anticipation is killing me. awaiting my clean rootbeer. my friend got the call and I will post a side by side pic for you guys.
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Hi guys, I love the rootbeer but I have a few things that I want to ask you.
First of all when the movement is fully unwind and I try to wind it from the crown, I can wind the crown 20-30times but the watch wont start untill I shake it. Is it like that with you guys. Also it is said that the thickness mist be 12mm but when I put it next to the clean daytona which should be around 12.5 the daytona is much smaller. It is just interesting to me if you guys have seen this things
First of all when the movement is fully unwind and I try to wind it from the crown, I can wind the crown 20-30times but the watch wont start untill I shake it. Is it like that with you guys. Also it is said that the thickness mist be 12mm but when I put it next to the clean daytona which should be around 12.5 the daytona is much smaller. It is just interesting to me if you guys have seen this things
I have a Clean root beer also and I noticed it took over 20 winds to get it to finally fire up. All my other reps/watches are about 10 turns and it's going.
Also I have been wondering about the movement in my Clean GMT Master II RG. The movement is labeled as 3285 and functions as it should however it appears, visually, like a 3185 or 86 and not like the 3285's I've seen. I will post a couple of pics of the movement in case someone can help me. Thanks.
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My gen 16710 takes about 15 -16 turns before it gets going. There are times where it makes me think the movement is dead. LOL!
That is ibteresting but I think once I did about 20 winds and still it didn’t started. But next time I wear it I will try to wind untill it starts to see how many will it need, and I will tell you
Hello! I am interested in getting a rootbeer with the link below. Can anyone recommend other than deep crystal should I change anything?
also how does the rose gold strap compared to the gen? Thank you
https://ctime.io/product/gmt-master...actory-best-edition-on-ss-rg-bracelet-cf3285/
also how does the rose gold strap compared to the gen? Thank you
https://ctime.io/product/gmt-master...actory-best-edition-on-ss-rg-bracelet-cf3285/
If you want to change the xtal go gen, the difference between clean and deep isn't significant
All clean models? Or just this specific instance or recent releases? I would have to disagree in my experience, granted all over 6 months ago.
Think you're right mate.
Have a look here, it may help.
https://forum.replica-watch.info/th...clone-movements-found-in-rolex-reps.10936248/
The recent GMT-II subs. I have a clean Daytona and it needed a deep xtal swap but not my root beer
Is that from clean factory? How is the rose gold color though is it similar to a gen. Any issue or changes is required after you had it
Yes the latest CF. I'm happy with it ootb gold color is pretty good and close to gen. I don't wear it often so not sure how it will hold up to regular use.
mmaggi
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That's exactly what I was thinking. The crystals used by CF for Daytona's are not as clear as the ones they use for GMTs or Subs. I have a CF Sub-Date and the crystal is fine but my CF Daytona would definitely benefit from a swap.
Why would you get the 2836? I thought 3285 is the updated one. Thank you
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I live in a small town and the watch repair shops aren’t familiar with all the different rep movements so they decline working on them. There’s waiting lists for over a year with the trusted watchmakers here on RWi. It’s not matter of if it’s a matter of when these reps breaks. You can’t buy new parts for a dd3285 and you can’t buy that movement. That can be a problem.
The 2836 version has been around a half a century and local watchmakers are familiar with them and parts are available. You can buy a complete replacement Asian 2836 movement for about $50 or a Swiss 2836 for about $225. It’s a direct swap.
I had a Batman clean gmt DD3285 and gave it to my son and bought a clean GMT 2836. The 2836 gmt was much less money, and had the same quality parts except the movement. I’m sure the clean dd3285 has it’s advantages but for me the 2836 is a better fit.
Another question but is clean 126711 rootbeer consider a super rep? as i cant seem to find it in the https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuUYh-rLYTOKVIX9GRILrc_Eh7b8Nu4q-R1cEEZh3J0/edit#gid=0 Thank you