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Ballzzz · 31 March 2019, 07:07 AM

I have had a strong desire to add a white dial watch to my rotation for a few years now. My short list was:

1. 116500LN in white of course
2. 16570 in white of course
3. 17000 in white of course

So...I don’t want the Daytona enough to beg nor pay above retail. If I wanted the watch enough I know I could source it inside 6 months but the effort needed is not something I’m willing to do for a watch. I will get her when the time is right!

The polar explorer has been ticking up well above what my “perceived” value of said watch is. I would ask greys for a few hundred bucks discount and be laughed at. There are tons of these around and if I get one great if not so be it. Great watch really solid with both the 3185 or 3186, but 5/6/7k when you can get a 216570 for 7-7500 seems a bit excessive from my perspective. Time will tell on this assessment.

Now we come to the OysterQuartz. The first time I saw this watch was roughly 10 years ago, it was a tt that my uncle passed down to my cousin. I made a joke like “why would you want a non auto rolex” dismissing its uniqueness. Forget production numbers or any of that baloney just the design. Sans Cellini I think the case on the OQ is the most unique offered from modern crystal day rolex. The model really shows an era in Rolex when the industry was so uncertain of its future a company as deeply rooted in tradition as Rolex took a leap of faith. They designed a different case and over engineered a quartz movement which is very similar to a 3135 with a higher detailed finish. The 5035 was designed for over 5 years after using the Beta 21 in previous quartz models. I think the integrated bracelet along with its unique design make it a very cool watch.

So here she is out and about, thanks for reading.

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brandrea · 31 March 2019, 07:13 AM

Very nice, congratulations

Golf&Watches · 31 March 2019, 07:16 AM

Congratulations on a truly spectacular watch

BNA/LION · 31 March 2019, 07:18 AM

Sweet! Congratulations!

r8t3d_M · 31 March 2019, 07:33 AM

Awesome pickup brother, congratulations!

RichM · 31 March 2019, 08:15 AM

Very nice. Congratulations

Urosfan · 31 March 2019, 08:20 AM

Congrats

Odie-r · 31 March 2019, 08:53 AM

I dig these. Its a totally unique case. Congrats!

t65tampa · 31 March 2019, 09:04 AM

Congrats! Used to have one just like that one. Picked it up NOS from my local Rolex AD where it was sitting in case for a few years. Huge mistake letting that one go.

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rmlovett1 · 31 March 2019, 09:17 AM

Congrats!

Ballzzz · 31 March 2019, 09:45 AM

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Any other OQ owners out there? Any suggestions should I send it in for a free battery lol?

1968scode · 31 March 2019, 10:09 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Pauln · 31 March 2019, 11:03 AM

Congrats! Great looking watch.

nick c · 31 March 2019, 11:08 AM

Great find. Congratulations

HACKNSACK44 · 1 April 2019, 08:47 AM

Congrats!!

subprimero · 1 April 2019, 08:53 AM

Congratulations!

rodayroday · 1 April 2019, 08:54 AM

very handsome watch! congrats!

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schoolboy · 1 April 2019, 08:59 AM

I think that’s a great looking example of an OQ

DoctorA · 1 April 2019, 09:29 AM

I love the dial! It’s super elegant and clean
Congratulations!!

Ballzzz · 1 April 2019, 01:14 PM

Thanks Everyone!

I love how the WG Roman markers sometimes show black and others the WG hue.

Dennisoul · 1 April 2019, 01:18 PM

Probably my favourite dial....white face, Roman numerals.....lovely looking watch, congratulations

SkyJuice · 1 April 2019, 01:40 PM

Nice classy Rolex!

woof · 1 April 2019, 01:49 PM

Wow, beautiful watch. Congratulations

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ppalasthira · 1 April 2019, 02:16 PM

That is super cool. Congrats.

jimcameron · 1 April 2019, 03:13 PM

Nice

fskywalker · 1 April 2019, 07:25 PM

Congrats!

Viscount1961 · 2 April 2019, 07:29 AM

Terrific choice. The Oysterquartz is comfy and a bit chunky in a good way.

CashGap · 2 April 2019, 07:32 AM

Awesome, and you are unlikely to bump into three more in an evening out.

904VT · 2 April 2019, 07:39 AM

Congrats and cool watch!

I never really thought about the probable influence this watch had on the North Flag, but it's obvious in your awesome pic.

CashGap · 4 April 2019, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904VT

I never really thought about the probable influence this watch had on the North Flag, but it's obvious in your awesome pic.

I truly do not understand the comment, but would like to.

31 March 2019, 07:07 AM	#1
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	New to me ... White dial incoming! I have had a strong desire to add a white dial watch to my rotation for a few years now. My short list was: 1. 116500LN in white of course 2. 16570 in white of course 3. 17000 in white of course So...I don’t want the Daytona enough to beg nor pay above retail. If I wanted the watch enough I know I could source it inside 6 months but the effort needed is not something I’m willing to do for a watch. I will get her when the time is right! The polar explorer has been ticking up well above what my “perceived” value of said watch is. I would ask greys for a few hundred bucks discount and be laughed at. There are tons of these around and if I get one great if not so be it. Great watch really solid with both the 3185 or 3186, but 5/6/7k when you can get a 216570 for 7-7500 seems a bit excessive from my perspective. Time will tell on this assessment. Now we come to the OysterQuartz. The first time I saw this watch was roughly 10 years ago, it was a tt that my uncle passed down to my cousin. I made a joke like “why would you want a non auto rolex” dismissing its uniqueness. Forget production numbers or any of that baloney just the design. Sans Cellini I think the case on the OQ is the most unique offered from modern crystal day rolex. The model really shows an era in Rolex when the industry was so uncertain of its future a company as deeply rooted in tradition as Rolex took a leap of faith. They designed a different case and over engineered a quartz movement which is very similar to a 3135 with a higher detailed finish. The 5035 was designed for over 5 years after using the Beta 21 in previous quartz models. I think the integrated bracelet along with its unique design make it a very cool watch. So here she is out and about, thanks for reading. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

31 March 2019, 07:18 AM	#4
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	Sweet! Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

31 March 2019, 07:33 AM	#5
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Awesome pickup brother, congratulations! __________________ IG: R8t3d_M

31 March 2019, 08:15 AM	#6
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	Very nice. Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

31 March 2019, 08:53 AM	#8
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	I dig these. Its a totally unique case. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

31 March 2019, 07:13 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Very nice, congratulations

31 March 2019, 07:16 AM	#3
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 482	Congratulations on a truly spectacular watch

31 March 2019, 08:20 AM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

31 March 2019, 09:04 AM	#9
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,257	Congrats! Used to have one just like that one. Picked it up NOS from my local Rolex AD where it was sitting in case for a few years. Huge mistake letting that one go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

31 March 2019, 09:17 AM	#10
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Congrats!

31 March 2019, 09:45 AM	#11
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Any other OQ owners out there? Any suggestions should I send it in for a free battery lol? __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

31 March 2019, 10:09 AM	#12
1968scode 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Washington, DC Watch: ♛ 116710LN Posts: 505	Very nice! Congrats!

31 March 2019, 11:03 AM	#13
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Congrats! Great looking watch.

31 March 2019, 11:08 AM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great find. Congratulations

1 April 2019, 08:47 AM	#15
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

1 April 2019, 08:53 AM	#16
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Congratulations!

1 April 2019, 08:54 AM	#17
rodayroday "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: NYC Watch: 1803 Posts: 26	very handsome watch! congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2019, 08:59 AM	#18
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I think that’s a great looking example of an OQ

1 April 2019, 09:29 AM	#19
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I love the dial! It’s super elegant and clean Congratulations!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

1 April 2019, 01:14 PM	#20
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	Thanks Everyone! I love how the WG Roman markers sometimes show black and others the WG hue. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

1 April 2019, 01:18 PM	#21
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	Probably my favourite dial....white face, Roman numerals.....lovely looking watch, congratulations

1 April 2019, 01:40 PM	#22
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Nice classy Rolex!

1 April 2019, 01:49 PM	#23
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Wow, beautiful watch. Congratulations Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

1 April 2019, 02:16 PM	#24
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	That is super cool. Congrats.

1 April 2019, 03:13 PM	#25
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Nice

1 April 2019, 07:25 PM	#26
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,179	Congrats! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

2 April 2019, 07:29 AM	#27
Viscount1961 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New York Watch: 16750 ExpII Posts: 164	Terrific choice. The Oysterquartz is comfy and a bit chunky in a good way.

2 April 2019, 07:32 AM	#28
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	Awesome, and you are unlikely to bump into three more in an evening out.

2 April 2019, 07:39 AM	#29
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Congrats and cool watch! I never really thought about the probable influence this watch had on the North Flag, but it's obvious in your awesome pic.

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