56175/57175 vs 67650-RO Quartz

[Billykhan]

Good evening Gents (and any ladies on here). Without getting into the debate with purists on whether Quartz is a 'real' movement, and if 33mm can any longer be considered a Men's size in 2020, I'd like opinions from anyone who has seen/tried any of these watches in the flesh.

The 56175 and 57175 appear to be from a time when there was something known as mid-size, which was perfectly acceptable for the smaller-wristed man such as myself to wear. I've even managed to find a couple of reviews (one very short and one very long (guy reviewing the watch in his Porsche 911) and both seem to suggest the 56175 (and by default the 57175) is a decent enough size to be elegant and inconspicuous as opposed to insignificant.

Now the question is, with the new RO Quartz models also being 33mm but being purely marketed as RO Lady, is there any actual difference in their design/the way they wear? Does the modern version taper more in the bracelet say for instance?

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on either a 1992 model 56175 or 2005 model 57175, as it seems to be the only way to own a fabled Blue Dial RO in 2020 without spending $35k! Would appreciate any opinions, as the 2005 57175 will still cost around 80% the price of the modern Ladies reference, and if they do indeed wear the same would it really make sense to buy the vintage at such a high premium...decisions decisions

[Atliens]

If you want to buy a RO Quartz, just keep this (often quoted) advice in mind:

10. Stay away from a RO Quartz as changing the battery is something that needs to be done every 2-3 years. To change the battery you need to disassemble the whole watch. Remove the bezel, dial, hands, crown, etc. to access the movement and then replace the battery. If done by an independent there are a ton of things that can go wrong. Then again you will need to have AP do it and it gets really pricey even when it's just a battery change as they will still force you to do a periodic service.

You can get an automatic in 36mm or smaller for not much more than a 33mm quartz.

[WatchBrothersLondon]

I purchased a 56175BA recently and it fits my wrist perfectly (16.5cm). I do agree with the point above, the battery change is a consideration and inevitable however a vintage automatic doesn’t come without service costs/complications (especially with the difficulty of parts for older AP models/ enforced movement upgrades from AP). A number of reasons drew my attention towards the 56175 including the incredible thinness of the case, under 6mm. With automatic mid sized references skyrocketing I see a lot of value in the vintage quartz models, you get the same finishing and design.


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