CALIBRE 1560

Introduction and Launch: The Rolex calibre 1560, introduced in 1959, was used to power various Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Explorer, and Submariner models. As the first in the second generation of Rolex’s 1500 series movements, this 26-jewel, self-winding calibre featured the Rolex part number 7980 balance assembly with Microstella screws for precise regulation, along with a Breguet free-sprung hairspring, ensuring enhanced timekeeping accuracy and stability.

Technical Specifications

Jewels:
25 Jewels
Power Reserve:
Power reserve of approx 42 hours
Beat Rate:
Operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5Hz)
Movement:
Self-Winding mechanical movement.
Escapement:
Calibre 1560 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:
Calibre 1560 is certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) for precision and accuracy. To confirm a specific watch's certification, check the dial or accompanying documentation for COSC certification details.

Design and Features

Hands Configuration:
Hours, minutes and central seconds

Watches with this Calibre

Rolex Explorer:
1016
Rolex Oyster Perpetual:
1002 / 1003 / 1004 / 1005 / 1006 / 1007 / 1008 / 1009 / 1010 / 1011 / 1012 / 1013 / 1014 / 1018 / 1022 / 1023 / 1024 / 1025 / 1026 / 1027 / 1028 / 1029 / 1030 / 1035 / 1036 / 1039
Rolex Submariner:
5512
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