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Garybedfordis · 6 September 2016, 07:11 AM

Hi. I've had a couple of rolexes bought 5-10 years old. I fancy a pie pan datejust but wondering about the 15xx movements.

Can anyone tell me if they are reliable at that age, serviceable, OK for daily wear, or if there are any other pitfalls I need to know about?

Please and thanks.

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crowncollection · 6 September 2016, 11:40 AM

1500 series movement is the best movement ever made by Rolex

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Vlad · 6 September 2016, 11:59 AM

+1. Awesome movement, lot's of spare parts. If you bought them 5-10 years ago, have you had any issues? Are you experiencing specific problems?

Garybedfordis · 6 September 2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad

+1. Awesome movement, lot's of spare parts. If you bought them 5-10 years ago, have you had any issues? Are you experiencing specific problems?

Hey thanks. I bought a sub, an explorer ii etc from mid 2000's but this will be the first 50yr old Rolex. Want to use it more or less everyday for periods of time. Hoping I won't have any issues with that kind of use - shocks, magnetism or whatever.

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Old Expat Beast · 6 September 2016, 05:29 PM

My wife frequently wears a 1967 Datejust that runs very well, and I have been wearing my 1964 Air-King daily for the last month, and it has gained about half a minute in that time. Both have 15xx movements.

Richard Carver · 6 September 2016, 06:34 PM

Just like any machine, condition is everything. Either get a freshly serviced one or have it checked and serviced if it needs it. You'll love a vintage DJ. :)

1968 1603

mineral · 7 September 2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Just like any machine, condition is everything. Either get a freshly serviced one or have it checked and serviced if it needs it. You'll love a vintage DJ. :)

1968 1603

Garybedfordis · 7 September 2016, 04:40 AM

Thanks guys

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motoikkyu · 7 September 2016, 07:08 AM

Tough as nails, I have one with a rotor that makes some noise but has been diagnosed as healthy. Durable, reliable movement in my experience. I have one 1601 that I've worn regularly since 1993 that hasn't required any service and keeps excellent time.

6 September 2016, 07:11 AM	#1
Garybedfordis "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sligo Posts: 4	Vintage Datejust info Hi. I've had a couple of rolexes bought 5-10 years old. I fancy a pie pan datejust but wondering about the 15xx movements. Can anyone tell me if they are reliable at that age, serviceable, OK for daily wear, or if there are any other pitfalls I need to know about? Please and thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 September 2016, 11:40 AM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Vintage Datejust info 1500 series movement is the best movement ever made by Rolex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

7 September 2016, 07:08 AM	#9
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Tough as nails, I have one with a rotor that makes some noise but has been diagnosed as healthy. Durable, reliable movement in my experience. I have one 1601 that I've worn regularly since 1993 that hasn't required any service and keeps excellent time. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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6 September 2016, 11:59 AM	#3
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	+1. Awesome movement, lot's of spare parts. If you bought them 5-10 years ago, have you had any issues? Are you experiencing specific problems?

6 September 2016, 05:29 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	My wife frequently wears a 1967 Datejust that runs very well, and I have been wearing my 1964 Air-King daily for the last month, and it has gained about half a minute in that time. Both have 15xx movements.

6 September 2016, 06:34 PM	#6
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Just like any machine, condition is everything. Either get a freshly serviced one or have it checked and serviced if it needs it. You'll love a vintage DJ. :) 1968 1603

7 September 2016, 04:40 AM	#8
Garybedfordis "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sligo Posts: 4	Thanks guys Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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