JoJo35 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 The Heart of the Matter, Rolex & the Parachrom Blu hairspring (Borrowed from TZ) "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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Great info JoJo It really is a beautiful watch. Look forward to the photo review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Great info JoJo- thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Nice.......this is one of the reasons I'm attracted to the deapsea.........as a general rule with watches...looks only go so far,,it's whats under the case the counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 today I finally took the plunge as well in purchasing my first new gen: the Rolex Milgauss 116400 GV. Congrats on your new time piece! Did you get it at Wempe? I look forward to seeing some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Bravo JoJo. That is a great step. I wish I'll walk in Wempe 5th avenue on day and buy something "new" Thanks for the information, very interresting reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 That's a really informative read Thanks for taking the time to share it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Sweet! Great article and a splendid pick-up! Looking forward to your thoughts and detailed pics when u pick it up... Wear it in good health! Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Pfff, if Wempe 5th avenue did not give you a discount ...I won't ever buy there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlock Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Wow, a great piece you put together, nice post, I really enjoy reading it. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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