"Generic Swiss" Rolex 3135 movement parts

[alpaca9]

Ofrei, Cousins, and Esslinger have recently started to sell more and more parts for the 3135 movement that they call "generic" aftermarket parts (and allegedly Swiss made). Has anyone tried these in a gen 3135 or an SH3135? I'm curious how they stack up to rep (Yuki) and gen parts in terms of tolerance and material quality. If they are better than the Yuki parts, this could be a more affordable option to modify SH3135s to improve reliability...?

 

[trendconcept]

​I'd also like to know that.​​​​​​ Has anyone had any experience?

 

[Rx4Time]

occb2 any experience with this? I'm curious also.

 

[OfficineLabs]

I've tried a few.

 

[trendconcept]

I've tried a few.

What exactly? From whom? And what are your thoughts about the generic parts?

 

[trendconcept]

ado213 I saw somewhere you recommended a barrel from Startime to a member. Have you had any good experiences with other generic parts?

 

[ado213]

I think I recommended it from Cousins Uk, as that's the only one I've ever fitted to the SH. They also sell a few other generic parts, clutch wheel, fourth wheels, setting wheels, winding pinions and third wheels.

All are pretty good quality and not had any issues with there compatibility

 

[trendconcept]

I think I recommended it from Cousins Uk, as that's the only one I've ever fitted to the SH. They also sell a few other generic parts, clutch wheel, fourth wheels, setting wheels, winding pinions and third wheels.

All are pretty good quality and not had any issues with there compatibility

Good to know. Thank you very much for this helpful information.

 

[Specter1000]

yes...this is very good info...thanks!

 

[unreformed66]

I've used them and not had any problems yet, everything that I have bought has fit and functioned correctly so far. Of course that was on genuine movements, I haven't tried any in the clones.