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SearChart · 26 April 2016, 04:54 AM

I completely disagree with the people who say that Rolex doesn't make beautiful movements.
This one is not used in a watch, it's more for demonstration purposes so some screwheads are a bit messed up but I love practising on this thing before I start taking other people their Rolexes apart

AK797 · 26 April 2016, 05:03 AM

I do agree Bas, and not only the movement but the case and clasp finishing and detail is often overlooked. I think the rotor if decorated up a bit would really help visually, but until they have a displayback they won't do much with it.

diracpoint · 26 April 2016, 05:27 AM

I like these a lot ...

[not my pic, taken from the 'net]

DCheeta · 26 April 2016, 05:34 AM

To me, the 3135 (and all Rolex movements) are beautiful in their pure utilitarian look. Nothing there without a purpose.

cop414 · 26 April 2016, 05:44 AM

Agree Bas, I always give a thumbs up when someone here puts a display back on one of these workhorses.

GoingPlaces · 26 April 2016, 05:45 AM

If Rolex put clear displayback's in all Cellini's, would they sell better?

Danny83 · 26 April 2016, 05:47 AM

I agree it's a great movement

superdog · 26 April 2016, 06:46 AM

looks nice to me.

personally, as long as they tell time accurately, it is the least most important part of a watch to me.

And1dre · 26 April 2016, 07:06 AM

Beautiful!

peterskinner · 26 April 2016, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by diracpoint

I like these a lot ...

[not my pic, taken from the 'net]

I have a Prince, which was dropped from the Rolex line-up a few months ago. A pity because the original Prince predates even the Oyster range. And the modern Prince offered a watch utterly unlike any other Rolex. It featured:
Rectangular body.
Unique movement..not used in any other watch.
Manual wind
Open back.
Heavily decorated movement which matched the design of the dial.

Nothing else remotely similar in the current Rolex line-up. Sadly, I suspect there never will be again.
Rolex forums barely mention this remarkable watch, possibly the most refined watch they made in the last ten years. No-one cared.

Timesurfer · 26 April 2016, 09:04 AM

Agreed, Couldn't have said it better myself!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

To me, the 3135 (and all Rolex movements) are beautiful in their pure utilitarian look. Nothing there without a purpose.

vladamir15 · 26 April 2016, 09:33 AM

Yeah, i never got why some said that its not much to look at. I think it looks great.

SearChart · 26 April 2016, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I do agree Bas, and not only the movement but the case and clasp finishing and detail is often overlooked. I think the rotor if decorated up a bit would really help visually, but until they have a displayback they won't do much with it.

Yes, Rolex just makes a top notch product. I'm personally not keen on display backs if it's not a dresswatch but these movements are definitely worth looking at.

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

If Rolex put clear displayback's in all Cellini's, would they sell better?

Probably not, you see most people like sportswatches, I don't think Patek sells many Calatrava's either as they're just not popular. People often think dresswatches won't look good with a shirt and jeans, but they do.

VIG · 26 April 2016, 02:30 PM

I'm not a fan of decorated movements, it doesn't do anything for me. I love the 3135 for being a complete workhorse that you know will work for years and years to come.

I find beauty in function.

Andad · 26 April 2016, 02:35 PM

When you take it apart and put it back together how many pieces (on average) do you have left over Bas?

SearChart · 26 April 2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

When you take it apart and put it back together how many pieces (on average) do you have left over Bas?

That depends on how much wine I had the night before

Andad · 26 April 2016, 03:00 PM

Then I would be no help at all.

GB-man · 26 April 2016, 10:40 PM

I have come to realize that a well finished movement does not trump an accurate movement for me.

Memphis · 27 April 2016, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I completely disagree with the people who say that Rolex doesn't make beautiful movements.

"eye of the beholder"

never forget that...

SemperFi · 27 April 2016, 01:33 AM

Looks like you're really enjoying yourself Bas.

nick c · 27 April 2016, 01:43 AM

I also like there movements

travisb · 27 April 2016, 01:47 AM

The workhorse.

Porter · 27 April 2016, 01:57 AM

Nice! I love all Rolex movements too!! Nice to look at them stopped and moving!! Nice to disassembly and to assembly again!! Amazing to fix it in the case and screw it up....
What can I say... J'aime l'horlogerie!

brucewayne1959 · 27 April 2016, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

If Rolex put clear displayback's in all Cellini's, would they sell better?

I think if they took the word "Cellini" off the dial it would sell better! The new pieces are gorgeous but you know what kind of reputation Cellini has, especially among serious watch collectors. Rolex shot themselves in the foot by trying to revive the Cellini name... IMHO

Ar_Mi · 27 April 2016, 02:27 AM

The legendary 3135. Looks good

TheRolexKingofLV · 27 April 2016, 03:11 AM

3135 is a workhorse

SearChart · 27 April 2016, 04:40 AM

Rubies everywhere

SearChart · 27 April 2016, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porter

Nice! I love all Rolex movements too!! Nice to look at them stopped and moving!! Nice to disassembly and to assembly again!! Amazing to fix it in the case and screw it up....
What can I say... J'aime l'horlogerie!

Easy to screw up indeed. I was used to chromed screws from ETA movements and they are very hard. Rolex uses polished steel screws and they are not nearly as hard, so I have ruined about 10 screws in 5 days. It's really important to keep the screwdrivers perfect and be very careful with the screws.

capote · 27 April 2016, 06:27 PM

I think all watch movements are interesting, especially old pocket watches. I have a bunch of broke cheapos I mess around with to learn.

However IMO the art of finishing the movements is what makes them beautiful.

Porter · 27 April 2016, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Easy to screw up indeed. I was used to chromed screws from ETA movements and they are very hard. Rolex uses polished steel screws and they are not nearly as hard, so I have ruined about 10 screws in 5 days. It's really important to keep the screwdrivers perfect and be very careful with the screws.

Yes, totally agree! I sharp them very often and by hand with the Arkansas stone! I take my time to keep them in perfect conditions and straight!

26 April 2016, 05:27 AM	#3
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26 April 2016, 06:46 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	looks nice to me. personally, as long as they tell time accurately, it is the least most important part of a watch to me. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 April 2016, 02:35 PM	#15
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	When you take it apart and put it back together how many pieces (on average) do you have left over Bas? __________________ E

26 April 2016, 03:00 PM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Then I would be no help at all. __________________ E

26 April 2016, 05:03 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I do agree Bas, and not only the movement but the case and clasp finishing and detail is often overlooked. I think the rotor if decorated up a bit would really help visually, but until they have a displayback they won't do much with it.

26 April 2016, 05:34 AM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	To me, the 3135 (and all Rolex movements) are beautiful in their pure utilitarian look. Nothing there without a purpose.

26 April 2016, 05:45 AM	#6
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	If Rolex put clear displayback's in all Cellini's, would they sell better?

26 April 2016, 05:47 AM	#7
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I agree it's a great movement

26 April 2016, 07:06 AM	#9
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Beautiful!

26 April 2016, 09:33 AM	#12
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Yeah, i never got why some said that its not much to look at. I think it looks great.

26 April 2016, 02:30 PM	#14
VIG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Watch: this! Posts: 409	I'm not a fan of decorated movements, it doesn't do anything for me. I love the 3135 for being a complete workhorse that you know will work for years and years to come. I find beauty in function.

26 April 2016, 10:40 PM	#18
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I have come to realize that a well finished movement does not trump an accurate movement for me.

27 April 2016, 01:33 AM	#20
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Looks like you're really enjoying yourself Bas.

27 April 2016, 01:43 AM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I also like there movements

27 April 2016, 01:47 AM	#22
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,492	The workhorse.

27 April 2016, 01:57 AM	#23
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	Nice! I love all Rolex movements too!! Nice to look at them stopped and moving!! Nice to disassembly and to assembly again!! Amazing to fix it in the case and screw it up.... What can I say... J'aime l'horlogerie!

27 April 2016, 02:27 AM	#25
Ar_Mi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dubai/Los Angeles Watch: a few Posts: 595	The legendary 3135. Looks good

27 April 2016, 03:11 AM	#26
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	3135 is a workhorse __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

27 April 2016, 06:27 PM	#29
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I think all watch movements are interesting, especially old pocket watches. I have a bunch of broke cheapos I mess around with to learn. However IMO the art of finishing the movements is what makes them beautiful.

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