Rolex Oysterquartz parts

[VasilisV]

Hello, I bought a mk1 rolex oysterquartz a couple of weeks ago as my first rolex watch. After searching the forums about it some claim that rolex will stop servicing this watch . Is it true ? And should I sell it to get something else ?

[Tools]

Most Service Centers still have the quartz modules, but you could always call the one nearest you.

Eventually Rolex stops servicing any of them if they run out of parts. Not sure that this is what most would think of when they get hold of a serious classic.

[arajohn]

I bought an MK1 on ebay two years ago that was beat up for 2k. I had Rolex service the watch and it cost me $2600 and I got to keep the original dial and hands. Not cheap to service an oysterquartz by any means.

[offrdmania]

We cant tell you what to do with your watch but it is one of the few vintage Rolex models that Rolex still has parts for.
As of now, Rolex still has parts to service them but those parts may dry up in the future. It is a watch that has been discontinued for decades.
Secondary markets and vintage specialist watchmakers will most likely still always have a source if need be.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by VasilisV

Hello, I bought a mk1 rolex oysterquartz a couple of weeks ago as my first rolex watch. After searching the forums about it some claim that rolex will stop servicing this watch . Is it true ? And should I sell it to get something else ?

Do you mind showing us a photo or proving the model number?
I’m not 100% sure what a mk1 oysterquartz is.

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by KY..

Do you mind showing us a photo or proving the model number?
I’m not 100% sure what a mk1 oysterquartz is.

I think the MK1 is the early dial from 78 and 79 where the Oysterquartz name is printed lower on the dial where other dials usually say Precision.

[MILGAUSS88]

Not sure where I saw it or heard it, but I believe Rolex will carry parts for all watches for 25 years. The Oysterquartz ceased production in 2001. So we have 2 more years that you should be able to get the watched serviced. After that?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by KY..

Do you mind showing us a photo or proving the model number?
I’m not 100% sure what a mk1 oysterquartz is.

Here's a MKI dial. After a couple of years, around 1979, they were changed to Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified.

[Andad]

Like this one.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

I think the MK1 is the early dial from 78 and 79 where the Oysterquartz name is printed lower on the dial where other dials usually say Precision.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Here's a MKI dial. After a couple of years, around 1979, they were changed to Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified.

Thanks, I was thinking the OP might have mis-spoke as I didn’t know about the early mk1 dials..

[CTech]

The difference between the Mk 1 and the Mk 2 watches was more than just a few words on the dial as it involved a lot of development of the quartz module and the regulating circuitry.

The Mk 1 movement was not very accurate (by quartz watch standards of the time) as it was difficult to regulate. Small movements of the trim screw led to larger fluctuations of the oscillating frequency (and hence timekeeping) than desired because the quartz modules had a relatively wide range of operating frequencies and the trim screw, as it was being used to correct some fairly big discrepancies, was a coarse adjustment mechanism. Because of this, none of the Mk 1 movements were submitted for COSC testing and certification.

The quartz crystal was changed from the slab shape of the Mk 1 crystal to a tuning fork shape for the Mk 2 movements. The oscillating frequency was fine tuned to within a narrow band during the manufacturing process by plating the ends of the forks, and so the quartz module was now much easier to control. The trim screw could then be used for the final small adjustments to the timekeeping and so it was much easier to regulate the movements to meet the COSC standards.

[wm82]

Rolex make parts for at least 30 years, and the OQ was sold until early 2000s so You're good for another 7-10 years at least. The electric parts have become very expensive though.

[zapokee]

Got my 17000 OQ serviced by Rolex a few years ago. Not an issue.