Anyone notice a difference in winding feel with the new 3235?

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by MUSTAQT

The only Rolex with a winding feel that i just don't like is the current Exp. 2--it just has the cheapest feel of ALL the mechanical watches I've owned, and it seems noisier than others. Plus, the crown has almost like a cheap plastic feel to me. I hate that watch. Wanted to love it, but it's just a cheap dog turd.

My doggie turd

[TswaneNguni]

3135 winds nicer compared to the 3235.Just the feel.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I'm sorry, I was just sitting here looking at my dog turd.

What was the topic again?

[jlovda]

My 9 month old Exp II feels smooth as silk when I manually wind it. It's a great watch.

[strafer_kid]

SD43 wind is silky smooth!

[r3dbimmer89]

I noticed too that the 3235 feels different from the 3135 when winding...not really a bad thing but I can't if it's more "gritty" or not...I will pay more attention on that end.

[Seafox0814]

Funny thing is I love the feel of how the new movement winds.

To me, it feels substantial. The clicking tells me it's actually winding. But....I was coming off a Pierce Brosnan model 98' Omega Seamaster which feels like a toy by comparison (in terms of wind).

Don't have a 3135 to compare it to, but to me it screams "quality."

[Roddypeepa]

Have always found the movements in Pelagos and BB to be ‘grittier’ than Rolex equivalents ime.


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[eskiserkan]

My new Datejust with 3235 feels grindy when winding. I bought it new from AD. Its more accurete than the 3135.

[galveston22]

Mine is ridiculously accurate and runs forever...a looker too


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[JasChCh]

Originally Posted by MikeyV

I always thought my DJ41 felt weird when I wind it.
It clicks when I unscrew the crown, it clicks when I wind it.

I just got a new Pelagos yesterday with the new Tudor movement, and it's TOTALLY different. Buttery smooth.

I was very surprised how different they feel. I guess it's normal on the Rolex. Just how it is, I guess.

I have a Black Bay with the in-house, as well as a 3235 in my Deep Sea.

The Black bay is incredibly smooth to wind isn't it? In comparison the 3235 does feel a little gritty but it's hard to imagine anything feeling smoother than the Tudor.

[Barrier25]

Originally Posted by Tony8959

I’ve noticed that with with my new Daytona feel like winding and sound is a bit different and noisier then my Submariner. I was wondering if that’s due to different movement. Anyone else notice that?

I’m experiencing this as well. I have a new 116500 and it has a much different feel than any other Rolex I’ve owned, which include movements, 3132, 3135, 3186, 3187. Its more rough with intermittent grittiness.

Since this seems to be experienced with the 3235, perhaps it has to do with the 70hr power reserve?

Was trying to avoid taking it to RSC, and it seems that this is a common occurrence? Time keeping is spot on +/- 1sec/day

[Tony8959]

Originally Posted by Barrier25

I’m experiencing this as well. I have a new 116500 and it has a much different feel than any other Rolex I’ve owned, which include movements, 3132, 3135, 3186, 3187. Its more rough with intermittent grittiness.

Since this seems to be experienced with the 3235, perhaps it has to do with the 70hr power reserve?

Was trying to avoid taking it to RSC, and it seems that this is a common occurrence? Time keeping is spot on +/- 1sec/day

Well it seems like it’s not just us and it’s keeping good time. So I’m sure it’s nothing to be concerned about. The movement in the Daytona also seems much noisier if you lightly shake it. It’s just the different mechanics of the movement.

[R G]

Yes, a little grainy.

Has also been mentioned here before.

[StanL]

I find the winding mechanism has a bit of resistance to it, it's 2 years old. Brought it to the AD but could not compare it with others as there is no stock left in the store!!. The AD was wearing an Omega 300M as was I. Same watch with vastly different resistances. I suspect there is a wide variation in "normal"