Rolex 3000

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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• Rolex 3000
• Rolex Caliber 3000
• The Rolex Explorer Ref. 14270