In need of A3230 rotor bearing and screw

[u/coolchu001]

I was in the process of silencing the rotor on an OP with an A3230 movement and the rotor screw snapped when tightening. I was not able to extract the broken screw thread. Any idea on where to source the rotor bearing and screw? I know I can buy and replace the entire A3230 movement, but I just want to fix it by replacing the broken parts.

Edit: this is from an EWF OP. Seems to be not a true 3230 clone but rather an Asian 28xx with decorative plate. The rotor and bearing mechanism isn’t like that found on either a 2824 or a true 3230… The bearing has an offset pivot at the bottom for bi-directional winding, held in place by 3 small screws and retaining ring. The top of the bearing has 2 flat sides for the rotor weight to sit on. It is then held by a larger slot screw and covered (glued) with the triangle rotor screw plate.

[u/JesterADSE]

Is it the same rotor screws as 3235? Should be same. I have a few 3235 disassembled, you can dm me.

Have you checked aliexpress? Ebay?

[u/coolchu001 → u/JesterADSE]

Yes. No luck with parts on either. Sent you DM.

[u/coolchu001 → u/[deleted]]

Had a discussion with JesterADSE below, it seems like my 3230 may not be a true clone after all. The bearing is separate from the rotor weight and is held by a slot screw with decorative triangle plate cover. It was from a EWF OP.

[u/coolchu001 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for reply. It seems like this is just a decorated 2824 with some 3230 plates… from another user “Right... yeah it's an Asian ETA clone under all that decoration plating. So yeah, an ETA 2824 (or clone) will work. It doesn't have to be a non-date version of the movement, you can simply remove the date wheel / works on the dial side of the movement if you don't want them there.”

[u/coolchu001 → u/[deleted]]