VSF3235 - VR3235 Comparison (2024)

Snapped some pictures of the vsf3235 vs VR3235.

Fit and finnish is better on the VSF.

Dial went harder but it's doable. Hand fit no problem.

VR is based on 3135 so stem need to be swapped.

Thanks for the comparison. I see that the DWs teeth are different. VS3235 takes 3235 style DW but VR3235 takes 3135/3136 style DW

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sfbatman787 said:

Thanks for the comparison. I see that the DWs teeth are different. VS3235 takes 3235 style DW but VR3235 takes 3135/3136 style DW

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It takes custom DW i think, i should have tried to fit vsf3235 inside the vr but forgot. I'll try next time i have one open
This would solve question if gen dw 3235 can fit a vr3235. Date mechanism is different so I'm not sure about that.

Kielxx said:

Hi
did you serviced vr3235 any debris ,dry?
thanks

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It's usual china made "dirt" no i did not service this one it was just straight swap. Works "ok" based on timegrapher reading but how reliable it will be only times tell.

KJ2020 said:

The datewheel teeth positions are different between 3135/6 (mid number) and 3235 (bottom number). So no 3135/6 DW will work on a VR3235.

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Yeah curious about gen 3235 on vr3235, cause it looks like they printed the vr3235 DW higher meaning teeth are at the bottom of the numbers just like gen/VSF 3235.

IF yes that would be good and possible to upgrade to gen DWs if not then we are stuck with custom VR DWs which are not great. (Look at that dw texture on the VR)

oascom said:

Yeah curious about gen 3235 on vr3235, cause it looks like they printed the vr3235 DW higher meaning teeth are at the bottom of the numbers just like gen/VSF 3235.

IF yes that would be good and possible to upgrade to gen DWs if not then we are stuck with custom VR DWs which are not great. (Look at that dw texture on the VR)

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I think the VR3235 will take the VS or gen 3235 DW bro. I have one waiting to go in a VSF Sub but was waiting for a handset to do the swap. I may pull it apart just to answer this question.

oascom Thanks for the comparison. The finish is clearly superior on the VSF.

Possible theory as to why the VS3235 is no longer made is that Rolex claims many new patents on that movement. It appears they were successful in getting the factory to cease making them, so a hybrid 3135/3235 was born, since the 3135 is out of patent.

Have you ever attempted a gen balance install on a VR?

And I wonder why the manufacturer doesn't make a free sprung balance.

Triplock said:

oascom Thanks for the comparison. The finish is clearly superior on the VSF.

Possible theory as to why the VS3235 is no longer made is that Rolex claims many new patents on that movement. It appears they were successful in getting the factory to cease making them, so a hybrid 3135/3235 was born, since the 3135 is out of patent.

Have you ever attempted a gen balance install on a VR?

And I wonder why the manufacturer doesn't make a free sprung balance.

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VS3235 and VR3235 from what I hear are
all made by One legit ‘D’ factory that manufactures Swiss Grade Movements parts, I was also advised that due to the current patents, they no longer make the true 1:1 3235 movement that VSF used to have but now have some form of 3135 hybrid to around the loop holes most likely the current 3235. I’m not that saavy to be able to tell from just looking without taking it apart, unlike many Gurus here. I don’t know this for a fact so don’t crucify me, I’m just sharing what I heard

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Steve

Chinaa108 said:

Looks great! very detailed photos, I would like to know can VR take gen parts? Basically, what I would like to do is take VR plate and replace everything else to GEN, I know it sounds absurd but yeah I would like to give it a go. Is it possible?

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You will have a better chance using a VS mainplate. VR does not accept gen balance. Most VS movements will.