Rolex Watches. Service & Repair. http://horologist.yuku.com/forums/4 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:59:51 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://horologist.yuku.com/forums/4 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Canadian Vintage Rolex Watches Using FF30 Mvt. Rolex 59. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/625/t/Canadian-Vintage-Rolex-Watches-Using-FF30-Mvt-Rolex-59-.html
The Rolex Canadian market Oyster watches date back to the late 1930s and are some of the most affordable vintage Rolex watches available on the used watch market today.

They differ from Swiss marketed Rolexs in that they used a Rolex modified ebauche movement made by Fontmelon, their caliber FF30 subsequently renamed the Rolex caliber 59. The movements were stamped Rolex Geneve on the top plate and were not engraved or stamped Rolex on the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/625 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:18:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Rolex Reference Information At Horologist.com. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/629/t/Rolex-Reference-Information-At-Horologist-com-.html
Here is a link to the new sections. There is still a lot of work to do as we take more pictures and write and verify the text information that we will supply.

This reference section will allow people the opportunity to take a look inside their Rolex watches.

 feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/629 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:28:16 GMT <![CDATA[ A Few Good Questions About Rolex Service. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/631/t/A-Few-Good-Questions-About-Rolex-Service-.html
It just stopped working. So tell me:

Do you charge a flat rate to repair or is it by estimate?

Ans: We have both flat rates and we also do estimates.

What is the turn around time?

Ans: This depends on our work load and can vary from time to time. Most generally... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/631 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:56:52 GMT <![CDATA[ Rolex Ladies 2130 and 2135 and 2235 Movements. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/628/t/Rolex-Ladies-2130-and-2135-and-2235-Movements-.html
This is the text only information on these two Rolex movements. To see the entire article along with detailed pictures please use the following link.

Rolex 2130 and 2135 Ladies Movements and Variations.


These three photographs show the Rolex Ref. 2135 ladies Rolex that features the quick change date feature. This movement is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/628 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:49:54 GMT <![CDATA[ Rolex Date Wheels And Size Variations On Gents Models. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/632/t/Rolex-Date-Wheels-And-Size-Variations-On-Gents-Models-.html
The outside measurements for the date wheel on model 3085 is 21.93mm.

The outside measurements for the date wheel on model 3135 is 21.72mm.

It is NOT possible to use the smaller date wheel to replace the larger one as it will NOT properly rotate between the ruby jewels that guide the date wheel as it rotates.

A typical date wheel is shown below.

 feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/632 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:08:25 GMT <![CDATA[ Rolex Setting Instructions & Notes. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/634/t/Rolex-Setting-Instructions-amp-Notes-.html Here is some information on setting instructions for Rolex watches. It is totally amazing that some owners of Rolex watches have no idea how to set them nor do they have any idea about quick set features on some models. Some owners think that their watch is NOT operating properly because they hear a clicking sound coming from the watch and nothing is happening as they turn the crown. This usually happens when the crown is in the quick date change... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/634 Mon, 17 Jul 2006 03:13:17 GMT <![CDATA[ Rolex Ref. 1564 Time Only With Sweep Second Hand. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/635/t/Rolex-Ref-1564-Time-Only-With-Sweep-Second-Hand-.html
The Rolex Ref. 1564 is a 10 1/2 Ligne movement or what Rolex calls an "H" size.

This is a time only movement with a sweep second hand. Unlike other Rolex models in this series, the 1564 movement does not have any extra machined areas under the dial for date mechanisms.

Very good vintage movement to work on. The balance is the old style. Care must be used when removing the sweep second hand drive wheel. Many... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/635 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:48:57 GMT <![CDATA[ Rolex Explorer Ref. 1570 Movement. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/636/t/Rolex-Explorer-Ref-1570-Movement-.html
The registered design of this watch is 1016.

The crystal is Rolex number 22 and is of the Tropic design with no cyclops. Three gaskets are used, the case tube gasket, the crown gasket, and the thick case back gasket.

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  • feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/636 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:37:07 GMT <![CDATA[ Rolex Tudor Auto Prince with ETA 2824-2 Movement. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/638/t/Rolex-Tudor-Auto-Prince-with-ETA-2824-2-Movement-.html Rolex Tudor Auto Prince with ETA 2824-2 Movement.

    These are very good watches and are very accurate. The typical case design number is 74033.

    One of the most common problems encountered with these watches are broken mainsprings. This ETA movement uses a typical automatic mainspring with bridle. The Bestfit number for this mainspring is AUT/7652 and is for the ETA 2830 series. These are white alloy... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/638 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:55:31 GMT     <![CDATA[ Rolex Ref. 1120 Ladies Time Only With Small Second Hand. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/639/t/Rolex-Ref-1120-Ladies-Time-Only-With-Small-Second-Hand-.html
    The auto wind mechanism is held in with 3 screws. Two are longer and one is short. The short screw goes into the plate just above the balance wheel. Care must be take so as not to slip when installing this shorter screw as it is possible to break the balance if not careful.

    The case tube and crown is 5.3mm. The crystal used is a CRY-1002, Bestfit, or Rolex number 3. There is NO... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/639 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:34:45 GMT     <![CDATA[ Rolex Watch U.S.A. Agrees to Pay $750,000 To Settle Suit. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/640/t/Rolex-Watch-U-S-A-Agrees-to-Pay-750-000-To-Settle-Suit-.html This will be interesting to see what really becomes of this. Rolex as well as many Swiss watch companies have made it a practice to prohibit sales of watch parts and materials to independent watchmakers for years.

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    feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/640 Sat, 08 Apr 2006 01:35:37 GMT     <![CDATA[ GMT Master 18kt. Reg. Design 1675 With 1570 Movement. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/641/t/GMT-Master-18kt-Reg-Design-1675-With-1570-Movement-.html
    The 1570 movement is used in many Rolex models. See other postings for more detailed information about this movement. As may have been stated in other postings about this movement, the detent screw is a weak point. Care needs to be taken when servicing this movement... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/641 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 01:03:57 GMT     <![CDATA[ Fake Rolex Watches and What To Look For. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/642/t/Fake-Rolex-Watches-and-What-To-Look-For-.html Here is some very good information to help you identify a fake Rolex watch.

    Submariner

    The Submariner is the most popular Rolex replica watch on the internet. It is often difficult these days to spot as a fake. The best quality fakes are also called Swiss Grade 1's and are so good, a secondary kind of scam marker has developed on eBay and other auction web sites. Swiss Grade 1 Rolex reps are suctioned off every... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/642 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:04:28 GMT     <![CDATA[ Rolex Ref. 1560. Gents Time Only. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/644/t/Rolex-Ref-1560-Gents-Time-Only-.html
    The oscillating weight is the same on all the models and uses the standard two reverser gears that wind the watch.

    This particuliar watch is in Registered Design 1005. Stainless steel with gold fluted bezel.

    The replacement crystal is Rolex number 12.... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/644 Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:16:29 GMT     <![CDATA[ Hans Wilsdorf. Founder of Rolex. 1881-1960. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/645/t/Hans-Wilsdorf-Founder-of-Rolex-1881-1960-.html 1881 - 1960



    Hans Wilsdorf was NOT a watchmaker. He was a promoter with an idea. He relied on others to accomplish his ideas nor did Rolex invent the screw down crown or the automatic winding watches. Rolex bought the rights to these inventions from other companies.
     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/645 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:03:41 GMT     <![CDATA[ Rolex. King of Watches? Maybe In Asia! ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/648/t/Rolex-King-of-Watches-Maybe-In-Asia-.html
    The article below is written by Kayes and was first published in the "Asian Auto", Malaysia's foremost motor magazine. It was part of a series of articles on watch collecting in the Far East.

    If there is a kingdom of watches somewhere in the Swiss Alps, would its King be Rolex? I think not because the Europeans are not particularly partial to Rolex. However, if there is a kingdom of watches in Asia (near Hong Kong, Japan or Malaysia), its King... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/648 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:48:28 GMT     <![CDATA[ Rolex Ref. 720 740 745 Older Models Date Only Info. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/627/t/Rolex-Ref-720-740-745-Older-Models-Date-Only-Info-.html
    The mainspring is Bestfit number MSS-WA76. It measures 6.5 X 10.5 X 12.25.

    The 720 movement is found is Reg. Design number 6105. This is a solid gold case.

    This is a date only model.

    Rolex Ref. 745.

    This is an older style Rolex. It features a date ring. The dial is marked DateJust. The osc. weight is the old style. Some parts such as the center wheel and canon pinion interchange. This style... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/627 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 22:19:42 GMT     <![CDATA[ Rolex Movement Holder. Typical Rolex Quality! ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/649/t/Rolex-Movement-Holder-Typical-Rolex-Quality-.html
    Official Rolex Tools are a must when servicing fine quality Rolex watches. Each tool is designed for a purpose and each Rolex movement holder is designed for a specific Rolex movement reference number.

     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/649 Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:20:47 GMT     <![CDATA[ Rolex Ref. 2135. Ladies movement. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/637/t/Rolex-Ref-2135-Ladies-movement-.html


    These three photographs show the Rolex Ref. 2135 ladies Rolex that features the quick change date feature. This movement is very durable and is used in many popular ladies Rolex watches. The first pictures shows the movement after the automatic winding mechanism has been removed. The second picture shows the top of the winding... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/637 Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:51:01 GMT     <![CDATA[ Replacement of the Cyclops Lens on Rolex Sapphire Crystals. ]]> http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/652/t/Replacement-of-the-Cyclops-Lens-on-Rolex-Sapphire-Crystals-.html
    Can these be replaced? The answer is yes. Most watch material supply houses sell assortments of cyclops lenses in all different sizes.

    When you are in the position of... ]]>     feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/652 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:31:29 GMT