Movement Info

[kritsberg13]

Now I bought the DJ2 and I understand it has the 3136 movement. Its the only watch with this movement that Rolex makes. Does Rolex do this for most of its pieces? Each watch has their own or do they share? Does anyone have any positive or negative info on the 3136? Im really trying to learn all the ins and outs of Rolex and other well crafted timepieces. Thank you

[michigander]

I believe the Explorer and GMT shared movements. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[Adam K.]

GMT references 116710 and late serials (last Zs through M) 16710 as well as the engraved rehaut 16570 Explorer IIs all shared the 3186 movement. The Air-King, 36mm Explorer I (Ref 114270) and 14060M Submariner all use the 3130. The 36mm Datejust has the 3135 movement, as does (or, did) the 16610 Submariner, the 16600 Sea-Dweller, and the new 116610 Submariner "C".

There are other examples, but the point is made. Although Rolex makes all its own calibers, they are shared quite widely within the lineup---the Daytona and Yacht-Master II are the exceptions, although even that has to be qualified...the YMII's caliber is basically a Daytona movement (4130) with a complex module to control the programmable yacht-timer function.

Only brand to use "one watch-one movement" was A. Lange & Sohne, and that was only in the early days. They've broken that rule in years since, to the chagrin of some of their fans.

[Andad]

The 3136 is a 3135 with a Parachrom Hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers.

Used also in the Deep Sea Sea Dweller.

[captiva]

Which movement is a better one? 3135 or 3136?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by captiva

Which movement is a better one? 3135 or 3136?

They are both chronometer movements tested to exactly the same standard although there are slight differences.But they both will perform to the same tested COSC spec a AVERAGE of between -4 to +6 seconds over any 24 hour period.

[Andad]

The Niverox spring and the KIF shock absorbers have been working well for years.
Are the changes taking place as Rolex moves towards a totally made in-house movement Peter?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by directioneng

The 3136 is a 3135 with a Parachrom Hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers.

Used also in the Deep Sea Sea Dweller.

The DSSD uses the cal 3135 with the parachrom and yes now basically all in-house made but not 100% sure now think they still out source the mainsprings..

[Andad]

So, the 3136 calibre is only in the DJ II at this time.

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by captiva

Which movement is a better one? 3135 or 3136?

As a non-expert but big Rolex fan, my opinion is that neither movement is "better". This is a Rolex move to inhouse parts in the case of the spring and shock absorbers-- not necessarily an improvement. They simply wanted to designate the change in the movement number.