Cal. 3000 v. 3130

[kleman]

Dear fellow members,

In the quest for the right model for myself, I came to like the Explorer 1. Simple, reliable, understated and with great historical significance.

I was considering the 14270. Then, I stumbled on Walt Odets review, which I know has been extensively debated here and everywhere. I do not wish to restart the discussion, but that brings a question which I could not sort out browsing the forum and the net: Is the movement 3130 in the 114270 significantly better built than the cal 3000? Or shall I expect more or less the same, except the mechanical improvements elsewhere described?

Regards,
Jorge

[Tools]

If you don't want to restart it, why bring it up..

The Odet article has been debunked over and over; the 3000 movement was used in many watches besides the Explorer, including the Air King and the Sub and is the non-date version of the 3035 movement used in Datejusts and Sub Dates..

The 14270 also came with the 3130 and just like the Sub is a 14270M (and Air King 14000M) for the modified movement..

The 3000 and the 3130 are almost exactly the same except for a larger balance wheel, full balance bridge and some accompanying parts to make it fit.. These would not be considered "significantly better" improvement as many movements still do not have a full bridge and large wheels; they are Rolex milestones.

You should get the 114270 if you want the later SEL bracelet and engraved rehaut, not because of the movement..

[kleman]

Hi Tools,
Thanks for your answer. It has replied to my question.
Regards,
Jorge