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Rscmaine · 5 February 2010, 11:32 PM

It certainly appears to be authentic - but what purpose does the hole near the 8 index serve?

Look at the picture of the back...I've seen these before and

Sub Chrono?

Rscmaine · 6 February 2010, 02:32 AM

Wow! 64 views and no reply?

Have I stumped the experts?

ParisDakarBmw · 6 February 2010, 02:35 AM

Does the movement need the extra room for a little post or something. That's my thought.

Safetrends · 6 February 2010, 02:38 AM

This is common of dials.

Idle Swede · 6 February 2010, 02:38 AM

.

For alignment.

Rscmaine · 6 February 2010, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

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For alignment.

So, some part of the 3135 sticks up and needs this space? Or does some part fit into that to keep it more secure? (or both?)

Idle Swede · 6 February 2010, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

So, some part of the 3135 sticks up and needs this space? Or does some part fit into that to keep it more secure? (or both?)

What do I know, I'm not a watchmaker,

Just guessing.

Rscmaine · 6 February 2010, 02:49 AM

Okay, I've taken it apart now...which one?

(and should I have all these extra little bits? Naw...they're not important...)

Rscmaine · 6 February 2010, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

What do I know, I'm not a watchmaker,

Just guessing.

The truth of TRF comes out!

Safetrends · 6 February 2010, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

What do I know, I'm not a watchmaker,

Just guessing.

Leo, you just broke my heart!

Idle Swede · 6 February 2010, 03:02 AM

.

Now it's time to call a professional.

Tylden Reed · 6 February 2010, 03:02 AM

Often the 'blind' hole is to allow extra room for the shock protection device fitted to the bottom or main plate. Tylden.

BASSETHOUNDS · 6 February 2010, 03:03 AM

That is exactly what I ended up with last time I decided to open up my watch myself ...

Idle Swede · 6 February 2010, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylden Reed

Often the 'blind' hole is to allow extra room for the shock protection device fitted to the bottom or main plate. Tylden.

Exactly what I meant.

Tylden Reed · 6 February 2010, 03:06 AM

Nice picture Leo. Was Darwin who said that if you throw things up in the air often enough, in the end they will fall in place and make something worth having? Don't try this at home. Tylden.

Denver Dick · 6 February 2010, 03:06 AM

Just a guess, but it may be used in the manufacturing process to hold or move the part while being made. My father-in-law was a master machinist (88 years old now) who mentioned how if you see something on a machined part that seems to have no purpose, it may well have been there to facilitate the manufacturing process.

snow_rocks · 6 February 2010, 03:09 AM

The two pins are for alignment. The start of that hole in question was errant, since the post for the hands would not be fitted so far off center.

Fill the hole in with plaster, or forget about it!

underwater · 6 February 2010, 03:15 AM

not got a scooby doo

STEELINOX · 6 February 2010, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

.

Now it's time to call a professional.

Tylden Reed · 6 February 2010, 03:34 AM

I must be thick but what is ROFL? it appears so often in replies. Thick Tylden.

Jocke · 6 February 2010, 03:49 AM

The extra "hole" is for a gear to the datewheel at cal 3035. So you can use that dial on both cal 3035 and 3135.
The newer dials have no extra hole and those can't be put in a cal 3035. From the start of cal 3135 so was the extra
hole still at the dials but after some time later Rolex stop doing it.

VetteBandit · 6 February 2010, 05:05 AM

Jocke to the rescue.... I was going to suggest that its an alignment hole for a pin.

Rscmaine · 6 February 2010, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

The extra "hole" is for a gear to the datewheel at cal 3035. So you can use that dial on both cal 3035 and 3135.
The newer dials have no extra hole and those can't be put in a cal 3035. From the start of cal 3135 so was the extra
hole still at the dials but after some time later Rolex stop doing it.

We were having fun here...who invited this kid????

Safetrends · 6 February 2010, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

The extra "hole" is for a gear to the datewheel at cal 3035. So you can use that dial on both cal 3035 and 3135.
The newer dials have no extra hole and those can't be put in a cal 3035. From the start of cal 3135 so was the extra
hole still at the dials but after some time later Rolex stop doing it.

Jocke and I thought it was a lube hole!

Jocke · 6 February 2010, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

We were having fun here...who invited this kid????

I just try to be serious, but it looks like I should hijack thread like I use to do instead.

dieseldragon · 6 February 2010, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylden Reed

I must be thick but what is ROFL? it appears so often in replies. Thick Tylden.

Rolling On Floor Laughing.. I think

Rscmaine · 6 February 2010, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I just try to be serious, but it looks like I should hijack thread like I use to do instead.

So......

are you going to come to my house and re-assemble my watch now????

Jocke · 6 February 2010, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

So......

are you going to come to my house and re-assemble my watch now????

I will, so soon the plane ticket is in my mailbox.

Safetrends · 6 February 2010, 06:58 AM

Jocke are you causing hate and discontent on TRF again?

Jocke · 6 February 2010, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Jocke are you causing hate and discontent on TRF again?

I try to be nice and see what happends.

Maybe I should keep my knowledge for myself?

5 February 2010, 11:32 PM	#1
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	What's with the "extra" hole on the back of this Sub dial? It certainly appears to be authentic - but what purpose does the hole near the 8 index serve? Look at the picture of the back...I've seen these before and Sub Chrono? __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

6 February 2010, 02:32 AM	#2
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Wow! 64 views and no reply? Have I stumped the experts? __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

6 February 2010, 02:49 AM	#8
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Okay, I've taken it apart now...which one? (and should I have all these extra little bits? Naw...they're not important...) __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

6 February 2010, 03:06 AM	#16
Denver Dick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: Ventura County CA Watch: TT DateJust 16013 Posts: 428	Just a guess, but it may be used in the manufacturing process to hold or move the part while being made. My father-in-law was a master machinist (88 years old now) who mentioned how if you see something on a machined part that seems to have no purpose, it may well have been there to facilitate the manufacturing process. __________________ Rolex DateJust 16013 Omega Railmaster 2503.52

6 February 2010, 03:49 AM	#21
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	The extra "hole" is for a gear to the datewheel at cal 3035. So you can use that dial on both cal 3035 and 3135. The newer dials have no extra hole and those can't be put in a cal 3035. From the start of cal 3135 so was the extra hole still at the dials but after some time later Rolex stop doing it. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

6 February 2010, 02:35 AM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Does the movement need the extra room for a little post or something. That's my thought.

6 February 2010, 02:38 AM	#4
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	This is common of dials.

6 February 2010, 02:38 AM	#5
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	. For alignment.

6 February 2010, 03:02 AM	#11
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	. Now it's time to call a professional.

6 February 2010, 03:02 AM	#12
Tylden Reed TechXpert Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tylden Reed Location: Kent UK Watch: GMTII and more Posts: 175	Often the 'blind' hole is to allow extra room for the shock protection device fitted to the bottom or main plate. Tylden.

6 February 2010, 03:03 AM	#13
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	That is exactly what I ended up with last time I decided to open up my watch myself ...

6 February 2010, 03:09 AM	#17
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	The two pins are for alignment. The start of that hole in question was errant, since the post for the hands would not be fitted so far off center. Fill the hole in with plaster, or forget about it!

6 February 2010, 03:15 AM	#18
underwater Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Posts: 32	not got a scooby doo

6 February 2010, 03:34 AM	#20
Tylden Reed TechXpert Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tylden Reed Location: Kent UK Watch: GMTII and more Posts: 175	I must be thick but what is ROFL? it appears so often in replies. Thick Tylden.

6 February 2010, 05:05 AM	#22
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	Jocke to the rescue.... I was going to suggest that its an alignment hole for a pin. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

6 February 2010, 06:58 AM	#29
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Jocke are you causing hate and discontent on TRF again?

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