Using the SA3135 in datejust builds

[mymanmatt]

I have entertained the idea of building datejust with an sa3135 movement. I have had a ym with one in it for around 5 years. Honestly, It's been trouble free. I ordered several sa 3135 movements to use in both the old style dj and the new style. It will keep the price of the build about the same as a swiss. I have read about some complaints with the movement. I personally have had good luck with them. Do you think the latest version is better than those made 4 or 5 years ago. I do. But your opinion is welcome.  Here is one next to a gen.

[Rolexman]

How is the rotor wobble and play?

[misiekped]

Matt

The problem is in parts

No spare parts and aftermarket don't fit

They not gen spec and don't even look similar

I just got sub V6s with this movement and the manual winding give up on me

No replacement = dead movement

Yuki is better way to go as all parts are interchangeable with gen or aftermarket

Just my 2C

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[Ssouthall6]

I've got two watches currently with sa3135 and one previously and maybe just got lucky but I've never had a problem with them. My v6s DSSD is running at +4 s/d, it's my most accurate watch by some distance.

I'd jump at a 3135 mmm dj!

[panerai153]

Matt, why wouldn't you use the yuki version? Is their a big cost difference?

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[mymanmatt]

Yes Arthur, the difference is about $110