What’s surprising about not talking about Rolexes outside of a Rolex forum?
From my understanding, many 32xx movements are losing amplitude seemingly systematically. It would seem that this is a major problem for the reliability and therefore reputation for a premier brand.
It is surprising to me that no publications (industry or even general outlets- this would have major general interest) are writing stories about it. I suppose it could be a big nothing burger but it doesn’t seem to be the case.
I suppose it could be a big nothing burger
From my understanding, many 32xx movements are losing amplitude seemingly systematically. It would seem that this is a major problem for the reliability and therefore reputation for a premier brand.
It is surprising to me that no publications (industry or even general outlets- this would have major general interest) are writing stories about it. I suppose it could be a big nothing burger but it doesn’t seem to be the case.
From my understanding, many 32xx movements are losing amplitude seemingly systematically. It would seem that this is a major problem for the reliability and therefore reputation for a premier brand.
It is surprising to me that no publications (industry or even general outlets- this would have major general interest) are writing stories about it. I suppose it could be a big nothing burger but it doesn’t seem to be the case.
From my understanding, many 32xx movements are losing amplitude seemingly systematically. It would seem that this is a major problem for the reliability and therefore reputation for a premier brand.
It is surprising to me that no publications (industry or even general outlets- this would have major general interest) are writing stories about it. I suppose it could be a big nothing burger but it doesn’t seem to be the case.
Yup, my 124060 had to go back to the RSC after only 6 months of daily wearing. Very low amplitude and as a result, +20/25 sec/day.
At least it came back in just about a month, but still confirming to me that the 32xx series of Rolex movement is work in progress.
99% of Rolex owners couldn’t tell the difference between amplitude and Apple strudel.
I only have two modern watches in my collection - a Seamaster 300 and a JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon. Both have very sophisticated movements and they are very accurate, but so are my 60+ year old Omegas with 26x, 55x and 56x calibers - still some of the best movements ever made IMO and they are far less expensive to service than the modern stuff.
Yup, my 124060 had to go back to the RSC after only 6 months of daily wearing. Very low amplitude and as a result, +20/25 sec/day.
At least it came back in just about a month, but still confirming to me that the 32xx series of Rolex movement is work in progress.
Is it ok now?
(Reviving this thread after searching for updated threads.)
Is there an update on the 32xx issues? I am genuinely curious and not wanting to troll Rolex.
--- Since @MTROIS had an issue with his 124060, was his a one-off or did other non-date watches suffer from low amplitude or other issues? I.e. is it mainly date movements that have issues?
---Has Rolex developed a 'permanent' fix for the movement?
---if no permanent fix, when a watch is sent to RSC for warranty work, does Rolex just swap out the main barrel and other parts? If so, does this mean that the 32xx watches will require service every couple years to replace the same parts?
---I don't follow Rolex discussions so am curious how the Rolex fans are reacting to the 32xx issues, if in fact they are on-going. Is there angst or is there a hope that Rolex will eventually resolve the issues? Or is there an expectation that a new movement is needed?
Dream on, son. Will never happen.
