Rolex 3000

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Cal. 3000 is a time-only automatic movement produced by Rolex from 1990 through 2001.

Overview

Cal. 3000 was a simple and robust time-only movement in the same family as Cal. 3035. It was a self-winding movement with bi-directional winding, 28,800 A/h, 27 jewels. Cal. 3000 was the last Rolex movement to use a flat hairspring rather than a Breguet overcoil but nevertheless achieved chronometer certification.

It as used in the Air King, Explorer I and Submariner Ref. 14060 without date.

Manufacturer:

Rolex

Description:

Self-winding movement, bi-directional winding
Breguet hairspring
Partially with chronometer certificate (COSC)
Escapement: Stone lever
Yoke winding system
Glucydur balance wheel, flat hairspring
KIF shock protection

Functions:

Central seconds

Data:

12½ lignes
D 28.5 mm, H 5.8 mm
27 jewels
28,800 A/h
Power reserve 42h

Production period:

Production: 1989-2001
Predecessor: Rolex 1570
Successor: Rolex 3130

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