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View Poll Results: Will the Oysterquartz Return?
Yes, and I'll likely get one! 4 9.52%
Yes, and I might get one. 11 26.19%
Yes, but I'd only get one if they made a Professional 0 0%
Yes, but I'd never get one. 4 9.52%
No, Oysterquartz is gone forever, I hope I get one someday! 4 9.52%
No, Oysterquartz is gone forever, I'll never get one. 18 42.86%
What's an Oysterquartz? 1 2.38%
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Old 6 August 2008, 06:47 AM   #1
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Will the Oysterquartz return?

This thread:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=47879
needs a poll, so I'm starting it!

Will the Oysterquartz (or a modern equivalent like the Seiko Spring Drive) return to the Rolex lineup in the next 20 years?
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Old 6 August 2008, 06:50 AM   #2
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Gonna include a place to vote?

If not --- hmmm, 20 years is a long time. I vote yes, to some type of advancement that involves moving electrons.
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Old 6 August 2008, 07:01 AM   #3
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Gonna include a place to vote?

If not --- hmmm, 20 years is a long time. I vote yes, to some type of advancement that involves moving electrons.
I was working on it! I didn't realize that the thread posts before I complete the poll.
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Old 6 August 2008, 07:21 AM   #4
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I would never spend more than $300 bucks on a quartz watch. so with that being said, if Rolex created a quartz watch for $300 sure I'd buy one. But hey, we all know thats not going to happen.

I hate quartz.
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I never cared for the look of the OQ, and with the high service costs every couple of years, forget it!
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I kinda like the idea of a quartz Rolex. Like having a girlfriend that does things the wife doesn't do.

Nice and sleazy....... yum
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I kinda like the idea of a quartz Rolex. Like having a girlfriend that does things the wife doesn't do.

Nice and sleazy....... yum
OK...well, yeah, I want one, when you put it that way

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Old 6 August 2008, 08:49 AM   #8
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A quartz watch costs about 50 cents to produce, I wouldnt pay 25 cents for one!
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Old 6 August 2008, 11:18 AM   #9
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I voted yay but nay.

Then again....never say never!

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Old 6 August 2008, 12:35 PM   #10
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The thing about the original oysterquartz was that it was very advanced for its time, even for a quartz watch. It had a very nicely finished movement and was super accurate. If you ever see pictures of the oysterquartz movement, it's quite impressive. So, if Rolex brought out an Oysterquartz II, it would have to be equally nicely finished and be advanced compared to today's quartz watches. If they could make something like that, and the price was good, then i'd be interested.
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Old 6 August 2008, 01:04 PM   #11
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You have a interesting way to put these things into perspective, Tony... count me in....... =:-)

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I kinda like the idea of a quartz Rolex. Like having a girlfriend that does things the wife doesn't do.

Nice and sleazy....... yum
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Old 6 August 2008, 01:14 PM   #12
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Sure why not, after all, it's still a Rolex!
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Old 6 August 2008, 03:36 PM   #13
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Old 6 August 2008, 11:08 PM   #14
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Holy crap. Over half of the watch nuts would get one if they were made. Really surprising. Any questions if they'd sell to the masses now?
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The only Rolex I never buy is OysterQuartz...So sorry...
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Old 6 August 2008, 11:47 PM   #16
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Forget a Oysterquartz 2. I would rather own a Vintage Oysterquartz with its unique case/bracelet design and must I say this thread is worthless without pics!
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I would have one. It's a myth that all quartz watches are created equal.
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I kinda like the idea of a quartz Rolex. Like having a girlfriend that does things the wife doesn't do.

Nice and sleazy....... yum
Put me me down for one of those !!!
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Oysterquartz is not JUST a quartz watch. I invite somone on here to photo the movement in a oysterquartz and and a celini quartz. just so ppl not in the know can see what they are talking about. The oyster quartz is more like a mechanical watch with a electronic escapement at the end of the going train. We are talking about a quartz watch that was thermocompensating BEFORE breitling ever even conceived the idea of making superquartz watches. (mid nineties)

We are talking about a watch that takes joy in the fact that is a quartz manufactured by rolex, in an oyster case. A case that is the most radical departuresfrom the typical oyster case and bracelet architecture. Not only was this case specifically made to distinguish the fact that it possesed the ONLY accoustic shaped case that rolex ever has produced to emphasize the sound of it ticking.

In my opinion the oysterquartz is really a step beyond anything produced with a battery. My reason for saying this? In a conventional Quartz movement with a center sweep hand there is a part inside of it called a stator the stator is attached to a pinion which the second hand is mounted to. The impulse to the stator makes the watch tick. In a oysterquartz, it still has a stator but the stator is arranged @ a 90 degree to the pallet and that pallet interfaces with a modified escape wheel. Also a traditional quartz utilises a Choke of sorts to regulate to advance or retard the rate. The Oyster quartz's regulating device more closely resembles a Reostat, essentially a like a gain on an amplifier

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I was of the opinion that Rolex should not sully their hands again with quartz. However, Spare's post has realy intrigued me. I like the idea of a watch case designed to accousticaly enhanced the sound of the tick ! Maybe we should give it a chance.

Don't think it will happen though.
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Forget a Oysterquartz 2. I would rather own a Vintage Oysterquartz with its unique case/bracelet design and must I say this thread is worthless without pics!
Why not, they are cheap and unique.

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.



Then I put a new crown and tube and the final result
looks like this.

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







I hope you enjoy the tour.

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Great tour , thanks Jocke
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Oysterquartz is not JUST a quartz watch. I invite somone on here to photo the movement in a oysterquartz and and a celini quartz. just so ppl not in the know can see what they are talking about. The oyster quartz is more like a mechanical watch with a electronic escapement at the end of the going train. We are talking about a quartz watch that was thermocompensating BEFORE breitling ever even conceived the idea of making superquartz watches. (mid nineties)

We are talking about a watch that takes joy in the fact that is a quartz manufactured by rolex, in an oyster case. A case that is the most radical departuresfrom the typical oyster case and bracelet architecture. Not only was this case specifically made to distinguish the fact that it possesed the ONLY accoustic shaped case that rolex ever has produced to emphasize the sound of it ticking.

In my opinion the oysterquartz is really a step beyond anything produced with a battery. My reason for saying this? In a conventional Quartz movement with a center sweep hand there is a part inside of it called a stator the stator is attached to a pinion which the second hand is mounted to. The impulse to the stator makes the watch tick. In a oysterquartz, it still has a stator but the stator is arranged @ a 90 degree to the pallet and that pallet interfaces with a modified escape wheel. Also a traditional quartz utilises a Choke of sorts to regulate to advance or retard the rate. The Oyster quartz's regulating device more closely resembles a Reostat, essentially a like a gain on an amplifier
GREAT post! I'm starting to get the hankering for an OQ again!
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Thanks for the illustrations, Jocke. I hope you and I have given some of the members a deeper understanding of the OQ. BTW are you a watchmaker for a AD, or a afficionado with some skill? It is always cool to meet another Watchmaker, trained or untrained, on the forums.
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Old 19 September 2008, 10:04 AM   #25
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Rolex has deposed Rolex oysterquartz brevet in the 1990's, so, yes I think one day they will make an other oysterquartz.
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An intelligent post Spare201!

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Oysterquartz is not JUST a quartz watch. I invite somone on here to photo the movement in a oysterquartz and and a celini quartz. just so ppl not in the know can see what they are talking about. The oyster quartz is more like a mechanical watch with a electronic escapement at the end of the going train. We are talking about a quartz watch that was thermocompensating BEFORE breitling ever even conceived the idea of making superquartz watches. (mid nineties)

We are talking about a watch that takes joy in the fact that is a quartz manufactured by rolex, in an oyster case. A case that is the most radical departuresfrom the typical oyster case and bracelet architecture. Not only was this case specifically made to distinguish the fact that it possesed the ONLY accoustic shaped case that rolex ever has produced to emphasize the sound of it ticking.

In my opinion the oysterquartz is really a step beyond anything produced with a battery. My reason for saying this? In a conventional Quartz movement with a center sweep hand there is a part inside of it called a stator the stator is attached to a pinion which the second hand is mounted to. The impulse to the stator makes the watch tick. In a oysterquartz, it still has a stator but the stator is arranged @ a 90 degree to the pallet and that pallet interfaces with a modified escape wheel. Also a traditional quartz utilises a Choke of sorts to regulate to advance or retard the rate. The Oyster quartz's regulating device more closely resembles a Reostat, essentially a like a gain on an amplifier
Reading this thread I am stunned at the ignorance and snobbery displayed by those lambasting the Oysterquartz.

After doing some homework on the Oysterquartz I recently purchased a Ref 17000 and love it!

I was already fortunate to own a SS Daytona, ND Sub, Pepsi GMT Master, Explorer and Milgauss and the Oysterquartz was a perfect addition to my small collection.

Frankly, I am stunned by those comparing the Oysterquartz movement to other quartz movements. The 5035 movement is a masterpiece!

Did you know that when the Oysterquartz was first released it sold for more than a Date Sub, GMT Master or even a Daytona!

My take on the Oysterquartz is if you can find a nice 17000, grab it!

Oh, and as for the expensive servicing every 2 years - that's rubbish! A battery change is all that is needed every 2.5 years and regular service every 5-7 years.

Hey, I've got my Oysterquartz so I'm happy!

Kind regards

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When these were first released I REALLY wanted one but couldn't justify the expense. They were sold in the military exchange system then. A friend bought one and I had to stare at it nearly every day. We were all dummies about watches. The Subs that others bought with the acrylic crystals badly needed to be regulated but who knew about that (LOL) and we were stuck in Okinawa anyway. Sadly, that's what turned me off to Rolex and lead to 10 years of fine watch buying while ignoring Rolex completely.

Jocke,
AGAIN, awesome pics and great work on that watch. it was like taking a trip back to the mid-80s.
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