Okay, guys, let’s talk about this 3235 movement thing. I’ve been messing around with it for a while now, and I gotta say, it’s been a bit of a journey. So, a couple of months ago, I stumbled upon this watch movement – the 3235. Heard it was some new-generation stuff, building on the older 3135. At first, I was like, “Alright, let’s see what this baby can do.”
I started by taking it apart. I mean, not completely, but enough to get a good look inside. This thing is supposed to be better in terms of, like, how precise it is and how well it handles shocks. They say it’s got some fancy new parts in there. And yeah, the 3235 is a self-winding movement, meaning it winds itself as you move around. Pretty standard for, you know, high-end watches.
I spent some time comparing it to the 3135, which I’ve tinkered with before. The 3235 is supposed to be replacing the 3135 in a bunch of the new watches. Honestly, the 3135, in my opinion, just feels more… robust. I don’t know, it’s like comparing a sleek sports car to a solid, old-school truck. They both get you there, but the truck just feels more reliable.
- Taking It Apart:
- First thing I did was open it up. Not all the way, just enough to see the guts.
- Noticed some new-looking parts compared to the 3135. Looked a bit more intricate.
- Comparing with 3135:
- Got my hands on an older 3135 movement to compare.
- The 3135 felt sturdier, more robust. Like it could take a beating and keep ticking.
- Testing Precision:
- Set up a little test area in my workshop. Nothing fancy, just a stable surface and some tools.
- Timed the 3235 over a few days. It was accurate, I’ll give it that.
- But was it noticeably better than the 3135? Not really, at least not to my eye.
- Shock Resistance Check:
- This was the fun part. I (gently) dropped it a few times.
- The 3235 held up fine. No issues there.
Now, about the shock resistance – I did a few drop tests. Nothing crazy, just some light drops to see how it holds up. And it did fine. No problems there. But was it better than the 3135 in this aspect? Hard to say. They both seem pretty tough.
After messing with it for a few weeks, I put the 3235 back into a watch case and wore it around. It kept time well, looked good, and felt fine on the wrist. But did it blow me away? Not really. It’s a solid movement, sure, but it didn’t make me want to toss my 3135 watches in the trash.
In the end, I’m not saying the 3235 is bad. It’s a decent piece of engineering. But for me, the 3135 still holds a special place. Maybe it’s just nostalgia, or maybe I’m just an old-school kind of guy. Anyway, that’s my two cents on the 3235 movement. It’s good, but the 3135 just has that extra something, at least for me.
