Jun 27, 2023 · It is a Rolex, a jewel would be a better way of fixing arbor sideshake. b) the balance appears to have magnetic problems and maybe the escape wheel too. My suggestion was to remove the pinion rather than the risk of removing …

Oct 28, 2002 · As time went by, whenever Rolex found it necessary to install a case back with a different number on a particular watch, they began using a jeweler's engraving machine (pantograph) to scratch through the original ref. number, and …

Aug 24, 2016 · They use 2 types of Rolex specific grease: one for the pallets and one for all other thing that are lubed with Fat. You should be able to use 9504 (the blue grease) from Moebious and specifically for the pallets 9415 also from Moebius. The thick oil Rolex prescribes today is HP1000. The thin oil Rolex prescribes in Moebius 9010. Succes RonP

Jan 28, 2014 · These were amongst the only ROLEX watches produced and allowed by ROLEX to appear without the name ROLEX on the dial. This watch also retains the original ROLEX winding crown. The movement is the original 17 jewel manual wind and keeps perfect time.

Sep 4, 2001 · Perhaps I should have been clearer in my previous message. All "15 series" Rolex movements (1520, 1530, 1535, 1536, 1555, 1560, 1565, 1570, 1575, etc.) are based on the 1530 model. The 1530 is the "basic" model, from which all the others are derived. In many cases, Rolex movements are not what they're marked.

Jan 12, 2021 · My new job-lot find....A Rolex 1992 Daytona 24 Winner, 18k Rose gold Oyster perpetual chronometre.. the joblot advert was selling the watches as spares-repairs although it was just a new battery most needed as I know now ive put them in. All the watches in the lot appeared to be quality made &...

Jan 14, 2025 · 1. The classic giveaway is if the seconds hand moves once per second, meaning incorrect quartz movement. Of course, a Rolex Tru-Beat or Oysterquartz ticks once per second, but yours is supposed to be a GMT Master that ticks five times or so per second. 2. A GMT bezel should turn both directions, not just one.

Aug 19, 2011 · Most knock-off Rolex watches have a back that screws off like the original. There is a tool that you can purchase from someone like TimeSavers but I can usually remove the back by using a pocket knife to engage, at an angle, into one of the little slots on the outside edge of the back and force it to turn in the CCW direction.

Jan 26, 2014 · In another thread (should I buy), somebody was asking as to whether he should consider Rolex, or a cheap watch. Among the negative comments was the assertion that the cost of servicing a Rolex would make them a bad buy. Sounds as though this owner wants cheap watch service on an expensive watch. Do your best, and give it back to him ...

Feb 15, 2015 · Hello. I'm looking for the caliber number for this Rolex watch. It's probably from around 1960-1970's. The balance staff is broken, want to find one to replace, but can't find the caliber number on the movement. (or parts number for this balance staff) If anyone know, or the books have movements info to buy, please help. Thank you in advance. Mike