Couldn't believe what I found this evening!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Atl

I'd buy it, haven't see one in years. The Edsel of Rolexes! I like the case design, and it is the Rolls of Quartz watches.

Would agree with you 20 years ago but in the Quartz department think now for the time being. The Japs have
the most cutting edge quartz movement,but there is talk of Rolex producing one to take them on.

Thermocompensated watches made by Rolex:

Caliber: Rolex 5035 (and 5055 for the Day-Date model)
Technology: single 32 kHz crystal using the forced constant frequency (TCVCXO) method
Annual accuracy: around ±60 seconds (Rolex has never stated an official accuracy specification.)
Rate adjustable?: yes, via trimmer condenser (user adjustable)
Watches that use this movement:

Rolex Oysterquartz (1977 to 2001)

Note 1: We are unaware of any other watch using TCVCXO technology.
Note 2: While discontinued, we have heard that Rolex plans to introduce a new quartz movement with update technology and perpetual calendar. More can
Ref http://www.oysterquartz.net/

Caliber: Citizen Crystron Mega Technology: Single high frequency (4MHz) AT-cut crystal
Annual accuracy: ±3 seconds (We do not know if Citizen recommended a minimum wear time to assure performance to this specification.)
Rate adjustable?: Most probably yes, by the Service Centre in Japan. We do not know the specific adjustment mechanism.
Watches that use this movement:

Citizen Crystron Mega

Note 1: This is the tightest specification ever claimed for a watch!
Note 2: The battery lasted one year.
Note 3: Only 3000 were made.

[Baptistman]

Rolex do still make a quartz in the shape of a cellini model

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Baptistman

Rolex do still make a quartz in the shape of a cellini model

Yes agree but the thread is about the Oysterquartz.

The following statement has been posted on the Oysterquartz forum. If the statement is true, the time frame mentioned would be about right for a debut at the Basel fair in the Spring of 2006.

A long term friend of mine, who works for Rolex, confirmed to me that the new quartz calibers 5335 & 5355 are ready to be launched. All service centres around the world have been given the services manuals and technicians are receiving training seminars on how to repair/service the above mentioned calibers. According to my friend, after this, it usually takes 6 months to 1 year max. for the product to reach the market. What Rolex has not announced yet is the case which will house the new calibers.
Source Oysterquartz forum.

[Pete26]

I would have the dealer put it aside for you. Do they have a layby system?

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by dman

JJ, can I borrow $2500?

dman, can I borrow $2499?

Frans.

[BruceS]

OK. I couldn't stand it any longer. Just made a deal over the phone for $2800, with a service included if it needs it! I'll pick it up later this evening. I'm hopeless

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by BruceS

OK. I couldn't stand it any longer. Just made a deal over the phone for $2800, with a service included if it needs it! I'll pick it up later this evening. I'm hopeless

No, you're not hopeless, you are alive and enjoy living. Good show, pictures please!

Frans.

[Gedanken]

Ah, the bug has bitten yet again! Congrats, Bruce, that's one helluva find!

[molex]

I'm with Mav on this, a NIB OQ is going to be a real gem to own one day.