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The Gen Parachrom Blu hairspring


JoJo35

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The Heart of the Matter,

Rolex & the Parachrom Blu hairspring

(Borrowed from TZ)

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"The hairspring is the most overlooked of all watch components; like the human heart, it continues, unbidden and unseen, its vital role. Not only do its oscillations have to be precisely regular, they have to be so in the most hostile of environments; the human hand and wrist are the parts of the body which undergo the most variation in position and temperature (think about it, what other part of your body goes in the freezer?). Yet we expect microscopic accuracy from a modern watch, an accuracy of 1 second per day is equivalent to hitting a 1 inch bull

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Thanks everyone on your comments. I forgot to mention that another very motivating factor was my admiration for what WD has taught me about the gen movements, which inspired me to learn more about what truly makes these watches worth so much. In today's electronic age, observing manufacturer's continued perfection of the age old craft of mechanical movements definitely helped me decide to make the purchase. Finally, if it wasn't for my membership here at RWG, I would never have learned what I have, or taken the baby steps with reps to frankens to finally buying a brand new gen.

Stilty and Stephane, I took the trip over to Wempe, but unfortunately they would not budge lower than list price of the Milgauss. I was able to find a AD locally that gave me a significant discount, and shipped the watch to save even more. I'll take some good close-ups and post up as soon as I pick up the watch.

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