Rolex 3135

Last updated: August 2, 2025
Mechanical watch movement showing intricate gears, metal parts, and engraved text, photographed from above.

Brand

Caliber Number

3135

Production Period

1988-2015

Lignes

12.5”’

Diameter

28.5 mm

Height

6.00 mm

Power Reserve

Unconfirmed

Frequency

28,800 bph (4 Hz)

Jewels

31

Escapement

Swiss lever

Anti-Shock Device

KIF Elastor

Hand Count

3

Manufacture Region

Unconfirmed

Functions

Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date (Quickset)

Rolex 3135 Description

Considered the quintessential Rolex “workhorse” movement, the Caliber 3135 powered a vast range of models like the Submariner and Datejust for nearly 30 years. Renowned for its extreme reliability, durability, and serviceability, this COSC-certified chronometer featured a quickset date and was later upgraded with Rolex’s Parachrom hairspring for improved performance. Its legendary status is built on decades of proven real-world performance.

Watches Using The Rolex 3135 Caliber

Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch with a gold and silver band, white face, Roman numerals, and a date display at 3 oclock.
Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1522

1985–1995
34mm
Gold Rolex Datejust watch, model 116208, featuring a silver dial, date display, and Roman numeral hour markers.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 116208

2005-2018
36mm
A Rolex Datejust 16233 watch with a black dial, gold and silver bracelet, and stunning diamond bezel.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16233

1988-2005
36mm
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15233 with a gold dial, gold bezel, and two-tone silver and gold metal band displaying the date.
Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15233

1988–2005
34mm
A silver Rolex Datejust 16200 wristwatch with a cream dial and metal link bracelet.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16200

1988-2005
36mm
A Rolex Datejust 16263 watch with a black dial, gold bezel, and a two-tone silver and gold metal bracelet.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16263

1988-2002
36mm
A silver Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 watch with a white dial, Roman numerals, and a date display.
Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15210

1988–2005
34mm
A gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15238 wristwatch featuring a date display and a classic linked bracelet band.
Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15238

1988–2005
34mm
Gold Rolex Datejust 16238 watch with diamond hour markers and a date display on a gold link bracelet.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16238

1988-2005
36mm
A silver Rolex Datejust 16234 watch displaying the date “18” on a classic white dial.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16234

1988-2005
36mm
A Rolex Datejust 16248 Oyster Perpetual watch with a silver and gold band and a gold bezel on a white background.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16248

1988-2002
36mm
A Rolex Datejust 116139 luxury watch featuring a blue dial, diamond hour markers, date window, and blue leather strap.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 116139

2005-2018
36mm
A silver Rolex Datejust 16264 watch with Roman numerals and a date window showing the 9th.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16264

1988-2002
36mm
A stainless steel Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 dive watch with a black dial and bezel, and silver hour markers.
Sea-Dweller

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

1989–2009
40mm
A gold and silver Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 watch displaying the date as the 30th.
Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223

1988–2005
34mm
Two-tone Rolex Datejust watch 116233 with a floral-patterned dial, date window, and elegant silver-gold jubilee bracelet.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 116233

2005-2018
36mm
A Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA 116660 watch featuring a striking blue and black dial, a silver metal band, and a date display.
Sea-Dweller

Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA 116660

2008–2018
44mm
Silver Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a white dial, Roman numeral markers, and a date window at the 3 o’clock position.
Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200

1988–2005
34mm
A silver Rolex Datejust 16220 watch featuring a white dial, Roman numerals, and a date window at 3 o’clock.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16220

1988-2005
36mm
A gold Rolex Datejust 116138 watch with a black dial, date display, and brown leather strap.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 116138

2005-2018
36mm
Gold Rolex Datejust 16258 Oyster Perpetual watch featuring a white dial, Roman numerals, and a classic metal link bracelet.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16258

1988-2002
36mm
A two-tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15203 watch featuring a gold face and a striking silver and gold metal bracelet.
Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15203

1988–2005
34mm
Rolex Datejust 16203 watch with a white dial, gold bezel, and a two-tone silver and gold metal bracelet.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16203

1988-2005
36mm
Rolex Datejust 116203 watch with a gold dial, date display, and a striking two-tone silver and gold bracelet.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 116203

2005-2018
36mm
Gold Rolex Datejust 116238 watch with a mother-of-pearl dial, Roman numerals, and a date display at 3 o’clock.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 116238

2005-2018
36mm
A silver Rolex Datejust 16244 watch with a blue dial, diamond hour markers, and a date window at 3 o’clock.
Datejust

Rolex Datejust 16244

1988-2002
36mm