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Czechman · 19 August 2009, 06:29 AM

My first ever gold watch!

I really wanted a "presidential" for those special occasions but quite frankly I can't afford one... well I guess I could if I dipped into my savings but that's not going to happen.

Then I discovered the Oysterquartz DD, did some research and decided that I like the idea of owning something different. The more I read about the quality of the Mark II 5055 movement, the relatively small number manufactured AND the price I decided to take the plunge. I found one in the FS/WTB forum, spoke to the seller Anastasios (tempoking) and went for it.

It arrived today, safe and sound but my heart sunk... it's TOO SMALL! I can't wear it until I get the bracelet lengthened by no less than two links.

WatchSnob · 19 August 2009, 07:14 AM

GREAT move!
I LOVE that watch!
I looked at it MANY times and debated trying to see if
Anastasios could do any better on price but I kept finding
something else that took away my funds.

kcmo · 19 August 2009, 07:17 AM

Congrats!

Cato · 19 August 2009, 07:28 AM

That's a really cool watch. I think a quartz DD is a great idea. The fact that is has some age is even cooler! I'd change out the frenchy day wheel though.

OYSTERMANN · 19 August 2009, 08:27 AM

Woody,

Great looking and, no doubt, a very accurate Rolex.

I don't know that much about the Oysterquartz models. The watch, overall, appears to have a more flattened profile to the mechanical Day-Dates, including the bracelet.

Is it 18ct, with solid links and, I wonder, do they still make them?

19 August 2009, 06:29 AM	#1
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Adding to the collection... 19018 My first ever gold watch! I really wanted a "presidential" for those special occasions but quite frankly I can't afford one... well I guess I could if I dipped into my savings but that's not going to happen. Then I discovered the Oysterquartz DD, did some research and decided that I like the idea of owning something different. The more I read about the quality of the Mark II 5055 movement, the relatively small number manufactured AND the price I decided to take the plunge. I found one in the FS/WTB forum, spoke to the seller Anastasios (tempoking) and went for it. It arrived today, safe and sound but my heart sunk... it's TOO SMALL! I can't wear it until I get the bracelet lengthened by no less than two links. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

19 August 2009, 08:27 AM	#5
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Woody, Great looking and, no doubt, a very accurate Rolex. I don't know that much about the Oysterquartz models. The watch, overall, appears to have a more flattened profile to the mechanical Day-Dates, including the bracelet. Is it 18ct, with solid links and, I wonder, do they still make them? __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

19 August 2009, 07:14 AM	#2
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	GREAT move! I LOVE that watch! I looked at it MANY times and debated trying to see if Anastasios could do any better on price but I kept finding something else that took away my funds.

19 August 2009, 07:17 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats!

19 August 2009, 07:28 AM	#4
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	That's a really cool watch. I think a quartz DD is a great idea. The fact that is has some age is even cooler! I'd change out the frenchy day wheel though.

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