CALIBRE 1120

Introduction and Launch: The Rolex calibre 1120, introduced in 1953, is an automatic movement best known for its durability and precision, it features Rolex’s Perpetual self-winding system with a bi-directional rotor and offers a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. Its slim profile makes it particularly well-suited for mid-size Oyster Perpetual models of the era.

Technical Specifications

Jewels:
27 Jewels
Power Reserve:
Power reserve of approx 40 hours
Beat Rate:
Operating at 19,800 vibrations per hour (2.75Hz)
Movement:
Self-Winding mechanical movement
Escapement:
Calibre 1120 features a traditional Swiss lever escapement. It consists of a balance wheel, hairspring, pallet fork, and escape wheel. This mechanism not only regulates the energy release from the mainspring but also maintains the balance assembly at a consistent and precise rate
Anti-Shock:
Kif A Anti-Shock System
Hairspring:
Breguet Hairspring
Certification:
NA

Design and Features

Hands Configuration:
Hours, minutes and seconds

Watches with this Calibre

Rolex Oyster Perpetual:
6503 / 6504 / 6505 / 6506 / 6507 / 6509 / 6515 / 6526 / 6546