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30 December 2016, 12:08 PM | #1 |
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3035 movement
Anybody have any long term experience with the 3035 (pre 3135) movement performance wise? Good, bad, ugly and pretty characteristics?
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30 December 2016, 01:59 PM | #2 |
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IIRC they stopped production in late '80's? The folks who have held onto those are now vintage or almost there. If you're contemplating a 3035 based model, then the issue will be condition and a good service history.
But the movement itself did have several non-Rolex components they bought from suppliers if that makes a difference.
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30 December 2016, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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My 16800's 3035 has been accurate for the 30 years I've had it. Serviced twice in 30 years by Bexley UK, no parts required and still within specs.
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31 December 2016, 11:40 AM | #5 |
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The reason I ask is the date seems to get stuck when changing overnight. The quickest aligns and works perfectly...and it only overjumps when changing automatically overnight only showing the bottom 75% of the date number. I just had it serviced by a certified Rolex watchmaker and it is still out of alignment. It is the original datewheel from 1984, but if it was worn I'm sure the watchmaker would have seen that. Still waiting for his response.
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1 January 2017, 01:14 AM | #6 |
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Sounds to me like it needs to go back to the repair guy. Should be perfect if serviced properly.
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1 January 2017, 01:35 AM | #7 |
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Had a 1980 DJ with the 3035. For two years it averaged about +5 seconds per week! Rock solid accurate movement in my experience.
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