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TimingIsEverything · 6 October 2018, 03:18 AM

Hey guys,

I've been eyeing up a few Datejust 41s with the new 3235 movement. I will say that Rolex really knocked it out of the park with the new design. Absolutely beautiful proportions and of course the typical superb quality in craftsmanship.

One thing I did notice, is that winding the new 3235 movement in any of the watches that feature it - feels much different than the 3135. It's not "bad" by any means, but just different. Almost "grindy", if that makes sense.

Has anyone else noticed this? I'm guessing it's just a fact of the new mechanisms in the movement, or possibly the watch was fully wound already - I know sometimes when a watch is fully wound and you continue to wind anyway, you can feel a bit of "resistance" beyond when the watches power reserve had been stopped/depleted.

Let me know your thoughts!

padi56 · 6 October 2018, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TimingIsEverything

Hey guys,

I've been eyeing up a few Datejust 41s with the new 3235 movement. I will say that Rolex really knocked it out of the park with the new design. Absolutely beautiful proportions and of course the typical superb quality in craftsmanship.

One thing I did notice, is that winding the new 3235 movement in any of the watches that feature it - feels much different than the 3135. It's not "bad" by any means, but just different. Almost "grindy", if that makes sense.

Has anyone else noticed this? I'm guessing it's just a fact of the new mechanisms in the movement, or possibly the watch was fully wound already - I know sometimes when a watch is fully wound and you continue to wind anyway, you can feel a bit of "resistance" beyond when the watches power reserve had been stopped/depleted.

Let me know your thoughts!

Could be down to the longer mainspring and thinner spring-barrel wall in the 32 series which is still based on the old 30 series movement.

77T · 6 October 2018, 04:08 AM

Let it run down completely. Then wind it up. Should be silky smooth unless yours has some little peculiarity in the gears...

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Sal_UKSheffield · 6 October 2018, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Let it run down completely. Then wind it up. Should be silky smooth unless yours has some little peculiarity in the gears...

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My sub feels 100x smoother than my Dj41 but I have been wearing it pretty much all day everyday for the past week so maybe it is just fully wound

SearChart · 6 October 2018, 04:50 AM

It feels a bit smoother than the 31×× IMO, nothing special though.

Brew · 6 October 2018, 04:54 AM

Smooth as silk in my new DJ.

brandrea · 6 October 2018, 05:33 AM

I know what you mean OP.

The 3235 in my SD43 feels slightly 'gritty' as compared to the 3135 in my Submariner or Dblue.

TimingIsEverything · 6 October 2018, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I know what you mean OP.

The 3235 in my SD43 feels slightly 'gritty' as compared to the 3135 in my Submariner or Dblue.

Exactly! I just was making sure it wasn't an isolated issue.

R G · 6 October 2018, 07:47 AM

=Sal_UKSheffield;8985152]My sub feels 100x smoother than my Dj41 but I have been wearing it pretty much all day everyday for the past week so maybe it is just fully wound[/QUOTE]

I agree with this. I also have a Sub C and the winding is a lot smoother than the DJ41.

Saying that, I used to have a DJ2 and that felt similarly ‘grindy’ to the DJ41.

Is normal.

MUSTAQT · 6 October 2018, 08:12 AM

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.

R G · 6 October 2018, 08:17 AM

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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.

You shouldn’t hold back as much...

MUSTAQT · 6 October 2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by R G

You shouldn’t hold back as much...

I'm just saying, if you want to steer clear of a cheaply-made Rolex, don't go for an Exp. 2. Furthermore, there are quality control issues with it, like the damn GMT being misaligned at the top of the hour...

I have 3-4 other watches that cost about a third of an Exp. 2, and they're of WAAAAY better quality.

This is the only Rolex model of which I feel this way though--all of the others I've owned are much superior watches.

TimingIsEverything · 6 October 2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MUSTAQT

I'm just saying, if you want to steer clear of a cheaply-made Rolex, don't go for an Exp. 2. Furthermore, there are quality control issues with it, like the damn GMT being misaligned at the top of the hour...

I have 3-4 other watches that cost about a third of an Exp. 2, and they're of WAAAAY better quality.

This is the only Rolex model of which I feel this way though--all of the others I've owned are much superior watches.

Interesting. I don't like the look of them so I never held one. I believe that usually Rolex's quality is uniform across all models.

MUSTAQT · 6 October 2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TimingIsEverything

Interesting. I don't like the look of them so I never held one. I believe that usually Rolex's quality is uniform across all models.

That was my first thought upon owning one: How is the quality not uniform throughout the line???

Timekeeping-wise, it did perform like every other Rolex I've owned, which is top-notch.

Onikage · 6 October 2018, 05:03 PM

Hmm. Interesting. I like my Rolexes buttery smooth. I have cheaper ETA based watches if I want cindery grinding. The latter is definitely a step down imo. I must check when next handling a newer Rolex.

rambo99 · 6 October 2018, 07:09 PM

yes, winding my sd43 needs like 3,4 times more effort than my sub no date. may be it's because of the power reserve capability.

JasChCh · 7 October 2018, 08:05 AM

I have a 126660 Deep Sea with the 3235 movement. I can't add perspective against the 3135, but I was a little disappointed in how the 3235 feels to wind versus the In-House movement on my Tudor Black Bay...

The Mt-5602 is buttery smooth to hand wind in comparison to my 3235 and I was not expecting this to be honest. The 3235 doesn't feel bad, but it is rougher than the Tudor, which has a comparable power reserve and is only a few months older.

mtasquared · 7 October 2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TimingIsEverything

Hey guys,
One thing I did notice, is that winding the new 3235 movement in any of the watches that feature it - feels much different than the 3135. It's not "bad" by any means, but just different. Almost "grindy", if that makes sense.

I noticed this too. Glad I'm not imagining things.

hbu · 20 January 2019, 05:52 PM

I have the same question. My sub c is 3135 movement and the winding is very smooth. The 126660 is using the new 3235 movement which the winding is very grindy.

rambo99 · 20 January 2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I know what you mean OP.

The 3235 in my SD43 feels slightly 'gritty' as compared to the 3135 in my Submariner or Dblue.

agree, and also its different to set the minute hand. turn the crown clockwise to move forward the minute hand on the sub, but the opposite on the SD43.

watchwatcher · 21 January 2019, 03:18 AM

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

What was the topic again?

shaunylw · 21 January 2019, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

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

What was the topic again?

Apparently, If you would have spend 1/3 the cost you would have been able to get something of real quality.

I would love to see this $2500 watch that is of supreme quality

jlovda · 21 January 2019, 04:40 AM

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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.

Did you buy it on Canal St. in NYC?

10klakes · 21 January 2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

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

What was the topic again?

Smh.... when I read that post above I couldn’t believe it. The 216570 is so nice.....

Lol at the Canal street reference.

Linzjnr · 21 January 2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

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

What was the topic again?

100% with you my friend, love my Exp 11, each to their own I guess

Tony8959 · 22 January 2019, 12:02 AM

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?

peterpl · 22 January 2019, 12:04 AM

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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?

Daytona didnt receive any updated movement right? Same Chrono movement for ages now.

Tony8959 · 22 January 2019, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Daytona didnt receive any updated movement right? Same Chrono movement for ages now.

Same movement but my first experience with a Daytona and comparing it to the submarinerC.

Rolextellstime · 22 January 2019, 12:25 AM

I have noticed improved accuracy in the updated movement. It's almost spot on, amazing.

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MikeyV · 20 April 2019, 01:45 AM

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.

6 October 2018, 03:18 AM	#1
TimingIsEverything Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: WatchULookinAt Location: US Posts: 564	Anyone notice a difference in winding feel with the new 3235? Hey guys, I've been eyeing up a few Datejust 41s with the new 3235 movement. I will say that Rolex really knocked it out of the park with the new design. Absolutely beautiful proportions and of course the typical superb quality in craftsmanship. One thing I did notice, is that winding the new 3235 movement in any of the watches that feature it - feels much different than the 3135. It's not "bad" by any means, but just different. Almost "grindy", if that makes sense. Has anyone else noticed this? I'm guessing it's just a fact of the new mechanisms in the movement, or possibly the watch was fully wound already - I know sometimes when a watch is fully wound and you continue to wind anyway, you can feel a bit of "resistance" beyond when the watches power reserve had been stopped/depleted. Let me know your thoughts!

6 October 2018, 04:08 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,959	Let it run down completely. Then wind it up. Should be silky smooth unless yours has some little peculiarity in the gears... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 October 2018, 05:03 PM	#15
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Hmm. Interesting. I like my Rolexes buttery smooth. I have cheaper ETA based watches if I want cindery grinding. The latter is definitely a step down imo. I must check when next handling a newer Rolex. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

6 October 2018, 04:54 AM	#6
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Smooth as silk in my new DJ.

6 October 2018, 05:33 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,939	I know what you mean OP. The 3235 in my SD43 feels slightly 'gritty' as compared to the 3135 in my Submariner or Dblue.

6 October 2018, 07:47 AM	#9
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	=Sal_UKSheffield;8985152]My sub feels 100x smoother than my Dj41 but I have been wearing it pretty much all day everyday for the past week so maybe it is just fully wound[/QUOTE] I agree with this. I also have a Sub C and the winding is a lot smoother than the DJ41. Saying that, I used to have a DJ2 and that felt similarly ‘grindy’ to the DJ41. Is normal.

6 October 2018, 08:12 AM	#10
MUSTAQT Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 111	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.

6 October 2018, 07:09 PM	#16
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	yes, winding my sd43 needs like 3,4 times more effort than my sub no date. may be it's because of the power reserve capability.

7 October 2018, 08:05 AM	#17
JasChCh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 199	I have a 126660 Deep Sea with the 3235 movement. I can't add perspective against the 3135, but I was a little disappointed in how the 3235 feels to wind versus the In-House movement on my Tudor Black Bay... The Mt-5602 is buttery smooth to hand wind in comparison to my 3235 and I was not expecting this to be honest. The 3235 doesn't feel bad, but it is rougher than the Tudor, which has a comparable power reserve and is only a few months older.

20 January 2019, 05:52 PM	#19
hbu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: san francisco Posts: 53	I have the same question. My sub c is 3135 movement and the winding is very smooth. The 126660 is using the new 3235 movement which the winding is very grindy.

22 January 2019, 12:02 AM	#26
Tony8959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 454	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?

22 January 2019, 12:25 AM	#29
Rolextellstime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 745	I have noticed improved accuracy in the updated movement. It's almost spot on, amazing. Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

20 April 2019, 01:45 AM	#30
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	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.

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