movement comparision old and new subs?

[tschiemer]

As I remember, the new ceramic sub has a different movement than the 2010 and predecessor and I am wondering if anyone has seen an article comparing the two. I could not quickly find one and if there are articles, as I am certain there are, could someone provide a link.

I have both the 16610 and the new ceramic sub and want to read about the movement accuracy readings between the two.

Thanks.

Robert

[Roxas]

The same movement but Sub-C's has Parachrom Blue Hairspring.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by tschiemer

As I remember, the new ceramic sub has a different movement than the 2010 and predecessor and I am wondering if anyone has seen an article comparing the two. I could not quickly find one and if there are articles, as I am certain there are, could someone provide a link.

I have both the 16610 and the new ceramic sub and want to read about the movement accuracy readings between the two.

Thanks.

Robert

The only change to the cal 3135 movement in the date subs since its first introduction in 1988/9.Is now that some have the in-house escapement parts but thats no big deal IMHO.Now all the Rolex movements have shown excellent accuracy over the past 50 years to be called a chronometer.And no matter what the movement is in the case, its only as good as what its regulated too.And if one is a second or so more accurate than another that could be down just to different wearing habits resting positions etc.All Rolex Oyster movements even at the bottom of the COSC spec are 99.994%accurate not more anyone could ask from any mechanical watch.

[le_baroudeur]

It is the same movement since 1989, i.e rolex 3135, even in the new 116610.
The fact that the spring is made from a different alloy does not change anything except :

-color: blue tiny spring now
-magnetism: the new is a-magnetic.

[tschiemer]

Is the spring also less affected by temp changes and alterations due to heat?

These are my watches, and I began wondering. Thanks for all the help in learning!

Robert

[Tools]

Originally Posted by tschiemer

Is the spring also less affected by temp changes and alterations due to heat?

These are my watches, and I began wondering. Thanks for all the help in learning!

Robert

Not enough that you would ever be able to notice it in operation.. The top-grade Nivarox-FAR hairspring that Rolex has used for decades is also non-magnetic and temperature balanced.

Comparisons that have been made on the Rolex hairspring are usually against a "standard" hairspring, but Rolex has never used a "standard", they have used the top grade. Nivarox makes at least 5 different grades.

[tschiemer]

you guys are awesome. Thank you.