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Rolex 1580
Automatic · 12.5‴ · Switzerland · 1965
Dimensions
28.5 mm
Height
5.75mm
Jewels
26
Power reserve
48h
Timegrapher
Beat rate
19,800bph
Frequency
2.75Hz
Lift angle
52°
Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.
Movement
| Movement type |
Automatic
Mechanical movements fitted with an oscillating rotor that winds the mainspring through the wearer's natural motion. Invented by Abraham-Louis Perrelet around 1777 for pocket watches and adapted to the wristwatch by John Harwood in 1923, it combines traditional craftsmanship with everyday convenience.
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| Winding type |
Automatic (Rotor-Driven)
Self-winding via a rotor whose motion winds the mainspring through a transmission gear train. The specific rotor configuration (central, micro, peripheral, bumper) is catalogued separately under Rotor Type. Standard on the vast majority of mechanical wristwatches since the mid-20th century.
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| Setting type |
Stem Set (Crown Pull)
The dominant modern system: pulling the crown out to a setting position engages the hand-setting mechanism. Introduced in the late 19th century and refined into multi-position crowns (date, time, GMT). Used in virtually all modern wristwatches and most 20th-century pocket watches.
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| Escapement type |
Swiss Lever
The undisputed standard of modern mechanical watchmaking. Through an elegant interplay between escape wheel, pallet fork, and balance, it delivers reliable impulses with the safety of 'draw' to keep the lever locked. Refined since the 18th century, it powers almost every quality mechanical wristwatch made today.
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| Control type |
Balance Wheel
The heart of mechanical timepieces, the balance wheel is an oscillating component that, together with the hairspring, forms a harmonic oscillator regulating the gear train's pace. Its steady back-and-forth motion ensures the even release of energy from the mainspring, governing the watch's accuracy.
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| Regulator type |
Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
The most traditional regulator, consisting of a movable index pointer fitted with two curb pins (or a pin and a boot) that embrace the hairspring. Sliding the index along its scale changes the spring's active length, adjusting the rate. Simple, reliable, and easy to service, it remains the workhorse standard across countless mechanical movements.
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| Rotor type |
Central Rotor
The most common automatic winding rotor, mounted on the central axis of the movement and rotating a full 360°. Industrialized by Rolex with the Perpetual system in 1931 and refined throughout the 20th century, it offers excellent winding efficiency and remains the de facto standard for automatic wristwatches, whether winding in one or both directions.
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| Shock protection |
KIF
A family of Swiss shock protection systems (Trior, Flector, Elastor, Duofix, Protechoc) produced by Parechoc SA, the main competitor to Incabloc. Uses a multi-point elastic spring design (typically three points in the Trior version) that excels in thinner calibres. Long favoured by Rolex (Duofix), Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet before each developed proprietary systems.
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Specifications
| Lignes | 12.5‴ |
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| Shape |
Round
It is the most common form that we can find.
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| Complications |
Hacking Seconds
A feature that allows the second hand to stop, enabling precise time setting. Typically activated by pulling out the crown, it's essential for synchronization with other timepieces.
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| Hand count | 3 |
| Further measures | Mounting Diameter (Dm): 28.2mm |
Origin & References
| Manufacturer | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Launch year | 1965 |
| COSC certified | Yes |
| Signature | ca. 1970: 1580, Montres Rolex SA, Geneva Swiss, Adjusted 5 Positions and Temperature, 26 Jewels; Kif-Flector |
| US import codes |
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Notes
Remarks: 1965-1974
antimagnetic version of 1570 for Milgauss
free Breguet hairspring
balance with regulating screws
Other data: balance staff: U2896 / U2897 collet 0,42 / 0,53 stem: W2912 / W3009 thread 0.9 / 1.1mm mainspring / battery: 1.30 x 11.0 x 0.12mm
antimagnetic version of 1570 for Milgauss
free Breguet hairspring
balance with regulating screws
Other data: balance staff: U2896 / U2897 collet 0,42 / 0,53 stem: W2912 / W3009 thread 0.9 / 1.1mm mainspring / battery: 1.30 x 11.0 x 0.12mm
Family
Series 1560 - 1580
18000 A/h:
1560: -
1565: date
1565GMT: 24h display, date
19800 A/h:
1570: -
1575: date
1575GMT: 24h display, date
1580: antimagnetic (Milgauss)
1560: -
1565: date
1565GMT: 24h display, date
19800 A/h:
1570: -
1575: date
1575GMT: 24h display, date
1580: antimagnetic (Milgauss)
Related calibers
Rolex 1560
Rolex 1565
Rolex 1565GMT
Rolex 1570
Rolex 1575
Rolex 1575GMT
Rolex 1580
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