Paraflex is the name of Rolex’s proprietary anti-shock system for their automatic watch movements. In technical terms, it is a spring-loaded mounting system for the jewel bearings that support the balance wheel. Anti-shock devices help protect the balance wheel’s pivots from damage in the event of dropping the watch or hitting it against something hard.
Rolex registered the trademark for “Paraflex” on March 5, 2008 (although below you will see that they developed and patented it in 2005).
Some of the topics covered in this caliber listing:
Identification:
You can identify Parashock by the diagonally positioned rectangular oval shape with two lines coming from each end.
List of Rolex Calibers with Paraflex:
The following calibers are equipped with Paraflex. If there is a movement with Paraflex not on the list, please add it in the comments below.
- Rolex caliber 2236 (Datejust 31)
- Rolex caliber 3132 (Oyster Perpetual)
- Rolex caliber 3187 (Explorer II)
- Rolex caliber 3235 (Yacht-Master 42, Sea-Dweller, etc)
- Rolex caliber 3255 (Day-Date 36)
- Rolex caliber 3285 (GMT-Master II)
- Rolex caliber 9001 (Sky-Dweller)
From the Rolex Brochure:
Paraflex
pa • ra • flex
- An exclusive and highly efficient shock absorber developed and patented by Rolex in 2005.
- Improves the shock resistance of Rolex watches by up to 50 per cent.
- The innovative geometry of the spring, designed by dynamic 3D modelling, ensures that it remains firmly positioned and with no risk of deformation.
- Validated through extensive shock testing and laboratory measurements.
- A tiny component making a huge difference.
- The Rolex Way.
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