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robrobin · 6 March 2010, 09:53 PM

Jocke, love the tour, thanks for taking the time and effort to record this info. Of all the quartz movements I've seen over the years, Rolex seems to be the best constructed. Not a fact, just my opinion.

watch-nut · 6 March 2010, 09:58 PM

i have always tended to stay away from gold but i have a real hankering to land an 18k day date oyster quartz at some point, get a nice custom made croc strap for it, love the square case type almost like the IWC da vinci

Very cool

dave

whcrowder · 6 March 2010, 10:20 PM

Really great pictures, jocke! Thanks!!

hhh007 · 7 March 2010, 03:08 AM

I'm a proud owner of 3 SS/18K Oysterquartz watches I am a huge fan of the entire Oysterquartz line and feel they are way underrated and unappreciated.

The bold sharp lines of the case, the fluid lines of the very sturdy and beautiful integral bracelet, the amazing accuracy and durability of the supremely engineered Rolex quartz movement, and their overall scarcity all makes for a fantastic and very attractive watch IMO. By scarcity I mean I wouldn't be surprised if there were actually more V series Subs produced than the entire line of Oysterquartz watches in every metal and style from the late 70s all the way to 2001 or so!!

It's been my experience that finding a later model Oysterquartz (post 1995 or abouts) is actually quite difficult as the great majority I see offered seem to have been produced in the mid 80s with serial numbers ranging from 6XXXXXX to 8XXXXXX. Perhaps because they were not strong sellers in their time Rolex severely cut back on production sometime in the 80s to allow dealers to deplete whatever inventory was still in their channels and then produced them in far fewer quantities in the 90s?

I've also found the great majority of Oysterquartz models offered for sale do not have the original Oysterquartz box, papers, gold hangtag, booklets or anything else, and many of these items are actually collectors items in their own right.

Here is my latest find......a 1997-98 model in mint condition with all 13 links and a seldom seen white Roman dial and all the goodies:

chebert · 7 March 2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeternitas

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

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

8 grand isnt so bad.....for a collectable....that wath the new ss sub will cost after basal LOL

TempoKing · 7 March 2010, 04:24 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!

Not crazy at all...The Oyster quartz is a "sleeper" super collectible
http://www.oysterquartz.nl/

When the economy will turn around and there will not be any heavy duty
Rolex collectibles available - then the quartz will find it's niche !

jets · 7 March 2010, 04:36 AM

The sharp lines of the OQ line appeal to me but right now I have bigger fish to fry ;)

Jocke, amazing work man-amazing!

datejust1 · 7 March 2010, 04:39 AM

Oysterquartz are just, Pieces of Art... Rare and beautiful...

datejust1 · 7 March 2010, 04:54 AM

Anyone Interested on a YG DD OysterQuartz?

whcrowder · 7 March 2010, 09:19 AM

Gaby, that's a GREAT watch!

Boopie · 7 March 2010, 03:40 PM

Great posts. Jocke, I like your work!

buz-lh · 7 March 2010, 09:28 PM

I enjoy my 17013 and have an OQ DD on my short list. I've had a number of people ask me what kind of watch it is and they are surprised when they find it's a Rolex.

hhh007 · 8 March 2010, 02:51 AM

Very nice 17013 Buz!

datejust1 · 8 March 2010, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whcrowder

Gaby, that's a GREAT watch!

It's an amazing watch... I wish it was mine... this thread has made OysterQuartz to be in my Grail list...

accutronman · 8 March 2010, 07:21 AM

The tough part is finding one in good condition with the original box and all papers.

hhh007 · 8 March 2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accutronman

The tough part is finding one in good condition with the original box and all papers.

Actually, in my experience you can still find ones in pretty decent shape, but I agree with you 100% about finding ones still with with the original box and papers.

buz-lh · 8 March 2010, 09:21 PM

Thanks Howard, it has a wrist presence that is quite different than any other watch I own.

hhh007 · 8 April 2010, 12:24 AM

Update on OQ production year findings:

After searching Ebay and various dealer websites for over ten months now, I've concluded the later production OQ models from about 1997 and up are actually quite scarce as the great majority seem to have serial numbers corresponding with 1981 through 1986 production. Locating an OQ 17000, 17013 or 17014 with a serial number of U through P is quite difficult, and I've only seen two K models (2001-2002) offered in nearly the past year of intensive searching. I think K may have been the last production year as I've never seen a Y or newer offered for sale although they were listed in Rolex brochures up until 2003.

icnbne · 8 April 2010, 12:42 AM

the thing i love most about these oyster quartz is the hard edges... pure sex.. sex i tell you

level · 8 April 2010, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by children

the thing i love most about these oyster quartz is the hard edges... pure sex.. sex i tell you

What do children know about sex.

shivayash · 5 December 2018, 07:27 AM

Great thread... yes I know its an old one. Just got two OQs... feeling the love.

brian89 · 5 December 2018, 07:33 AM

I used to be anti quartz but a watch is a watch

DoDe · 5 December 2018, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian89

... a watch is a watch

Ban him, ban him !!!!

richard371 · 5 December 2018, 09:45 AM

For me a Rolex has to have a sweep second hand. I remember back in the 80s when I was a kid I was fascinated with my moms Rolex and she said you can tell a real one by the sweeeping second hand. Even know that’s not the case I always want to see the second hand Roll on a Rolex. Not tick like the clock on my wall.

shivayash · 6 December 2018, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard371

For me a Rolex has to have a sweep second hand. I remember back in the 80s when I was a kid I was fascinated with my moms Rolex and she said you can tell a real one by the sweeeping second hand. Even know that’s not the case I always want to see the second hand Roll on a Rolex. Not tick like the clock on my wall.

Examine a Rolex quartz if possible. Its nice to have something unique. Only 25k made in a 26 year run.

The case design is magic. The movement is solid. I love mechanical but this model is special.

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shivayash · 6 December 2018, 07:59 AM

Its actually good they divide opinions... keeps prices lower.

The datejust is nothing special. Spent a few weeks in Hong Kong this summer. Its almost as if everyone has a Rolex or two.

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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.

Floorguy · 6 December 2018, 08:44 AM

Had one, sold it, miss it, I need another!!

6 March 2010, 09:58 PM	#32
watch-nut Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK Watch: Too Many Posts: 88	Your not alone i have always tended to stay away from gold but i have a real hankering to land an 18k day date oyster quartz at some point, get a nice custom made croc strap for it, love the square case type almost like the IWC da vinci Very cool dave

7 March 2010, 04:36 AM	#37
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	The sharp lines of the OQ line appeal to me but right now I have bigger fish to fry ;) Jocke, amazing work man-amazing! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

7 March 2010, 09:28 PM	#42
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I enjoy my 17013 and have an OQ DD on my short list. I've had a number of people ask me what kind of watch it is and they are surprised when they find it's a Rolex. Attached Images __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

8 March 2010, 09:21 PM	#47
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Thanks Howard, it has a wrist presence that is quite different than any other watch I own. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

8 April 2010, 12:42 AM	#49
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	the thing i love most about these oyster quartz is the hard edges... pure sex.. sex i tell you __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

6 March 2010, 09:53 PM	#31
robrobin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Sacco Location: Disney World, FL Watch: Pepsi Rolex GMT Posts: 2,505	Jocke, love the tour, thanks for taking the time and effort to record this info. Of all the quartz movements I've seen over the years, Rolex seems to be the best constructed. Not a fact, just my opinion.

6 March 2010, 10:20 PM	#33
whcrowder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Billy Location: Jackson, MS Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 508	Really great pictures, jocke! Thanks!!

7 March 2010, 03:08 AM	#34
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	I'm a proud owner of 3 SS/18K Oysterquartz watches I am a huge fan of the entire Oysterquartz line and feel they are way underrated and unappreciated. The bold sharp lines of the case, the fluid lines of the very sturdy and beautiful integral bracelet, the amazing accuracy and durability of the supremely engineered Rolex quartz movement, and their overall scarcity all makes for a fantastic and very attractive watch IMO. By scarcity I mean I wouldn't be surprised if there were actually more V series Subs produced than the entire line of Oysterquartz watches in every metal and style from the late 70s all the way to 2001 or so!! It's been my experience that finding a later model Oysterquartz (post 1995 or abouts) is actually quite difficult as the great majority I see offered seem to have been produced in the mid 80s with serial numbers ranging from 6XXXXXX to 8XXXXXX. Perhaps because they were not strong sellers in their time Rolex severely cut back on production sometime in the 80s to allow dealers to deplete whatever inventory was still in their channels and then produced them in far fewer quantities in the 90s? I've also found the great majority of Oysterquartz models offered for sale do not have the original Oysterquartz box, papers, gold hangtag, booklets or anything else, and many of these items are actually collectors items in their own right. Here is my latest find......a 1997-98 model in mint condition with all 13 links and a seldom seen white Roman dial and all the goodies:

7 March 2010, 04:39 AM	#38
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Oysterquartz are just, Pieces of Art... Rare and beautiful...

7 March 2010, 04:54 AM	#39
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Anyone Interested on a YG DD OysterQuartz?

7 March 2010, 09:19 AM	#40
whcrowder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Billy Location: Jackson, MS Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 508	Gaby, that's a GREAT watch!

7 March 2010, 03:40 PM	#41
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Great posts. Jocke, I like your work!

8 March 2010, 02:51 AM	#43
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Very nice 17013 Buz!

8 March 2010, 07:21 AM	#45
accutronman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FL Watch: DSSD, GMT IIc Posts: 79	The tough part is finding one in good condition with the original box and all papers.

8 April 2010, 12:24 AM	#48
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Update on OQ production year findings: After searching Ebay and various dealer websites for over ten months now, I've concluded the later production OQ models from about 1997 and up are actually quite scarce as the great majority seem to have serial numbers corresponding with 1981 through 1986 production. Locating an OQ 17000, 17013 or 17014 with a serial number of U through P is quite difficult, and I've only seen two K models (2001-2002) offered in nearly the past year of intensive searching. I think K may have been the last production year as I've never seen a Y or newer offered for sale although they were listed in Rolex brochures up until 2003.

5 December 2018, 07:27 AM	#51
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Great thread... yes I know its an old one. Just got two OQs... feeling the love.

5 December 2018, 07:33 AM	#52
brian89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: qc Posts: 240	I used to be anti quartz but a watch is a watch

5 December 2018, 09:45 AM	#54
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	For me a Rolex has to have a sweep second hand. I remember back in the 80s when I was a kid I was fascinated with my moms Rolex and she said you can tell a real one by the sweeeping second hand. Even know that’s not the case I always want to see the second hand Roll on a Rolex. Not tick like the clock on my wall.

6 December 2018, 07:59 AM	#56
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Its actually good they divide opinions... keeps prices lower. The datejust is nothing special. Spent a few weeks in Hong Kong this summer. Its almost as if everyone has a Rolex or two. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 December 2018, 08:44 AM	#58
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	Had one, sold it, miss it, I need another!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

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