Rolex caliber 3235

Rolex Caliber 3235

Rolex caliber 3235

Brand Rolex
Caliber Number 3235
Based On 3035 -> 3135
Movement Type Automatic, self-winding
In-House Yes
Diameter 28.5mm
Jewels 31
Total Parts 201
Power Reserve ~70 hours
Vibrations Per Hour 28,800 bph (4Hz)
Rotor Direction Bidirectional
Balance
Paramagnetic Oscillator
Escapement Chronergy
Shock System Paraflex
Hairspring Parachrom Blue
Features Central hours; central minutes; central sweeping seconds; date at 3:00
Hacking Seconds? Yes
Country of Manufacture Switzerland, Swiss made
Known Models Datejust 36 (ref: 126234, 126281), Datejust 41 (ref: 126301), Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary (ref: 126603), Deepsea Sea-Dweller (ref: 126660), D-Blue dial “James Cameron” DSSD (ref: 126660), Yacht-Master 40 (ref: 126655, 126621, 126622), Yachtmaster 42 (ref: 226659), Pearlmaster 39 (ref: 86409RBR, 86405RBR, 86285, 86289), Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium (ref: 226627)

The Rolex caliber 3235 is in in-house automatic movement that was originally announced at Baselworld 2017. This caliber contains technology that is protected by 14 patents acquired by “The Crown”. One of the patents includes the Paramagnetic Oscillator with new balance staff that offers enhanced resistance to magnetism.

Accuracy:

Rolex claims the new caliber 3235 is two times more precise than an officially certified chronometer with an accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day “after casing”.

In Rolex’s Own Words:

The Sea-Dweller is equipped with calibre 3235, a new-generation movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. This self-winding mechanical movement is at the forefront of the art of watchmaking. A consummate demonstration of Rolex technology, with 14 patents, it offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability. It incorporates the new Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic interference. -Rolex

Manual Winding:

Manually wind the movement by turning the crown clockwise. The Rolex manual states that it takes at least 25 turns for partial winding. For a full list of Rolex crown time setting directions click here.

Which models have the 3235?

The Rolex 3235 is used in the larger Datejust 41, red Sea-Dweller 43mm watches, as well as the newer Deepsea (including the James Cameron D-Blue version). When this caliber was released, it was thought that the larger diameter cases allowed for a larger barrel offering the 70 hour power reserve, however, this movement is also found in the Yacht-Master 40 and even the newer Datejust 36 models.

As of March 2020, the Rolex Submariner is still powered by the classic caliber 3135 and not the 3235. Many Rolex enthusiasts have been anticipating Rolex announcing a new style Sub with the 3235 inside, but with Baselworld 2020 cancelled, the wait continues.

At Watches and Wonders 2023 on March 27, 2023, Rolex introduced the Yachet-Master 42 in RLX Titanium with a full titanium bracelet, powered by the cal. 3235.

Examples of watches with the 3235:

Additional Resources:

  • Rolex Sea-Dweller user manual here
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Jim
Jim
6 years ago

So Rolex got rid of the purple gears?

Rob
Rob
2 years ago
Reply to  Jim

Maroon.

Dimitar
Dimitar
1 year ago
Reply to  Jim

Oh No! Can’t bear their absence!

GODakaSCOTTLD
GODakaSCOTTLD
1 year ago
Reply to  Jim

Bluesy and why

Ben
Ben
6 years ago

I’m not sure this 32xx has any basis on 30xx or 31xx movements – even the main plate is larger, hence being in larger cases; DJ41, 2017 SD, and 3255 in DD40…

Steve
Steve
4 months ago
Reply to  Ben

but its also in the Datejust 36 so it cant have grown, no?

Fabio Pascua
Fabio Pascua
6 years ago

It also powers the new SD50 Anniversary.

Fabio Pascua
Fabio Pascua
6 years ago
Reply to  Fabio Pascua

The above comment it’s intended for the tech data sheet only.

Ryan Green
Ryan Green
6 years ago

Don’t forget that there’s a gem-set model with the 3255 called the Pearlmaster 39, too.

Nate
Nate
6 years ago

Can anyone confirm/verify that the time adjustment on the 3235 is “unconventional”, i.e., turning the crown counter-clockwise advances the minute/hour hands forwards. I was quite surprised to see this when viewing a Datejust 41mm, everose (Ref. 126331) at a reputable AD.

Dan
Dan
6 years ago
Reply to  Nate

If it was at a reputable AD why are you even questioning it?

Nate
Nate
6 years ago
Reply to  Dan

Not so much questioning it, but in my experience with Rolex movements, the time adjustment almost always (except for few older models) advances forward while turning the crown clockwise. It was just a bit strange/counter intuitive to see this in the new 3235 movement.

Dan
Dan
6 years ago
Reply to  Nate

Sorry, I must have read it too quickly. I see now that you happened to be at an AD and noticed this. Winding my 3135 definitely advanced the time forward when winding the crown clockwise. So that sounds really strange and would take me some time to get used to ha. Curious as to the answer now myself.

Dan
Dan
6 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

Thanks for the link. Excellent info and great to know!

Nate
Nate
6 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

Thanks for posting the reference chart. Very handy.

VINH NGUYEN
VINH NGUYEN
4 years ago
Reply to  Nate

It is counter-clockwise advances the minute/hour hands forward. This is to confirm

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3235 sucks
3235 sucks
5 years ago

I don’t like this 3235 calibre because this calibre has rotor noise problem. I bought a new datejust 41 equipped this 3235 calibre and there’s very annoying rotor noise when I shake my wrist. I’ve had other rolex watches (subc and oyster perpetual 36 equipped with 3135 and 3130) before and I’ve never heard any noise from movement. Even I shake the watches severely there was nothing noise. People say 3235 uses ball bearing instead of sleeve type bearing unlike 31xx series, so the noise is normal, but I disagree with it. Rolex should be “Silent” Annoying noise when you… Read more »

3235 sucks
3235 sucks
5 years ago
Reply to  3235 sucks

The rotor noise problem happens not only me.
Google “rolex 3235 rotor sound”
Many people who have new Sea-Dweller and DJ41 eqipped 3235 have same problem.

Dirk
Dirk
5 years ago
Reply to  3235 sucks

Nobproblem in my datejust 41 !
Only noise is the bracelet clasp when you shake the watch

Dirk
Dirk
5 years ago
Reply to  3235 sucks

No problem in my datejust 41 !
Only noise is the bracelet clasp when you shake the watch

Agreed
Agreed
5 years ago
Reply to  3235 sucks

Another reason to stick with the Datejust II. So quiet can’t even tell it’s an automatic movement inside.

Cole
Cole
5 years ago
Reply to  Agreed

Exactly! My DJII is the quietest watch I ever owned.

Gary
Gary
5 years ago
Reply to  3235 sucks

Maybe a replica or needs attention

kevin.davis
kevin.davis
5 years ago
Reply to  3235 sucks

You must have some great hearing. Such a minor sound. Get a life…

joe
joe
5 years ago

i am looking for 3235 stem , do u know where can i find ? or witch # will fit.

Clinton Campbell
Clinton Campbell
5 years ago

I am still learning about Rolex, so please don’t be upset should I type something irrelevant. Reference the new 3235 movement, I recently purchased the gold day/date 2 , ‘’40’’ – just wanted to mention there is no noise at all with bracelet, or auto movement.

Joe
Joe
5 years ago

I am looking for rolex 3235 movent stem only .i will very grate full.

Joe
Joe
5 years ago

I sell lots rolex parts . if need one mail me

Joe
Joe
5 years ago

Hi. I am looking for rolex movement # 3235 stem .can u tell me where can i find ? Thanks

wayne silva
wayne silva
4 years ago

I just wish my 1967 GMT my dad gave me had the 3235.
I love my new DJ 41mm

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4 years ago

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VINH NGUYEN
VINH NGUYEN
4 years ago

My experience, 3235 caliber is newly developed, therefore, we are not familiar with it, especially when looking at or hearing sound of roto movement. The 3235 looks more attractive for every single part, the blue hairspring, the paraflex, the oyster roto with Rolex crow make it be more professional than its predecessor. Overall, 3235 is high advanced technology
Enjoy the Rolex

Andrea
Andrea
4 years ago

the 3235 in my 126234 is etremely precise, with an error less than 0.25 seconds per day!
I couldn’t be any happier with it.

Duong Dragon
Duong Dragon
4 years ago
Reply to  Andrea

i using Bulova Precision 362 khz with it’s second hand sweeping very very smoothy, and accuracy 5s/ 365 days. Now, It has no comparatives in the Switzerland and wide world. Its most precious!!!!

rictors
rictors
4 years ago
Reply to  Duong Dragon

wow buddy calm down. this is the rolex 3235 we’re taking about here not your battery powered bulova.

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3 years ago

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John Dvoracek
John Dvoracek
3 years ago

My Datejust 41 with this caliber lost 5 seconds the first 7 days I wore it – less than 1 second per day. I am hugely pleased.

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[…] bracelet in question is narrow, so the watch case housing the Rolex 3235 movement can seem very top heavy. The trick is to pop the watch on a rubber strap and it will instantly […]

Louis N. Nguyen
Louis N. Nguyen
2 years ago

Did Rolex fix the “slow timing rate over time” issue on the 3235 movement yet?

Louis N. Nguyen
Louis N. Nguyen
2 years ago

If so, when did they fix it?

Rob
Rob
2 years ago

All movements have a “slow timing rate over time”. This is why experienced watchmakers regulate freshly serviced watches slightly faster than just trying to get them to 0 seconds per day.

Fahad
Fahad
2 years ago

I am looking for used Rolex movement .. where can I find other then ebay?

Hasmukh
Hasmukh
1 year ago

Hello

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mark
mark
1 year ago

I see the new 3235 movement is engraved on the rotor, are there any other differences?

Serhiy
Serhiy
6 months ago

Hello there.
Could one clarify please, what mechanism in Rolex Submariner date ref:1266101n-0001
Serhiy

Marko R
Marko R
3 months ago
Reply to  Serhiy

3235 movement

Rob Wilkins
Rob Wilkins
4 months ago

Great informative reference site

DAS
DAS
21 days ago

How can I test the accuracy at home?

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