That 1530 you have is immaculate. Absolutely mint. I wonder why Rolex didn't differentiate the size of the 1530 and 1630. Both have the oystrrquartz case in 36mm. So would the only thing setting them apart be the movement inside?
The reason those cases of the 1530 had automatic movements is because they were produced 3 years before the quartz movement was ready for production. They produced around 1500 examples of the 1530 and 1630 over 1976-1978 before the oysterquartz was released in 1978. This makes those coveted 1530s and 1630s one of the rarest models that Rolex produced after 1945. I own a 1630 and in pursuit of 1530. Please let me know if you want to sell yours.
I usually look on Chrono and then take off 20%. But these are so rare that if you find a buyer who desperately wants one you can name your price. I would say for a freshly serviced good condition one today, about 10-11K.
The two words mean different things: Chronograph - stopwatch function, timing things Chronometer - a watch that keeps time to an excellent pre-defined standard. Rolex’s standard is -2/+2 seconds per day.
@@LesterLovesWatches You're right. It's good to see how your watch held over the years! I've bought a simple one, orient tristar, it's simple, but it's good. I were woried about scratching it. I have another one, almost 2 years and still locked up in my wardrobe. Because of the scratches.
@@scootermann83 The tristar I've been wearing almost every single day since the COVID pandemic were over and things came back to normal. College, work. I take a bus to go to these places, and, here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is quite challenging to move from one place to another by bus. Anda what about the watch? Looks like it had never been taken out of the wardrobe, about the other one, it looks very similar to a submariner, so, in a place like mi city, were bandits hide in the shadows, I don't want to end up with my wrist being cut off. It stills in the wardrobe, rarely I shake it to get it moving.
@@scootermann83 Sorry if it's somewhat hard to understand what I'm saying, or, if it's written incorrectly. I've learned English alone, so, don't expect me to have the highest knowledge of your language, but, I can handle myself 😂.
That 1530 is something special.
That 1530 you have is immaculate. Absolutely mint. I wonder why Rolex didn't differentiate the size of the 1530 and 1630. Both have the oystrrquartz case in 36mm. So would the only thing setting them apart be the movement inside?
Very informative and interesting review. I do like that Datejust - its lovely.
Thanks Dave 👍🏼
The reason those cases of the 1530 had automatic movements is because they were produced 3 years before the quartz movement was ready for production. They produced around 1500 examples of the 1530 and 1630 over 1976-1978 before the oysterquartz was released in 1978. This makes those coveted 1530s and 1630s one of the rarest models that Rolex produced after 1945. I own a 1630 and in pursuit of 1530. Please let me know if you want to sell yours.
Lovely 1530!
Thanks Clyvers. I hear you’re not unfamiliar with the model 👍🏼.
Beautiful linen dial, why isn't it running?
I probably forgot to give it a starting wind. Thanks for watching.
I have a 1530 whats a ball park figure for its value?
I usually look on Chrono and then take off 20%. But these are so rare that if you find a buyer who desperately wants one you can name your price. I would say for a freshly serviced good condition one today, about 10-11K.
@@LesterLovesWatches just to say I got £9500.
@@LesterLovesWatches 10 000€?? For 10 000 I buy one right away :)
i cant understand. How this can be a chronometer, if its not a chronograph. I mean, how it works [superlative one].
The two words mean different things:
Chronograph - stopwatch function, timing things
Chronometer - a watch that keeps time to an excellent pre-defined standard. Rolex’s standard is -2/+2 seconds per day.
@@LesterLovesWatches Thx My friend! That was a long period Doubt I had. There's not much information about it in the internet.
Do you wear all of your watches? Or not, because of the scratches?
Yes I wear all my watches. Scratches add character, in my opinion 😀
@@LesterLovesWatches You're right. It's good to see how your watch held over the years! I've bought a simple one, orient tristar, it's simple, but it's good. I were woried about scratching it. I have another one, almost 2 years and still locked up in my wardrobe. Because of the scratches.
@@WhisperExtreme Did you ever take it out of your wardrobe yet? Watches are meant to be worn
@@scootermann83 The tristar I've been wearing almost every single day since the COVID pandemic were over and things came back to normal. College, work. I take a bus to go to these places, and, here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is quite challenging to move from one place to another by bus. Anda what about the watch? Looks like it had never been taken out of the wardrobe, about the other one, it looks very similar to a submariner, so, in a place like mi city, were bandits hide in the shadows, I don't want to end up with my wrist being cut off. It stills in the wardrobe, rarely I shake it to get it moving.
@@scootermann83 Sorry if it's somewhat hard to understand what I'm saying, or, if it's written incorrectly. I've learned English alone, so, don't expect me to have the highest knowledge of your language, but, I can handle myself 😂.
If you ever want to sell that 1530? 😉