Cal. 3135 and 3136

[luchiong]

Ok, I am getting confused.....
The Cal.3135 is the one which Rolex used it on Sub and DSSD for the current production line.
The Cal.3136 is exclusive to the DJ II.

Both of them have Parachrom blue hairspring and Paraflex shock absorber system? And Both have the date function.....so what's the different?

I keep seeing all kinds of article that talks about these two movement.. but what the different is?

Can someone enlighten me? I am getting lost here......

[Tools]

Only the DD II and the DJ II, and the new Explorer 39 have the Paraflex shock system...

The Ceramic Subs and the DSSD do not.......

There are several articles on the Net that speculated about a "3136" movement......... they are frequently wrong....

[luchiong]

Thanks Larry
So the 3135 DOESN'T have the paraflex, but what the different it is to cal.3136?
Or just the paraflex makes them different?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by luchiong

Thanks Larry
So the 3135 DOESN'T have the paraflex, but what the different it is to cal.3136?
Or just the paraflex makes them different?

I have not found any authoritative literature or tech specs yet that actually say that Rolex is producing a 3136 movement........

All Rolex said last year about the DJ II when it was released is that it "carries a mechanical movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers...." They did not identify it as a "3136" movement.... so we are left a bit in the dark... (somebody, please open one up and show us a picture)

However, the ceramic Subs and the SDDS specifically state that the movement is a 3135 with Parachrom hairspring fitted...

This year, also, they did identify the Explorer 39 as being fitted with a new 3132 movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock system..

...........They don't make it easy to research the brand.........

[luchiong]

Originally Posted by Tools

I have not found any authoritative literature or tech specs yet that actually say that Rolex is producing a 3136 movement........

All Rolex said last year about the DJ II when it was released is that it "carries a mechanical movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers...." They did not identify it as a "3136" movement.... so we are left a bit in the dark... (somebody, please open one up and show us a picture)

However, the ceramic Subs and the SDDS specifically state that the movement is a 3135 with Parachrom hairspring fitted...

This year, also, they did identify the Explorer 39 as being fitted with a new 3132 movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock system..

...........They don't make it easy to research the brand.........

That's what ROLEX always does, left everything in the dark
not like other brand, IWC, PP, or Panerai who always tried to disclose all those information out and loud
Maybe, just maybe, there isn't a movement named 3136? There is 3186 for sure, which is used on GMT IIc, 3131 which is used on Milgauss, and 3185 for the oyster perpetual with date function.... but 3136??? really doubt about that!

Thanks Larry! you really helps me clear out many things in my mind!

[padi56]

And a 3132 is a 3130 just with the added in-house escapements parts.

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by Tools

I have not found any authoritative literature or tech specs yet that actually say that Rolex is producing a 3136 movement........

All Rolex said last year about the DJ II when it was released is that it "carries a mechanical movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers...." They did not identify it as a "3136" movement.... so we are left a bit in the dark... (somebody, please open one up and show us a picture)

However, the ceramic Subs and the SDDS specifically state that the movement is a 3135 with Parachrom hairspring fitted...

This year, also, they did identify the Explorer 39 as being fitted with a new 3132 movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock system..

...........They don't make it easy to research the brand.........

To the best of my knowledge there is a 3136 for the DJ II. The difference is the diameter of the date disc, to support the larger dial with a proportionally placed date window.

James Dowling reported this from Basel 2009 on TimeZone after his meeting with Rolex.

As far as I have understood Rolex changes the designation of the calibers when there are visible or functional changes. Replacing the balance spring and shock systems with in-house production offers no change to size or function, therefore no change of caliber number. There are inconsitencies of course; like the hacking and non-hacking caliber 1570 (added function, same caliber designation).

Also, the 3132 has a larger base plate diameter, as reported by JD from Basel 2010 after his meeting with Rolex.

I hope I got this correct. I just re-read some posts on TZ.

Best,

A

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by padi56

And a 3132 is a 3130 just with the added in-house escapements parts.

The 3132 is supposed to have a base plate of larger diameter than the 3130. Therefore the new designation.

Best,

A

[luchiong]

Originally Posted by acce1999

To the best of my knowledge there is a 3136 for the DJ II. The difference is the diameter of the date disc, to support the larger dial with a proportionally placed date window.

James Dowling reported this from Basel 2009 on TimeZone after his meeting with Rolex.

As far as I have understood Rolex changes the designation of the calibers when there are visible or functional changes. Replacing the balance spring and shock systems with in-house production offers no change to size or function, therefore no change of caliber number. There are inconsitencies of course; like the hacking and non-hacking caliber 1570 (added function, same caliber designation).

Also, the 3132 has a larger base plate diameter, as reported by JD from Basel 2010 after his meeting with Rolex.

I hope I got this correct. I just re-read some posts on TZ.

Best,

A

Thanks Anders, you really help a lot!!
I really appreciate!