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What is a 1570 movement?

1570 Movement: Rolex's own in-house movement, the 1500 series, developed in 19571. 3035 Movement: The first men's high-beat caliber Rolex made, featuring a quickset function. 3135 Movement: Forms the basis of most modern Rolex movements, includes an instantaneous date change at midnight.

What caliber is a 1570?

The caliber 1570 is a certified chronometer (COSC) movement. The 1570 is an automatic self-winding caliber with 26 jewels. It has a power reserve of 48 hours. It is equipped with Kif Ultraflex shock system and a free-sprung Breguet hairspring. Movement: Automatic, self-winding.

Are 1560 & 1570 a chronometer grade movement?

They base these movements on the same architecture as the first caliber in the series, the 1530. But where the 1530 wasn’t a chronometer grade movement, meaning it hasn’t passed the vigorous testing set down by the COSC (the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute), both the 1560 and 1570 were.

Is 1570 a certified chronometer?

Yes, the caliber 1570 is a certified chronometer (COSC) movement. Differences between the caliber 1560 and 1570? The Rolex caliber 1560 was produced around the same time as the 1570, however, it beats at a lower 18,000 bph. It is also a certified chronometer.

Does a 1570 have a date?

Although you might see many sites listing a few variations of 1570 series depending on complications (ie: 1575 with a date; 1575 GMT with a date and GMT hand; 1580 which is anti-magnetic and used in the Milgauss), the truth is that many caliber 1570 movements have the date.

How fast does a caliber 1570 beat?

The caliber 1570 beats at 19.8KBPH, which is much slower than the 28.8KBPH of the 3135. Technically, the 1570 is very similar to the iconic and well-known 3135. They both feature a free-sprung balance, and hairspring overcoil, however, the 3135 feature some upgrades – one of which is the beat frequency. The 1570 has a wolf’s teeth clutch wheel.