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acce1999 · 30 March 2008, 08:22 AM

Yes, that's a good sign. I've tried to collect some information on calibre 3186 in Explorer 16570 and GMT 16710, and to sum it up: Explorers with the Rolex engraved flanged produced and delivered this year most certainly has the upgraded movement. I also have an M0-serial Explorer (like yours), and it behaves the same way. My AD was convinced it was equipped with the 3186, although he said he needed to pop it open to be certain. But I didn't do that. It is not vital for me, that my particular Explorer II has the 3186 or 3185.

If you'd like to know more about the information I have compiled it is on another forum: TZ; I think you know about it. Go to the Modern Rolex forum and flip through my posts. I use the same user-name, and I haven't made that many post yet so it should be easy to find. Have been around for many years, but just recently started to contribute to some Rolex forums around the Internet. In one of the post I have attached a link to a short clip of the behaviour of the hands of my watch. Quite a few have confirmed same behaviour in GMT-IIC and in GMT:s and Explorers where we now can be pretty certain that they have the 3186.

Here is mine:

Best and congratulations,

A

acce1999 · 30 March 2008, 08:24 AM

This reply was supposed to be a comment to the 3186 issue earlier...

A

rob · 30 March 2008, 08:28 AM

You go girl!!! Very classy collection!!!

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

Yes, that's a good sign. I've tried to collect some information on calibre 3186 in Explorer 16570 and GMT 16710, and to sum it up: Explorers with the Rolex engraved flanged produced and delivered this year most certainly has the upgraded movement. I also have an M0-serial Explorer (like yours), and it behaves the same way. My AD was convinced it was equipped with the 3186, although he said he needed to pop it open to be certain. But I didn't do that. It is not vital for me, that my particular Explorer II has the 3186 or 3185.

If you'd like to know more about the information I have compiled it is on another forum: TZ; I think you know about it. Go to the Modern Rolex forum and flip through my posts. I use the same user-name, and I haven't made that many post yet so it should be easy to find. Have been around for many years, but just recently started to contribute to some Rolex forums around the Internet. In one of the post I have attached a link to a short clip of the behaviour of the hands of my watch. Quite a few have confirmed same behaviour in GMT-IIC and in GMT:s and Explorers where we now can be pretty certain that they have the 3186.

Here is mine:

Best and congratulations,

A

Pretty interesting! It would be really neat if mine has the new movement, but like you, I'm happy regardless

redshirt1957 · 30 March 2008, 08:32 AM

Damn Karis nice watch.

I have the balck face, yes as you know I purchased it from Tom, and YOUR white face is just stunning. Just like your other two, the watch looks great on your wrist.

Please keep the pictures coming.

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob

You go girl!!! Very classy collection!!!

Thanks a lot!!!

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Damn Karis nice watch.

I have the balck face, yes as you know I purchased it from Tom, and YOUR white face is just stunning. Just like your other two, the watch looks great on your wrist.

Please keep the pictures coming.

Thanks so much Bubba! I'm stoked! Hope you're enjoying yours as well!

redshirt1957 · 30 March 2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Thanks so much Bubba! I'm stoked! Hope you're enjoying yours as well!

I never wanted an Explorer II until I got one. Sounds strange I know, but as you know; it is a great wearing watch. Perfect fit, finish, balance and style. For those that do not own one they just will not understand.

I wear all my others on a regular bases, and yes they all make me smile; but, I always pick the Explorer II when in doubt.

Finally, you have a great memory!

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I never wanted an Explorer II until I got one. Sounds strange I know, but as you know; it is a great wearing watch. Perfect fit, finish, balance and style. For those that do not own one they just will not understand.

I wear all my others on a regular bases, and yes they all make me smile; but, I always pick the Explorer II when in doubt.

Finally, you have a great memory!

I totally understand! I'd always admired the white Expy from afar but it was never on my wish list. Then something struck and I started reading more about them and seeing photos from others who own them....that was enough to peak my interest! It's definitely one of the less talked about models, but I hope that changes...it's classic!

....my memory sometimes gets me in trouble...

etp095 · 30 March 2008, 08:59 AM

congrats karis on your new watch,glad everything worked out well for you.it looks great on you,enjoy.

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by etp095

congrats karis on your new watch,glad everything worked out well for you.it looks great on you,enjoy.

Thanks Rudy! Is yours growing on you?

DSJ · 30 March 2008, 09:31 AM

Looks great Karis! JJ has good advice about removing links from the 6 o'clock side, FYI.

watchlady · 30 March 2008, 09:47 AM

Great Karis! Collection looks very balanced now! Great contrasts!

Welcome to the Explorer Club!

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchlady

Great Karis! Collection looks very balanced now! Great contrasts!

Welcome to the Explorer Club!

Yay! Thanks Lisa.....I'm pretty happy right now

Blown Wide Open · 30 March 2008, 09:50 AM

Looks a lot better on your wrist than mine does on mine.

The ultimate sleeper rolex!
PAtrick

krattzz · 30 March 2008, 10:21 AM

Beautiful Karis!!!

vukotab · 30 March 2008, 10:21 AM

Oh,Karis!
You already had a wonderful collection,but that Expy was just what you needed!It looks great on your wrist!
Congratulations!

timetravel125 · 30 March 2008, 10:26 AM

Congrats, Karis. You're truly a WIS, with excellent taste!

Louie

etp095 · 30 March 2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Thanks Rudy! Is yours growing on you?

no haven't even worn it since i bought it,it's a safe queen.

sherwin · 30 March 2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nikhsub1

Very nice enjoy it Karis! I bet it has the 3186 in it too!

that im interested to know. price in s'pore just went up on the exII from SGD6.5 to a tad over SGD8k. imo it better have some kind of improvement like the 3186.

and nice watch, very cute

Beef · 30 March 2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I never wanted an Explorer II until I got one. Sounds strange I know, but as you know; it is a great wearing watch. Perfect fit, finish, balance and style. For those that do not own one they just will not understand.

I wear all my others on a regular bases, and yes they all make me smile; but, I always pick the Explorer II when in doubt.

Finally, you have a great memory!

Absolutely one of Rolex's best watches for all the above mentioned reasons. I am quite partial to them as a lot of you know. Karis, I have tried and tried to get my wife to wear some, any of my Rolexes (she has 2 ladies, TT DJ and yg/diamond ) but all she wears is my old Luminox. I showed her your post and she said "No way! I don't want to catch what y'all have got!" (The Addiction) Then she said, "You mean there are GIRLS on there, too?!" I told her yes, but the only anatomy shown is the wrist. It's not one of those sites.

mdx77 · 30 March 2008, 11:33 AM

Found it!

Awesome, awesome, awesome..........you already know my feelings on that beauty! Enjoy it and wear it in good health!!

daunwaun · 30 March 2008, 11:45 AM

Congradulations!!! and very nice collection!!!

Robb · 30 March 2008, 11:55 AM

Congrats Karis,

Im on vacation right now but had to log on to see if your Exp had came in yet!!! Congrats to you!!!!

It looks AWESOME on your wrist!!

Art 1 · 30 March 2008, 12:32 PM

Looks great, congrats.

Hamilton Carvalho · 30 March 2008, 12:36 PM

Congrats Karis, beautiful watch!

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Looks great Karis! JJ has good advice about removing links from the 6 o'clock side, FYI.

Thanks! I think the fit is pretty good for now...will see how I go

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

Looks a lot better on your wrist than mine does on mine.

The ultimate sleeper rolex!
PAtrick

I bet it looks GREAT on you too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by krattzz

Beautiful Karis!!!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vukotab

Oh,Karis!
You already had a wonderful collection,but that Expy was just what you needed!It looks great on your wrist!
Congratulations!

Thanks Vukotab! Your photos certainly helped sway me!!!

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timetravel125

Congrats, Karis. You're truly a WIS, with excellent taste!

Louie

Appreciate it Louie!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by etp095

no haven't even worn it since i bought it,it's a safe queen.

I understand Rudy....hope it finds a good home soon if it's what you want

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beef

Absolutely one of Rolex's best watches for all the above mentioned reasons. I am quite partial to them as a lot of you know. Karis, I have tried and tried to get my wife to wear some, any of my Rolexes (she has 2 ladies, TT DJ and yg/diamond ) but all she wears is my old Luminox. I showed her your post and she said "No way! I don't want to catch what y'all have got!" (The Addiction) Then she said, "You mean there are GIRLS on there, too?!" I told her yes, but the only anatomy shown is the wrist. It's not one of those sites.

Hilarious!!!

Your wife is a spunky gal! Good thing she's 'aware' of the addiction! Can be a dangerous thing!

kcmo · 30 March 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

Found it!

Awesome, awesome, awesome..........you already know my feelings on that beauty! Enjoy it and wear it in good health!!

THANKS Kurt!!! Glad you like the pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by daunwaun

Congradulations!!! and very nice collection!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robb

Congrats Karis,

Im on vacation right now but had to log on to see if your Exp had came in yet!!! Congrats to you!!!!

It looks AWESOME on your wrist!!

Well I'm honored you checked in for me Robb! You helped me make the decision

And I LOVE it!!! Have fun on your vaca!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Looks great, congrats.

Thanks Art!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamilton Carvalho

Congrats Karis, beautiful watch!

Appreciate it!

30 March 2008, 08:59 AM	#40
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30 March 2008, 09:31 AM	#42
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30 March 2008, 09:47 AM	#43
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Great Karis! Collection looks very balanced now! Great contrasts! Welcome to the Explorer Club! __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

30 March 2008, 09:50 AM	#45
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Looks a lot better on your wrist than mine does on mine. The ultimate sleeper rolex! PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

30 March 2008, 10:21 AM	#47
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Oh,Karis! You already had a wonderful collection,but that Expy was just what you needed!It looks great on your wrist! Congratulations! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

30 March 2008, 08:22 AM	#31
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Yes, that's a good sign. I've tried to collect some information on calibre 3186 in Explorer 16570 and GMT 16710, and to sum it up: Explorers with the Rolex engraved flanged produced and delivered this year most certainly has the upgraded movement. I also have an M0-serial Explorer (like yours), and it behaves the same way. My AD was convinced it was equipped with the 3186, although he said he needed to pop it open to be certain. But I didn't do that. It is not vital for me, that my particular Explorer II has the 3186 or 3185. If you'd like to know more about the information I have compiled it is on another forum: TZ; I think you know about it. Go to the Modern Rolex forum and flip through my posts. I use the same user-name, and I haven't made that many post yet so it should be easy to find. Have been around for many years, but just recently started to contribute to some Rolex forums around the Internet. In one of the post I have attached a link to a short clip of the behaviour of the hands of my watch. Quite a few have confirmed same behaviour in GMT-IIC and in GMT:s and Explorers where we now can be pretty certain that they have the 3186. Here is mine: Best and congratulations, A

30 March 2008, 08:24 AM	#32
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	This reply was supposed to be a comment to the 3186 issue earlier... A

30 March 2008, 08:28 AM	#33
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: SS only Posts: 862	You go girl!!! Very classy collection!!!

30 March 2008, 08:32 AM	#35
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Damn Karis nice watch. I have the balck face, yes as you know I purchased it from Tom, and YOUR white face is just stunning. Just like your other two, the watch looks great on your wrist. Please keep the pictures coming.

30 March 2008, 10:21 AM	#46
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Beautiful Karis!!!

30 March 2008, 10:26 AM	#48
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	Congrats, Karis. You're truly a WIS, with excellent taste! Louie

30 March 2008, 11:33 AM	#52
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Found it! Awesome, awesome, awesome..........you already know my feelings on that beauty! Enjoy it and wear it in good health!! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

30 March 2008, 11:45 AM	#53
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Congradulations!!! and very nice collection!!! __________________ DAUNWAUN

30 March 2008, 11:55 AM	#54
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Congrats Karis, Im on vacation right now but had to log on to see if your Exp had came in yet!!! Congrats to you!!!! It looks AWESOME on your wrist!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

30 March 2008, 12:32 PM	#55
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Looks great, congrats.

30 March 2008, 12:36 PM	#56
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	Congrats Karis, beautiful watch!

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