cc33 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hey guys, I did some research and found that a 1960 1675 should have a 1560 or 1565 movement with butterfly rotor. The one for sale has a 1570 movement which shouldn't be in that model until later. Would rolex have changed it during a servicing for a 1570? Is there any way this is the correct movement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Yes. A 1575 is fine and could have been the result of service. The dial tells the watch had water damage, so maybe it flooded and the 1575 went in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 You'd think that Rolex would have changed the dial at the same time as the movement. Keep asking questions if you're looking to buy. Certainly the watch isn't all original with the 1575 movement in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Aaaahhhhh love that case and everything on/in it!!! Dont let the movement stop you mate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 It is a 'Cornio', pointy crown guard (gen upwards of $8K usd), gilt chapter ring Exclamation point dial (That makes it $12K usd or more). How much is it selling for? That should tell you a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I couldn't do it, I know what it is and wanted it pretty bad but I'm taking this collecting thing pretty seriously and I can't see rolex changing the movement for a more recent one, it makes no sense. The seller is asking 8200$ us shipped from Italy. I rather wait for one that is all original and pay a bit more. I love that the market is soft right now, I'm trying to scoop up as much as I can before the prices hit the roof again. Thanks for your input guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I think you made a wise choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I agree. That's too much to pay for a dial, hands and a case. You'd still have to source a 1565 movement to be correct and it would still be a put together watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I totally agree with everyone above. It's too much especially for a "put together" watch. Rolex service would not change the movement to a later one unless the old ones were not available, and they would have done a complete restore, dial, hands, insert, crystal, etc. If you are picking up a watch to use as a beater, and the price is really really good, you can put up with some inconsistencies, but collectors want the watch to be original, or as close to original as possible. If a crystal or insert was changed at a service,they would probably be OK, but if it had a service dial, new hands. It would not qualify as original and the price would be less. In this case, changing out the movement to a newer none standard one was a big no-no. A true collector wouldn't touch this one with barge pole. I think you made a wise decision. You may have to pay a little more for a quality example, but you will never regret it, especially if you should decide to sell it down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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