freddy333

Ditto.

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Most watchmakers' hesitancy to perform routine poising results from a simple cost/benefit analysis. In order to repair an errant movement, I must occasionally sort out a mangled hair spring. But I do that because I have no other choice. This is not because I lack the skills, but because the potential upside (questionable improvement in timing consistency) is far outweighed by the potential downside (of hairspring damage). & this is amplified when working on vintage Rolex pieces where replacement 'springs are expensive & difficult (often nearly impossible) to come by. Why tempt fate for what is often little or no return since factory-set poising rarely needs to be corrected during normal use. This is why I questioned your watchmaker's choice of routine poising.

slay, if your watchmaker has the time/skill to perform this delicate, factory-set adjustment routinely, my hat's off to him.

I do not know any watchmakers (including myself) who poise the balance as part of a routine service. In fact, unless there is a specific problem with the balance, I cannot think why you would disassemble it in the 1st place. The only time I would poise a balance is when replacing/repairing the hairspring, balance wheel or balance screws.

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I feel cold just looking at the picture.

The 103x caliber is a relatively easy movement for an experienced watchmaker to work on. Trouble is getting parts, since Rolex has not manufactured new 103x parts for decades. But, if you are patient & have deep pockets, they can be found. If you cannot locate a local Rolex certified service tech, try Bob Ridley.

This is also 1 of the reasons it is recommended that mechanical movements be overhauled every 5-7 years. Keeping those wear parts clean & well-oiled will extend their usable lifespan. 1 of the parts that had to be replaced when I built my Phase 2 6542 was that rotor, due to bearing wear. Fortunately, after a great deal of effort, I was able to locate a NOS part & I overhauled the movement last year & found the bearing in fine fettle.

Ah, freedom in the good old US of A............. Looks like some fun down there in Texas! Here is a shot of a small group of us from a shoot in WVA last month & 1 with a watch to stay on topic (watches)

Ditto.

A fair price is what a buyer is willing to pay. Currently, for a clean/working 1030, I would consider $1,800-$2,000 a reasonable range.

Yes. To date, I have not heard of anyone manufacturing aftermarket 103x movements.

In most (not all) cases, the bezel's inside diameter is a bit too small to fit a gen xtal. So you will probably need to enlarge the inner diameter (with a Dremel, round file, etc) to fit a gen xtal.

As explained in the thread, the hour totalizer was running even when the chrono is off. As I recall, it was due to a worn braking component, but you (or your watchmaker) would need to disassemble your watch to diagnose.

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Great to see some of the older handles again.

I cannot offer a fix for your creeping hour totalizer beyond the posted comments, but this is likely the thread you are referring to.