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4 March 2019, 06:12 AM | #1 |
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Cal 3135 - 3035 - 3130 service interval tolerance
This initial research recently started- involving shock resistance, particularly with the Rolex dive watch references and their engines.
However, another issue that has pushed its way forward concerns the specific negative effects of prolonged lack of service to these calibers. There is commentary in the Rolex Watch Forum and other respected forums concerning deleterious affects of service neglect. Rolex has published intervals and recommended lubricants and greases. The Cal 3135 movement, for example, evolved from the 3035 and 3000 engines, while these earlier calibers evolved from even earlier durable tool power sources. The 3135 has a full balance bridge, larger balance wheel, and 31 jewels. It has a high beat rate. The setting wheel post , especially the front "fixed post" on the front plate must be service lubricated regularly or premature wear and/or serious and expensive damage will occur. It is certainly advisable to identify high wear or usage friction points requiring special oils and grease. Synthetic silicone and specialized Rolex and/or Moebius lubricants must be regularly applied. While much of this is readily apparent to watchmakers and technical staff, how many Rolex owners know their service interval or the caliber of the Rolex reference they own? Or that as many as 6 different lubricants are needed in a full service. It goes from important to critical if a setting wheel post erodes to the point of front plate/front fixed post replacement. A word to the wise. |
4 March 2019, 07:26 AM | #2 |
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You raise many good points, most notably the setting wheel post - which if too badly eroded would require a new mainplate (which would be charged to the owner of the watch, not included in the service price).
Sadly the majority view seems to be “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. With the definition of ‘broke’ being limited to does the watch run and does it keep time. Having tried ad nauseum to raise awareness about the benefits of routine servicing I’m confident that for some there is nothing that can be said that will change their minds. And that’s fine, to each their own. |
4 March 2019, 08:06 AM | #3 | |
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The most annoying thing is that mainplates are exchange HQ... So I'd rather repair when possible. |
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4 March 2019, 08:24 AM | #4 |
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Absolutely agree if a repair is possible that is always preferable.
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