Rolex quartz worth buying?

[tquieng]

Just how reliable are they?
Hate to get one and battery leaks and the watch is history.
Are these easy fix if it breaks?

[Master_Grogu]

If you can get the replacement pieces, the watch is more simple in its construction than a mechanical one. Motor, logic board, and that’s pretty much the two main elements. Had mine repaired by RSC and it was about 1700$ for the service and the new motor.

Battery leak wise, I wouldn’t worry about it. Just be smart about it and don’t leave a battery in it for too long. When it starts to be empty, change it for a new one and you’ll be safe.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

If you can get the replacement pieces, the watch is more simple in its construction than a mechanical one. Motor, logic board, and that’s pretty much the two main elements. Had mine repaired by RSC and it was about 1700$ for the service and the new motor.

Battery leak wise, I wouldn’t worry about it. Just be smart about it and don’t leave a battery in it for too long. When it starts to be empty, change it for a new one and you’ll be safe.

Not quite true the Oysterquartz has a lot of mechanical parts the main drive train is from the cal 3035.And to replace the Oysterquartz movement was more expensive than the mechanical at one time. Yes motors and logic boards can be replaced but quite costly, but in general its a very reliable movement with proper regular RSC service. The the Oysterquartz uses a SR344 battery and its not rocket science to change it yourself. Even most high street watchmakers could do with the case back tool its only like unscrewing a jar and pressure check after. You can buy a pack of 5xSR344 batteries for around £8-£10 its not like if its some special Rolex certified battery its just a normal run of the mill battery. But trouble today once you mention Rolex the price always escalates 10 fold, and its no different to change a battery in a Rolex as to changing one in say a Seiko dive watch.
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[TomLou]

A very reliable and super accurate Rolex
I think 25.000 watches was the entire production in all metals - I say very rare as well

[Andad]

Originally Posted by padi56

Not quite true the Oysterquartz has a lot of mechanical parts the main drive train is from the cal 3035.And to replace the Oysterquartz movement was more expensive than the mechanical at one time. Yes motors and logic boards can be replaced but quite costly, but in general its a very reliable movement with proper regular RSC service. The the Oysterquartz uses a SR344 battery and its not rocket science to change it yourself. Even most high street watchmakers could do with the case back tool its only like unscrewing a jar and pressure check after. You can buy a pack of 5xSR344 batteries for around £8-£10 its not like if its some special Rolex certified battery its just a normal run of the mill battery. But trouble today once you mention Rolex the price always escalates 10 fold, and its no different to change a battery in a Rolex as to changing one in say a Seiko dive watch.
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X2 Peter.

One of my favourites.

And as you have said changing the battery is easy once you tame that tiny screw.

Bas tells me that it is one of the bigger screws that Rolex uses - well ok Bas but you have youth on your side.

Holding the cover down while you locate the screw takes nerves of steel.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Andad

X2 Peter.

One of my favourites.

And as you have said changing the battery is easy once you tame that tiny screw.

Bas tells me that it is one of the bigger screws that Rolex uses - well ok Bas but you have youth on your side.

Holding the cover down while you locate the screw takes nerves of steel.

Agree the screw can be a bit challenging especially with eyesight and fingers not as good as they were 20-30 years ago. Yesterday had to change battery in my car remote control and that was more of a challenge with the very very tiny screws.

[jimcameron]

I like quartz watches. I have a number of them. Generally, if one stops, I put a new battery in it for about $5. Sending a quartz watch in for $1700 service is never going to happen.