Rolex 2030 Movement Service: An Inside Look
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Rolex 2030 Movement Service: An Inside Look

By tick tock doctor · Aug 25, 2012 · 19 replies
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In this fascinating post, 'tick tock doctor' invites us into the intricate world of watchmaking by documenting the service of a Rolex 2030 movement. The author meticulously photographs each step of the disassembly process, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the delicate components that power a luxury timepiece. This visual journey highlights the precision and care required to restore a watch to optimal performance, making complex horology accessible to enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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The patient is a Rolex 2030. Her  rate is fast, around one minute a day.







Lets put her on the heart monitor and check her rate.
Lets put her on the heart monitor and check her rate.


Time to open her up.
Time to open her up.





Make sure your tools are clean and in good shape.
Make sure your tools are clean and in good shape.





Removing the stem and crown.
Removing the stem and crown.





Hands are removed.
Hands are removed.


Dial removed and wrapped to protect it.
Dial removed and wrapped to protect it.











Removal of autowind system.
Removal of autowind system.











Balance assembly.
Balance assembly.





Pallet fork, and bridge.
Pallet fork, and bridge.








Mainspring and barrel assembly.
Mainspring and barrel assembly.





Train wheels.
Train wheels.


Bridge for train wheels.
Bridge for train wheels.





Train wheels.
Train wheels.








Placing the balance assembly back into the movement for cleaning.
Placing the balance assembly back into the movement for cleaning.


Cleaning basket.
Cleaning basket.






Cleaned parts.

Cleaning sweep seconds pinnion by hand.(very delicate)
Cleaning sweep seconds pinnion by hand.(very delicate)


Now for the band and case.
Now for the band and case.


Removing bezel and crystal.
Removing bezel and crystal.



Gently lift bezel. Evenly on all sdes.









Now to clean the case.
Now to clean the case.


Case is dinged up.
Case is dinged up.





Smoothing out dings.
Smoothing out dings.





Now for the band
Now for the band


Strips of sand paper, too refinish the links.
Strips of sand paper, too refinish the links.





Using a rotary tool for mirror finish.
Using a rotary tool for mirror finish.





Hope you enjoyed.
Hope you enjoyed.


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DaMctosh
Aug 25, 2012
Thanks doc!

How about an after surgery shot of the patient?

TI
tick tock doctor
Aug 26, 2012
Not quite ready to case up yet, waiting on new crystal and gaskets

Waiting on new crystal Couldn't polish too much on the folding clasp, because of the engraving. Timed out well.

TI
tick tock doctor
Aug 27, 2012
Crystal and gaskets came in.

New gasket on left/old on right New crystal

FE
fernando
Aug 25, 2012
Good job doc!

Enjoyed the blow by blow account and procedure. And I'm still trying to master changing straps. :) Fernando

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Andy
Aug 26, 2012
Great pics...

I've often wondered what/why Rolex use those red wheels on the auto wind section. Is there a reason for this..? Great pictorial review, Andy.

TI
tick tock doctor
Aug 26, 2012
The red reversing wheels used in Rolex movements, are made of anodized aluminum. Maybe som [nt]

Maybe somebody else may know why this material was chosen?

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