How reliable is a Rolex Rep 3135 Movement?

[SirDomino 0]

I have been researching various movements and have seen that some dealers offer a 3135 movement alternative to the 2836 Swiss movement.

 

Is the 3135 essentially a cosmetically modified 2836 movement? Or is it completely different?

 

What is the reliability on such movements?

 

I did a search but couldn't find any conclusive info besides some saying it is "fine" while other screaming "avoid" without much reason.

 

Thanks!

[dingle 57]

I have been researching various movements and have seen that some dealers offer a 3135 movement alternative to the 2836 Swiss movement.

 

Is the 3135 essentially a cosmetically modified 2836 movement? Or is it completely different?

 

What is the reliability on such movements?

 

I did a search but couldn't find any conclusive info besides some saying it is "fine" while other screaming "avoid" without much reason.

 

Thanks!

 

See #6 here:

 

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=6930

 

[greg_r 81]

I have been researching various movements and have seen that some dealers offer a 3135 movement alternative to the 2836 Swiss movement.

 

Is the 3135 essentially a cosmetically modified 2836 movement? Or is it completely different?

 

What is the reliability on such movements?

 

I did a search but couldn't find any conclusive info besides some saying it is "fine" while other screaming "avoid" without much reason.

 

Thanks!

 

 

1. They don't look anything like the gen movement, so I don't know why you'd bother

2. They have a much higher failure rate than the standard clone ETA or Swiss movements.

 

A fairly pointless purchase, frankly - stick to the ETAs and clones.