Mounting a 1560 movement to a mbw case

[lionsandtigers]

Hi Guys,

I need a little help/guidance as to mounting a gen 1560 movement to a mbw polex 5513 case. I assume the beveled screws will do the trick but this is new territory for me, never been past eta in this realm so any help pointing me in the right direction would help.

 

I have the gen dial and movement burning a hole in my eyes waiting to get into that case.

 

Thanks in advance

[freddy333]

I have no experience fitting a 1560, but here is a 1575 in my 1665 MBW case

 

The dimensions of 15xx movements are all the same (28.5mm x 5.75mm), so it should fit the same way. As I recall, the only modification I had to do to fit the movement into the MBW case was to reshape the calendar ring, which your movement lacks, so that should not be an issue. However, as is always the case with vintage Rolex & rep cases (including MBW), anything is possible.

[lionsandtigers]

Thanks Freddy, any idea where I can locate a set of the mounting screws since this movement did not come with any?

[freddy333]

I found a set on ebay once & they can often be found in the Sale sections of VRF & TZ. Also, Ofrei sells sets of Bergeon case screws that will work. I cannot tell you which set you need, so you may have to get a couple to find the right screws.

[lionsandtigers]

yeah, been on the hunt, not turning up as of yet, anyone on here got a set?

[freddy333]

I think this may be the set you need (click pic for link)

[lionsandtigers]

thanks, 40 bucks with shipping for 2 lousy screws.....

[freddy333]

Welcome to the wonderful world of franken-Rolex.

[lionsandtigers]

built tons of frankens but doing gen is a pain

[flex]

Yuki has them or at lease used to have..

[lionsandtigers]

thanks flex. I spoke to Yuki but it will take like a month for them to get here. Really want to find someone stateside with a set. He is also selling sets of 30 which of course I dont need

[flex]

how many do you need? i might have a spare set.

 

Flex