magnetic else they just would not run in todays modern world.IMHO I would seriously doubt if its more accurate or proved more anti-magnetic in life than the old ETA Nivarox hairsprings that Rolex used for decades before.

The Parachrome spring is most certainly 95% pure hype,and the main reason for Rolex to develop there own hairspring.Was one, to stop the strangle hold Hayek from the ETA Swatch group,there then main supplier of balance springs,now they had such a hold,on nearly all the Swiss watch manufactures including Rolex. But Rolex and others under a few different fancy names now can manufacture there own escapement springs, but still Swatch Nivarox was/is there main hairspring supplier until Rolex becomes totally self sufficient.

Lets not forget that ETA Nivarox H/springs have been in Rolex watches for 40 plus years.But now the only need for this new parachrome balance hair-spring,to be completely self sufficient in all watch parts for Rolex watches.Parachome is just a word like superlative, Rolesor, Rolesium and many more.Is it going to be more accurate or long lasting than the Nivarox springs IMHO I would doubt it.

Rolex movements from the 15XX upward have been very accurate and anti-magnetic plus extremely long lasting. Just look how many of the vintage ones are still running today 40 years on plus.Fact John Harrisons marine chronometer a watch made nearly 300 years ago is as accurate,more accurate as the best Swiss watches made today,and without the parachrome anti-magnetic hairspring.

timackerman · 5 January 2009, 04:17 AM

Cool video, thanks for sharing

kingblackbolt · 5 January 2009, 05:04 AM

Excellent vid... I watched it right to the end!

10 July 2008, 05:21 PM	#1
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10 July 2008, 07:39 PM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I was sure drawn into that one.

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10 July 2008, 11:27 PM	#8
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	Anyone have an explanation of the video? what is going on? looks amazing!

10 July 2008, 11:34 PM	#9
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	Good explanation of magnetic fields. I was told my GMT ll C has the new blue spring in it and is impervious to magnetic fields. I dont think I need the Millgauss. D

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11 July 2008, 10:25 AM	#17
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Watch Time Millie Story Just wanted to let all know that I just got the August WT and it has a nice review of the Millie. The part germane to this thread covered why it's as anti-magnetic as it is. We all know about the Faraday cage and the Parachrom spring. Additionally, it mentions that the absence of a date feature stems from the inability to protect the 3131 movement if there was a date window. The 3131 movement also differs from the 3130 in that it also uses an amorphous nickel-phosphorous pallet fork and escape wheel that are completely anti-magnetic.

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shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Yes, very cool indeed, a good easy to understand explanation of Magnetic fields. I am curious, is this watch such a benifit to medical students/people in their life of medicine, or in reality, will any watch actually surfice (of cource, i mean any Rolex watch!) __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

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