Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual - Cal 2030 Auto

 Today we take a look at a classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual, a brand and model so well known that even those who are not " into " watches will know, and probably love. This particular model features a calibre 2030, all the song and dance of its bigger brother but contained within a smaller vessel, but they say good things come in small packages. Let's start with getting that bracelet off and getting the cosmetics cleaned up...
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Clearly been a while since this was last cared for, years of sweat and skin build up easily

Case back no different but a clean in the ultrasonic will sort this out.

With the case back off we can see the movement in all its glory

The dial on this model is friction fit so due care needed when lifting off, dial and hands kept safe inside plastic pot is a good precaution

Prior to removing the movement it was clear that the winding was not correct, there was no smooth turn when powering the movement and setting the hands was very loose and without the clean snap that should be there. Time to break down the movement and see what has gone on....
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The stem issue was a simple case of slipped setting lever spring so this was checked before stripping down for cleaning

Removal of the automatic works reveals the underlying movement, clean enough at a glance but how about the automatic assembly ?

After disassembling the reversing wheels it was found that black and dry lubricant deposits had been the cause of the slow down and poor winding. Fortunately no damage done so after a good clean they were good to go again.

With the movement stripped and cleaned it could then be reassembled carefully ensuring every part is thoroughly inspected. Aside from a few minor hard deposits the movement came together without much issue, there was a slight beat error but this was swiftly corrected by adjusting the carrier before tightening down. The casing sides and bracelet were given a slightly clean up on the bench polisher and then ultrasonically cleaned before the whole watch was put back together ready for final testing.
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Everything laid out ready for final assembly

Dial & hands fitted and dusted off with blower prior to casing

Movement & stem snug in place

Looking much perkier :)

Gasket greased and back nice n snug

All done and ready to go

Whether your a Rolex fan or not you can not take away from the fact that every ounce of effort goes into making it the very best it can be, this little gem will have a new owner soon and no doubt it will be treasured. With my work done its time to say good bye :)
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