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Cc1966 · 22 January 2014, 02:57 AM

My own local watchmaker is very concerned because he tells me that parts for 15xx movements are becoming exhausted from Rolex. My AD said that they had a 1665 returned from RSC Dallas with no service performed for this reason. If I'm wrong, I will GLADLY stand corrected. Anyone know anything about this?

nsumner · 22 January 2014, 03:16 AM

I've heard this too but yet to hear and direct evidence. Let's hope it's not the case.

mdw3 · 22 January 2014, 03:56 AM

Parts are available. There may be (rare) instances where RUSA doesn't have stock on a particular component, but all parts for 15xx series movements may be obtained from Geneva. More likely the return of the 1665 unrepaired had something to do with USA's reluctance to work on "vintage" items.

Michael

crowncollection · 22 January 2014, 05:49 AM

Geneva still has plenty I have heard.

strafer_kid · 26 January 2014, 07:00 AM

Often wondered myself whether this would become a problem in time, as presumably some point will come when Rolex stop making such parts?

autofiend · 26 January 2014, 09:20 AM

My watchmaker has said that his Rolex parts rep has told him "not to be surprised" if 15xx parts became unavailable. This was in November when I had my 16800 serviced. Hearsay, but I consider him a reliable source. I also heard that Rolex may take away servicing the 15xx from certified watchmakers to switch to Geneva based servicing only (higher prices I'm assuming).

22 January 2014, 02:57 AM	#1
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	15xx Cal. Movement Parts Availability My own local watchmaker is very concerned because he tells me that parts for 15xx movements are becoming exhausted from Rolex. My AD said that they had a 1665 returned from RSC Dallas with no service performed for this reason. If I'm wrong, I will GLADLY stand corrected. Anyone know anything about this? __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

22 January 2014, 05:49 AM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,165	Geneva still has plenty I have heard. __________________ watches many

22 January 2014, 03:16 AM	#2
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	I've heard this too but yet to hear and direct evidence. Let's hope it's not the case.

22 January 2014, 03:56 AM	#3
mdw3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 677	Parts are available. There may be (rare) instances where RUSA doesn't have stock on a particular component, but all parts for 15xx series movements may be obtained from Geneva. More likely the return of the 1665 unrepaired had something to do with USA's reluctance to work on "vintage" items. Michael

26 January 2014, 07:00 AM	#5
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,129	Often wondered myself whether this would become a problem in time, as presumably some point will come when Rolex stop making such parts?

26 January 2014, 09:20 AM	#6
autofiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 276	My watchmaker has said that his Rolex parts rep has told him "not to be surprised" if 15xx parts became unavailable. This was in November when I had my 16800 serviced. Hearsay, but I consider him a reliable source. I also heard that Rolex may take away servicing the 15xx from certified watchmakers to switch to Geneva based servicing only (higher prices I'm assuming).

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