What is going on with 32xx Rolex movements

[Daniel23456]

Originally Posted by Krash

Seriously?

Yes. Seriously. Both watches sent to RSC came back scratched/banged. So I am not sending any more watches there due to a slow movement. I have sent watches to independent watchmakers that came back in perfect condition & well taken care of during the service.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Yes. Seriously. Both watches sent to RSC came back scratched/banged. So I am not sending any more watches there due to a slow movement. I have sent watches to independent watchmakers that came back in perfect condition & well taken care of during the service.

Okay, but I remember walking into a hospital to have open heart surgery and not feeling "traumatized" by it. It's not like you're having brain surgery or anything like that.

But it's all good.

So far, I haven't had any problems with the 32xx movement...but every time I post that, I feel like I'm jinxing myself...

[Daniel23456]

Originally Posted by Krash

Okay, but I remember walking into a hospital to have open heart surgery and not feeling "traumatized" by it. It's not like you're having brain surgery or anything like that.

But it's all good.

So far, I haven't had any problems with the 32xx movement...but every time I post that, I feel like I'm jinxing myself...

Maybe you were not traumatized because the surgery went well

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

I am very much traumatized taking my watch to RSC. They do not look after the watch to the standards that I’d be comfortable with so it is not an option for me as I might end up being more frustrated with scratches I didn’t cause or a hair in the dial or a messed up caseback.

I find it inexcusable having to go to an RSC even under warranty, to fix issues like these.

If you are having issues, I would send the watch to Rolex. You may have high standards, but can you open your watch and fix it.

[Spartacus]

“Running horribly” ?? Not my experience with the two I have.

[Roddyricch]

My 126200 runs great. Rolex has great CC for the size of production they do, but there will always be defects. It seems like you’ve received a defect, just take it to a RSC or be stubborn and have a defective watch!

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Timing results on my 2 year-old 126622 yacht-master. I wear it on my left hand and leave it dial up overnight.

I thought it was out of spec so I took it to RSC.

They clarified that the +\-2 SPD guarantee is based on the average of all 6 test positions. Mine tested -1.8/s on average.

And there’s a tolerance standard for the maximum deviation between each position.

Can you clarify how wonky your 32xx series Rolexes run, OP?

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[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

Timing results on my 2 year-old 126622 yacht-master. I wear it on my left hand and leave it dial up overnight.

I thought it was out of spec so I took it to RSC.

They clarified that the +\-2 SPD guarantee is based on the average of all 6 test positions. Mine tested -1.8/s on average.

And there’s a tolerance standard for the maximum deviation between each position.

Can you clarify how wonky your 32xx series Rolexes run, OP?

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Which app is this?

[alphadweller]

My 3235s are hit and miss:

- 2020 TTSub41: 0.5 s/d (average when worn, with HU position at rest)
- 2017 SD43: -6 s/d (average on timegrapher)

My 3135 is doing great: 2014 YM 116622 running at +1 s/d (average when worn)

[Cwall12345]

My 126613 was running poorly as well. Took it for service, got it back and it was still losing time (but better). After a week of consistent wear it settled down and is now running less than -1 per day. About -3 per week.

Hopefully it lasts.

[brandrea]

If you don’t want to have it serviced, and the time keeping bothers you, sell the watch and move on

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If you don’t want to have it serviced, and the time keeping bothers you, sell the watch and move on

Agreed.

Certain personalities should just stick to Atomic quartz, or Apple Watches.

[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Agreed.

Certain personalities should just stick to Atomic quartz, or Apple Watches.

Or avoid the 32xx movement

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If you don’t want to have it serviced, and the time keeping bothers you, sell the watch and move on

It’s pretty much this simple.

[kkqd1337]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If you don’t want to have it serviced, and the time keeping bothers you, sell the watch and move on

This is the solution

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If you don’t want to have it serviced, and the time keeping bothers you, sell the watch and move on

Agreed!


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[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

I don’t really understand how people can really tolerate that or maybe it is just the Rolex fans pay more attention to the desirability at the moment more than the quality.

If it happened to me more than once I would not tolerate it, but it hasn't happened. Both my 1267 watches functioned perfectly and the one I still own is faultless. I don't like the gritty feel of the movement compared to my smooth and silent 31 based watches and I don't need the bigger power reserve, but neither of these are deal breakers.

Personal experience is all we can go on. I've had two of my 31 based watches fail within their original five year warranty periods. Both had failed mainsprings. The next Rolex I buy will have a 32 based movement and I'm not remotely concerned based on what I know (so far), as opposed to what strangers tell me. Perspective is paramount.

[vesnyder]

I have several GMT's with the 3285 movment purchased between 2019 and 2024. The first GMT I purchased showd the same issues as other with the 32xx movement. I sent it back for service under warranty and it has kept excellent time since. None of my other GMT's have any issues and they all keep excellent time currently.

[Dan Pierce]

Wow, lots of leeway given to Rolex on these known movement issues more than a few have experienced. Not too long ago the mobs & pitchforks crowd went apoplectic over the now fixed skipping date issue on the BB GMT because Tudor didn't get on hands & knees apologizing profusely & publicly. I guess attitudes change when it hits closer to their home.
dP

[Daniel23456]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Wow, lots of leeway given to Rolex on these known movement issues more than a few have experienced. Not too long ago the mobs & pitchforks crowd went apoplectic over the now fixed skipping date issue on the BB GMT because Tudor didn't get on hands & knees apologizing profusely & publicly. I guess attitudes change when it hits closer to their home.
dP

Exactly. People can complain about other brands but when it comes to Rolex- god forbid… just go to an RSC… Mechanical watches are not for you…

Ok then…

[1William]

No issue with my watches but I also do not check them daily.

[maratka]

I wonder if I should buy an old 31xx in like new condition or a new 32xx, funny thing is both are probably best taken straight to service.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

While I know that others have had frustrating experiences I can only report that my 32XX movements continue to run reliably and consistently.

[hartsy]

Reporting in that my 32XX movement has been incredibly consistent and impressive. 5 months of wear and only about 3 seconds fast.

[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by hartsy

Reporting in that my 32XX movement has been incredibly consistent and impressive. 5 months of wear and only about 3 seconds fast.

Very few of these movements went bad that quickly, let us know in three years.

[Rolex1982]

I decided to track accuracy of my watch after going to RSC for the low amplitude problem. I wear it 24/7.




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[JRell]

Don’t know, never had a problem with any 32s and had many.

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by crapvegaspodcast

The issue has been fixed. Take your 226570 to RSC to be fixed if it's running slow

As already asked by other members--can you please provide facts that the 32XX "issue has been fixed"? My '22 124060 is at RSC right now being serviced for running -8sec in ~10hrs after a complete stop and completely full wind.

[Gearjockey]

Nope

[Gearjockey]

The 32XX issue is one of those that can cause real problems with friendships.

A friend of mine was looking at purchasing a Rolex explorer II 226570

I asked him if he had considered the 216570 with the 31XX movement.
He told me the newer movement was much better with the 70 hour power reserve and I asked him if he had heard of the problems being circulated on the internet concerning the 32XX movement and whether he was concerned about potential problems.

I told him I thought the 31XX was a more reliable movement and asked if he really needed 70 hours of power reserve? I’ve never needed it personally: “never had a problem.”

I could sense any logical discussions surrounding the new vs old movements was going to be a problem between him and I so I ceased and desisted.