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whcrowder · 6 March 2010, 09:28 AM

I suddenly have a desire to add an oysterquartz datejust...am I crazy - Does anyone have experience with the watch, movement, etc??? Please set me straight!

kyle L · 6 March 2010, 09:34 AM

I love the case, this one is lovely:
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=116672

jsausley · 6 December 2018, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

I love the case, this one is lovely:
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=116672

I was about to send that guy a PM until I saw that the ad was from 2010.

whcrowder · 6 March 2010, 09:39 AM

I agree - the more I look at em the more I like the nice sleek design....

kyle L · 6 March 2010, 09:43 AM

If I had the money I would get that one.

chebert · 6 March 2010, 09:44 AM

many folks love them. i have never found them cool. I like the case but the whole point of mechanical watches is the fact is that they are mechanical and beautiful. Put a battery inside, then it makes it much easier to "make time". If they had an automatic mvmt in that case I would definitely own one, until then I collect only automatic/manual wind watches.

jnmarshall · 6 March 2010, 09:50 AM

Your desire may just be a passion to own every kind of Rolex available?

I always associate beautiful swiss jeweled (or is that jeweled swiss?) movements with a rolex. If I wanted a quartz I'll look at a seiko or citizen

DRAWTOOL · 6 March 2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chebert

many folks love them. i have never found them cool. I like the case but the whole point of mechanical watches is the fact is that they are mechanical and beautiful. Put a battery inside, then it makes it much easier to "make time". If they had an automatic mvmt in that case I would definitely own one, until then I collect only automatic/manual wind watches.

Just remember, they are Rolexes and they are really, really, really cool!

whcrowder · 6 March 2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chebert

many folks love them. i have never found them cool. I like the case but the whole point of mechanical watches is the fact is that they are mechanical and beautiful. Put a battery inside, then it makes it much easier to "make time". If they had an automatic mvmt in that case I would definitely own one, until then I collect only automatic/manual wind watches.

That is exactly why I am torn .... All of my watches are mechanical and I love them all - but I am out of spaces on my winder!!

kyle L · 6 March 2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chebert

many folks love them. i have never found them cool. I like the case but the whole point of mechanical watches is the fact is that they are mechanical and beautiful. Put a battery inside, then it makes it much easier to "make time". If they had an automatic mvmt in that case I would definitely own one, until then I collect only automatic/manual wind watches.

I think they do.

gt3pilot · 6 March 2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I think they do.

Kyle is correct. They did make for a very short time(around 1980) that style case/bracelet with a mechanical movement, pretty sure it was model 1630. They are pretty hard to come by and if you do, they bring a pretty penny. Especially the SS ones.

chebert · 6 March 2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt3pilot

Kyle is correct. They did make for a very short time that style case/bracelet with a mechanical movement. They are pretty hard to come by and if you do, they bring a pretty penny. Especially the SS ones.

They did....Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I gotta go on yet another quest!!! I hate you guys

Aeternitas · 6 March 2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chebert

They did....Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I gotta go on yet another quest!!! I hate you guys

I such a watch just recently. They can be very pricey.

http://www.interwatches.com/rolex-date-1530-p26994

onkyo · 6 March 2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whcrowder

I suddenly have a desire to add an oysterquartz datejust...am I crazy - Does anyone have experience with the watch, movement, etc??? Please set me straight!

Billy, I too have been itching for an oysterquartz recently ... I don't know why.

Could it be the case shape which I have been liking more and more over time... or is it the fact that it is a quartz ..... or maybe the fact that they can be had relatively cheaply.... whatever it is, it's a strong urge to say the least.

whcrowder · 6 March 2010, 10:28 AM

I know! My wheels are spinning big time! What was the model number??

chebert · 6 March 2010, 10:29 AM

My wheels are spinning too

landroverking · 6 March 2010, 10:35 AM

No not at all....the Oysterquartz is part of Rolex history and should be good in any collection.

accutronman · 6 March 2010, 10:43 AM

Check out www.oysterquartz.net for a great site

whcrowder · 6 March 2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accutronman

Check out www.oysterquartz.net for a great site

Thanks for the link - the movement really seems to be rock solid!

Lol-x · 6 March 2010, 11:42 AM

I'm getting one of those NOW!!!!!!

SNAP

It's some kind of force that is dragging me towards it

whcrowder · 6 March 2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I'm getting one of those NOW!!!!!!

SNAP

It's some kind of force that is dragging me towards it

Now I didn't mean to change the market forces and bump the price up!

TheBluePrince · 6 March 2010, 11:44 AM

I get an urge to have one every few months or so. I'd like a DD one, makes it even rarer and that much cooler than a normal DD.

Alcan · 6 March 2010, 02:10 PM

I love OysterQuartz!!

I owned this clean dial pre-COSC 17013 for about 3 days a few years ago. I've always loved the design and hope to have another soon.

In the meantime I found this one, a reference 1630. A pretty good compromise between the DateJust movement and pre-OQ case and bracelet.

worktolivelife · 6 March 2010, 06:39 PM

I was offered this trade for mine

Jocke · 6 March 2010, 09:17 PM

Here you can see a OysterQuartz who I found in some bad
condition. He needs some kind of refreshment and here I
will show you how nice he could be.

Here is how he looks and he have a hard life behind him.

To fix him I have to get some 800 waterproof sandpaper
and I will go slowly on him with the sandpaper. I have
to go on the bracelet in one way so the lines will be
straight ahead agains the bracelet. Start from the back
and go nice and easy and very slow. You will see if you
go to fast it´s easy to get some crossed lines. When I´m
finish with that I use a sandpaper sponge who look like this.

I bought the sponge in a auto spareparts shop and it´s soft
so it will follow the bracelet. Here is the result.

After that I will use a Dremel machine with some polishing
trundles and some polish compound/wax to get the high polished
surfaces shine like a mirror.

Maybe we should take a look inside too?

Rolex cal 5035

All the parts ready to be putted together.

It ticks once every seconds, so many believe it´s a fake.

Then I give it some more minor work like a new battery, crown, tube and gaskets.

I hope you enjoy the tour.

Jocke

ersnyder · 6 March 2010, 11:47 AM

It's the addiction! You don't have one and you NEED one!!

therolexguy · 6 March 2010, 12:17 PM

I like them as well. My watchmakers tells me they can be quite costly to service. So say, every 5-7 years you may be spending a couple hundred dollars more......and down the road the parts will be hard to come by. Just something to think about. I'm thinking about picking one up as well.

everose · 6 March 2010, 12:37 PM

There was a thread posted a few weeks ago about this model.......(.the nice guy who got one in Switzerland in 1983 new)...........i never even considered the OQ before that time.

After finding out all about it and thatthere are alot differences between quartzmvmnts i concluded.....i was ignorant to ignore them!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely love the modern style case and how it matches and integrates beautifully with the bracelet.

The dials have great,clarity and retro coolness IMO.

The COSC for quartz is 0.07 secs daily at 23 celcius.....0.07!!!!!!!!!

......blows my mind!!!!

I am on the hunt for a nice example....and i don't care how long that hunt takes.

ocwatching · 6 March 2010, 01:33 PM

thanks for the link..just spent the last 30 minutes studying these pieces..
I like the bracelet...very sleek and blends well into the case...

arrgghhh!

ocwatching · 6 March 2010, 02:12 PM

Al, GREAT PiECE...congrats!

6 March 2010, 09:28 AM	#1
whcrowder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Billy Location: Jackson, MS Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 508	Why do I suddenly want an Oysterquartz? I suddenly have a desire to add an oysterquartz datejust...am I crazy - Does anyone have experience with the watch, movement, etc??? Please set me straight!

6 March 2010, 11:42 AM	#20
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,591	I'm getting one of those NOW!!!!!! SNAP It's some kind of force that is dragging me towards it __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 March 2010, 02:10 PM	#23
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I love OysterQuartz!! I owned this clean dial pre-COSC 17013 for about 3 days a few years ago. I've always loved the design and hope to have another soon. In the meantime I found this one, a reference 1630. A pretty good compromise between the DateJust movement and pre-OQ case and bracelet. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

6 March 2010, 06:39 PM	#24
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	I was offered this trade for mine __________________ MEMBER NO.142

6 March 2010, 09:17 PM	#25
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Here you can see a OysterQuartz who I found in some bad condition. He needs some kind of refreshment and here I will show you how nice he could be. Here is how he looks and he have a hard life behind him. To fix him I have to get some 800 waterproof sandpaper and I will go slowly on him with the sandpaper. I have to go on the bracelet in one way so the lines will be straight ahead agains the bracelet. Start from the back and go nice and easy and very slow. You will see if you go to fast it´s easy to get some crossed lines. When I´m finish with that I use a sandpaper sponge who look like this. I bought the sponge in a auto spareparts shop and it´s soft so it will follow the bracelet. Here is the result. After that I will use a Dremel machine with some polishing trundles and some polish compound/wax to get the high polished surfaces shine like a mirror. Maybe we should take a look inside too? Rolex cal 5035 All the parts ready to be putted together. It ticks once every seconds, so many believe it´s a fake. Then I give it some more minor work like a new battery, crown, tube and gaskets. I hope you enjoy the tour. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

6 March 2010, 09:34 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I love the case, this one is lovely: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=116672

6 March 2010, 09:39 AM	#4
whcrowder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Billy Location: Jackson, MS Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 508	I agree - the more I look at em the more I like the nice sleek design....

6 March 2010, 09:43 AM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	If I had the money I would get that one.

6 March 2010, 09:44 AM	#6
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	many folks love them. i have never found them cool. I like the case but the whole point of mechanical watches is the fact is that they are mechanical and beautiful. Put a battery inside, then it makes it much easier to "make time". If they had an automatic mvmt in that case I would definitely own one, until then I collect only automatic/manual wind watches.

6 March 2010, 09:50 AM	#7
jnmarshall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 364	Your desire may just be a passion to own every kind of Rolex available? I always associate beautiful swiss jeweled (or is that jeweled swiss?) movements with a rolex. If I wanted a quartz I'll look at a seiko or citizen

6 March 2010, 10:28 AM	#15
whcrowder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Billy Location: Jackson, MS Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 508	I know! My wheels are spinning big time! What was the model number??

6 March 2010, 10:29 AM	#16
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	My wheels are spinning too

6 March 2010, 10:35 AM	#17
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No not at all....the Oysterquartz is part of Rolex history and should be good in any collection.

6 March 2010, 10:43 AM	#18
accutronman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FL Watch: DSSD, GMT IIc Posts: 79	Check out www.oysterquartz.net for a great site

6 March 2010, 11:44 AM	#22
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	I get an urge to have one every few months or so. I'd like a DD one, makes it even rarer and that much cooler than a normal DD.

6 March 2010, 11:47 AM	#26
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	It's the addiction! You don't have one and you NEED one!!

6 March 2010, 12:17 PM	#27
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I like them as well. My watchmakers tells me they can be quite costly to service. So say, every 5-7 years you may be spending a couple hundred dollars more......and down the road the parts will be hard to come by. Just something to think about. I'm thinking about picking one up as well.

6 March 2010, 12:37 PM	#28
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	There was a thread posted a few weeks ago about this model.......(.the nice guy who got one in Switzerland in 1983 new)...........i never even considered the OQ before that time. After finding out all about it and thatthere are alot differences between quartzmvmnts i concluded.....i was ignorant to ignore them!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love the modern style case and how it matches and integrates beautifully with the bracelet. The dials have great,clarity and retro coolness IMO. The COSC for quartz is 0.07 secs daily at 23 celcius.....0.07!!!!!!!!!......blows my mind!!!! I am on the hunt for a nice example....and i don't care how long that hunt takes.

6 March 2010, 01:33 PM	#29
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	thanks for the link..just spent the last 30 minutes studying these pieces.. I like the bracelet...very sleek and blends well into the case... arrgghhh! __________________ too much into watches...

6 March 2010, 02:12 PM	#30
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Al, GREAT PiECE...congrats! __________________ too much into watches...

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