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Need help for this Rolex 3035 cal. Rotor


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Don't have the specifics on that movement in front of me, but the scenario you describe sounds like you have a problem with the reverser system. The reverser wheels do lots of spinning and if they get just a wee but dirty you can end up spinning the rotor when you wind the crown. Some calibres have a different clutch mechanism, but I would bet on the Rolex you have a reverser wheel stuck... Time to disassemble, clean and inspect the automatic work!

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