Introduction and Launch: The Rolex calibre 1030, introduced in 1950, was a landmark automatic movement utilised in various iconic models such as the Explorer, Deep Sea "Special", Submariner and Oyster Perpetual. Known for its exceptional functionality and reliability, this movement is known to have "a butterfly rotor" as it was so much smaller and lighter than the previous generation. It minimises wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance across its range of applications.
Power Reserve:
Power reserve of approx 48 hours
Beat Rate:
Operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5Hz)
Movement:
Self-Winding mechanical movement
Escapement:
Calibre 1030 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
Hairspring:
Breguet Hairspring
Hands Configuration:
Hours, minutes and central seconds
Watches with this Calibre
Rolex Oyster Submariner:
6536 / 6538 / 6540 / 6583
Rolex Oyster Perpetual:
6500 / 6502 / 6532 / 6564 / 6565 / 6566 / 6567 / 6569 / 6580 / 6581 / 6582 / 6584 / 6585 / 6586 / 6587 / 6590 / 6592 / 6593 / 6594 / 6598 / 6599 / 6614 / 6634
