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jdiesel · 27 January 2011, 01:18 AM

I just got a 16618 Submariner and I need to know the correct movement that goes in this watch. It is an L serial number. Thanks.

-John

The GMT Master · 27 January 2011, 01:23 AM

The 16618 uses the workhorse cal. 3135 movement

jdiesel · 27 January 2011, 05:50 AM

Alright...that matches the information I found. However, my watchmaker has been unable to get the 3135 movement to fit in the case. He says it is an alignment issue. He thinks the 3035 movement will drop right in, but I will not know that for a few days. Is there any chance it came from Rolex with a 3035? Also, my watchmaker is good with Rolex...he has been servicing them for years. So, he is not making a mistake, in my opinion. Thanks for all of your input.

Tools · 27 January 2011, 06:05 AM

The 3135 movement was introduced in ~1988, the same time that the L serials were coming on the market...

I would say that it may very well have had a 3035 movement..

27 January 2011, 01:18 AM	#1
jdiesel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 11	16618 Submariner I just got a 16618 Submariner and I need to know the correct movement that goes in this watch. It is an L serial number. Thanks. -John

27 January 2011, 06:05 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,223	The 3135 movement was introduced in ~1988, the same time that the L serials were coming on the market... I would say that it may very well have had a 3035 movement.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 January 2011, 01:23 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	The 16618 uses the workhorse cal. 3135 movement

27 January 2011, 05:50 AM	#3
jdiesel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 11	Alright...that matches the information I found. However, my watchmaker has been unable to get the 3135 movement to fit in the case. He says it is an alignment issue. He thinks the 3035 movement will drop right in, but I will not know that for a few days. Is there any chance it came from Rolex with a 3035? Also, my watchmaker is good with Rolex...he has been servicing them for years. So, he is not making a mistake, in my opinion. Thanks for all of your input.

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