Rolex movement replacement

[TDR1982]

hi folks

im looking at a 14060 however the seller said it has the 3130 cal which i thought was from the newer model 14060M watches...

is it common for Rolex to replace with a newer movt if an older one breaks?

from a collectability point of view should i be put off despite the fact the 3130 is a 'better' movt?!

thnx in advance

[foxp3]

In general, collectors like everything original. Even polishing may adversely affect the future value of the watch

[Andad]

I can't see why Rolex would need to replace the 3000 movement with a 3130. I would have thought that they would have plenty of spare parts available for repair.
The 3000 has the balance cock not the full bridge of the 3130 as well as a larger escapement wheel and breguet coil. There was also a change to the reverser wheel gearing on the M and the hands move forward when the crown is turned clockwise when time setting.
It is unusual for RSC to mix and match the models?
A 14060 is a nice model to have but I would want it with the 3000 movement.

[Tools]

Perhaps the seller doesn't really know what movement is in the watch and is just guessing..

[brianrx74]

Yeah...something seems strange about this. What year is the watch from? My warranty card says 14060 even though it's an M and has the 3130 movement. Anything after 1999 or so should have the newer movement. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[TDR1982]

Is weird... The seller is a well known one here. Maybe he mid typed the info as he has several 14060 and 14060m available.... Thanks all

[TDR1982]

Hmm a year is circa 1994 so well in the realms of tri dials...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by TDR1982

hi folks

im looking at a 14060 however the seller said it has the 3130 cal which i thought was from the newer model 14060M watches...

is it common for Rolex to replace with a newer movt if an older one breaks?

from a collectability point of view should i be put off despite the fact the 3130 is a 'better' movt?!

thnx in advance

The cal 3130 was introduced in 2000 and if case has 14060m then it will have a cal 3130 the M stands for modified nothing more.But all 14060 will have the cal 3000 a fine movement main difference the balance bridge.Now the cal 3000 was used in the Explorer that was COSC tested but exactly the same movement in the 14060 which then was not tested.And I would say movement wise not a lot of difference between them both very reliable.And would doubt if any modern day Rolex could be classed as collectible just buy what you want and wear and enjoy.And its very doubtful if the need to replace any Rolex movement would be needed, unless extreme water damage and beyond repair. In general when correctly serviced all Rolex watches made over the many decades could out last there owners.And that's why there is so many in this world today some 60 plus years old and still ticking.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Tools

Perhaps the seller doesn't really know what movement is in the watch and is just guessing..

I agree. Either the seller doesn't know the proper model number or is confused about the movement.

[bayerische]

Easy to check. Advancing the hands is counterclockwise on the 3000 opposite on the newer.

[dysondiver]

still , slightly off topic ,,, amazing to think thats whats on your wrist will outlast you.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Easy to check. Advancing the hands is counterclockwise on the 3000 opposite on the newer.

handy tip to remember , but ill bet it throws a few off in the future , as in is it real. eta or rolex movement ,

[TDR1982]

Thanks all!

Have pulled the trigger so will post some pictures when it arrives!

And I will be sure to check how she winds...!