Oysterquartz Question

[nyyankees]

Hey guys,

I am looking at a vintage Oysterquartz and wondering if anyone has an idea of how expensive fixes are for a Rolex quartz movement? I thought I read somewhere that a new module is $1000. Any thoughts out there?

[therolexguy]

I'm not sure, but that sounds about right. I know I've been advised when looking for an Oyster Quartz to ask about service since they are more expensive because of the parts. I'm sure you'll get more info. Good luck.

[blaine mattison]

your guess for the module is about right>> retail. i am going off memory???
if i remember right the part was just about 700.00 (rolex wholesale to the A.D.)
plus the serivce.

that last one sort of taught me a lesson. as my buddy who works at the A.D.
has remembered me. as i have mentioned to him about i'm thinking of getting
another one to trade. they may run for a very long time or they just may stop
after you bring it home from a show>>>> as i know. i got upside down very
quick. if you like the style of the case as i do! and want the look......

try a 1530 or 1630 with the 1570 movement



as therolexguy has said, "ask about service" history if you can

happy hunting

[nyyankees]

Thanks guys. Good advice. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[koshiru]

The movement if need replacement will cost USD$780 just for the module alone at RSC.

[JetRanger]

Not sure what you mean by "module."

There is a C-MOS module that drives the stepper motor. The C-MOS is an electronic module.

Then, there is the 11 jewel mechanical movement. It takes the module and the 11 jewel mechanical movement to make up the innards of the OQ.

[Rufus_911]

Not to hijack this post, but does anyone know if it's feasible to take an oysterquartz watch and replace the quartz movement with an automatic movement, say, from an oysterdate or a datejust? Has it already been discussed in another post?

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by Rufus_911

Not to hijack this post, but does anyone know if it's feasible to take an oysterquartz watch and replace the quartz movement with an automatic movement, say, from an oysterdate or a datejust? Has it already been discussed in another post?

Instead you can find a 1530, which has the OQ case but automatic guts.

Borrowed Pic:

[JetRanger]

Originally Posted by Rufus_911

Not to hijack this post, but does anyone know if it's feasible to take an oysterquartz watch and replace the quartz movement with an automatic movement, say, from an oysterdate or a datejust? Has it already been discussed in another post?

Just out of curiosity, why would you want to do that? My OQ is running at the rate of about ONE SECOND PER YEAR fast. Why would I want to replace it with a mechanical movement?

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by Rufus_911

Not to hijack this post, but does anyone know if it's feasible to take an oysterquartz watch and replace the quartz movement with an automatic movement, say, from an oysterdate or a datejust? Has it already been discussed in another post?

Rolex did that for you. Here's my 1630 Datejust with the 1570 automatic movement.

[darthmouse]

On this topic, I recall reading about an OQ with the normal eight beats per second. Are these indeed rare pieces, or just myths?

[JetRanger]

Originally Posted by darthmouse

On this topic, I recall reading about an OQ with the normal eight beats per second. Are these indeed rare pieces, or just myths?

Myth. The OQ's CMOS based oscillator operates at a frequency of 32.768 kHz. The stepper motor runs at one beat per second, which gives the OQ its rich, but unique, once/second loud clanking sound. That lovely sound really grows on you, too!

I own and wear a mint condition OQ K-series Ref 17000 which I bought new just 6 months ago, and I like it more than my DD and DD-II, and it is my watch of choice.

I'm hearing the OQ-II may be announced at Basel this year. It is supposed to run at one second/year, but then again my OQ Ref 17000 runs this accurate, anyways. Can't even imagine the actual accuracy of the OQ-II, but I'd guess it may be as accurate as 1 second in 10 years, which would only be one order of magnitude better than the original OQ. The OQ-II is also supposed to have a 10 year battery life, which will be extremely nice.

BTW, Rolex NY or Rolex Dallas SC's overhaul price on an OQ runs in the neighborhood of $900, which is about the same as my DD's, so it isn't too bad. You get a one year warranty, which is also standard fare with Rolex NY/Dallas SC's policy on standard Rolex watches.

[Rufus_911]

I guess I should've mentioned I already know about the 1530 watches. I've thought about trying to acquire one, but I was just curious to know if the mechanism switch was indeed feasible. I spoke with a technician who works in the Rolex store near where I live, and he said he believed it was indeed possible, as he had heard of it being done, but that he had never done it himself. He actually told me to join rolexforums.com and do some research.

Anyway, now I am thinking of just finding an Oysterquartz and keeping it as such. They seem easy enough to find at the various upscale pre-owned watch stores, but none of them seem to come with box and papers, or at least just the paperwork. So I have to wonder, if I bought such a watch (without papers), would Rolex still service it? And would the servicing come with any warranty?

I have two Rolexes (a datejust and an Explorer II) but this would be the first time I have ever bought a used one without papers.

And thanks for the replies, I appreciate it!

[hhh007]

<<< So I have to wonder, if I bought such a watch (without papers), would Rolex still service it? And would the servicing come with any warranty? >>>



Of course they will, the old warranty papers are useless for anything other than resale value to some buyers. If you have it serviced at an RSC it will come with their standard 2 yr. warranty.