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Old 14 August 2020, 03:57 AM   #1
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This 3135 ratchet wheel screw came new without a slot, so it is utterly useless.

Rolex quality control ain't what it used to be

Going to out this up on eBay for 1million dollars

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Old 14 August 2020, 04:00 AM   #2
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Old 14 August 2020, 04:01 AM   #3
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Will you 'cut' a slot in it?.........if you don't get any ebay takers, that is.



At least, it's threaded.
You RSC blokes want it all gift wrapped!
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Old 14 August 2020, 04:05 AM   #4
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A real watchmaker of course makes the slot himself. So I think it is Rolex that checks the competence of its watchmakers, those who complain about the screw get to screw ETA movement.
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Old 14 August 2020, 04:12 AM   #5
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Cost cutting is going on everywhere Bas
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Old 14 August 2020, 04:39 AM   #6
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A real watchmaker of course makes the slot himself. So I think it is Rolex that checks the competence of its watchmakers, those who complain about the screw get to screw ETA movement.
Of course, but we're gonna keep this one for fun and giggles. Getting a new one is cheaper than making the slot.
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Old 14 August 2020, 04:48 AM   #7
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I’ll give you $300,000 US for it. Is it a Northern Hemisphere screw or Southern Hemisphere?
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Old 14 August 2020, 04:48 AM   #8
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Bas, For those of us who are not watchmakers , isn't the ratchet wheel also supposed to have gear teeth besides the slot?

Would you mind please posting how it is supposed to be configured ?
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Old 14 August 2020, 05:01 AM   #9
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A real watchmaker of course makes the slot himself. So I think it is Rolex that checks the competence of its watchmakers, those who complain about the screw get to screw ETA movement.

This is correct.
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Old 14 August 2020, 05:08 AM   #10
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Bas, For those of us who are not watchmakers , isn't the ratchet wheel also supposed to have gear teeth besides the slot?

Would you mind please posting how it is supposed to be configured ?
This is just the screw that hold it in place, regular old screw. Except it is useless lol
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This 3135 ratchet wheel screw came new without a slot, so it is utterly useless.



Rolex quality control ain't what it used to be



Going to out this up on eBay for 1million dollars





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Was over polished - no slot - lost 99% of its value


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Old 14 August 2020, 06:09 AM   #14
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I prefer the fluted.
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Old 16 August 2020, 06:43 AM   #15
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You have to use that special new Rolex slottless screwdriver.


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Old 16 August 2020, 09:12 AM   #16
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Old 16 August 2020, 12:34 PM   #17
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Ah the infamous ‘error’ screw. Very rare and scarce.
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Old 16 August 2020, 08:58 PM   #18
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I’ll give you $300,000 US for it. Is it a Northern Hemisphere screw or Southern Hemisphere?
Southern Hemisphere screws have left hand threads and the head is on the opposite end but they all have slots.
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Old 17 August 2020, 03:58 AM   #19
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Bas did you forget Rolex introduced the new Rolex visegrip tool for those screws?

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Old 17 August 2020, 04:32 AM   #20
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righty tighty, lefty loosy.
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