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Old 5 April 2020, 02:46 PM   #1
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Icon17 OysterQuartz overhaul!

Hi TRF,

I was working on an OysterQuartz this week and took some pictures I want to share with you

The movement had a significant amount of 'patina' the pallet fork, motor and electronic circuit board had to be replaced.



















These are the most fragile parts, the motor was toast but I still took it apart to take a few pics. Usually one has to carefully take it out like this and clean the pivots on either side and then place it back.
One nervous jerk with your tweezers and it is dead.





Someone soldered the trimming screw shut even though it works you cannot adjust the timing anymore this way, so new circuit board is needed.











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Old 5 April 2020, 02:56 PM   #2
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Wow, quality photos & great work! I enjoyed this post.
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:00 PM   #3
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Spectacular work on an extraordinary movement. What was the reason the stepper motor was toast?
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:02 PM   #4
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So cool. Thanks for sharing


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Old 5 April 2020, 03:03 PM   #5
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:06 PM   #6
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Oh wow, that's awesome! Thank you very much for sharing!
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:09 PM   #7
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Spectacular work on an extraordinary movement. What was the reason the stepper motor was toast?
The brown oxidation was everywhere on the motor. And the pivots were slightly damaged from wear and dirt.

Theoretically it could still be saved though, but it'll take some TLC and unfortunately that is not what watchmakers in an RSC do anymore. If parts are worn they're replaced, not refurbished.
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:10 PM   #8
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Nice work Bas.


I don't see these very often and always am surprised of how loud it ticks
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:15 PM   #9
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My first time seeing the 5035 movement. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.


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Old 5 April 2020, 03:19 PM   #10
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Very nice photos, thanks for sharing
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:20 PM   #11
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The brown oxidation was everywhere on the motor. And the pivots were slightly damaged from wear and dirt.

Theoretically it could still be saved though, but it'll take some TLC and unfortunately that is not what watchmakers in an RSC do anymore. If parts are worn they're replaced, not refurbished.

Thanks for that. I’ve long been fascinated by the 5035 and much appreciate your sharing this.
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:24 PM   #12
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Excellent pictures! I also enjoyed this post.
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Old 5 April 2020, 03:34 PM   #13
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Thanks Bas for taking the time to post stuff like this....out of interest how accurate is the movement compared to a regular Rolex and how often does that battery need to be replaced.cheers m
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Old 5 April 2020, 04:12 PM   #14
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That is a nice watch and personally I am happy to see it ready for decades more enjoyment.

When searching for a watch in 1987, I passed on the OQ due to the VERY loud ticking which bothered me a bit. On occasion I wish I had picked it up as it is now such a novelty Rolex.

But I did end up with the 36mm Oyster Perpetual Date R150533 which I still own and has been serviced to last decades more.

Thanks, Bas, for the great post with detailed pics.


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I don't see these very often and always am surprised of how loud it ticks
FYI, I put my OQ on my Timegrapher and it picked up the tick each second. 0.0 seconds/day...surprise....

(Just for all you Timegrapher fans out there).
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I always look forward to your threads Bas! Great photos and very informative
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Old 5 April 2020, 05:14 PM   #17
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Rolex Oysterquartz

Hi sir I’m very sorry to ask. But I’ve been left a Rolex Oysterquartz without a movement. Can I ask if you have any movement in stock and what will be the price if I got a damaged one and needed it repairing. If it helps you can contact me on 07792829197 hope I’m not going anything wrong just I’m new to this watch forum
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Old 5 April 2020, 05:22 PM   #18
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Love these threads Bas, many thanks for sharing. That blue dial is just gorgeous.
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Old 5 April 2020, 05:32 PM   #19
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Hi TRF,

I was working on an OysterQuartz this week and took some pictures I want to share with you

The movement had a significant amount of 'patina' the pallet fork, motor and electronic circuit board had to be replaced.



















These are the most fragile parts, the motor was toast but I still took it apart to take a few pics. Usually one has to carefully take it out like this and clean the pivots on either side and then place it back.
One nervous jerk with your tweezers and it is dead.





Someone soldered the trimming screw shut even though it works you cannot adjust the timing anymore this way, so new circuit board is needed.












Nice one, thanks for sharing.


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Old 5 April 2020, 05:44 PM   #20
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Hi Jon,

You can answer without re-posting all the pictures.

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Old 5 April 2020, 05:51 PM   #21
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Bas - Thanks for sharing these AMAZINNGGG pics! Enjoyed seeing the guts of a well loved and worn OQ! This is why I come to TRF...not to read about the end of the world and impact on price and availability... Really appreciate your post.
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Old 5 April 2020, 06:23 PM   #22
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Great job Bas, thanks for sharing
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Great post!

What was the cost of the parts replaced?
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Old 5 April 2020, 10:14 PM   #24
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Excellent pictures! It's fascinating to see the detailed work that goes into these movements.

Just out of curiosity, how does the 5035 movement compare to other Swiss quartz movements? Obviously a different beast, but is it a reliable work-horse like the 3135?

Thanks for sharing
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Wonderful, thanks for posting!!
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Nice work Bas! If I attempted to do any of that you might as well throw the watch away.

Is it more difficult, easier, working on a high-end quartz then an automatic?
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Great shots and explanations. Thanks for taking the time to share them.
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Great thread Bas. Very interesting and informative. Thank you for posting.
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Great post. I have been interested in an Oyster Quartz for years but do not typically buy vintage items and especially ones that service and parts can become an issue. If I every come across a perfect to near perfect example I may have to buy it. This post is a good example of why I enjoy TRF. Thank you.
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Old 5 April 2020, 10:34 PM   #30
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Amazing pictures! Thanks for sharing OP!

Always been a fan of the oyster quartz model.
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