Rolex Rotor Axle

[captainneek]

Hello all,

is it really necessary to to use the dedicated punch to stake in a replacement axle or can we do it the way we replace a balance staff ?

Cheers, Mike

[oldhippy]

We need to see the movement and the axle as there are a few different types of fitting. 

[captainneek]

Hi there, thanks for the reply.

I gave a quote and the owner took the watch home so I won't have it until next week probably. I do know that it's a cal. 2135 Ladies Datejust from the 1980's.

[Kalanag]

For me it’s obvious that you need the right punch for a proper repair!

[Kalanag]

The rotor axle is not designed to be riveted like a balance staff. The punch deforms the surrounding material of the rotor.

Edited March 15, 2024 by Kalanag

[captainneek]

Yes, I thought as much...why would they produce a special tool if it wasn't necessary . I wasn't aware that it's the material of the rotor that needs to be deformed, I assumed that the axle seat would be.... we live and learn, right ?

Thanks for the explanation.

[Kalanag]

I just watched a few youtube videos about this topic showing that I was wrong with my statement. Sorry for that!

It‘s the axle itself that gets deformed and rivetet. Some people have successfully used standard punches.

 

[captainneek]

Hi Kalang, thanks for the update 

[Kalanag]

Here is another interesting read!

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