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Old 20 February 2008, 08:15 AM   #31
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It looks like I'm swimming against the tide on this one. I've already owned one OysterQuartz and would like to own another.
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Old 20 February 2008, 01:58 PM   #32
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No, i wouldnt get one
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Old 20 February 2008, 02:02 PM   #33
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Great question? I don't know, it would depend on how it looked. I am trying my best to keep myself to the Rolex watches I own. I would still buy a SD if Rolex changes it in the near future with a Maxi-dial.
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Old 20 February 2008, 03:10 PM   #34
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Old 20 February 2008, 03:22 PM   #35
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No, only mechanicals only for me.
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Old 20 February 2008, 03:34 PM   #36
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No to quartz Rolex. G-shock, iPhone yes.

Rolex = old school cool!

iPhone = star trek electric!
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Old 20 February 2008, 03:40 PM   #37
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Rolex doesn't use a battery???? What next a liquid cooled Harley Davidson??

No, I would stick to the mechanical watch and avoid purchasing a quartz

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heaven forbid a liquid cooled triumph or porsche? lol, oh, wait a minute.... they already did that!

seriously, it would just depend on what it looked like for me. changing the battery every 7-10 years is nothing.
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Old 20 February 2008, 03:46 PM   #38
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Yes, I would.
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Old 20 February 2008, 03:48 PM   #39
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NO! No mechanical movement = No SOUL, in my opinion. I'd rather use my cell phone for the time
x2 - I couldn't have said it better.
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Old 20 February 2008, 07:17 PM   #40
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The only quartz I'd buy is a G-Shock and I wholely agree with C.J.
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Old 20 February 2008, 08:14 PM   #41
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Old 20 February 2008, 09:25 PM   #42
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the first watch I ever tore apart totally and reassembled was a rolex precision mid-size model I picked up on ebay for 600 bucks,to tell the truth I was a bit nervous,but then I said to myself just do it,and thats how I started to work on watches,I really love to work on Cartier watches,they are amazingly simple for an expensive watch.I can buy all the parts for a cartier on ebay for just a few hundred-including a broken down hull,refinish it and get it running again,then flip it for about two grand.also-it is a pleasure to do!I love to tinker with watches,and if you can make some money as well,then superb.
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Old 20 February 2008, 09:27 PM   #43
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sorry all,my answer to the original question is yes I would buy a quartz from rolex,but I would not want to spend four thousand on a quartz-I will tell you that!
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Old 20 February 2008, 09:36 PM   #44
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Old 20 February 2008, 10:13 PM   #45
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Rolex quartz, not for me.

I like the mechanicals which is why I have 8 in the watch box, three are Rollies. And then there's the old school Timex, the 300g Russian diver and the Atmos. Yup I just love mechanical timepieces.

I do have a confession, I have 3 quartz watches..... all of them need a battery change

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Old 20 February 2008, 10:45 PM   #46
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No, to be honest.

The problem with quartz watches are the headaches of having to go to your AD to have the battery changed and the watch pressure tested. All this can cost quite a bit, more so with a Rolex.

While it does have its advantages like you don't need a winder, super accuracy, etc., you can only enjoy these advantages for about 18 months or so before the battery gives way.

Honestly.....not worth it!!

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My father in law has owned an OysterQuartz for about 25 years, and at least in Argentina, the AD will change your battery at no cost ˇfor life! (yours or the watch's, whichever ends first)
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Old 20 February 2008, 11:43 PM   #47
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Sure I'll buy a Quartz.

A Quartz Clownmaster II.

On a NATO band.
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NO! No mechanical movement = No SOUL, in my opinion. I'd rather use my cell phone for the time
As if you know how to operate a cell phone
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Old 21 February 2008, 03:21 AM   #49
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As if you know how to operate a cell phone
Of course not, you fool, that's why I use it for telling time...duh
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