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haven_seeker · 4 August 2019, 07:13 AM

Bought new-to-me April 2015 fresh from a service.

Watch still works and wears well.

Should I be bringing it in to the spa for a tune-up?

MorningTundra · 4 August 2019, 09:23 PM

Is it showing signs or asking for one?

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haven_seeker · 4 August 2019, 10:56 PM

It’s not showing any signs of timekeeping loss or degradation. But I know if these things fail the movement components are very expensive.

That being said am I just throwing money away doing the service because I’m approaching five years?

rokonman · 5 August 2019, 02:35 AM

Lack of lube is why the oysterquartz tend to burn the tracer wire at the motor coil. Mine is at rolliworks for that repair and service now. In my defense, I bought mine inop. Once running I plan on 5 year service intervals.

Mr Perfect · 5 August 2019, 02:47 AM

Suggested service interval for an OQ is 10 years.

haven_seeker · 11 August 2019, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Perfect

Suggested service interval for an OQ is 10 years.

That sounds to good to be true!

trebor · 11 August 2019, 02:07 AM

Suggest replacing battery!
If service is needed you will see improper time keeping .
Had mine serviced by Rolliworks, and it first time done in about 10 years.
They found no problems, and of course lubricated the mechanical parts which now have MODERN long lasting oils/grease.

haven_seeker · 11 August 2019, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebor

Suggest replacing battery!
If service is needed you will see improper time keeping .
Had mine serviced by Rolliworks, and it first time done in about 10 years.
They found no problems, and of course lubricated the mechanical parts which now have MODERN long lasting oils/grease.

I keep hearing/SEEING great things about Rolliworks and will definitely be checking them out when the time comes.

The watch still keeps excellent time. I suppose I’ll just keep wearing it til I experience otherwise.

Mr Perfect · 11 August 2019, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haven_seeker

That sounds to good to be true!

Nope, completely true.

77T · 11 August 2019, 11:58 PM

Anyone who waits 10 years to service an OQ is risking a more expensive overhaul at the end of that period. The integrated motor can fail if the mechanical side of the watch loses its lube and produces more frictional resistance from the gear train.

Remember, the dial-side of the movement is essentially a 3035 gearworks. The IC, quartz oscillator and motor components provide the regulated motive force to drive that train. It is true that the unique OQ components don’t require the same schedule, but the dial-side works might need attention within 5 years.

Also, in 10 years gaskets and o-rings can fail.

What I recommend is having an OQ opened up 5 years after a full service (if no other reason pops up necessitating it).

Have the gear train inspected for presence of lube. Then have it pressure tested.

Thereafter, an annual pressure check and visual inspection is good to do. A certified watchmaker trained on OQ can do this - not suggesting it must be RSC-only.

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padi56 · 12 August 2019, 02:50 AM

The Japanese Seiko quartz analogue 9F movement is reportedly designed to run fifty years before it needs servicing.

GTS Dean · 14 August 2019, 09:12 AM

Hmmm. I thought this thread was about Rolex quartz watches?

haven_seeker · 28 August 2019, 02:33 AM

This seems like good advice. Though it’s still running extremely well I think I may bring it in regardless.

It’s a small price to pay for piece of mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Anyone who waits 10 years to service an OQ is risking a more expensive overhaul at the end of that period. The integrated motor can fail if the mechanical side of the watch loses its lube and produces more frictional resistance from the gear train.

Remember, the dial-side of the movement is essentially a 3035 gearworks. The IC, quartz oscillator and motor components provide the regulated motive force to drive that train. It is true that the unique OQ components don’t require the same schedule, but the dial-side works might need attention within 5 years.

Also, in 10 years gaskets and o-rings can fail.

What I recommend is having an OQ opened up 5 years after a full service (if no other reason pops up necessitating it).

Have the gear train inspected for presence of lube. Then have it pressure tested.

Thereafter, an annual pressure check and visual inspection is good to do. A certified watchmaker trained on OQ can do this - not suggesting it must be RSC-only.

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4 August 2019, 07:13 AM	#1
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	Oysterquartz services in 2015 ... am I due?? Bought new-to-me April 2015 fresh from a service. Watch still works and wears well. Should I be bringing it in to the spa for a tune-up?

11 August 2019, 11:58 PM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Oysterquartz services in 2015 ... am I due?? Anyone who waits 10 years to service an OQ is risking a more expensive overhaul at the end of that period. The integrated motor can fail if the mechanical side of the watch loses its lube and produces more frictional resistance from the gear train. Remember, the dial-side of the movement is essentially a 3035 gearworks. The IC, quartz oscillator and motor components provide the regulated motive force to drive that train. It is true that the unique OQ components don’t require the same schedule, but the dial-side works might need attention within 5 years. Also, in 10 years gaskets and o-rings can fail. What I recommend is having an OQ opened up 5 years after a full service (if no other reason pops up necessitating it). Have the gear train inspected for presence of lube. Then have it pressure tested. Thereafter, an annual pressure check and visual inspection is good to do. A certified watchmaker trained on OQ can do this - not suggesting it must be RSC-only. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 August 2019, 02:50 AM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	The Japanese Seiko quartz analogue 9F movement is reportedly designed to run fifty years before it needs servicing. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

14 August 2019, 09:12 AM	#12
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	Hmmm. I thought this thread was about Rolex quartz watches? __________________ TT OysterQuartz, SS/Black "U" Daytona, TT GMT II-C, DD OysterQuartz, Breitling Aerospace, Omega Speedmaster Pro

4 August 2019, 09:23 PM	#2
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4 August 2019, 10:56 PM	#3
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	It’s not showing any signs of timekeeping loss or degradation. But I know if these things fail the movement components are very expensive. That being said am I just throwing money away doing the service because I’m approaching five years?

5 August 2019, 02:35 AM	#4
rokonman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Clinton MA Watch: 16013 17000 79230 Posts: 74	Lack of lube is why the oysterquartz tend to burn the tracer wire at the motor coil. Mine is at rolliworks for that repair and service now. In my defense, I bought mine inop. Once running I plan on 5 year service intervals.

5 August 2019, 02:47 AM	#5
Mr Perfect Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Robbinsdale, MN Watch: IC Title Posts: 102	Suggested service interval for an OQ is 10 years.

11 August 2019, 02:07 AM	#7
trebor "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 110	Suggest replacing battery! If service is needed you will see improper time keeping . Had mine serviced by Rolliworks, and it first time done in about 10 years. They found no problems, and of course lubricated the mechanical parts which now have MODERN long lasting oils/grease.

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