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Old 19 October 2023, 05:07 PM   #1
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Gotta love the caliber 3135...

My 23 year old "K" series 16600...

Gains about a second a week give or take...

Not sure what more one could ask for...

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Old 19 October 2023, 09:35 PM   #2
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Old 19 October 2023, 10:38 PM   #3
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My 23 year old "K" series 16600...

Gains about a second a week give or take...

Not sure what more one could ask for...

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Congratulations you must have a Rolex watch in 10 million that gains only 1 second a week.
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Old 19 October 2023, 10:58 PM   #4
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Wish my 3135 had them gains.
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Old 19 October 2023, 11:10 PM   #5
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Ever had it serviced?
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Old 19 October 2023, 11:13 PM   #6
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I bought my wife a 1988 DJ and overhauled the movement and am getting similar results. It was probably the first time the watch had ever been serviced. 3135s are superb movements that stand the test of time.
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Old 20 October 2023, 12:05 AM   #7
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Fully agree on the movement, and I also just want to say that's a fantastic picture.
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Old 20 October 2023, 12:15 AM   #8
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Totally agree, there is something special about that movement. Even just winding it feels right!
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Old 20 October 2023, 12:40 AM   #9
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Looks fabulous and at 1 second a week that’s pretty impressive
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Old 20 October 2023, 12:46 AM   #10
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That’s pretty unbelievable.

Only way to improve on that is to buy a quartz
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Old 20 October 2023, 01:24 AM   #11
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Solid movement, also like how buttery smooth it is to wind.
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Old 20 October 2023, 01:25 AM   #12
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Great watch. Great rate results.
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Old 20 October 2023, 01:33 AM   #13
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Solid movement, also like how buttery smooth it is to wind.
Agree it's a great movement but did have a few problems when first launched back in 1988/9.But no matter the movement its only as good what it's been regulated to ,that matches owners wearing habits.
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Old 20 October 2023, 01:55 AM   #14
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That’s a beautiful watch.
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Old 20 October 2023, 02:41 AM   #15
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Congratulations you must have a Rolex watch in 10 million that gains only 1 second a week.
With positional management at night mine can do the same.

The 31 movement was great.

No amplitude problems...
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Old 20 October 2023, 03:29 AM   #16
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My first Rolex, ‘sorry I parted with it - sigh ….

My most recent purchase (about 3 months ago) of a brand new Deepsea is keeping pretty good time though - only lost about 15 seconds whilst wearing it non-stop.
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Old 20 October 2023, 03:30 AM   #17
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"With positional management at night mine can do the same".

Can someone elaborate on this above point? I think I remember reading that the position of watch on the night stand affects whether it will run a little faster or slower? So, what are the guidelines?
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Old 20 October 2023, 03:39 AM   #18
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impressive, no reason to be late now..not even a second!
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Old 20 October 2023, 04:01 AM   #19
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Nice watch and photo!
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Old 20 October 2023, 05:38 AM   #20
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"With positional management at night mine can do the same".

Can someone elaborate on this above point? I think I remember reading that the position of watch on the night stand affects whether it will run a little faster or slower? So, what are the guidelines?
To quote the old Rolex paperwork -

1. To gain a few seconds, lay the watch flat face-up overnight.

2. To lose a few seconds, lay the watch vertically with the crown downwards overnight.

3. To lose a few more seconds, lay the watch vertically with the crown up.
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Old 20 October 2023, 05:48 AM   #21
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I bought my wife a 1988 DJ and overhauled the movement and am getting similar results. It was probably the first time the watch had ever been serviced. 3135s are superb movements that stand the test of time.

Amazing movements, those 3135s. This is how it should be.
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Old 20 October 2023, 09:11 AM   #22
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Old 20 October 2023, 09:23 AM   #23
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Solid movement, also like how buttery smooth it is to wind.
I totally agree with you.
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Old 20 October 2023, 09:29 AM   #24
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Old 20 October 2023, 09:44 AM   #25
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That is quite impressive, it is a beautiful piece.
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Old 20 October 2023, 11:19 AM   #26
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Agreed on the 3135, makes you wonder why they ever replaced it with the 32xx
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Old 20 October 2023, 11:57 AM   #27
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My 23 year old "K" series 16600...

Gains about a second a week give or take...

Not sure what more one could ask for...

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Except maybe one that is dead on after a week going on 3 years now and has 70 hrs power reserve like my 126660. My other 3235's gain or loose 3-4 seconds a week.
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Old 20 October 2023, 08:03 PM   #28
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I also love the 3135 movement in my DJ 36
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Old 20 October 2023, 09:29 PM   #29
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Old 20 October 2023, 10:09 PM   #30
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Much more reliable than the 32 series, I’ve owned many and they average about plus 3 or 4 seconds a day in my experience
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