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Rolex 1520

Probable

Fitted to Air-King and no-date Submariner references that were not chronometer-certified. The distinction from the 1530 is the one that matters and it is legible from the dial as well as the movement: a watch whose dial claims chronometer certification while carrying a 1520 is inconsistent, and a 5513 without chronometer text carrying a 1520 is exactly right. Read the dial and the caliber together rather than either alone.

Specifications

Movement manufacturer
Rolex
Jewels
26
Winding
automatic
Complications
Centre seconds

Architecture

Automatic, centre seconds, no calendar. The non-chronometer member of the 15xx family, with a lower jewel count than the 1530.

Service practice

Movements within the 15xx family interchange, and Rolex service fitted whichever was current. A 5513 carrying a 1530 is common and is a service or production variation rather than a finding.

Related calibers

  • Related caliber

    Rolex 1530

    Higher-jewelled sibling within the same family.

References using this caliber

Provenance of this record

Sources & Evidence

Secondary sourceSpecialist publication

Dowling, James M. & Hess, Jeffrey P. — The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches

Schiffer Publishing

Published
2006-01-01

Cited for

This referenceProbable
Secondary sourceCollector research

Ranfft Watch Movement Archive

Dr. Roland Ranfft (archived and maintained by volunteers)

Accessed
2026-08-18

Cited for

This referenceProbable
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