Searching for a technical service guide

[netniet]

I am looking for a technical service guide to service a gen Rolex 1530 movement. Does anyone knows where I can find one? I have bought a nice (working) movement but it can use some TLC, and I want to see if I can do this myself.

[automatico]

There are no tricks to working on a 15xx rolex movement...they are just a basic swiss automatic movement. Where the trouble comes in is dealing with the balance assembly/hairspring etc, same as with any mechanical watch. If you do not feel comfortable handling the balance assembly plus remove, clean/oil, and replace the cap and hole jewels...leave it alone until you get more practice.

I have a basic rolex 15xx tip sheet/oil chart from RWC if you want a copy. I'll have to send it by mail though.

 

Other things you need to be able to do:

Oil the pallet fork/escape wheel teeth.

Work with Duofix jewel settings...horrible little sobs until you get the hang of them.

Remove and replace the mainspring. A good idea to replace it with a new swiss made ms.

 

Look at the post I made about the 15xx on the thread started by 'juicemouse' on March 3.

The worst thing about the rolex 15xx is the current parts situation.

[misiekped]

Need any parts let me know

[netniet]

The movement arrived today at my doorstep, and I have to say it really looks good. As expected it does need some parts (the automatic part is missing, and also the hour and minute wheel), but it is in a good shape. Should I try to find NOS parts, or are used parts also fine?