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stevemulholland3 · 21 October 2010, 02:28 AM

I just picked up a rare 1530 automatic watch and realized that there are quite a few people who have never seen one and in some cases havent even heard of what they are..
here is a link to catch many of you up on the Rolex OQ's and the 1530/1630
OQ's with automatic movement's(see links at bottom of page)
http://www.oysterquartz.net/
basically,Rolex wanted to test the oysterquartz case design and also see whether or not the case had appeal to their demanding customers..to this end they took the oyster-quartz case/bracelet and installed an automatic movement in it..supossedly there was only between 500 and a thousand ever made,which makes it very rare indeed..
anyways,you can find out much about more about them with a simple search,but I wanted to give people a quick look at one of these rare beauties..this one has a beautiful tropical dial,which to me just adds to its rare and unique appearance..
enjoy!

SLS · 21 October 2010, 05:05 AM

Very cool Steve! I ahave seen a few of those, but you are right...not many around. It looks to be in pretty good shape as well.
Scott

Flash Gordon · 21 October 2010, 05:20 AM

Oh yes, I remember seeing them in watch shops in Singapore in the late 70's, I think. You can easily tell by the unique bracelet design, very different from the rest of the Rolex models.

kyle L · 21 October 2010, 05:58 AM

I think I remember that specific 1530...great watch Steve.

PhilM · 21 October 2010, 06:49 AM

Interesting post and find Steve

greekbum · 21 October 2010, 08:03 AM

Steve that's a nice 1. I was the 2nd owner of it a while back.

orangedial · 26 October 2010, 11:10 PM

Awesome find! I always love this rare breed

johnbeth · 26 October 2010, 11:42 PM

nice!

Michael M. · 30 October 2010, 11:59 PM

Awesome find, a collector buddy of mine up in Northern California has one.

Lolay · 5 November 2010, 12:48 AM

Nice!...I've seen it before, but never knew what model it was...thanks for the pics and info! =)

t e x · 5 November 2010, 01:12 AM

Great info and a nice watch Steve.

JEC · 5 November 2010, 04:01 AM

I've handled one too, it's a cool design. Very Royal Oak - Gerald Genta esque. Rare as hen's teeth, they command a huge premium over an equivalent datejust.

JimSnyder · 5 November 2010, 11:36 AM

You are living the dream Steve. The 1530 is sharp.

RLXSTR · 9 November 2010, 06:41 AM

We actually own two of these in our Collection. :) This one came in with the center links polished, the other has the brushed finish. DateJust Model 163030 had the center 3 links in 14K Gold. When the OysterQuartz was debuted, the center link was stainless steel and the two smaller links on each side were 14K. I also liked the 'stadium-style' outer edge of the dial.

JOHECEAR · 12 November 2010, 08:27 AM

Hi, Steve, I'm a proud owner of a black dial 1500 and of a 1510-8. Since you’re an expert on vintage ones like mine, perhaps you could please help me with the following: 1. Where can I find a pre-owned, replacement black (or white) dial for my 1500 (because mine is stained)? 2. Can the milled bezel of the 1501, fit the 1500? 3. Where can I find a pre-owned, original Rolex (or Cellini) brown leather band for my 1510-8 (because it’s missing the factory gold bracelet). By the way, I’m interested on a pre-owned, classic Stainless Steel, Datejust, with a Jubilee bracelet with a black (or white) dial. Is there any source you could recommend for that as well? Thank you!

Puffy · 12 November 2010, 08:37 AM

what's a 1530 going for these days?

Beaumont Miller II · 12 November 2010, 09:33 AM

Steve
I think that watch just is just stunning. Thanks for sharing
Beaumont

flyguy · 29 November 2010, 05:44 AM

Looks really great.

One question I have is with the 1530 model, is the case marked 17000 or 1530.

HL65 · 29 November 2010, 05:45 AM

Very nice classic Steve!!

stevemulholland3 · 1 December 2010, 07:37 AM

well if you like the 1530 then you will love the two-tone brother..1630..
heres one now!

vintage69 · 1 December 2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I just picked up a rare 1530 automatic watch and realized that there are quite a few people who have never seen one and in some cases havent even heard of what they are..
here is a link to catch many of you up on the Rolex OQ's and the 1530/1630
OQ's with automatic movement's(see links at bottom of page)
http://www.oysterquartz.net/
basically,Rolex wanted to test the oysterquartz case design and also see whether or not the case had appeal to their demanding customers..to this end they took the oyster-quartz case/bracelet and installed an automatic movement in it..supossedly there was only between 500 and a thousand ever made,which makes it very rare indeed..
anyways,you can find out much about more about them with a simple search,but I wanted to give people a quick look at one of these rare beauties..this one has a beautiful tropical dial,which to me just adds to its rare and unique appearance..
enjoy!

Elegant,Simple,Beautiful

:lo l:

HL65 · 1 December 2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

well if you like the 1530 then you will love the two-tone brother..1630..
heres one now!

Nice!!

rfknauss · 1 December 2010, 11:28 AM

Very nice find Steve!

PatekSF · 6 March 2011, 05:08 PM

I am the original owner of a s/s 1530. My father bought one for himself and one for me back in the late 70's. They were being sold by an AD for what I think was about $500, brand new.

My father wore his every day for about 20 years, then had it serviced to look like new. When he passed away a few years ago, it was given to my brother-in-law.

Mine has seen very minimal wrist time over the +30 years of ownership. It is in very good shape.

I always thought that I owned something special. But thanks to the internet, I realize that I have something quite rare. My brother-in-law, who is not a "watch guy" at all, was very surprised to learn of his treasure, too.

Besides the 2 in the family, I have only seen one other one in the wild!

21 October 2010, 05:05 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Very cool Steve! I ahave seen a few of those, but you are right...not many around. It looks to be in pretty good shape as well. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

21 October 2010, 08:03 AM	#6
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Steve that's a nice 1. I was the 2nd owner of it a while back. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

5 November 2010, 01:12 AM	#11
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Great info and a nice watch Steve. __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

5 November 2010, 11:36 AM	#13
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,721	You are living the dream Steve. The 1530 is sharp. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

12 November 2010, 08:27 AM	#15
JOHECEAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lima, Peru Posts: 10	Vintage parts Hi, Steve, I'm a proud owner of a black dial 1500 and of a 1510-8. Since you’re an expert on vintage ones like mine, perhaps you could please help me with the following: 1. Where can I find a pre-owned, replacement black (or white) dial for my 1500 (because mine is stained)? 2. Can the milled bezel of the 1501, fit the 1500? 3. Where can I find a pre-owned, original Rolex (or Cellini) brown leather band for my 1510-8 (because it’s missing the factory gold bracelet). By the way, I’m interested on a pre-owned, classic Stainless Steel, Datejust, with a Jubilee bracelet with a black (or white) dial. Is there any source you could recommend for that as well? Thank you!

21 October 2010, 05:20 AM	#3
Flash Gordon Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Posts: 146	Oh yes, I remember seeing them in watch shops in Singapore in the late 70's, I think. You can easily tell by the unique bracelet design, very different from the rest of the Rolex models.

21 October 2010, 05:58 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I think I remember that specific 1530...great watch Steve.

21 October 2010, 06:49 AM	#5
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Interesting post and find Steve

26 October 2010, 11:10 PM	#7
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Awesome find! I always love this rare breed

26 October 2010, 11:42 PM	#8
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	nice!

30 October 2010, 11:59 PM	#9
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Awesome find, a collector buddy of mine up in Northern California has one.

5 November 2010, 12:48 AM	#10
Lolay "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex-AP-Omega Posts: 119	Nice!...I've seen it before, but never knew what model it was...thanks for the pics and info! =)

5 November 2010, 04:01 AM	#12
JEC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: J. Location: Montreal Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 232	I've handled one too, it's a cool design. Very Royal Oak - Gerald Genta esque. Rare as hen's teeth, they command a huge premium over an equivalent datejust.

12 November 2010, 08:37 AM	#16
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	what's a 1530 going for these days? __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 November 2010, 09:33 AM	#17
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Steve I think that watch just is just stunning. Thanks for sharing Beaumont

29 November 2010, 05:44 AM	#18
flyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: london Posts: 1	Looks really great. One question I have is with the 1530 model, is the case marked 17000 or 1530.

29 November 2010, 05:45 AM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Very nice classic Steve!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 December 2010, 11:28 AM	#23
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Very nice find Steve! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

6 March 2011, 05:08 PM	#24
PatekSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Client n.9 Location: Upper Volta Watch: what I like to do Posts: 444	I am the original owner of a s/s 1530. My father bought one for himself and one for me back in the late 70's. They were being sold by an AD for what I think was about $500, brand new. My father wore his every day for about 20 years, then had it serviced to look like new. When he passed away a few years ago, it was given to my brother-in-law. Mine has seen very minimal wrist time over the +30 years of ownership. It is in very good shape. I always thought that I owned something special. But thanks to the internet, I realize that I have something quite rare. My brother-in-law, who is not a "watch guy" at all, was very surprised to learn of his treasure, too. Besides the 2 in the family, I have only seen one other one in the wild!

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