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Lol-x · 2 August 2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Great info and pix. Thanks Larry.

All improvements are accepted but that 3035 balance cock is a solid piece of work and looks like it would do the job fairly easily.

Are you saying you like the look of the solid balance cock over the bridge design

Great photos Larry & Jocke and thanks for that technical info Steven C.

topcat30093 · 2 August 2008, 11:30 AM

Thank you to both Larry and Jocke.
A) For a great explanation of the differences between brands of watches.
B) For the fantastic detil of the photos - as they say "A pictures can save a thousand words" and that is certainly true in this case.

jbomb42 · 2 August 2008, 12:43 PM

wow awesome pictures!!!! talk about detail!

ashu2289 · 2 August 2008, 01:05 PM

Excellent Information...thanks all

Lol-x · 2 August 2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ashu2289

Excellent Information...thanks all

X 1,000,000 pal

Anthony2018 · 9 December 2018, 01:46 AM

Can someone please help explain how many types of Rolex Cal 3035 were there? I post here 2 picture for your review. Thanks!

Jocke · 9 December 2018, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony2018

Can someone please help explain how many types of Rolex Cal 3035 were there? I post here 2 picture for your review. Thanks!

What do you mean? All the 3035 is the same.

Jocke · 9 December 2018, 03:22 AM

Glashutte Original take it one step further.

It's so cool with the double swan necks.

SearChart · 9 December 2018, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Glashutte Original take it one step further.

It's so cool with the double swan necks.

That's cool and all, but it would be way cooler if they added a double swan neck on a cock

Jocke · 9 December 2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

That's cool and all, but it would be way cooler if they added a double swan neck on a cock

That will be close to a orgasm.

Rags · 9 December 2018, 04:02 AM

You always learn something new here on TRF. Love this forum.

Cru Jones · 9 December 2018, 04:18 AM

Nice pics!

Full balance bridge is a nice feature (and been around awhile :-) ), but also a sign of the precision tooling of the machine-made (not hand-made) movements of Rolex.

JacksonStone · 9 December 2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Full balance bridge is a nice feature (and been around awhile :-) )

So has this thread.

Cru Jones · 9 December 2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

So has this thread.

LOL, oops, just noticed that. I was kind of wondering what was going on.

Maiden · 9 December 2018, 08:32 AM

Does anyone know if the Calibre 3155 in my 1990 day date has the full balance bridge. Although the current 36 mm uses the 3155 think it received the full bridge later?

Gotgolf52 · 9 December 2018, 08:37 AM

Thank you for the educational post, we more posts like these for us WIS instead of how much my watch worth threads.

Jocke · 9 December 2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Does anyone know if the Calibre 3155 in my 1990 day date has the full balance bridge. Although the current 36 mm uses the 3155 think it received the full bridge later?

31XX movement have the balance bridge.

Jocke · 9 December 2018, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

Thank you for the educational post, we more posts like these for us WIS instead of how much my watch worth threads.

Maybe the next question is: How much is this posts worth?

JacksonStone · 9 December 2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Does anyone know if the Calibre 3155 in my 1990 day date has the full balance bridge. Although the current 36 mm uses the 3155 think it received the full bridge later?

Jocke already answered, but here's a good resource.

https://watchbase.com/rolex/caliber/3155

Kinnakeeter · 9 December 2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Jocke already answered, but here's a good resource.

https://watchbase.com/rolex/caliber/3155

That is AWESOME

What a great thread!

Seaotter · 9 December 2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Spare201

The real reason why is the fact that the rolex calibres have much more adjustment for the balance wheels, The balance bridge really adds just a tad more adjustability. The "Omega" claibre has a provision for ajust rate and beat only.

Those two Rolex calibres the what 3135 and the 3035? Both of those have provisions for adjusting the height of the blance bridge in the case of the 3135 those two gold nuts underneath the bridge actually control the tilt and height of the bridge. This allows you to adjust for minor differences in replacement parts. Restaffing a Rolex is actually rather painless.

Don't get me wrong I respect what omega brings to the table, but their tolerances aren't as tight and the frequency/lift angles they use are not as stable. Some of their Highline pieces MAY come close, @ that point your talking $10k plus pricepoint.

Rolex for the most part use a higher frequency that the ETA calibres are capable of. That is where tolerances come into play. That is why Rolex is an awesome brand, consistancy in cases movements and materials. Only the best materials and machining that cad and cam have to offer. Repeatablity is a hallmark of excellence.

Thanks for sharing.

JacksonStone · 9 December 2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Seaotter

Thanks for sharing.

Considering he was banned in 2009, you might want to thank him by email.

abozz · 9 December 2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

It always amazes me that these tiny little gears and wheels can keep accurate time without a battery!

I love mechanical watches just for that!!

Anthony2018 · 9 December 2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

What do you mean? All the 3035 is the same.

Please look closely the balance bridge.I dont know why Rolex used differences in the same caliber model: 3035

Dirt · 9 December 2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

But, there are spring shock absorbers at each end of the balance wheel axle that allow it to move a bit without breaking, and then re-center it back in the jeweled bearing...

...............

Yes.
More precisely it's a Kif shock protection system shown in Jocke's pics.
It functions much the same as Incablock and Diashock and what ever the propriety system Rolex is using now in their latest generation movements.

Jocke · 9 December 2018, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony2018

Please look closely the balance bridge.I dont know why Rolex used differences in the same caliber model: 3035

I can't see the difference at the bridge. Maybe you talk about the shock protection system?

Anthony2018 · 9 December 2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I can't see the difference at the bridge. Maybe you talk about the shock protection system?

I marked as attached.

sillo · 9 December 2018, 03:00 PM

Awesome pics!

Boaters · 9 December 2018, 04:49 PM

Outstanding Larry love your pics and the support you give this forum ... Thank You...

SearChart · 9 December 2018, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony2018

I marked as attached.

That is not a different bridge, the hairspring stud holder is just at a different angle to adjust for beat error.

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