How much is a used Caliber 1520 worth?

[juicemouse]

And how did you come to that number?

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[cc33]

Around 1000$ usd

Email this man: maloja@gmail.com

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1393875955/FS-+Rolex+Movement+Cal.+1570+w-Date+Function+%28Movement+Only%29+--+%241k

He will sell you a clean one.. Good guy

Ps don't mention reps

[danielv2000]

Maloja has dozens of movements. Look at his sale posts - it's insane!

[juicemouse]

So many movements! That pic doesn't even look real.

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[automatico]

The problem with many 15xx rolex movements is high mileage and low maintenance and you can not easily tell just by looking.

 

A few things to look for on a movement that is still together and running:

1...Rounded teeth on the red anodized reversers. The teeth should be squared off and all red with no aluminum showing.

2...Worn teeth on the intermediate winding (transmission) wheel. This is the goldtone wheel that runs between the two red reversers. They do not cost much but often show a lot of wear.

3...The movement plates under the winding rotor should not be scored from the rotor rubbing them. Rub marks are a sign of a worn rotor axle, rotor weight loose on the axle, or a broken jewel.

4...Screw heads are an indication of how much a mvt has been worked on and/or how careful the repair guy was. This does not indicate problems in the rest of the mvt however.

5...Rust anywhere, and it usually starts around the setting parts because of a bad crown. Look at the set bridge, stem etc.

6...On the dial side...look closely where the mainspring barrel arbor runs in the main plate. There is no bushing or jewel and the arbor will wear the hole in the plate out of round if it the mvt has not been c/o every now and then. There is no easy fix for this if the hole is worn and it can cause the ms barrel to rub the plate and give a low running reserve. 

7...If the movement is where you can see it running...see if the balance motion is 'lively'. 'Lazy' motion can be a sign of a dirty mvt. hairspring dragging on something, weak or broken ms etc. Sometimes it can be caused by the second hand rubbing the crystal, hitting the minute hand etc.

8...See if there is still a fair amount of resistance on the crown when setting the time. Very little friction is a sign of a loose cannon pinion, easy to fix but also easy to screw up.

9...Make sure the mvt runs in all positions and has lively balance motion in all of them. Lazy motion in one or more positions is usually the hairspring rubbing or a worn or broken balance staff or jewel.

10...Watch out for movement plating 'blistered' from harsh cleaning solution, it may run Ok but it will always look bad and be worth a little bit less $$.

11...Look for black 'specks' on or down inside the movement...it is dirt.

12...If the mvt looks real good and runs Ok...it is usually Ok.

13...Do not believe the old story "I just had it cleaned" unless you really trust the seller because this means about as much in a buying situation as the guy who has a dead quartz watch for sale that "Just needs a battery."

 

Otoh...in reality, the appearance of a watch mvt can not tell the whole story. I have an old blistered 1520 with screws that look like they fell out of the Gate Hinges of Hell and it runs like a Champion.

 

A nice 1520 is probably worth around $1000US and a 'ruffy' is worth less.

[juicemouse]

The problem with many 15xx rolex movements is high mileage and low maintenance and you can not easily tell just by looking....

Your post is probably worth around $1000 hehe... Thanks for sharing!

[mymanmatt]

I would say try to pick one up for around $500 or so. Just be sure everything is there and that the balance swings freely and no signs of RUST anywhere. Then you can spend $400-$500 for a good service. And I mean a complete tear down. Then when it's all back together, you have a movement that you know the condition of. Then you can care for it for years to come, with no unexpected surprises.